The Western Mass RLC's Bowen Resource Center opened in Springfield in May of 2009.  Located on the South end of Main Street, it is situated directly between McDonalds and the Housing Advocacy Program (HAP).  The center was developed in collaboaration with the RLC's sister community, Leadership, Employment, Advocacy and Development (LEAD) and was named after Shelly Bowen, a founding member of the Guiding Council of Western Mass (GCOW) who spoke frequently of having an RLC center based in Springfield before she passed away in 2008.  The center offers a variety of supports, including peer support by phone and in person, a computer lab with four computers, a lending library and a variety of workshops, community meetings and other activities.   Above all else, it is intended to create a safe space within which our community can come together, heal, share, support, learn from and strengthen one another.  A Spanish-speaking peer worker is reguarly scheduled for all open hours. 

It is important to remember, however, that the RLC is NOT all about spaces and that our community (including events, classes and more) exists wherever people from our community may go.  So, be sure to check our calendar for events and opportunities occurring in the the Springfield area outside of the center!

The Western Mass RLC's Bowen Wellness Center is a more recent addition.  A former dance studio, this space located at the same address and on the same floor as the Bowen Resource Center, offers cardio and weight training equipment, teacher and video-lead wellness classes and resource information.

LOCATION: 

The Bowen Resource & Wellness Centers

340 Main Street,

Springfield, MA 01105

CONTACT:

(413) 732-1703

Bowen Resource Center Hours*:

Tuesday - 9am to 3pm

Thursdays - 9am to 3pm

Friday - 9am to 3pm

Saturday - 11am to 3pm

Sunday, Monday, Wednesday - Closed

Bowen Wellness Center Hours*:

(Beginning December, 2010)

Wednesday - 12pm to 6pm

Thursday - 12pm to 6pm

Friday - 12pm to 6pm

*  Some meetings, workshops and groups occur outside of regular open hours in both the Resource and Wellness centers.  Be sure to check the monthly calendar for the most up-to-date information!