Branford Counseling & Community Services

Branford Counseling & Community Services Municipally-funded behavioral health and social services agency. BCCS is the Youth Service Bureau and Social Services Department for the Town of Branford.

Branford Counseling & Community Services ("BCCS") is a municipally-funded behavioral health and social services agency, providing services to Branford residents, both adults and children. Licensed by the Connecticut Department of Public Health, clinical services provided by licensed professionals. BCCS is a Medicare and Medicaid provider and most commercial health plans are accepted. Evening appointments available upon request. MISSION STATEMENT:
The mission of Branford Counseling & Community Services is to improve the quality of life of all Branford residents with personalized counseling and social services while fostering dignity, well-being, and self-sufficiency. CORE VALUES:
🔹 Integrity – Promoting honesty, responsibility, trust worthiness and fairness in our relationships.
🔹 Respect – To recognize and respond to the human dignity of every person with compassion and empathy.
🔹 Quality – Embracing the highest level of care for our clients that meets and/or exceeds professional standards in our field; and continuously looking to improve upon the work we do.
🔹 Teamwork - To foster collaborative and respectful relationships.
🔹 Personal Accountability – Adopt an attitude that demonstrates, within our capacity, a willingness to meet personal and agency goals, standards and commitments.
🔹 Flexibility – Demonstrating an ability to shift priorities to meet the needs of the agency and the clients it serves.
🔹 Diversity – Fostering an environment that embraces differences.
🔹 Collaboration – Working closely with other agencies and resources in the community.
🔹 Commitment to Community – Providing a variety of mental health and social services to the community in an effort to enhance the lives of its residents.

National Council for Mental Wellbeing
08/28/2025

National Council for Mental Wellbeing

08/28/2025

It’s back to school time! Let’s work together to make our streets safe for everyone. As school zones and bus stops become active again, please remember to:

🚗Slow down in school zones and residential areas.
🚴‍♀️Watch for children who may be walking or biking.
🏃‍♂️‍➡️Yield to pedestrians in crosswalks.
📲Avoid distractions like phones while driving

Together, we can ensure a safe and successful school year for all our students!

Please join BCCS in supporting the Connecticut Children's and their mission to raise funds, spirits, and awareness for...
08/21/2025

Please join BCCS in supporting the Connecticut Children's and their mission to raise funds, spirits, and awareness for kids battling cancer!

We wear our PJ's to stand together with kids fighting cancer!

Branford Counseling & Community Services and the Prevention Council of Branford are conducting a brief, one-minute surve...
08/19/2025

Branford Counseling & Community Services and the Prevention Council of Branford are conducting a brief, one-minute survey to measure awareness of substance abuse prevention efforts among youth.

Thank you for your participation!

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LPCAugust2025

Please note that all responses are 100% anonymous. No personally identifiable information is collected with your survey (name, email address, or IP address).

As summer winds down and the dust settles from graduation season, many parents are navigating the emotional and practica...
08/14/2025

As summer winds down and the dust settles from graduation season, many parents are navigating the emotional and practical shifts that come with life after high school. Whether your teen is heading to college, starting a job, taking a gap year, or still finding their way — you're not alone. 👩‍🎓🧑‍🎓

Check out this Booklet (US Letter) designed by dpm838.

08/08/2025
Patricia AndrioleAugust 28, 1932 – July 31, 2025It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Pat Andriole, fo...
08/04/2025

Patricia Andriole
August 28, 1932 – July 31, 2025

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Pat Andriole, former Executive Director of Branford Counseling & Community Services. Pat was a visionary, a powerful community organizer, and a relentless advocate for those struggling with mental health issues and social service needs. Pat was a driving force behind the inception of this agency, growing it from the Help Line in the 1970’s to the licensed behavioral health clinic and social services agency it is today. She was also a force of nature who inspired those around her to work hard for the people of Branford. Pat’s generosity and kindness, her insistence of excellence and respect, infused the culture of this agency and made it a welcoming place for all residents. For those of us lucky enough to have worked with her, she was a leader, a mentor, and a beloved friend. She will be dearly missed. Pat retired from her position as the Executive Director in 2013, leaving an indelible mark on the agency she fought so hard to build and the town she so dearly loved.

Happy Wednesday! ✨Emotions can be tricky but understanding and identifying them doesn’t need to be! ❤️🧡💛💚🩵 The Feeling W...
06/25/2025

Happy Wednesday! ✨
Emotions can be tricky but understanding and identifying them doesn’t need to be! ❤️🧡💛💚🩵

The Feeling Wheel is a simple yet powerful tool for self discovery and emotional clarity!

Use the wheel to break down your emotions, identify coping skills and empower yourself with effective communication! 🌈

June 23rd is National Hydration Day! Take time today to cool off and Hydrate! Sip Sip Hooray! 💧💦
06/23/2025

June 23rd is National Hydration Day! Take time today to cool off and Hydrate! Sip Sip Hooray! 💧💦

Happy Summer solstice! ☀️ BCC would like to introduce our Community Rock Snake Project! Help Rocky the snake grow and sp...
06/20/2025

Happy Summer solstice! ☀️ BCC would like to introduce our Community Rock Snake Project! Help Rocky the snake grow and spread smiles by adding rocks with your own hopeful messages or paintings! Summer is here, let’s spread some cheer! 🐍 🪨

🌡Extreme Hot Weather Protocol🌡Some prevention tips to stay safe in extreme heat include:• Keep your body temperature coo...
06/18/2025

🌡Extreme Hot Weather Protocol🌡

Some prevention tips to stay safe in extreme heat include:
• Keep your body temperature cool to avoid heat-related illness.
• Stay in air-conditioned buildings as much as possible. If you must be outdoors, try to limit your outdoor activity to the morning and evening. Try to rest often in shady areas so that your body has a chance to cool off.
• Find an air-conditioned location. (Call 2-1-1 for a list of cooling centers.) Do not rely on a fan as your primary cooling device.
• Avoid direct sunlight.
• Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing.
• Take cool showers or baths.
• Check on those most at-risk several times a day.
• Pets that cannot be brought indoors should be provided ready access to water and shade to keep them cool.
• Never leave pets inside of parked vehicles because temperatures can soar to life-threatening levels within minutes.

Press Release Homepage Governor Lamont Activates Extreme Hot Weather Protocol for the Coming Week Cooling Centers Will Open and Can be Located by Calling 2-1-1 or Visiting 211ct.org 6/18/2025 (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that due to a weather forecast indicating that Connec...

Great scholarship opportunity 🎓
05/19/2025

Great scholarship opportunity 🎓

Attention all Branford families with a graduating high school senior: CONGRATULATIONS! 🎓💯🎉

The Rotary Club of Branford is once again offering three $3,000 'Service Above Self' scholarships for members of the Class of 2025. Think about it: your graduate-to-be can basically earn $500 an hour for a mere six hours of application work!

To apply, just go to https://www.branfordrotary.org/scholarships.php.

🗓 Deadline for applications is June 12, 2025.

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342 HARBOR Street
Branford, CT
06405

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Branford Counseling & Community Services (“BCCS”) is a municipally-funded behavioral health and social services agency, providing services to Branford residents, both adults and children.

BCCS is the Youth Service Bureau and Social Services Department for the Town of Branford. Licensed by the Connecticut Department of Public Health, clinical services are provided by licensed professionals.

BCCS is a Medicare and Medicaid provider and most commercial health plans are accepted. We will work to obtain insurance with clients who do not have health insurance.

As a part of our BCCS mission, we routinely maximize treatment through collaboration with other local agencies, schools, hospitals, private practitioners, and various Town Departments. Evening appointments available upon request.