News Articles & Press Releases

Tuesday, March 11, 2025

Bridgewell to Honor Partners of 20 Years at Imagine the Possibilities Gala Bob MacDonald and Frank DiTucci of MacDonald & Vaccaro Insurance Agency to be Recognized for Unwavering Support of the Organization PEABODY, Mass. (March 11, 2025) – Bridgewell, a nonprofit social and human services organization serving northeastern Massachusetts, today announced that Bob MacDonald and Frank DiTucci of MacDonald & Vaccaro...

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Bridgewell to Honor Difference Makers  at Imagine the Possibilities Gala The Rubin family of Bernie & Phyl’s and long-time employee Gary LaPierre have made a lasting impact on the organization  PEABODY, Mass. (February 21, 2024) – Bridgewell, a nonprofit social and human services organization serving northeastern Massachusetts, today announced that the Rubin family of Bernie & Phyl’s Furniture will be...

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...

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...

Wednesday, September 22, 2021

Bridgewell Welcomes Jennifer Burzyk as Nurse Practitioner PEABODY, Mass, September 22 – Bridgewell, a local nonprofit providing social and human services empowering people with disabilities and other life challenges to live safe, self-directed and productive lives, today announced the appointment of Jennifer Burzyk, APRN as Nurse Practitioner for Bridgewell Counseling Services in Lowell, MA. As a family nurse practitioner and a...

Wednesday, February 13, 2019

Bridgewell to Honor Late President & CEO Kelly J. Martin at 2019 Imagine the Possibilities Gala WCVB’s Katie Thompson to emcee annual fundraising event at Fairmont Copley Plaza Peabody, Mass. – Feb. 2019 – Bridgewell, a local nonprofit providing social and human services empowering people with disabilities and other life challenges to live safe, self-directed and productive lives, will host its...

Tuesday, January 15, 2019

Recovery Coach Program Expands to NSMC Salem Hospital Bridgewell and North Shore Medical Center partner to provide 24/7 support for patients experiencing an overdose Peabody, Mass. – December, 2018 – Bridgewell, a nonprofit that provides social and human services, and North Shore Medical Center (NSMC), the largest medical provider on the North Shore, are pleased to announce the expansion of...

Thursday, December 13, 2018

Bridgewell’s Center for Professional Development Announces 2019 Workshops Expanded Curriculum Offers Enhanced Training on New and Trending Topics Peabody, Mass. – Bridgewell’s Center for Professional Development (CPD), known for its informative, skill-oriented seminars and consultation services, today announced details of the curriculum offered beginning in January 2019. Previously known as the Center for Professional Innovation, the CPD is a Massachusetts-based,...

Wednesday, August 15, 2018

Bridgewell Celebrates 60th Anniversary as Community Leader Massachusetts-based nonprofit sets the standard for social and human services in New England   Peabody, Mass. – Bridgewell, a nonprofit that provides social and human services that empower people with disabilities and other life challenges to live safe, self-directed and productive lives, kicked off an important milestone in January: its 60th anniversary. For...

Wednesday, July 25, 2018

Bridgewell Announces Addition of Two New Nurse Prescribers Peabody, Mass. – July 25, 2018 – Bridgewell, a nonprofit providing social and human services that empower people with disabilities and other life challenges to live safe, self-directed and productive lives, today announced the addition of two nurse prescribers to its team of clinicians. Carine Luxama, PMHNP-BC and Karin O’Brien, APRN, will enhance...

Wednesday, September 27, 2017

 Bridgewell Presents Building Bridges: Autism Journey into Adulthood Day-long conference to be held at Sheraton Framingham on Friday, September 22 Peabody, Mass. – September 22, 2017 – Bridgewell, a nonprofit organization headquartered in Peabody dedicated to supporting and helping individuals with intellectual, developmental and psychiatric disabilities and other life challenges, will host Building Bridges: Autism Journey into Adulthood, a day-long...

Monday, September 11, 2017

Bridgewell Names Kelly J. Martin Chief Executive Officer Peabody, Mass. – September 11, 2017 – Bridgewell, a Peabody-based nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and helping individuals with intellectual, developmental and psychiatric disabilities and other life challenges today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Kelly J. Martin as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Martin had been serving as Bridgewell’s...

Wednesday, September 6, 2017

Bridgewell Opens Doors of Billerica Program for Young Adults with Autism Rosewood Day Services provides technology, physical fitness, community integration, functional academics and volunteer opportunities   Peabody, Mass. – September 6, 2017 – In response to increasing demand around opportunities for young autistic adults who have aged out of public school services beginning at age 22 to learn, grow and...

Thursday, March 30, 2017

Bridgewell Earns Three-Year CARF Accreditation  Distinguished Accreditation Is the Highest Level of Certification That Can Be Given to An Organization; Functional Assessment Tool for Aging Cited as Potential National Model Lynnfield, Mass. – March 30, 2017 –Bridgewell, a Lynnfield based nonprofit dedicated to supporting and helping individuals with intellectual, developmental and psychiatric disabilities and other life challenges, has once again...

Tuesday, March 28, 2017

Bridgewell Appoints Erin Kennedy as Nurse Prescriber Position to Help Ease High Demand for Pediatric Psychiatric Providers Lynnfield, Mass. – March 22, 2017 – Bridgewell, a Lynnfield based nonprofit dedicated to supporting and helping individuals with intellectual, developmental and psychiatric disabilities and other life challenges, is pleased to announce the appointment of Erin Kennedy as a nurse prescriber in its...

Thursday, March 16, 2017

Bridgewell Honors Gordon College’s Tyler Blake with Champion Award Award recognizes outstanding partners who help individuals with disabilities feel valued and appreciated as members of the workforce Wenham, Mass. – March 16, 2017 – Bridgewell, a Lynnfield based nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and helping individuals with intellectual, developmental and psychiatric disabilities and other life challenges, has awarded Tyler Blake...

Thursday, March 16, 2017

Bridgewell Uses MassDevelopment Bond to Renovate New Headquarters in Peabody MassDevelopment has issued a $25,505,000 tax-exempt bond on behalf of Bridgewell Inc., a Lynnfield service organization that provides support to adults with intellectual, developmental and psychiatric disabilities and other life challenges. The organization is using a portion of bond proceeds to renovate a building at 10 Dearborn Road in Peabody...

Wednesday, March 8, 2017

Bridgewell Receives $189,728 for Autism, Intellectual and Developmental Support Services from The Peter and Elizabeth C. Tower Foundation Grant Will Fund the New “Bridges to Family Success” Program Lynnfield, Mass. – March 07, 2017 – Bridgewell, a Lynnfield based nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and helping individuals with intellectual, developmental and psychiatric disabilities and other life challenges, has received a three-year,...