{"id":2,"date":"2013-09-16T16:36:44","date_gmt":"2013-09-16T20:36:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gcc.mass.edu\/student-development\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2026-01-08T13:01:55","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T18:01:55","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.gcc.mass.edu\/wrc\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"lead\">Welcome!\u00a0 The Women's Resource Center is dedicated to assisting all registered and returning 911±¬ÁÏÍø students regardless of gender with access to the resources they need to thrive during their academic journey with us.<\/div>\n<p>Navigating resources can be tricky, but we\u2019ll help you! Our services include, but are not limited to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Advocacy<\/li>\n<li>Work\/School\/Life Balance Coaching<\/li>\n<li>Academic Advising<\/li>\n<li>Financial Assistance<\/li>\n<li>Information &amp; Referrals<\/li>\n<li>Workshops &amp; Events<\/li>\n<li>Resource Research &amp; Networking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Making An Appointment<\/h3>\n<p>To make an appointment with our staff, please click the button Request Support Assistance. Please read our guidelines concerning resource assistance that may help answer any questions you may have:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Who do I contact for help and support?<br \/>\n<\/strong>Emailing our staff first is best: <a href=\"mailto:studentresources@gcc.mass.edu\">studentresources@gcc.mass.edu<\/a>.<br \/>\nRosemarie Freeland, Coordinator \u2013 413-775-1114<\/p>\n<p><strong>Am I eligible?<\/strong><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong>You are eligible if you are enrolled or registered in the current or next semester.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What kind of assistance is available?<\/strong><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong>Our services and assistance are free and customized to the student's needs and requests. We will review with you any immediate and pressing needs that could potentially stop or otherwise negatively affect you from completing your academic goals. <em>Financial awards will be determined on a \u201cfirst come\/first serve\u201d basis and approval of additional requests from a student within the same semester are not guaranteed.<\/em> In order to enable us to assist as many students as possible, we reserve the right to limit financial assistance to once per student per semester. Financial awards do not have to be repaid.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is the process for getting help and support?<br \/>\n<\/strong>Complete the online \u201cRequest Support Assistance\u201d intake form to connect with our staff. Once received, a staff person will review your application and contact you to set up an appointment. Appointments can be conducted via phone, email, text, or video conferencing.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What kind of resources can I research on my own and\/or in advance to meeting with staff?<\/strong><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong>Start with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gcc.mass.edu\/academic-affairs\/resources\/\">911±¬ÁÏÍø Student Resources<\/a> - \u00a0All campus resources available to you for free!<\/p>\n<p>The following main multipurpose resources cover many issues you may be facing and are updated regularly:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.413cares.org\/\">413cares.org<\/a> \u2013 Local connections to human service and state agencies and resources<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.communityaction.us\/\">Community Action Pioneer Valley<\/a> \u2013 Family and individual, childcare, emergency services<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fcrhra.org\/\">Franklin County Regional Housing Authority<\/a> \u2013 Emergency housing assistance<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fccmp.org\/\">Franklin County Food Access<\/a> \u2013 Meal sites, food pantries<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mass.gov\/orgs\/department-of-unemployment-assistance\">Mass.gov Unemployment Insurance<\/a> \u2013 Online application, benefit information<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.massfairhousing.org\/\">MASS Fair Housing<\/a> \u2013 Housing discrimination (especially if you are\/have been sick)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/communitylegal.org\/\">Community Legal Aid<\/a> \u2013 Direct sssistance with filing unemployment!<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thestonesoupcafe.org\/\">The Stone Soup Cafe<\/a> \u2013 Pay what you can eat meals and meal pick up or delivery<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Navigating resources can be tricky, but we\u2019ll help you! 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