Community Resources
Information on local and state resources to help individuals, families and veterans in need of housing, food, medical, legal or mental health assistance.
Immigration Services
- Ascentria Care Alliance
Assists refugees and immigrants with their transition to their new homeland and culture through resettlement, case management, employment, and ESL services.
- Catholic Charities Diocese of Springfield Office of Immigration, Migration, and Refugee Services Services
Provides immigration and refugee services, referrals and assistance, citizenship classes and more.
- Central West Justice Center
Provides free consultations on immigration law questions to low-income residents of Central and Western MA and free representation before the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and the Immigration Court to individuals applying for humanitarian immigration relief. Walk-in visitors are welcome on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. or apply online.
- Immigration: Basic Legal Information
Links to lots of information on your rights, DACA, deportation, detention and numerous other immigration issues.
- Immigration Forms
USCIS FORMS ARE FREE: Download them on this site (forms can be filled out using the latest version of Adobe Reader), or order by mail or phone at 1-800-870-3676. Don't pay anyone for copies of our forms.
- Immigration Law Help
ImmigrationLawHelp.org is a searchable online directory of over 940 free or low-cost nonprofit immigration legal services providers in all 50 states. Only nonprofits that are BIA (Board of Immigration Appeals) recognized or have attorneys on staff are included in the directory.
- Jewish Family Service of Western Massachusetts
JFS resettles over 230 refugees each year from around the world to our Springfield community. Multi-cultural, multi-lingual staff provide comprehensive services including case management, family reunification, employment, English as a Second Language, school and health support and counseling,
- Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy (MIRA) Coalition
The largest coalition in New England promoting the rights and integration of immigrants and refugees. Serves as a hub for reliable, up-to-date information on the services and resources you may need. Materials include facts and figures; key aspects of immigration law and immigrants’ rights; and links to information and contacts for citizenship, English language and adult education; health and human services; and refugee assistance.
- Massachusetts Office of Refugees & Immigrants
Supports citizenship and employment services to refugees and immigrants residing in the Commonwealth.
- MyUSCIS
This is a good place to start. Makes the immigration simpler with a personalized account to help you navigate the process. Includes up-to-date information about the application process for immigration benefits; tools to help you prepare for filing and help finding citizenship preparation classes; and Information to help explore your immigration options.
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration ServicesIncludes information on applying for citizenship, a green card, working in the U.S. and more.
ESL Classes
- Gray House
Offers fundamental skills (reading, writing, math, finance, health and computer/digital) instruction, beginner ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes, literacy development; and U.S. citizenship test preparation classes. For more information, call 413-734-6696 or email education@grayhouse.org.
- Massachusetts Adult Literacy Hotline
Information and referrals to over 300 adult education programs that offer one-on-one tutoring, small-group or classroom instruction to adult learners including English language training. Call 1-800-447-8844 or use the "Find a Program Tool" online.
- National Literacy Directory
Will point you to nearby literacy and learning organizations close to you. Most organizations offer free services and others can provide scholarships and childcare based on need. Includes early childhood, family literacy, high school equivalency/adult basic education, ELL and citizenship classes. Use the Directory to find a program near you or call 1-877-389-6874.
- Neighborhood Network Center
160 Nursery Street, Springfield, MA,
Open Mon - Fri 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
For information, call 413-785-1562.
Offers classes for English speakers of other languages (ESOL).
- Read | Write | Now Adult Literacy
Free ESOL I and II classes for Springfield Residents only. Classes at the Pine Point Library, 204 Boston Post Rd. Springfield. Please call 413-263-6839 for information and appointments.
- Springfield Adult Basic Education Directory
Educational resources for adults and out-of-school youth, for Basic Literacy, English as a Second Language, HiSET preparation and testing, Transition to College, Workplace Education and Family Literacy.
- Springfield Public Schools Adult Education Program
Free ESOL classes provided by Springfield Public Schools. All classes are held at the Springfield Adult Education Center located at 204 Boston Rd, Springfield. Contact Armado Feliciano (Director) at 413-787-7210 for more information.
- Training Resources of America
32-34 Hampden Street, Springfield, MA 01103, 413-732-2223, Jessica Derouin, Manager, at jderouin@tra-inc.org.
Assists adult students who have limited English proficiency. The program provides instruction at all levels ranging from those who have no ability in English to students who plan to enter college or training.