A Message from Bob Stearns: We are only three weeks away from November 6 and a historic election that will decide the next President of the United States, as well as one of our U.S. Senators and all nine U.S. Congressional seats from Massachusetts. Residents will also cast votes for 200 State Legislature seats, three [...]

As part of the Bridgewell Counseling Services Distinguished Speaker Series, Dr. Dean Najarian, PharmD, BCPP presented in September to an audience of close to 40 Bridgewell Counseling Services, Lowell Adult Day Treatment and greater Lowell mental health providers. Pictured: Dr. Dean Najarian, PharmD, BCPP with Bridgewell’s Director of Clinical Services Mara Kirby. Dr. Nagarian’s presentation, [...]

Earlier this year, Former Senator Richard Tisei toured Bridgewell’s Boston Street Day Habilitation Center. Clinical Director of Day Services Sue Craven led the tour with COO Kelly Johnson and President and CEO Bob Stearns. He met several individuals throughout his tour, including Rachel (pictured right), who showed off an article featuring her in The Connector. Click [...]

Through funds donated at the 2011 Imagine the Possibilities‘ Fund-A-Need Auction, Bridgewell has been able to purchase 14 seasonal shares of locally grown fresh vegetables from a group of local farmers who belong to the Greater Lowell branch of the World PEAS (People Supporting Agricultural Sustainability) cooperative. One share of fresh vegetables supplied by CSA/New Entry farmers [...]

Last month, Senator Donoghue visited Pathfinder Drop-In Center and Apartments to learn more about Bridgewell’s homeless and housing services. Program Director David Robinson and Director of Residential Services Shirley Gosnear along with President & CEO Bob Stearns and Director of Development Cari Palmer led the tour through both buildings explaining the various services provided. The Pathfinder [...]

It was a fun afternoon for the Boston Street Employment Supports team! Rachel Deveau, who was featured in the latest issue of the Connector, took a break from work and had a signing party to celebrate her new fame! Click here to read the article! Since 2009, Rachel has worked at Petco, where she stocks [...]

Bridgewell is excited to share its new Giving Common profile, an initiative through The Boston Foundation! The Giving Common is a free, but detailed, online resource that connects donors to in-depth information about nonprofit organizations working to enhance communities across Massachusetts. The Boston Foundation believes that data is a critical part of driving social change [...]

Congratulations to all of the Bridgewell athletes who competed in the Massachusetts Special Olympics Summer Games! It was a great weekend for Team Bridgewell at Harvard University’s Athletic Complex! Our team brought home: 28 – Gold Medals 26 – Silver Medals 12 – Bronze Medals 10 – 4th Place Ribbons 6 – 5th Place Ribbons [...]

Individuals in our services as well as employees like to give back to local nonprofits and help support the areas of Massachusetts where Bridgewell serves – 20+ communities! In celebration of National Mental Health Month, The Renaissance Club of Lowell hosted its major annual fundraiser on May 17. Each year, teams of bowlers raise money [...]

Bridgewell’s continuum of care adapts and meets the changing needs of each individual allowing the opportunity to stay in Bridgewell services for life. Harry, pictured with Bridgewell COO Kelly Johnson, is one example of someone who has aged well with Bridgewell. Harry has been in Bridgewell’s services since 1981 and now lives at Bridgewell’s Stocker [...]