BCC Offers Peer Recovery Coach Training

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC) will offer a Peer Recovery Coach training session beginning Aug. 3, 2026.

Course times are flexible, tailored for each student. Tuition is free for Pittsfield residents and $1,343 for non-Pittsfield residents. To learn more, fill out an interest form at www.berkshirecc.edu/peer-recovery.

The comprehensive training program prepares participants to effectively support individuals in recovery through a combination of core certification, ethical guidance and specialized learning opportunities. It is geared towards individuals in long-term recovery, family members or loved ones of people in recovery, recovery support staff, community health workers and outreach specialists.

"This program represents more than workforce development; it is the creation of a recovery infrastructure for Pittsfield. By training local residents as peer recovery coaches, we are investing in sustainable support systems that will change lives and strengthen our community," said Andi Cambi, Pittsfield Director of Public Health.

Core training elements include:

Recovery coach academy: Build essential skills to mentor and support individuals in recovery while fostering personal and professional growth.
Ethical considerations: Develop a strong ethical framework and practical strategies to navigate real-world challenges with confidence and professionalism.

Supplemental training includes the choice of one of the following:

Spirituality for recovery coaches
Professionalism in peer support roles
Recovery coaching in emergency departments
Coachervision (supervisory training)
Recovery coaching in justice settings

In addition, students who complete the program will receive a one-year webinar membership, featuring relevant topics informed by industry trends and participant feedback.

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Allendale Pines North Affordable Manufactured Homes Sell Fast

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
05:17PM / Saturday, August 22, 2026

Developer Teton Management cut the ribbon on the first six hopes in the manufactured housing community earlier this year.

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Just a few months after Allendale Pines North cut the ribbon on its first six homes in the new manufactured home community, units in the planned development are selling fast with both first and second phases all but sold out.

For several years, Teton Management Corp. has been planning to expand its existing Allendale Pines Mobile Community with the development of 22 planned manufactured housing units. The new development has its own entrance at 395 Cheshire Road.

The need for attainable housing has never been higher, Teton President George Whaling said.

"And where we sought the opportunity to help with that demand is, we can get folks into a home at Allendale Pines North for essentially a couple of $100 less than what it would cost for someone to rent a three-bedroom of the same quality," he said.

The corporation took over Allendale Pines, now referred to as Allendale Pines South, about 6 1/2 years ago, Whaling said.

Since then, the corporation has invested $1,000,001 in infrastructure improvements, including replacing all water and sewer lines, paving the community and installing the infrastructure needed for 10 additional units, he said.

Additionally, it has been working to clean up and improve the community, which was lacking during previous ownership, said Jason Nocher, owner of Nocher Realty, which has been hired to help sell the units.

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