The NQ System of Care (SOC) is an advisory group dedicated to oversight of the recently implemented Children’s Behavioral Health Initiative. The Commonwealth recently settled a class action lawsuit (the Rosie D. Case) by implementing a broad scale effort to improve access to services for children through age 20 who are served by public insurance programs. The model is a family-centered approach to a team method of care intended to meet a wide variety of behavioral health needs for families. The model supports the values of a true wraparound  philosophy, with family support at the heart of decision making.

The Community Service Agency contract is held by Clinical & Support Options, Inc. and the local SOC group is part of a regional network which includes both Franklin and Hampshire counties. A larger Area System of Care group meets quarterly to address systemic challenges and successes.

The Dental Task Force continues to focus on community education, awareness and access. The major focus of the task force is on community education and awareness and on planning for the Annual ‘Healthy Smiles’ Dental Fair. The group is part of the Watch Your Mouth campaign and is part of Health Care For All's statewide Oral Health Initiative.

This Task Force generally meets on the 2nd Wed. of Oct-Nov-Jan-Feb-Dental Fair in March-May.
For more information or time and location email info@nqcc.org

The primary focus of the Task Force  is on coordination of regional economic development efforts. The group encourages broad community involvement and is committed to using the local natural resources to develop the future economy of the region. One project is working on the coordination of marketing materials used to recruit new business enterprise to the area. A survey of all existing materials has been completed and the group is exploring options for a web-based link to existing sites where materials can be more readily available to potential business developers.

This Task Force generally meets monthly
(except July & August).
For more information email Rebecca@nqcc.org

View Congressman Olver's Economic Development Study

Community Education Available

The NQCC offers a variety  of community education opportunities including support for local non-profit organizations, staff development and management training. Available topics include:

Safety & Prevention: 

· Enough Abuse Campaign: Overview of prevention strategies         · Understanding Offenders and the SORB Requirements

· Policy and Environmental Scan: available to all youth serving organizations                ·  Internet Safety: Staying safe on-line

· Working with Teens: Preventing sexual abuse of adolescents                         ·   Grandparents as a Prevention Resource

· Informed Supervision: Working with children exhibiting sexual behaviors                             ·  Child Care Provider Training

· Parent Workshops: Include hands-on strategies for all age groups              · Talk About Touching: A child safety skill building curriculum

 Board Governance: 

· Building A Great Board                                                                                             · Becoming a Great Board Member

 Management/ Organization: 

· Supervision in the Helping Professions                           · Maintaining An Effective Non-Profit Organization in Tough Economic Times