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Monday, May 22, 2023
Join us for our next Family Engagement Group Meeting on Thursday, June 15, 2023! Where: Bridgewell, 10 Dearborn Road, Peabody, MA 01960 When: 5:00 to 7:00 PM 5:00-5:30pm – Networking 5:30-7:00pm – Meeting Bridgewell’s Family Engagement Group provides an opportunity to collaborate and create a forum for communication to support people receiving services achieve their fullest potential. For more information and to...
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Thursday, May 18, 2023
There was once a beautiful little girl, she had a smile that lit up the room, so genuine and so sweet. She had all the greatest hopes and dreams in life, she imagined that life was going to be good. She loved to make people laugh and she loved her parents so much. She would crawl into their bed...
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Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Team Bridgewell attended the Special Olympics Massachusetts Track and Field qualifying round this past weekend for the summer games at Essex Tech in Danvers. Our team had a great day and overall got 25 gold medals, 8 silver medals and 5 bronze medals!
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Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Residents at Bridgewell’s Lotus House celebrated the program’s first Mother’s Day with a brunch and tie-dye project. This program enables mothers to develop independent living skills and fosters bonding and attachment between mothers and children. Please join us in applauding these incredible women for their dedication to recovery and parenting. Thank you to all women who have been our teachers,...
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Monday, May 8, 2023
Bridgewell’s Family Support Center hosted a Latino Social Fiesta at Centerboard in Lynn on May 4. The event included an evening of music, dancing, and food catered by Estefani’s Restaurant. A fun evening of connecting the Latino community and learning more about local resources. Learn more about Bridgewell’s Family Support Center.
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Tuesday, May 2, 2023
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Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Annual Gala honored former Essex County DA Jonathan Blodgett and was hosted by WCVB’s Katie Thompson PEABODY, Mass., May 2, 2023 – Bridgewell, a nonprofit social and human services organization which provides social and human services to more than 6,300 people across Massachusetts hosted its 2023 Imagine the Possibilities Gala at the Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel on Friday, April 28....
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Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Team Bridgewell will be taking the plunge on Saturday March 25th, 2023 at Revere Beach!! The forecast for Saturday is a high of 42 degrees! That’s a great plunge temperature! Don’t want to plunge but still want a cool t-shirt? Register as a member of Team Bridgewell as a Towel Holder and raise $100 in donations. The shirt can be...
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Thursday, March 16, 2023
Bridgewell’s KJM Day Program in Lynn hosted all of Bridgewell’s Day Programs from Billerica to Danvers for a fun Saint Patrick’s Day celebration. Projects included sensory bins to find gold coins and shamrocks, art projects, green soda and Irish music! Bridgewell wishes you the best of luck and happiness this St. Patrick’s Day!
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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
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Tuesday, March 7, 2023
By Awarding this Accreditation, CARF Recognizes Bridgewell’s Commitment to Providing the Highest Levels of Care Through Programs and Services Offered PEABODY, Mass., March 6, 2023 – Bridgewell, a nonprofit social and human services organization serving more than 6,000 people across Massachusetts, announced today that it has been awarded a Three-Year Accreditation from CARF International. This recognition is CARF’s highest level...
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Tuesday, March 7, 2023
When not working at employment partners like Beverly Meals on Wheels or Captain Pizza, participants review skills and trainings at Bridgewell’s Employment Support program. Last week, the group worked on expectations and skills of working in the fast food industry including, completing an application, dressing to impress and more!
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Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Bridgewell to Honor Former Essex County District Attorney Jonathan W. Blodgett at Imagine the Possibilities Gala By Presenting this Honor, Bridgewell Recognizes Jonathan Blodgett’s Long-Standing Drug Treatment and Recovery Efforts PEABODY, Mass., February 28, 2023 – Bridgewell, a nonprofit social and human services organization serving more than 6,300 people across northeastern Massachusetts, announced today that former Essex County District Attorney Jonathan...
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Wednesday, February 22, 2023
FAMILY ENGAGEMENT GROUP WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22, 2023 BRIDGEWELL 10 Dearborn Rd. Peabody, MA 01960 5:00p-5:30pm – Networking 5:30pm-7:00pm – Meeting For more information and to RSVP contact Mike Cotter at 339-883-2120 or mcotter@bridgewell.org Please RSVP by March 20th, 2023. Bridgewell’s Family Engagement Group provides an opportunity to collaborate and create a forum for communication to support people receiving services achieve...
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Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Bridgewell is pleased to announce this year’s Imagine the Possibilities Gala Honoree: Former Essex County District Attorney Jonathan W. Blodgett. Mr. Blodgett will be presented Bridgewell’s 2023 Visionary Leadership Award at our annual Imagine the Possibilities Gala on Friday, April 28 at the Renaissance Boston Waterfront in Boston. Bridgewell’s Visionary Leadership Award recognizes an outstanding individual for excellence to a...
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Thursday, February 16, 2023
Valentine’s from our friends at the New England Academy in Beverly were distributed to Bridgewell’s Employment Program! Homemade cupcakes by Nurse Courtney for the Roseway Day Program in honor of Valentine’s Day! Valentine’s Day Paper Chain made (with love) by people at our Day Program is now on display at the Bridgewell Headquarters! Just a few fun projects shared with...
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Wednesday, February 15, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Steve Sisto | The Belfort Group | steve@thebelfortgroup.com | 347-224-3955 Bridgewell Announces Addition of Jessica Almeida to Key Leadership Role As VP of Day Habilitation and Community Engagement, Jessica Almeida Will Help Further Services Offered at Bridgewell Programs PEABODY, Mass., February 2023 – Bridgewell, a local nonprofit social and human services organization, announced today that Jessica...
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Wednesday, February 8, 2023
For 25 years, Bridgewell’s Training Department has been offering a Leadership Skills Training to managers, supervisors and directors. Known as “Sups Skills,” this course has been organized and facilitated by our Assistant Director of Training Gary LaPierre, Staff Developers and a panel of Senior Leaders. Congrats to this session’s class: Lina Abdalla, Clinical Director Duane Carbone, Residential Manager Courtney Freeman,...
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Monday, February 6, 2023
The Lowell Sun recently published an article about the ongoing workforce struggles in the healthcare industry and reported that Bridgewell, a Peabody-based social and human services organization, had more than 300 job openings – a figure taken from another Lowell Sun article written by the same reporter eight months ago.
Currently, the staffing situation at Bridgewell, as with many other human services organizations, is about the same as it was last year – with nearly 300 open positions in cities and towns across the Merrimack Valley and North Shore. Over the past three months, we have started to see a glimmer of hope, with a slight increase in applicants, and new hires finally starting to outpace departures. Unlike many other organizations in the healthcare industry, which has recently seen employee layoffs in the hundreds, Bridgewell is actively hiring in communities across northeastern Massachusetts to meet the needs of those we serve, from people with autism to those battling substance use disorder.
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Tuesday, January 31, 2023
During the past two years, Bridgewell resident Rob has been working at Brightview Assisted Living. In the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, Rob was working and making sure he was helping in anyway he could. On January 25, Rob received an Star of the Year award from his employer, Brightview Assisted Living in Danvers. Rob is supported at his job...
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Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Last week, Bridgewell held a small open house at our new program in Lynn. Thank you to Rep. Dan Cahill and Lynn Mayor Jared Nicholson for joining us at our open house for Bridgewell’s new Lotus House Family Supportive Housing Program! Thank you to Luis from Senator Brendan Crighton‘s office and Caroline from Senator Elizabeth Warren‘s office for attending, and...
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Tuesday, January 31, 2023
As one of the largest human service organizations in Massachusetts, Bridgewell is focused on the needs of our community and how to adapt, change and grow to better fit those ever-changing needs. With this in mind, Bridgewell is embarking on a three-year strategic planning process. Working with Imbue Partners, the strategic planning committee has identified three main goals for our...
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Wednesday, January 4, 2023
This month, Bridgewell opened its Lotus House Family Supportive Housing Program in Lynn expanding on its recovery and housing services in the area. Bridgewell’s Lotus House will support women and their children who are transitioning out of substance use disorder treatment programs. The program will support them in building independent living skills, healthy relationships, and connections in the community, to...
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Tuesday, January 3, 2023
Did you know that people with Down Syndrome are more likely to develop Alzheimer’s or dementia than those without it? Approximately 50% of people with Down Syndrome aged 60+ have Alzheimer’s or dementia, compared to 10% of people without Down Syndrome aged 60+. However, it is more difficult to recognize Alzheimer’s or dementia in people with Down Syndrome, and as...
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Monday, January 2, 2023
Mikey C and Momo M from Rosewood III Community Based Day Supports Program have been volunteering at StrongWater Farm in Tewksbury. Both love working there and are extremely hard workers. It’s a beautiful farm with horses and has plenty of jobs to do! Community Based Day Supports (CBDS) provides a variety of community and center-based experiences to develop and improve...
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Wednesday, December 14, 2022
Bridgewell’s satisfaction survey for families and guardians of people in our services, as well as for people we do business with, such as our funding and referral sources, is now live. We value your feedback and want your perspective. Please note: Printed surveys will not be mailed this year, so please submit your feedback electronically. Survey Link.
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Saturday, December 10, 2022
Two Bridgewell employees and 10 people from Bridgewell’s Employment Support program recently participated in a ServSafe certification course with ServSafe instructor Grace LePage. Having this certification opens up more employment opportunities for those in our services. “This is a great example of how Bridgewell’s Employment Support program opens up doors for people with disabilities in the workforce,” said Milena Sarrette,...
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Thursday, December 8, 2022
For 25 years, Bridgewell’s Training Department has been offering a Leadership Skills Training to managers, supervisors and directors. Known as “Sups Skills,” this course has been organized and facilitated by our Assistant Director of Training Gary LaPierre, Staff Developers and a panel of Senior Leaders. Congrats to this year’s class: Leticia Coronado, Residential Manager Tom Corser, Residential Manager Patrick Foley,...
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Wednesday, December 7, 2022
While Christmas is around the corner, it’s nice to look back at our Thanksgiving celebrations! Some had traditional Thanksgiving menu with turkey, mashed potatoes and other season fixings while others voted on Chinese Food and Hoodsies ice cream cups! Pictured below are a few celebrations from Bridgewell’s Lowell Adult Day Treatment program, Roseway Day Program in Danvers and Employment Supports...
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Monday, November 7, 2022
The Best There Is, the Best There Was, the Best There Ever Will Be Eric, Rob and Chad attended a meet and greet at Sportsworld in Saugus and were thrilled to get the opportunity to meet WWE wrestler Bret Hart. They were accompanied by Residential Manager Cesar Echeverria, and enjoyed brunch at Andy’s in Lynn after the event.
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Wednesday, November 2, 2022
Bridgewell’s Rosewood III visited Parlee Farms in Tyngsborough. They participated in so many fun activities including a hay ride, apple picking and a delicious lunch! Everyone was happy to be there enjoying beautiful fall weather.
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Wednesday, November 2, 2022
Join Human Rights Coordinator Mike Cotter and other members of the Bridgewell community to share your experience and thoughts to improve the experience of people in Bridgewell’s care and their families. Bridgewell’s Family Engagement Group provides an opportunity to collaborate and create a forum for communication to support people receiving services achieve their fullest potential. Family Engagement Group Wednesday, December...
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Tuesday, November 1, 2022
Bridgewell resident Connie loves General Hospital. Finally after being postponed since 2020 due to the pandemic, she was able to attend the General Hospital Meet and Greet last month with staff Edna Charles. She asked the panel questions and thoroughly enjoyed the day. This is not her first time at a General Hospital Meet and Greet – she went back...
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Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Bridgewell residents who live in Lynn had a fun painting party. Thanks Program Director Carline Gomez for snapping these photos!
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Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Bridgewell’s Rosewood III Creative Minds Art Group held its first session – decorating cookies for Halloween! Great job, everyone! Looks deliciously scary! Thank you to Program Director Cynthia Alicea for sharing these photos.
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Wednesday, October 19, 2022
Thank you to Vans at the North Shore Mall for their generous donation of clothing and sneakers! Vans will be donating shoes and assorted clothing to Bridgewell each month. These items will be distributed through all our programs based on need. Thank you to Store Manager Igor Telles and Stock Supervisor Benjamin Hunter for coordinating the products and pick up.
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Thursday, October 13, 2022
Please join Bridgewell’s Family Support Center on October 20th at 12 PM for a virtual workshop on alternatives to guardianship and health care proxy! WHAT DOES IT ALL MEAN? BETSY JOHNSON WILL JOIN US FROM DDS TO ANSWER ALL OF YOUR QUESTIONS. Betsy has developed a working knowledge of the important differences between guardianship and a healthcare proxy. She wants...
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Monday, October 10, 2022
Over 50 members of Bridgewell volunteer at Newhall Fields Community Farm in Peabody for a day of service Bridgewell held the kick-off event for its “Celebration of Community” on October 4, 2022. The service project event, formerly known as the Bridgewell Day of Giving, was held at Newhall Fields Community Farm (NFCF) in Peabody and drew more than 50 volunteers...
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Monday, October 10, 2022
A few of Bridgewell’s residences participated in fall activities this weekend at Russell Orchard in Ipswich. Everyone enjoyed their homemade ice cream and brought home apples, and the folks who went Sunday also got to take a hayride out to the apple orchards.
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Monday, October 10, 2022
Winning Moves Games donated 30 cases of board games to Bridgewell! Over 500 games and activities like Rubix Cubes, Chess, Hi Ho! Cherry–O!, Frozen 2 Pop It and more! These games range from single player to small groups and will be distributed to day programs, residences, clinics and affordable housing programs. Thank you so much to Winning Moves Games! Check back...
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Wednesday, October 5, 2022
Bridgewell’s Director of Professional Development Kristen Janjar presented with her husband Rachid Janjar, at the annual DDS Statewide Family Support conference entitled “Making a Cultural Commitment: Bridging the Cultural and Linguistic Gaps” in September. The workshop was called the “Fostering a Cross-Cultural Understanding: Family Experiences,” which included a panel of six families talking about their experiences with the US system,...
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Wednesday, October 5, 2022
It’s Topsfield Fair time! A few residents joined in on the fun exploring the Topsfield Fair this October. This year’s fair theme is “memories in the making” – looks like memories were definitely made!
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Thursday, September 29, 2022
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Monday, September 26, 2022
Check out the coverage in The Salem News. Bridgewell surprised Beth Walsh, site manager of Beverly Meals on Wheels (MOW) and SeniorCare Inc., at the Beverly Senior Center with its annual Champion Award for her outstanding work and remarkable support for the program and community. The Champion Award recognizes one of Bridgewell’s outstanding business partners or community employers for their...
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Wednesday, September 21, 2022
Earlier this month, Bridgewell’s Family Support Center organized a weekend sailing event! Piers Park Sailing Center is a place for individuals of all abilities to access, enjoy, and learn how to sail on Boston Harbor. Sixteen sailors and their families arrived and enjoyed a beautiful day of sailing! This event was designed to test the level of interest our individuals...
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Wednesday, September 21, 2022
Bridgewell’s Employment Program started a new group-supported jobsite today – Captain Pizza Middleton. So far the individuals are LOVING it! The owner, Matthew Rosa, is really getting them involved in so many different parts of meal prep. Thank you to Matthew and Captain Pizza! Interested in learning more about becoming an Employment Partner? Contact Career Specialist Darren Goad at dgoad@bridgewell.org or...
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Monday, September 12, 2022
In honor of Direct Support Professional (DSP) Recognition Week, I would like to thank all those who put their hearts and souls into supporting people in our community. Our nearly 1,000 DSPs at Bridgewell inspire, encourage, and empower people with life challenges to be integrated into their communities and achieve their fullest potential.
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Wednesday, September 7, 2022
Bridgewell housemates Robbie and Lynne, were joined by Bill and Eric from another Bridgewell residence, for a trip on the Hobo Railroad earlier this September. They brought a picnic lunch and enjoyed a two-hour ride around Lake Winnipesaukee. What a great way to end the summer!
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Tuesday, September 6, 2022
Several of residential programs from Lynn and Saugus enjoyed a day of camping last month. The campers had to improvise a bit because campfires were not allowed due to the brush fire risk, but as you can see from the photos below, everyone enjoyed themselves! Director of Behavioral Support Laurel Ciavarri set up a tent for them and brought games...
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Wednesday, August 31, 2022
Bridgewell’s Independent Living programs took on Canobie Lake and it was a blast. For some thrill-seekers it was their first time at an amusement park and going on rides. The group conquered a-lot today! Seventy-three year old George, who lives in Lynn, has always wanted to go on the pirate ship and today he did! Check out this video of...
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Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Share with us your background and what brought you to Bridgewell. I am originally from New York, but moved here in 1991. I met a girl in college, chased her to Massachusetts, married her, and we had two children. We live in Reading, MA. I’ve worked in human services since 2007, serving people all over the state, including Western MA,...
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Tuesday, July 26, 2022
Three of Bridgewell’s Independent Living programs went to the Duck Boats in Boston for a fun outing. Everyone was full of smiles and it was a first for most. A few of our residents became the captain and drove the boat! They couldn’t stop talking about how fun it was even in the heat. Independent Living, formerly Individual Supports, provide...
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Tuesday, July 26, 2022
Bridgewell is celebrating the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, or ADA, a guiding force behind its services in offering equal opportunities for people with disabilities. Signed July 26, 1990, by President George H.W. Bush, the ADA is a civil rights law prohibiting discrimination against individuals with disabilities in different areas of public life, including employment. This...
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Wednesday, June 29, 2022
June 28, 2022 Dear Family Members, Guardians and Staff, On July 1, 2022, the requirements for masking and testing for COVID-19 will be changing at Bridgewell. These changes are based on the guidance issued by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS), and Bridgewell has updated its COVID-19 plan to reflect these changes. A summary of the changes...
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Friday, June 24, 2022
Check out this great article in the Lowell Sun about Darren Goad, Bridgewell Career Specialist, and how his sons inspired his career in human services. Thank you again for sharing your story, Darren!
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Tuesday, June 21, 2022
PEABODY — Darren Goad, a career specialist at the nonprofit Bridgewell and the father of two autistic sons, might just be the definition of a super dad. Goad, who joined Bridgewell two years ago, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, said he wouldn’t be working as a career specialist if not for his two sons, Josh and Jake. When his sons were young, Goad worked as an area manager for an art retail company, working long hours and missing out on countless therapies for his two sons, who are nonverbal. It was that drive to support his children that led him to quit his job and get a job at the school his children attended.
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Wednesday, June 15, 2022
As a result of his sons’ participation in a community program that provides quality housing, day programs, and other services to people with intellectual, developmental, psychiatric, and physical disabilities, Darren Goad was inspired to find a career in human services. With his wife’s encouragement, Goad uses his experience as a father to navigate the human service field. “Family is...
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Thursday, June 2, 2022
June 6, 2022 Dear Friend, Each day, our team at Bridgewell works to strengthen communities by providing an unmatched range of social and human services that empower people with life challenges to live safe, self-directed and productive lives. With the support of partners like you, Bridgewell provides community housing, day programs, outpatient behavioral health treatment, recovery services, educational opportunities, and...
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Tuesday, May 31, 2022
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Wednesday, May 25, 2022
As part of an ongoing partnership since August 2021, a small group of women from Bridgewell’s Women’s Program, Johnson Street, work with local artist Mary Flannery at her studio, Great Art Studio in Lynn, engaging in art therapy sessions. After completing the six-week program and expressing themselves through their art, the women host a small private art show to share...
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Thursday, May 19, 2022
With more than 125 people in attendance, Bridgewell’s Family Support Center had an amazing turnout at the Bridgewell Family Fun Event in Danvers earlier this month. It was a busy, fun day of lots of activities including the Red Sox Experience Truck, which had a mock Green Monster, jerseys, pitching track and batting cages. All Out Adventures brought adaptive bikes...
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Wednesday, May 18, 2022
Monday, May 9th (Peabody, MA) – Bridgewell is pleased to announce that over $326,000 was raised at the Imagine the Possibilities Gala on April 29th at the Fairmont Copley Plaza in Boston, surpassing its $300,000 goal. Funds raised strengthen the Bridgewell’s mission of empowering people with life challenges achieve their fullest potential. “What a spectacular event,” said Chris Tuttle, Bridgewell’s...
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Monday, May 16, 2022
Chris Tuttle, CEO and president of health provider Bridgewell, said the severe lack of funding has threatened to shut down some of its services. Bridgewell has more than 100 programs across eastern Massachusetts, serving 6,500 people each year in group homes, habilitation programs and mental health clinics in Lowell, Danvers and Lynn.
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Thursday, May 5, 2022
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Thursday, May 5, 2022
As part of its Imagine the Possibilities Gala held on Friday, April 29 at the Fairmont Copley Plaza in Boston, Bridgewell honored Lancelot Janitorial & Paper Products owner George Sonia with the 2022 Visionary Leadership Award. Bridgewell’s Visionary Leadership Award is presented to an individual who has provided leadership, dedication, and tireless efforts in support of the Bridgewell community.
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Tuesday, May 3, 2022
URGENT ADVOCACY ALERT It is state budget season and Bridgewell needs your help. We are actively advocating for the state of Massachusetts to increase our funding so we can increase wages for our direct care staff. Governor Baker has allocated $230 million to Chapter 257, the budget line item that funds our services. Along with other community-based human services...
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Sunday, May 1, 2022
Imagine the Possibilities Gala 2022 What an evening! With close to 300 people in the ballroom, we’re happy to announce we’ve raised over $327,000 to support our vital mission. Check back soon for more information and the photo gallery. Congratulations to our Visionary Award Recipient: George Sonia, Lancelot Janitorial & Paper Products Over the years, George Sonia and his team...
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Thursday, April 21, 2022
For 25 years, Bridgewell’s Training Department has been offering a Leadership Training program to Managers, Supervisors and Directors. Known as “Sups Skills,” this course has been organized and facilitated by our Assistant Director of Training Gary LaPierre, our Staff Developer Michael Cotter and a panel of Senior Leaders. For over two decades, it has been modified to meet the needs...
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Tuesday, April 12, 2022
For Autism Awareness Month, Rosewood I and II have been doing weekly themed activities. Last week, participants and staff had a tie-dye t-shirt decorating event and everyone wore their shirts together. There is an emphasis on Acceptance over Awareness this year where the goal is to teach and encourage others to accept everyone no matter their differences or abilities. Click...
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Tuesday, April 5, 2022
As president and CEO of Bridgewell, a large human-services organization that supports more than 6,000 residents of the
commonwealth each year, I have witnessed the adverse effects of inadequate funding for human services, resulting in staffing
shortages and cuts to critically important programs that provide a safety net for thousands in need.
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
Don’t miss out on your chance to support Bridgewell’s Special Olympic Teams! Take the plunge on March 26th! *********************************************************************************************************** Join Team Bridgewell on Saturday, March 26, 2022 for an icy cold swim in the Atlantic Ocean! Special Olympics Polar Plunge Registration begins at 10:00 AM | Plunge at 12:00 PM Revere Beach – 300 Ocean Avenue, Revere, MA 02151 Parking is...
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Tuesday, March 22, 2022
Employment Program at Dearborn is moved in! We are thrilled to have this program at our main headquarters – so many great things to come!
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Wednesday, March 16, 2022
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Tuesday, February 22, 2022
Bridgewell Expands Behavioral Health Services in the Merrimack Valley New Clinic to be Called Bridgewell Counseling Services (BCS), Amesbury Amesbury – The Merrimack Valley will gain a new behavioral health clinic as of March 1, 2022 according to Bridgewell, a nonprofit organization that provides human services across eastern Massachusetts. Located at 24 Morrill Place, Amesbury, Massachusetts the clinic will be...
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Wednesday, February 16, 2022
This Valentine’s Day season, Bridgewell’s Roseway Day Program dedicated their art time to creating lovely artwork!
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Wednesday, February 16, 2022
In a few weeks, Bridgewell’s Kelly J. Martin Employment Support program will be moving to our headquarters at 10 Dearborn Road in Peabody. Bridgewell’s Employment program operates out of three different location sites, and serves close to 100 people. Approximately 50 participants will be working out of the new site in Peabody. The Bridgewell headquarters will be a truly inclusive...
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Thursday, February 10, 2022
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Wednesday, January 19, 2022
Through a grant from The Administration for Community Living, Bridgewell is working with local aging agency (AGESPAN) and educational organization (Shriver Center at UMASS) and fellow service provider (Fidelity House) to develop trainings for Caregivers of People Aging with IDD. Families and guardians can receive a $25 gift card when you complete these informative new trainings! A similar training is...
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Tuesday, January 11, 2022
January 11, 2022 Dear Family Members and Guardians, I hope you enjoyed the holiday season. I am sure you are aware that the nation is in the middle of a COVID-19 surge which is expected to last until February. This is not how any of us wanted to start 2022, but we are hopeful that this surge will pass quickly...
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Wednesday, December 22, 2021
Earlier this month, Bridgewell’s five day programs held a Door Decorating Contest. Each of the five day habilitation programs had their own door contest and the winning door made its entry into a larger contest, which was highlighted and shared on Bridgewell’s social media channels. Congrats to the winning room from Rosewood Drive on their “Take an sELFie Door!” Winning...
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Wednesday, December 15, 2021
As a result of a generous luncheon donation to the Bridgewell Roseway Day program, program participants passed forward the holiday spirit by donating toys for children connected to Bridgewell’s services. After running out of options for affordably catering the program’s annual Thanksgiving luncheon, Program Director Amanda Murray called George at Brother’s Deli in Lynn, who donated the entire meal. Due...
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Wednesday, December 15, 2021
Inge Peters, our Chief Human Resources Officer, is retiring from Bridgewell this week! Inge has worked in human resources for more than 38 years, including work with both for-profit and non-profit organizations. She has led our human resources function, including recruitment, compensation and benefits, payroll, employee and union relations, safety, employee training, and Bridgewell’s Center for Professional Development for more...
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Sunday, December 5, 2021
Over the past few weeks Bridgewell held three immunization clinics and provided over 500 Covid-19 boosters and seasonal flu shots to staff and people in Bridgewell’s services. On the way to the clinic, Orlando, who attends Roseway Day Program, found out that Amy Saunders, who works at Roseway, is not a fan of needles so he offered to help her...
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Tuesday, November 30, 2021
LYNN — George Markos, owner of Brothers Deli on Market Street, catered and donated Thanksgiving meals for more than 25 people at Bridgewell’s Roseway Day Services in Danvers on Wednesday...
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Wednesday, November 24, 2021
When Roseway Day Center’s Program Director Amanda Murray started making calls to see who would be able to cater the annual Thanksgiving luncheon, she was running out of luck based on timing and budget – until she called George at Brother’s Deli in Lynn. Not only did he accommodate the request, but he said, “I’ll take care of it!” and...
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Tuesday, November 23, 2021
Congratulations to Beverly Clarke, who recently retired from Bridgewell as our VP of Housing and Recovery Services, for being awarded the 2021 Lynn Continuum of Care Beacon of Hope Award. This award recognizes those who go above and beyond to make a difference in the lives of others, demonstrate dignity and respect, and represent a true sense of community. Thank...
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Tuesday, November 23, 2021
As we enter into this holiday season during this phase of the COVID-19 pandemic in Massachusetts and across the country, we are providing this guidance to families on celebrating Thanksgiving and winter holidays with your loved ones who reside in a congregate setting including a nursing home, rest home, assisted living residence or group home. The best way to minimize COVID-19 risk and keep your family and friends safe this holiday season is to get vaccinated and to avoid holiday gatherings if you are not well. The safest way to celebrate is at home, with the people you live with.
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Friday, November 12, 2021
Bridgewell's 2021 Fall Newsletter includes Day of Giving Recap, Flutie 5K Foundation Update and Turning 22 information.
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Friday, November 12, 2021
Yes! Please send emails about Family Support Center events, workshops and more.
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Friday, November 5, 2021
Shannon Kaiser has joined the Bridgewell team as Director of Family and Community Services! Shannon is a passionate advocate for all families and brings a wealth of experience to her new role. Tell us about your past experience and what brought you to Bridgewell? My proudest position to date is being a mother and wife. My husband Bryan and I...
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Wednesday, November 3, 2021
PEABODY — Organizations like Bridgewell, that support and empower people with disabilities, help secure employment in different ways: through volunteer situations, direct employment, or a group-supported model.
Group-supported employment means that, depending on their skills and personal situations, individuals come to work as a group with a job coach who can help them with any issues at the job site. There is usually a ratio in the group of the maximum number of clients per job coach.
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Wednesday, October 27, 2021
Bridgewell’s Roseway Day Habilitation Program has turned into the Spooky Way. Program participants and staff have transformed our peaceful day program into a spooky, haunted spot! Many members of the Bridgewell community have gone through, including Bridgewell’s leadership team – and they will never be the same. Thank you to everyone at Spookyway for putting together such entertainment! Adding more...
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Wednesday, October 27, 2021
Bridgewell now provides public alerts related to weather delays and closings through our emergency notification system, Regroup. Please use the form below if you would like to become a subscriber. You can always reply STOP to a text message alert if you wish to remove yourself from the alerts.
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Friday, October 22, 2021
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Residents and staff in Dracut commemorated the occasion with a pink ribbon cake and by wearing pink and decorating the home with pink balloons and streamers. Betty, who lives in a Bridgewell residence, is a 16-year survivor of breast cancer. Breast Cancer Awareness is very close to her heart, and she was excited to...
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Tuesday, October 5, 2021
For the past few months, a small group of women from Bridgewell’s Women’s Program, Johnson Street, have been working with local artist Mary Flannery at her art studio, Great Art Studio for art therapy sessions. Through expressing themselves with art, the women hosted a small private art show on September 29 and plan to develop this into a larger recovery...
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Thursday, September 30, 2021
We need your help – strength in numbers. Last week, Collaborative members presented testimony to the committee on our three-pronged funding proposal for American Rescue Plan Act funds, which includes: $174 million per year over five years for funding to support recruitment/retention initiatives in the human services workforce $27 million over five years for a student loan repayment program; and...
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Thursday, September 30, 2021
LYNN — The Great Art Studio (GAS) in Central Square has been working with five women from Bridgewell’s Johnson Street residential treatment program to incorporate art into their recovery from substance use disorders.
GAS has been working with the women since August to create a body of work called the “Bundle of Hope,” which includes written and painted reminders of why they are working to overcome addiction.
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Wednesday, September 29, 2021
PEABODY ― Bridgewell and Newhall Fields Community Farms are partnering together for a “Day of Giving” on Tuesday, Oct. 5.
The theme of the event is “Give back. Give time. Give a gift.” A team of approximately 40 Bridgewell staff members, volunteers, and clients, along with about a dozen farm volunteers, will be on hand to help to not only spread their organizations’ missions, but to dig and get their hands dirty, helping to harvest some of the many varieties of organic produce grown on the farm.
Thursday, September 23, 2021
In September, over 40 people ran or walked for Bridgewell’s team at the Flutie Foundation’s 5K for Autism: Dougie’s Epic Adventure at Belkin Family Lookout Farm in Natick. Ten members of the team participated virtually with the Flutie 5K Your Way option. Over $4,200 was raised by the team and directly goes to Bridgewell’s autism programs. The Flutie Foundation has...
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