Springfield, MA Community Resources
Easy help for schools, utilities, healthcare, food & housing, small businesses, transportation, and youth programs.
Schools & Adult Education
K-12 enrollment, local colleges, and free/low-cost English (ESOL), GED/HiSET, and job skills.
Springfield Public Schools (K–12)
Enroll children, find your school, magnet & specialty schools, and calendars.
Springfield Adult Learning Center (SALC)
Free English classes (ESOL) and adult basic education; morning & evening options.
Springfield Technical Community College (STCC)
Degrees, certificates, workforce training, and ESOL Level 1–4 (in-person or online).
Local Colleges (Springfield)
Undergrad and graduate programs close to home.
Springfield City Library
Homework help, children’s programs, homeschool resources, and adult education directory.
The Gray House (Adult Education & Food)
Beginner English (ESOL), literacy classes, and a community food market.
Utilities (Agua, Electricidad, Gas)
Water & Sewer — Springfield Water & Sewer Commission
Pay bills, start/stop service, customer assistance programs.
Electric & Natural Gas — Eversource
Manage your account, pay a bill, report power outages or gas emergencies.
Trash & Recycling — City DPW
Pickup schedules, bulk items, yard waste, and recycling info. Call 311 for service.
Healthcare (Salud)
Baystate Medical Center
Major hospital and children’s services at 759 Chestnut St, Springfield.
Mercy Medical Center (Trinity Health of NE)
Full-service hospital at 271 Carew St (campus includes specialty care).
Caring Health Center (FQHC)
Affordable medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, and insurance navigation. Multiple Springfield sites.
City Health & Human Services
Public health programs, community nursing, and health education.
Food & Housing Help (Comida y Vivienda)
Open Pantry / The Gray House
Local food pantries and support services for families and individuals.
Food Bank of Western Massachusetts
Find mobile food distributions and pantries across Hampden County.
Way Finders (Housing Assistance)
Emergency rental help (RAFT), housing search, homebuyer education.
Springfield Housing Authority
Public housing and Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) information.
City Office of Housing / CoC
Local programs for people experiencing homelessness & survivors of DV.
Small Business Help
Free advising, workshops, and city programs for entrepreneurs (new and existing).
MSBDC – Western Region (UMass Center Springfield)
No-cost, confidential advising (planning, finance, marketing).
City of Springfield — Economic Development
Loans, storefront/façade support, TIF, and other incentives.
Transportation
PVTA (Local Buses)
Routes, real-time bus tracker, and trip planning for Springfield area.
Union Station (Buses & Trains)
Transit hub at 55 Frank B. Murray St. Amtrak, Peter Pan, Greyhound.
Youth, Afterschool, Camps & Museums
Springfield Parks & Recreation
Afterschool and summer enrichment programs; city pools & park facilities.
YMCA of Greater Springfield
School-age care, summer camps, swim lessons, and Y-AIM youth programs.
Springfield Museums & Dr. Seuss
Family-friendly museums, Homeschool programs, and Seuss Sculpture Garden.
Homeschool Support (Library)
Curriculum tools, ebooks in English & Spanish, and learning kits.
Language Access
Many sites offer Spanish and other languages. Look for “Español,” “Language,” or “Translate” at the top of each page. ¿Necesita ayuda en español? Muchas oficinas tienen personal bilingüe.
Safety & Quick Contacts
- Gas emergency: Leave area, call 911, then Eversource Gas 800-525-8222.
- Water/Sewer emergencies: Springfield Water & Sewer emergency line is listed on their website’s contact page.
- City services: Call 311 for DPW/trash/recycling questions.