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  • Annual Meeting & Staff Awards

    Helix Human Services staff and supporters gathered to celebrate the hard work over the last year. Annual awards were given to many employees! More

  • Mill Pond School Celebrates Graduation and Step Up

    Springfield, MA – Mill Pond School, a therapeutic school for kids in K-12, celebrated a graduation and Step Up Ceremony. On June 11, students, families, staff, Board members, and friends of Helix Human Services gathered at Mill Pond School’s Springfield campus to celebrate the accomplishments of the 2025–2026 school year. The special ceremony honored two… More

  • Pride Flag Raising Ceremony

    Helix Human Services staff and supporters gathered to raise the pride flag to honor the history, achievements, and resilience of the LGBTQIA+ community. More

  • Mill Pond School Teacher Received Excellence in Teaching Award

    We are proud to share that Ronald Rutstein has been named the 2026 Massachusetts Association of Approved Private Schools (MAAPS) Excellence in Teaching Award recipient. Ronald Rutstein, Special Education Teacher at Mill Pond School’s Berkshires Campus, has been selected as this year’s MAAPS Excellence in Teaching Award recipient. This honor recognizes his outstanding dedication, professionalism,… More

  • Helix Awarded Grant for Summer Recreational Activities

    April 19, 2026 – Helix Human Services was awarded a grant from the South Congregational Church in Springfield to offset the cost of summer activities for residential programs. Bringing Fun to Summer for Residential Kids Helix Human Services is grateful to share that we have received a generous $1,625 grant from South Congregational Church. This… More

  • Child Abuse Revention Month Flag Raising

    Springfield, MA – In partnership with the City of Springfield, Helix Human Services raises hope for a brighter future. On Thursday, April 9, 2026, a flag raising ceremony took place at Springfield City Hall to mark Child Abuse Prevention Month—a time dedicated to raising awareness and strengthening community efforts to protect children and support families.… More

  • Generous Easter Donations

    Over the past month, Helix has received two very generous donations of Easter goodies for our children served. These acts of generosity go far beyond Easter baskets, they create moments of connection, happiness, and hope for children who need it most. Thanks to supporters like Lynne, the Agawam Junior Women’s Club, and Meg, our children… More

  • April is Child Abuse Prevention Month

    Each April, we recognize National Child Abuse Prevention Month and the importance of increasing awareness about child and family well-being. We will be sharing resources all month long, as well as hosting a Flag Raising Ceremony: Child Abuse Prevention Month at Springfield City Hall on April 9. Statistics of Child Abuse and Neglect Identifying Signs… More

  • M&T Bank Awards Grant to Support Therapeutic Environment at Mill Pond School in Springfield

    Helix Human Services is proud to announce that Mill Pond School in Springfield has received a generous grant from M&T Bank to support a beautification project designed to enhance the school’s therapeutic learning environment. The grant will be used to transform hallway spaces throughout the school, helping create a calm, welcoming, and supportive atmosphere for students using… More

  • Employee Appreciation Day

    On Friday, March 6, 2026, we celebrated National Employee Appreciation Day and the incredible people who make Helix Human Services what it is. We took time to recognize the dedication, compassion, and commitment our staff demonstrate every single day. Whether supporting students in the classroom, caring for children in residential programs, working with families, or… More

  • 2026 Saluting the Caring Force

    Congratulations to Ms. Theresa Michaelian, outstanding Special Education Teacher at Mill Pond School, Springfield! Ms. T has been featured in the “2026 Saluting the Caring Force”, a feature in The Provider, a newspaper of the Providers’ Council. For over six years, she has been a dedicated member of our Springfield campus, providing highly individualized instruction to students with… More

  • Students and Staff Dazzle in Mill Pond School Talent Show

    Friday February 13, students and staff at Mill Pond School Springfield brought their best skills to the talent show! From drawing, to breakdancing, to a light saber battle – the students showcased their hobbies and hidden talents in the “Be in the Spotlight” talent show. Special acts included Congratulations to all and especially to: 3rd… More

  • Thats a Wrap on Secret Santa!

    Helix Human Services completed the Secret Santa program for the 160th year! Special Thanks to our Donors Thanks to your incredible generosity, this year’s Secret Santa program was a tremendous success! This year we were able to fulfill 356 wish lists, which equals to approximately over $64,080 in donations! We want to express our deepest… More

  • Helix Named ‘Employer of the Month’ for June

    Member of the Month: Helix Human Services Celebrating 160 years of resilience, compassion, and care! Founded in 1865 as the Springfield Home for Friendless Women and Children, Helix Human Services began as a vital support system for women and children in crisis after the Civil War. Today, their impact stretches across Massachusetts, from the Berkshires… More

  • Annual Meeting & Staff Awards

    Helix Human Services staff and supporters gathered to celebrate the hard work over the last year. Annual awards were given to many employees! More

  • 160 Years and Counting

    A recent MassLive article reports Helix Human Services celebrating 160 years of helping children and families in our community. Helix provides a variety of services for children and family who have experienced some level of trauma in their lives. “A lot of children the agency helps have faced abuse, including sexual abuse and neglect. Some… More

  • Mill Pond School Named one of ‘Top Private High Schools’

    Top Schools: Using 7 weighted factors, Niche named the top 21 private high schools in the Springfield MA metro area. Stacker and MassLive reported on the data. Among these top-rated schools is Helix Human Services’ Mill Pond School Springfield campus. A factor in naming the top schools was the student- to-teacher ratio, which Mill Pond… More

  • Pride Flag Raising Ceremony

    Helix Human Services staff and supporters gathered to raise the pride flag to honor the history, achievements, and resilience of the LGBTQIA+ community. More

  • 160 Years of Service

    Helix Human Services hosted a celebration honoring 160 years of serving children & families throughout Massachusetts. More

  • A Very Successful Book Fair at Mill Pond School!

    Helix Human Services is hosting a book fair at Mill Pond School’s Springfield campus and is seeking book donations. More

  • Child Abuse Revention Month Flag Raising

    Springfield, MA – In partnership with the City of Springfield, Helix Human Services raises hope for a brighter future. April is Child Abuse Prevention Month On Monday, April 14, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., a flag raising ceremony took place at Springfield City Hall to mark Child Abuse Prevention Month—a time dedicated to raising awareness and… More

  • Join Us: Flag Raising for Child Abuse Prevention Month

    Springfield, MA – In partnership with the City of Springfield, Helix Human Services will raise hope for a brighter future. A flag raising ceremony will take place in memory of the young lives lost due to violence, abuse, or neglect. Flag Raising Ceremony On Tuesday, April 14, 2025, at 11:00 am, a flag raising ceremony… More

  • The Book Fair is Coming to Mill Pond School

    Helix Human Services is hosting a book fair at Mill Pond School’s Springfield campus and is seeking book donations. More

  • Another Successful Secret Santa!

    Helix Human Services completed the Secret Santa program for the 159th year! Special Thanks to our Donors Thanks to your incredible generosity, this year’s Secret Santa program was a tremendous success! This year we were able to fulfill 407 wish lists, which equals to approximately over $73,260 in donations! We want to express our deepest… More

  • Halloween Donation from Agawam Junior Women’s Club

    Helix Human Services received a very generous Halloween donation from the Agawam Junior Women’s Club. More

  • IT Donation from Tighe & Bond

    Helix Human Services received a generous IT donation from Westfield based engineering company Tighe & Bond. More

  • Secret Santa is back!

    Helix Human Services’ Secret Santa program is back for another year of impactful gift-giving! How does Secret Santa work? Each year, kiddos in our programs (with the help of our staff) fill out a wish list of what they’d like to receive this holiday season. The list consists of their interests, hobbies, clothing sizes, favorite… More

  • Rise Up – A Journey to Trauma Recovery

    Helix Human Services hosted the first Rise Up conference titled: A Journey to Trauma Recovery on September 30, 2024. More

  • Back to School Anxiety a Challenge for Some Students

    Published in The Reminder August 19, 2024. Article by Staasi Heropoulos Tristyn and Kim BordenReminder Publishing submitted photo PITTSFIELD — For the first time in his life, Tristyn Borden, 17, cares about what he’ll look like when he goes back to school this year. He’ll be a senior at Mill Pond School in Richmond, just… More

  • The 36th Annual Golf Tournament Was a Par-tee!

    Springfield, MA – Helix Human Services hosted the 36th Annual Golf Tournament at the Country Club of Wilbraham on August 2, 2024. A very successful golf tournament! On Friday, August 2, 2024, the thirty-sixth annual Golf Tournament fundraising event was held at the Country Club of Wilbraham. With over 150 people in attendance, the event… More

  • Annual Meeting 2024

    Helix Human Services staff and supporters gathered to celebrate the hard work over the last year. Annual awards were given to many employees! More

  • Pride Flag Raising Ceremony

    Helix Human Services staff and supporters gathered to raise the pride flag to honor the history, achievements, and resilience of the LGBTQIA+ community. More

  • National Foster Care Awareness Month

    May is an important opportunity to raise awareness about the community’s need for fosters. Foster Care Awareness Month May is National Foster Care Awareness month. Ama Bortsie and Angie Lewis visited MassAppeal to speak about the Helix Human Services’ Comprehensive Foster Care program, and the need of foster parents nationally and statewide. What is Comprehensive… More

  • A Successful 6th Annual Taste of Margarita!

    Springfield, MA – Helix Human Services hosted the 6th annual taste of margarita, on friday, May 3, 2024. Who makes the best margarita? On Friday, May 3, 2024, the sixth annual Taste of Margarita fundraising event was held at Elegant Affairs in Springfield, MA. With over 150 people in attendance, the event was a success!… More

  • Mental Health Awareness Month

    Maisam Borrero Spoke on Mass Appeal About the importance of ending the stigma around mental health treatment. Mental Health Awareness Month Since its inception in 1949, Mental Health Awareness Month has been a cornerstone of addressing the challenges faced by millions of Americans living with mental illness. It is a time to raise awareness of… More

  • Flag Raising for Child Abuse Prevention Month

    Springfield, MA – In partnership with the City of Springfield, Helix Human Services raises hope for a brighter future. A flag raising ceremony took place in memory of the young lives lost due to violence, abuse, or neglect. Flag Raising Ceremony On Tuesday, April 29, 2024, at 11:00 am, a flag raising ceremony was held… More

  • National Child Abuse Prevention Month

    April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month In honor of the month, Ama Bortsie visited Mass Appeal to speak about the work being done in our community to help prevent child abuse and neglect. Signs of Child Abuse or Neglect Physical abuse signs are often the most obvious and include injuries, bruises, burns, and even… More

  • Helix Human Services FY23 Annual Report

    Read our latest Annual Report. More

  • Helix Human Services Announces Appointment of New CEO, Mark Paglia.

    Helix Human Services Announces Appointment of new CEO, Mark Paglia. More

  • 35th Annual HHS Golf Tournament

    35th Annual Helix Golf Tournament! More

  • FiT program hosts graduation ceremony for ten men

    On June 14, 2023 at the Hampden County Sheriff’s Department the FiT program hosted a graduation for 10 men. More

  • 5th Annual Taste of Margarita

    Helix celebrates it’s 5th Annual Taste of Margarita fundraiser to support children and families More

  • Difference Makers 2023

    Helix Human Services accepts Difference Makers Award More

  • 3rd Annual Art Show & Auction

    Over 60 wonderfully made pieces of art were auctioned to raise funds for the school and programs. More

  • Helix Human Services chosen as Difference Makers Class of 2023!

    Helix Human Services, formerly The Children’s Study Home, is so proud to be one of the many recipients of the award. More

  • FiT program hosts graduation ceremony for ten Students

    The FiT Program hosted a graduation on February 15, 2023 at the Hampden County Sheriff’s Department. More

  • It’s official!

    On January 25, 2023, Helix Human Services, formerly the Children’s Study Home, was introduced to the community. More

  • Local organizations recognized for economic impacts

    Helix Human Services was one of several local non-profits celebrated during Springfield Regional Chamber’s (SRC) Rise and Shine Breakfast. More

  • Secret Santa 2022

    We kicked off the 2022 holiday season with our annual Secret Santa! More

  • Springfield Pride Parade

    Helix Human Services supports and sponsors the Springfield Pride Parade. More