Partner Directory

Category: Interventions
Sub-Category: Recreation > Activities,
Direct Care Providers,
Sexuality Issues Supports
Contact: Julie Hooks
Phone: 413-585-8010
Address: 41 Russell Street
Hadley, MA 1035
Ages Serviced: Young Child (0-4), School Age (5-21), Adult (22+)
Populations Serviced: Males, Females, LGBTQ+, Multicultural, Immigrant/Refugee
Languages Spoken: English, Spanish
Do you accept MassHealth: Yes
Other insurance you accepted: N/A
Do You Have a Wait List: Yes
Average Wait Before a Client May be Seen: If a class is full, a student may have to wait three months until the that class is offered again.
Description: At Whole Children, we teach social skills in every class. We follow a learn-by-doing approach to teach the everyday social skills many of our kids struggle with. We’ve found that modeling and encouraging positive social interactions within the context of our interest-based classes is one of the best ways to build skills, develop confidence, and foster lasting friendships. In our discussion classes, like Growing Up and Boundaries & Relationships, we teach important and sometimes neglected social skills. Look for the following Core Competencies in all our class descriptions: Communication, Perspective Taking, Teamwork, Community Building, Boundaries & Relationships, Social Awareness, Confidence, Self-Advocacy, Self-Regulation, Critical Thinking, and Creative Thinking.