Message from the CEO

For fifty years, we have been providing quality services to more than 2,900 individuals each day in 18 communities north of Boston under the name Greater Lynn Mental Health and Retardation Association. However, in 2005 we changed our name.

Our staff and the individuals in our programs wanted to remove stigmatizing language from our name and find one that better reflected our work and the range of services we offer.

So, welcome to Bridgewell!

The word "bridge" suggests a strong structure or system of services supporting people through the many different challenges that they may face. The word "well" is not only for good health, but also for being in good situations.

Our logo represents the "bridge or path" we provide to individuals in a variety of settings where compassion, kindness and respect for personal dignity are the key components to our daily regimen. The two colors in the logo are intended to depict the cultural diversity of our workforce and the people we support. In addition, the name reminds us that to be an organization that truly makes an impact, we need to continue building bridges into the community, with our funders, family members, staff and board. It is only through these partnerships that we'll have the resources - human, financial and social - to improve the status and quality of life for the range of people we serve. Bridgewell opens its doors to people needing assistance, including individuals with developmental and psychiatric disabilities, the homeless, and children struggling with emotional and behavioral challenges.

We are committed not only to provide the best quality care, but to work with each individual to promote personal growth, toward a satisfying, safe and meaningful life.

Our mission, simply stated, is to connect people with possibilities. If you share this vision, we hope you can find a way to work with us (join our staff, volunteer, donate) so that we achieve this meaningful goal.