On December 20, the Boston Street Center was dedicated and renamed The Kelly J. Martin Center, in recognition of Kelly’s long-standing commitment to Bridgewell and the people in our services. Moving forward, the programs in that building will now be called: Bridgewell’s Kelly J. Martin Day Habilitation Program and Bridgewell’s Kelly J. Martin Employment Program. Kelly began her career as...
The Boston Philharmonic Orchestra performed for staff and people in our services from a variety of Bridgewell’s programs, including behavioral health, residential and day. The performance included holiday instrumental music and a holiday sing-along. It was a great way to kick off the season and get everyone in the holiday spirit. As a member of the BPO and Bridgewell Board...
Stephanie and George Sonia, owners of Lancelot Janitorial Supplies and Bridgewell vendor and gala sponsor, and Patti and Mario Capano, parents of Bridgewell employee Nick Capano, announced this years’ Freezin for a Reason in Lynn will benefit the Kelly J. Martin Memorial Fund in honor of Kelly. The Kelly J. Martin Fund, set up by her family, will be used...
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,...
Bridgewell was excited to be at Peabody Area Chamber of Commerce’s December PowerUP! event. Employment Specialist Ashley Smallwood and Recruitment Manager Georgana Tocco shared more info about services and career opportunities! Learn more: About Bridgewell Careers
There are an estimated 5.3 million people in the U.S. with Alzheimer’s disease and by the year 2030, that number is expected to increase to 7.7 million. This devastating disease is the most common form of dementia and according to the Alzheimer’s Association, someone is diagnosed every 65 seconds. Because people with Down Syndrome experience accelerated aging, they are at...
Massachusetts’ Department of Developmental Services hosted its Direct Support Professional Conference on November 5th & 6th in Cape Cod. The bi-annual conference, consists of two days of high quality learning for direct care staff with numerous workshops and presentations along with ample opportunity for sharing and networking with colleagues. There were three plenary sessions, multiple break out session to choose from...
This November, Career Specialist Ashley Smallwood was recognized for providing outstanding service as a Job Developer Professional at the All Partner’s Meeting for the NorthEast Employment Collaborative (NEEC). The award was presented by Kristianne Widman, Co-facilitator and Employee Liaison for NEEC (a part of Riverside Community Care). In her nomination, Bridgewell’s Employment Support Program Director Amanda Nolan wrote: Ashley puts...
Bridgewell is excited to announce a new employment support partner – Spalenza, a day spa in Danvers, which specializes in massages, facials, make up, hair and more. Annie and Zach, who attend Bridgewell’s Rosewood II Day Program, have worked at Spalenza since September. Responsibilities range from refilling massage creams, watering plants, restocking the water and coffee station, sweeping floors, dusting...
Each year, the Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation’s Targeted Grant program supports hundreds of community-based organizations working for progress on a specific issue in Eastern’s New England footprint. In 2018, in celebration of the Bank’s 200th anniversary and to honor its first depositor, Rebecca Sutton, Targeted Grants have been designated to support organizations addressing a range of issues that disproportionately impact...
Earlier this month, two of Bridgewell’s own participated in the 2018 Lynn Area Chamber of Commerce Beauty, Wellness and Fashion Expo at Nahant Country Club.Rachel modeled clothing from Infinity Boutique while Ray modeled clothing from Giblee’s. Ray said that he enjoyed every minute of it especially since the mayor of Lynn and a police officer were also in the fashion...
Bridgewell Receives $25,000 Naming Gift from the Kayem Foundation Funds will be used to refurbish the sensory room at Bridgewell’s Boston Street Day Habilitation Center PEABODY, Mass. – (September 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 it received a...
It is with great sadness that we share news of the death of Bridgewell’s president and CEO Kelly J. Martin.
Bridgewell is pleased to announce the expansion of its Recovery Coach Program to Salem Hospital.
Bridgewell Mourns Loss of CEO Kelly J. Martin Peabody, Mass. – August 20, 2018 – It is with great sadness that Bridgewell announces the death of its president and CEO Kelly J. Martin. Ms. Martin passed away peacefully on August 18. “Bridgewell has lost a true visionary and leader, and the community has lost an amazing person,” said Robin Sutherland,...
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...
Bridgewell Receives Grant from The Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism Peabody, Mass. – 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, is pleased to announce that it has received a $4,488 grant from the Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism’s Allison Keller Education Technology Program. The...
The 2016-2017 Annual Report provides a year in review through photos, success stories and highlights Bridgewell’s services and recognizes donors.
Bridgewell is a partner in the Lynn Continuum of Care, a collaboration of agencies serving Lynn residents who are homeless or at-risk of homelessness. As part of our annual funding process, we will be participating in a community review of questions HUD has included in the application. These questions address how we work together to identify and address the needs...
This summer, Bridgewell has 12 interns through Urban Youth Collaborative Program and 5 through North Shore Workforce Investment Board’s F1rstJobs program. Urban Youth Collaborative Program (UYCP) is sponsored by the Department of Developmental Services that introduces young adults into the Health & Human Services field. F1rstJobs is the North Shore Workforce Investment Board Summer Jobs initiative, which began in 2005,...
Bill was unanimously chosen as this year’s Champion Award winner because he exudes the spirit of a champion in everything he does. The award recognizes outstanding business partners of Bridgewell who help individuals with disabilities feel valued and appreciated as members of the workforce. North Shore Navigators was one of Bridgewell’s first business partners and we have had the honor...
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...
Self-Advocates Becoming Empowered (SABE) is the nation’s self-advocacy organization whose mission is to ensure that people with disabilities are treated as equals and that they are given the same choices, rights, responsibilities, and chances to speak up to empower themselves, opportunities to make new friends and to learn from their mistakes. Bridgewell self-advocates Dianna, Flo, Justin and Bill attended the...
The Lynn Continuum of Care held its Annual Meeting and Awards Breakfast on Thursday, June 21, 2018. The event is sponsored by Bridgewell and Lynn Housing Authority and Neighborhood Development. The new slate of officers and board members were elected. Continuum of Care (CoC) Programs combine state funds with federal funds obtained from HUD through an annual competitive application to...
Congrats to Team Bridgewell! Once again, Team Bridgewell participated in the 2018 Summer Games held at Boston University and Harvard University earlier this June. This year’s medal count includes: Gold- 18 Silver-14 Bronze-10 4th-5 5th-3 6th-3 July marks the 50th Anniversary of the Special Olympics. Through Special Olympics Massachusetts, Bridgewell has had hundreds of athletes participate for over 40 years. Team...
In June 2018, MassHousing staff toured all of their programs including one of Bridgewell’s Sober Homes in Lynn. Thanks for stopping by and for your support! To read more about this partnership, check out this September blog post.
A Message from Bridgewell’s Safety Specialist Hannah Gawrys Here at Bridgewell while we practice safety every month, we also like to celebrate National Safety Awareness Month during the month of June! The Safety Committee is composed of both management and non-management staff that meet monthly to discuss safety concerns at Bridgewell. Those on the Safety Committee represent all business areas...
Family Support Center Upcoming Event This month’s topic is Summer Strategies: Tips for Handling Vacations Wednesday, June 13, 10:30-11:30 Bridgewell’s Family Support Center. 66 Silsbee St, Lynn. Questions or to RSVP: Judith Doherty, jdoherty@bridgewell.org or 339-883-1761.
Always in search of new classes, Bridgewell’s Recreation program hosted the I AM AN ARTIST Class. The apprentice artists chose what they wanted to paint, and the results were all different, and masterpieces ready for hanging! The class was lead by Assistant Program Director Dan Nadeau, who has a background in art, and his assistant was Bridgewell resident Bill. Bill...
Bridgewell’s annual tradition continued this year with our Employee Recognition Night. This year, we celebrated employees reaching milestones ranging from 3 to 35 employment anniversaries, adding up to over 1,000 years of service. Close to 400 people attended including employees, Board of Directors and families and friends. Highest Service Award Recipients: 30 Years of Service – Wendy Kent, Director of Behavioral Health and Prevention...
You wouldn’t know it now, but not too long ago Geneva’s depression and anxiety kept her alienated and alone. A few years ago, a head injury also left her susceptible to migraines. She attends Bridgewell’s Lowell Adult Day Treatment program, being with people who understand what she has gone through and learning the skills to get on with her life....
After battling addiction, Lina has been sober since August of 2014. She lives in one of Bridgewell’s sober houses, which provides a safe place to live and re-adjust to life in recovery. With the resources and support she received through Bridgewell, she was able to go back to school and complete her bachelor’s degree from the University of Massachusetts. Lina...
Anthony has lived in a Bridgewell residence for over nine years. When he first moved in, he was overweight, unhealthy and preferred to stay home – isolated from his community. Since moving in, his life has completely changed. Eating healthy and focusing on wellness, he’s lost weight and has been able to control his blood pressure and diabetes without medication....
Chris Tuttle, Chief Operating Officer Mr. Tuttle is responsible for the overall administration of programs and defined administrative services within Bridgewell. As part of this role, he oversees and provides strategic direction for operational activities in support of regulations, policies, goals and objectives, including maintaining the exceptional quality of Bridgewell’s services. Mr. Tuttle is actively involved in external activities that...
Michael, who lives in a Bridgewell residence, is very active in the sports scene. Baseball is his favorite sport and he plays in a league every summer. On Sundays, Michael is out on the field in Lynn playing either scrimmages or games. He always has a smile on his face each time he is out on the field playing his...
Last month, more than 130 people attended Bridgewell’s Safe Living Expo held at our Headquarters in Peabody. The event welcomed employees, individuals in our services and family members alike. From live demonstrations on safety lift transfers, to exhibits featuring methods of food prep, and safe loading of vans, there was much to experience and learn. Topics also included internet safety, bed bugs,...
Creativity flows through Scott like wind in a storm. He has a thirst for theatrics that never ceases. His motivation to perform is unparalleled in the Bridgewell community. Scott is a talented musician and his voice is his instrument. Scott recently joined a program where he can showcase his talents by creating a piece of original work and then perform...
Autism Awareness Month When you walk into one of Bridgewell’s Autism Residences, you’ll notice an array of artwork lining the walls. These canvases are created by the talented residents, Caroline, Alice, Alexa and Kara. At least once a month these ladies gather together to produce their original pieces of art. Completed art projects are displayed with a sense of accomplishment...
Alice is Bridgewell’s face of adventure. What is important to Alice? Having fun! Alice is a very impressive woman that makes sure people know what is important to her and how they can support her to do what makes her happy and healthy. Alice is audacious and enjoys the outdoors. Alice maintains a healthy lifestyle by exercising regularly. One of...
Yesterday, at the Massachusetts State House, one of Bridgewell’s residences was highlighted by the MA Department of Developmental Services for the successful transition of Brett, Chris, Josh and Tommy, who recently moved into their new home. The event celebrated efforts to meet the needs of young people coming to DDS from Special Education and to recognize the individuals, families, staff and...
Last month, Bridgewell Staff Developer Sarah Myers went to the Roseway Day Hab and certified 16 people in our services in First Aid/CPR. The group included individuals from the Roseway Safety Committee looking to get re-certified from the 2016 training and several new additions. This is the second time Bridgewell training has been able to offer this course to our...
Roseway, one of Bridgewell’s day habilitation programs, was magically transformed into Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry last month to celebrate the completion of reading Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone during the program’s Reading Club. Pictured above: Team Gryffindor and the House Cup: Danny, Marta, Joselyne, Molli,Dan, Geoff, and Joseph. Developmental Specialist Molli Marshall is the muggle responsible for the...
Bridgewell residents Cochise, Anthony and Peter were all awarded the DDS Northeast Region Self Determination awards. The awards recognize individuals who have made significant gains and accomplishments in their lives. [ngg_images source=”galleries” container_ids=”133″ display_type=”photocrati-nextgen_basic_thumbnails” override_thumbnail_settings=”0″ thumbnail_width=”83″ thumbnail_height=”83″ thumbnail_crop=”1″ images_per_page=”0″ number_of_columns=”0″ ajax_pagination=”0″ show_all_in_lightbox=”0″ use_imagebrowser_effect=”0″ show_slideshow_link=”0″ slideshow_link_text=”[Show as slideshow]” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”ASC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″]
In November, Rachel, who lives in a Bridgewell residence, participated in the 2017 “WIN” Beauty, Wellness & Fashion Expo for the Lynn Chamber of Commerce. She was very honored and excited to be able to participate in this event. She was able to model an ensemble from Swampscott’s Infinity Boutique. With the support of her family, friends, and Program Director, Rachel...
Visionary Leadership Award Mark S. Kennard For over 35 years and as the former Executive Director of Project COPE, Mark has been an innovative leader, creating and providing the highest level of recovery services and prevention programs for substance use disorders in our community. Since Mark joined Bridgewell after the Project COPE merger four years ago, he has continued to...
Bridgewell programs all have special ways of celebrating the holidays! This week, Rosewood II Autism Day Services in Danvers enjoyed an entire Thanksgiving dinner prepared by staff. The feast included 40 lbs of potatoes, 3 turkeys and a ham. Over 100 people joined the celebration including 52 day program attendees and 22 Bridgewell staff, and over 30 family members...
Always smiling, these sisters attend the Boston Street Center together. Both like using the SMARTBoards and iPads to learn about important topics like money management, recycling and staying safe in the community. Heather and Kelly enjoy being around their peers and music. Both are known to belt out their favorite songs and love to participate in music therapy.
Bernadette is Boston Street Center’s face of fitness. Since starting at the program, she lost over 150 pounds and stopped needing her wheelchair to get around. She maintains a healthy lifestyle by attending weekly exercise groups and the gym. Bernadette also participates in the Boston Street Center’s nutrition group, and enjoys researching, selecting and preparing healthy recipes for her cooking group.
Bridgewell resident Tony, while returning from Plaster Fun Time, stopped at his favorite Dunkin Donuts. The staff complimented his artwork and Tony offered it to them to keep. They displayed the art piece on the wall for everyone to enjoy. Tony added more and more art until the entire wall was filled and Dunkin Donuts added a framed sign recognizing...
Because of your support, Bridgewell helps over 6,250 people live safe, self-directed and productive lives. This time of year is filled with gratitude and we are so thankful that you are part of the Bridgewell community. Thank you.
This year, Bridgewell staff created a Holiday Giving Tree for people in need in our services. Over 115 hand-made ornaments with gift requests were decorated by Bridgewell’s Boston Street Center. Thank you to all who made this possible – there were many elves involved at many levels so thank you!
On November 8 , Jay Linnehan, Executive Director of the Greater Lowell Community Foundation, visited Bridgewell’s Lowell Adult Day Treatment program and Bridgewell Counseling Services – Lowell. Mr. Linnehan was joined by Andrew Stephens, Clinical Director and Renee Heusser, Assistant Clinical Director. Bridgewell provides behavioral health services to more than 2,100 people in this location The Greater Lowell Community Foundation...
On November 3, Luis Pedroso, trustee of the Theodore Edson Parker Foundation, visited Bridgewell’s Lowell Adult Day Treatment program and Bridgewell Counseling Services – Lowell. The Foundation generously funded $40,600 toward the renovations of the building where the clinics are located. Bridgewell provides behavioral health services to more than 2,100 people in this location. Through the Parker Foundation’s generosity, Bridgewell was...
With the Boston Street Day Habilitation Center temporarily located at Bridgewell’s Headquarters in Peabody, staff decided to have some Halloween fun including a pumpkin and office decorating contest and a dance party! Departments across the organization participated and Bridgewell’s Finance Department took first place by converting a conference room into a haunted house. All entries were judges by a panel...
On Saturday October 14 at the MA Advocates Standing Strong Annual Conference held in Marlboro, Sarah LePoer was awarded the Gunnar Dybwad Supporter Award for the Northeast Region. The Gunnar Dybwad Supporter Award is presented to a support staff who assists self-advocates in all aspects of the self-advocacy movement. The supporter is a mentor, an exceptional listener, assists self-advocates in...
Thank you Topsfield Fair! Bridgewell had a record number of day program individuals and staff, totaling 267, very happy visitors to this year’s Topsfield Fair from September 29 to October 9. Mother Nature provided 5 days of sunshine and warm weather for our folks. We are indeed grateful to the Fair for their continuous support of Bridgewell by providing free...
Looking for a day program for a young adult with autism? Join us to learn more about this new Rosewood Day Services program. What: Bridgewell has opened a new Rosewood Day Services Program in Billerica for people living in Central Middlesex, Merrimack Valley and Lowell regions. Learn more about the high-quality programming including technology, physical fitness, functional academics and community...
Last month, the Special Olympics Fall Classic was hosted by the Hogan Regional Center and Special Olympics Massachusetts. This year’s event was attended by approximately 250 individuals from Hogan, Bridgewell, and Class, Inc. The Special Olympics Fall Classic provides an opportunity for individuals with intellectual disabilities and physical disabilities to engage in a day of interactive fun activities in an...
Join us for coffee and questions with Lisa Morrow, Esq. and Ashley Jones-Pierce, Esq. of HealthLawAdvocates. Wednesday, 11/1/17 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM 66 Silsbee Street, Lynn, MA 01901 HealthLawAdvocates will present 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and Bridgewell’s Family Support Center will host an open house after the presentation from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Please RSVP to Judith...
A Free Training for Parents & Professionals Wondering how to talk to your child, teen or young adult about relationships and sexuality? Nicole Murphy, LICSW and Paula Thompson, LICSW of EMARC are here to guide you! Thursday, October 26th 6:00 to 8:00 pm Burlington Council on Aging 61 Center St, First Floor, Burlington, MA (right side of the building) Click here to...
In September, Bridgewell invited the funders to tour one of our three Sober Houses to show the impact their funding had with providing women who leave treatment with a sober, supportive and safe transitional housing environment to continue their road of recovery. Funding from Mass Housing (CCRI), the Gerondelis Foundation and the Lynn Housing Authority & Neighborhood Development made it...
Responding to the demand for more Bridgewell specialized day programs for younger adults with autism, Bridgewell has opened Rosewood Day Services Program for people living in Central Middlesex, Merrimack Valley and Lowell regions. High-quality programming includes: Technology Physical fitness Community integration Functional academics Career exploration to employment through volunteerism And much more! To request a tour or more information, please...
On Friday, September 22, Bridgewell hosted the Building Bridges: Autism Journey into Adulthood conference in Framingham, Massachusetts. As a leading organization supporting families of young autistic adults, this is the second conference hosted by Bridgewell focusing on the transition at age 22 from the educational system to adult autism services. The conference brought together over 400 human services leaders, professionals and...
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...
On Tuesday, September 26, District Attorney Jonathan Blodgett and Bridgewell celebrated their 10 year partnership in offering drug treatment to non-violent offenders in Essex County.
To all of Bridgewell’s Direct Support Professionals: You make it possible every day for the people in our care to live their fullest life. You keep them safe, make them happy and help them achieve their goals and live their lives the way they choose. You are selfless in the ways you go above and beyond to provide the highest...
National Recovery Month increases awareness and understanding of mental and substance use disorders and encourages individuals in need of treatment and recovery services to seek help. Recovery Month celebrates people in long-term recovery and recognizes the dedicated workers who provide the prevention, treatment, and recovery support services. Data Visualization Sheets Recovery Month Flyer This year’s Recovery Month theme focuses on...
This new AANE group hosted by the Bridgewell Family Support Center is designed for parents of adult children who have completed high school and are between the ages of 19 and 32, and is ideal for parents to build an ongoing connection with a community of other parents. Moderated by Gail Kastorf, M.Ed. Ms. Kastorf serves as the AANE Grant...
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...
Dear Friends, I am delighted to inform you that the Board of Directors has enthusiastically voted to appoint Kelly J. Martin Chief Executive Officer of Bridgewell. Kelly has demonstrated over the last several months, along with her longstanding tenure, the qualities, skills and competencies needed to be successful as Bridgewell’s President and CEO. Kelly’s more than 30 year experience at...
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...
Bridgewell 10 Dearborn Rd Peabody, MA 01960 This new AANE group hosted by the Bridgewell Family Support Center is designed for parents of adult children who have completed high school and are between the ages of 19 and 32, and is ideal for parents to build an ongoing connection with a community of other parents. Moderated by Gail Kastorf, M.Ed....
Accessing MassHealth Services UPDATE: We are very sorry that due to a family emergency, our presenter needs to postpone this presentation. The FSC will contact all who have registered and will also let you know the new date for the presentation. Friday, September 29, 2017 11:30 am – 1 pm Bridgewell Headquarters 10 Dearborn Rd. Training Room B Peabody, MA 01960...
DRIVERS and MONITORS WANTED Wednesday, August 30, 2017 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM 10 Dearborn Road, Peabody, MA 01960 Do you like to help people? Do you have a high school diploma or GED? If the answer is YES to both questions, we would love to talk to you. If you are interested in attending our Transportation Open House, please...
On Friday night, June 16th, the Rosewood Parents Group sponsored a fun event at Northshore Unitarian Universalist Church in Danvers, and held a “Danceapalooza” for our Rosewood Drive program participants. A deluge of rain didn’t stop our folks from dressing up in their finest and putting on their dancing shoes to groove to everything from Michael Jackson to Daddy Yankee!...
Back to Rosewood II’s “Amazingly Autistic.”
Back to Rosewood II’s “Amazingly Autistic.”
Boston’s Mayor Martin J. Walsh & the Mayor’s Commission for Persons with Disabilities hosted its annual ADA Celebration Day at Boston City Hall. The ADA Celebration Day is a yearly celebration of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act. It is an event for people of all ages and all abilities to come together and celebrate a milestone in the disability...
Program Director Robert L. Gustison, II recently completed the Provider’s Council Nonprofit Human Services Management Certificate Program. This year-long, graduate-level certificate program has been specifically designed for mid-career professionals in nonprofit organizations. It focuses on building skills that are necessary to excel in human services management. To learn more, click here. Q& A with Program Director Robert L. Gustison, II...
This summer, Bridgewell has 30 interns from administration to programming. Of the 30 internships, 13 positions are funded through the Department of Developmental Services’ Urban Youth Collaborative Program, which provides opportunities for students and recent graduates to learn about the field of disabilities. Through internships in day programs, residences and related administrative functions at Bridgewell in facilities north of Boston, students...
Bridgewell’s Lynnway Day Habilitation Center is moving to Danvers later this month! The Lynnway Safety Committee took a trip to the new space to conduct a safety inspection. The Committee made sure electrical sockets are covered, stocked first aid and emergency kits were in all the rooms, and fire extinguishers are current and clearly marked. The group also practiced fire...
For the past few months, Dave, who lives at a Bridgewell residence in Lynn, graduated from Independence College. Independence College (IC) is a program offered by the Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council. IC was developed to teach people with developmental disabilities about self-advocacy and their rights. As part of his coursework, Dave had to prepare a final presentation on a topic...
Back to Rosewood II’s “Amazingly Autistic.”
Back to Rosewood II’s “Amazingly Autistic.”
Make an online gift to Bridgewell by June 30 and in your email receipt, you can start a Givalanche! What’s a Givalanche? It’s a feature through our online giving that allows donors to announce their gifts to friends and family on social media. When friends follow the link to contribute, not only can they also share their donation on social...
Did you know June is National Safety Month? Bridgewell is committed to safety at all of our programs. Safety Specialist Hannah Gawrys oversees the overall occupational health and maintains a safe environment for not only those in our care, but also our employees, too. Hannah visits Bridgewell’s programs to inspect any safety needs, trains staff in all topics related to...
June is National Safety Month! Tips from the National Safety Council to help eliminate tripping hazards to prevent falls at home and at work: Secure electrical and phone cords away from walking areas, such as hallways or in front of your desk Use non-skid rugs and be sure to tape them down to prevent rolling Keep drawers and cabinets closed...
Yesterday, the Lynn Continuum of Care (COC) held its Annual Meeting and Awards Breakfast. Over 25 local organizations are part of the Lynn COC including Bridgewell and all work in collaboration to end homelessness. Bridgewell’s Elaine White, Director of Housing, serves as President of the Executive Board. During the meeting, scholarships were presented to Gilley Kabamba who will be attending Bridgewater State...
In May 2017, Bridgewell’s board of directors and staff gathered for a special dedication of Bridgewell’s Training Center in honor of past President & CEO Bob Stearns. Throughout his 13 years, Bob’s thoughtful and caring leadership was not limited to the people Bridgewell serves but also its employees. He demonstrated his commitment to Bridgewell staff in both big and small...
This year, over 30 athletes competed in 66 track and field events including a wheelchair slalom and obstacle course, 25-50M assisted walks,100-3000M independent walks, 50-200 meter runs, 4×100 relay, tennis ball, softball and turbo-jav throws, and the long jump. Team Bridgewell Medal Count: Gold = 19 Silver = 18 Bronze = 10 4th = 8 5th = 5 6th = 4...
Thank you for supporting Bridgewell’s 2016 Imagine the Possibilities Gala! More than 335 people attended this year’s gala, helping to raise just over $300,000 for Bridgewell and its mission. To date, the gala has raised just over $2 million in generous donations since the first one was held in 2008. Congratulations to our honorees: Marylou Sudders and Tom Gould, pictured...
Questions about Bridgewell? Certain programs? Policies? We’ve set up this form for staff to ask questions about the organization and will answer them in the CEO emails. [gravityform id=”13″ title=”false” description=”false”] Please note: This form is for Bridgewell employees. If you are looking for information on a program or specific client questions, please click here.
It was a great afternoon celebrating with Bridgewell staff and Board of Directors, the Peabody Mayor Edward A. Bettencourt, Jr. and other distinguished guests celebrating the opening of Bridgewell’s new headquarters with a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house. Click through the photo gallery below and check out this great video of the program! A special thank you to:...
This year, Bridgewell celebrates its 20th Anniversary of Supervisory Skills Certification course. “Sups Skills” started in 1997, Assistant Director of Training Gary LaPierre created the curriculum, modifying it throughout the past two decades to meet the needs of the organization. The curriculum focuses on different areas of leadership and management. It prepares Bridgewell employees in a stylistic way for a leadership...
From Program Director Jamie Hersey, pictured above with Rita: On May 11, Rita, who was featured in our last Gala video and lives in a Bridgewell residence, turned 90! An intimate group of her close friends and Bridgewell family surprised her with a party at the Roma restaurant in Bradford. The attendance of Rita’s best friend since the first grade, Gracie,...