Staff Stories

Berklee Grad Uses Music to Teach Life Skills

It makes perfect sense that Noel McClanahan, a Berklee College of Music graduate, believes songs are perfect tools for therapy. Well-versed in drums, guitar, bass, and piano, he knows what’s packed into a tune. “We can work on everything through music,” he said of the individuals he has worked with a [...]

2019-11-22T09:56:52-05:00October 10th, 2019|

In Gene Foisy’s 1.5 Mile Walk to City Hall Every Morning, He Tells Drivers: Respect Rights of Pedestrians, and those with Disabilities

On weekday mornings like clockwork Gene Foisy walks to Pittsfield’s City Hall, where he shreds documents for the City’s Treasurer’s Office. Commuters can measure if they are early or late based on where on South Street they pass Gene. Gene walks with a wide and uneven gait-- it’s hard to drive by him [...]

2020-09-16T10:22:49-04:00September 22nd, 2019|

Congratulations to our Employees of the Quarter

Jada Pridgen Residential Support Elm Street, Pittsfield Jada takes her individuals from Elm Street to Health Choices every week.  While the opportunity is there for Jada to relax and enjoy downtime, instead Jada helps the staff during the session, and works with any individuals who may need help. Her [...]

2019-08-30T15:12:06-04:00August 20th, 2019|
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