Hampshire County Psychiatrists differ from other mental health professionals in that they may prescribe medication as well as practice psychotherapy in treatment.

Hospitalization data is a daily average of Covid-19 patients in hospital service areas that intersect with Hampshire County, an area which may be larger than Hampshire County itself.

In western Massachusetts — defined as Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden, and Hampshire counties — the report counted 3,862 homeless people Jan. 31, compared to 3,305 in 2023.

Earlier this month, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey announced several nominations to the state’s superior court, coming amid calls to fill dozens of vacancies in courthouses across the state.