Essential Needs Navigation Station
What is an essential need?
An essential need is the ordinary need for things that are necessary to sustain life.
It is considered the minimum requirements for a decent standard of life. It can be
related to food, shelter, clothing, sleep or sometimes transportation.
Resources
SUCCESS Program
ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ (BCC) recognizes that these essential needs have a direct
impact on our student's ability to thrive academically. During your time here at BCC,
please note that the SUCCESS program has an Essential Needs Navigator who works with
students from diverse backgrounds and identities to help create individual plans for
student success, implement basic needs planning, and assist with financial navigation
for educational progress. The purpose of the Navigator is to provide students with
tools and resources on campus and within the community to support your educational
journey.
Contact Us
413-236-1622
Student Engagement, A-112
Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
211 Information
DIAL 211 for essential community resources: By dialing 211, you can be referred or connected to appropriate resources and community
organizations within any of the 50 states including MA, DC and Puerto Rico.
Types of Referrals Offered
- Basic Human Needs
- Physical and Mental Health
- Work Support
- Access to Services in Non-English Languages
- Support for Older Americans and Persons with Disabilities
- Children, Youth and Family Support
- Suicide Prevention
