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Children who are victims of abuse must depend on the adults in their lives to pay attention to warning signs, believe them when they tell us something is wrong, and respond responsibly.

Resources in Berkshire County

• Berkshire County Kids' Place & Violence Prevention Center, Inc.

Pittsfield Office  413-499-2800

North Adams Office  413-663-7459

• Berkshire County Department of Social Services

  Child-At-Risk Hotline: 800-792-5200

  Pittsfield Office: 413-236-1800

  North Adams Office  413-662-2762

•   Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children

413-236-5603

• Elizabeth Freeman Center

  Pittsfield Office: 413-499-2425

  North Adams Office: 413-663-7459

  Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault 24 Hour Hotline

  Central Berkshire: 413-443-0089

  North Berkshire: 413-663-9709

  South Berkshire: 413-243-1119

• The Brien Center for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services:

  Child & Adolescent Services: 413-496-9671

  Crisis Emergency Services: 1-800-252-0227

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Signs & Symptoms of Abuse & Neglect

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Reporting Abuse & Neglect

Support & Healing Resources

Berkshire County Kids' Place & Violence Prevention Center is a Children's Advocacy  Center providing services to victims of child abuse and their non-offending family members. The Kids' Place  is a Berkshire United Way agency and a full member of the National Children's Alliance.

Eligibility: Services at the Kids' Place are free and available to victims of child abuse, children who witness domestic violence and non-offending family members.

Hours: Monday-Thursday, 8:00 am to 7:00 pm, and Fridays, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.