Referrals come to SSDC through public school districts, DMH, DMR and DSS. Typical students referred are those not making effective progress in their present educational setting. These are students who the planning team has questions about and are looking for assistance meeting their needs.

Referrals may be made by calling the Director of Admissions, Christopher Duff, M.Ed, LMHC. Typically, students attend within 48 to 24 hours of initial referral.

Chris Duff can be reached by phone at 413.533.9500 or email 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

• In-district consultation
• Placement for initial or extended evaluation, and assistance in determining SPED eligibility or ineligibility
• Assistance with 504 and IEP planning
• Age ranges: 3 to 22
• All ranges of disabilities and diagnoses
• Behavior Planning
• 8 hours psychiatric consult per month
• Clinical psychologist on staff
• Full time Master's level, licensed therapy consult
• Groups: psychoeducational, social pragmatics, character education
• Transition planning and behavioral support for students returning to district
• Case management
• Family supports
• On site registered nurse
• Speech Language Pathologist and assistant
• Occupational and Physical Therapists
• DMH, DMR, DSS support