LifeBridge Community Services

LifeBridge Community Services LifeBridge supports the mental health and wellness of youth, adults, and families in the greater Bridgeport area.

We offer trauma-informed behavioral health services, promote best practices, and drive collaboration and action. We are committed to addressing the
complex challenges faced by youth, adults,
and families in the greater Bridgeport
community in the realm of mental health
and wellness. Our services, policies, and
workplace culture are shaped through a
trauma-informed lens, which ensures all are
developed with the goal of helping our staff
and clients feel physically and
psychologically safe. We offer behavioral health services and trauma and cultural awareness training free of charge to the community. Trainings can be requested here: https://forms.office.com/r/Fq5uPbFVKg

02/22/2026

Office Closure – Monday, February 23

Due to the storm and out of an abundance of caution for the safety of our staff and clients, LifeBridge offices will be closed on Monday, February 23.

If you have a scheduled appointment, your clinician will reach out to you directly.

If you need immediate support:
📞 Call 2-1-1 for Mobile Crisis
🚨 Call 9-1-1 for your local first responder in an emergency
💬 Call or text 9-8-8 for the Su***de and Crisis Lifeline

Please stay safe.

Life can be really hard. Stress builds up. Emotions get heavy. Sometimes it just feels like too much to carry alone.At L...
02/20/2026

Life can be really hard. Stress builds up. Emotions get heavy. Sometimes it just feels like too much to carry alone.

At LifeBridge, 85.2% of the people we serve told us the support they received truly helped them. That number represents real people, real healing, and moments of finally feeling seen, supported, and less alone.

We’re deeply grateful to everyone who trusted us with their story, and to our team who shows up every day with care, compassion, and steadiness.

If you’ve been thinking about reaching out, this is your gentle sign. Support can make a difference. You deserve help that helps you feel stronger, calmer, and more grounded.

📞 Call 203-368-4291 or visit lifebridgect.org to request an appointment. We’re here, and you don’t have to do this alone.

We pay tribute to Carolyn Vermont today, a tireless advocate, community leader, friend, and steadfast supporter of our w...
02/20/2026

We pay tribute to Carolyn Vermont today, a tireless advocate, community leader, friend, and steadfast supporter of our work who passed away suddenly this week.

Carolyn showed up for our community again and again with compassion, conviction, and a deep commitment to lifting others up. We could always count on her to lend support when it was needed most, offering encouragement, insight, and action in equal measure. Her presence made our work stronger and our community more connected.

Carolyn’s passing is a profound loss for all who had the privilege of knowing and working alongside her. She will be deeply missed across our community.

We hold Carolyn’s family and friends in our hearts during this difficult time. May her memory be a blessing and a lasting source of strength.

If you or someone you know is in need of grief support, our counseling team is here to help.

https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/carolyn-vermont-bridgeport-naacp-dies-at-65-21362777.php

Stress doesn’t stay at work; it follows us home. Burnout, tension, and feeling constantly “on” can take a real toll.The ...
02/18/2026

Stress doesn’t stay at work; it follows us home. Burnout, tension, and feeling constantly “on” can take a real toll.

The good news is that regulation is a skill, and anyone can learn it.

Join us on February 23 for our free Community Resiliency Model® (CRM) Training, a hands-on workshop focused on stress management and practical tools to help you feel calmer, more grounded, and better able to reset.

CRM uses simple, body-based techniques you can use right away. No clinical background needed. Great for work, home, and everyday life.

This training is free and open to all, and especially helpful for:

🙏🏼 Employers & managers
🙏🏼 HR and frontline staff
🙏🏼 Educators
🙏🏼 Anyone looking for real tools to support well-being

Come learn skills you can use immediately, and take care of yourself and your community. We offer the training every month, free of charge.

📅 February 23rd
🕘 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
📍 LifeBridge, 475 Clinton Avenue, Bridgeport
🔗 https://shorturl.at/J2BBE

Join us on Tuesday, February 24 for this month’s Trauma-Informed Community of Practice (TI-CoP) session.This month's gue...
02/18/2026

Join us on Tuesday, February 24 for this month’s Trauma-Informed Community of Practice (TI-CoP) session.

This month's guest expert is Sharlene B. Kerelejza, MSW, LMSW, from Sacred Heart University presenting on how:

Weight-Inclusive Care is Central to Agency and Self-Determination

This session looks at weight-inclusive care, how stigma can echo trauma, and how centering dignity and agency can strengthen engagement, retention, and outcomes.

This free, virtual gathering is open to anyone working to create healthier, more supportive environments for children, families, and communities. Come to learn, connect with others in the field, and leave with practical takeaways you can bring back to your work.

🗓️ Date: Tuesday, February 24
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM EST
💻 Location: Zoom
🔗 Register here: https://shorturl.at/8z2NK
📺 Watch past sessions: https://shorturl.at/V0Lm6

In observance of the federal holiday, our offices are closed today. We will resume normal business hours tomorrow, Febru...
02/16/2026

In observance of the federal holiday, our offices are closed today. We will resume normal business hours tomorrow, February 17. We look forward to assisting you upon our return.

For immediate help, please call 2-1-1 for mobile crisis, 9-1-1 for your local first responder, or 9-8-8 for a su***de and crisis lifeline.

02/13/2026

Valentine’s Day can be bright and joyful, and it can also feel complicated or heavy. Sometimes it’s all of the above.

If you’re celebrating love, soak it in. Let it count. Joy is worth making room for. And if today brings loneliness, grief, pressure, or comparison, please know this: nothing is wrong with you.

These feelings don’t mean you’ve failed or missed something; they mean you’re human. Your worth is not measured by plans, posts, or who texts you back.

A gentle reminder for February 14:

❤️ Love takes many forms
❤️ Mixed feelings are still valid
❤️ Caring for yourself counts

What helps you feel a little more grounded when emotions feel mixed? Share your comments below! ⬇️

Sending love to all, no matter what Valentine’s Day will look like.

Regulation is the foundation of well-being. Everything else builds from there.Join LifeBridge for a rare opportunity to ...
02/11/2026

Regulation is the foundation of well-being. Everything else builds from there.

Join LifeBridge for a rare opportunity to learn from Dr. Bruce D. Perry, M.D., Ph.D., world-renowned trauma expert and author, at our third annual community symposium.

This free, CEU-, CME-, and CNE-eligible event brings together neuroscience, real-world practice, and the expressive arts around a core truth that improves outcomes across settings: when the nervous system is supported, people are better able to learn, heal, connect, and thrive.

Dr. Perry will be joined by Dr. Cathy Malchiodi, a national leader in art-therapy and Vernon Thompson, a local artist and educator, followed by a panel of experts in the field.

You will leave with practical, usable insights you can apply in clinical care, education, healthcare, workplaces, and community-facing roles, along with the chance to connect with others committed to building calmer, more supportive systems of care.

Registration is free, but space is limited. Reserve your seat here: https://shorturl.at/eQAGr

📅 April 30, 2026
🕔 5:45 PM
📍 University of Bridgeport

Black History Month is a time to honor strength, creativity, and healing. Black history is filled with stories of resili...
02/09/2026

Black History Month is a time to honor strength, creativity, and healing.

Black history is filled with stories of resilience. Stories of people and communities who have found ways to care for one another, to heal, and to move forward even in the face of injustice and trauma.

At the heart of behavioral health is the belief that everyone deserves to feel safe, supported, and seen. This month, we honor the leaders, caregivers, artists, educators, and advocates whose work continues to shape how we understand healing, connection, and community.

We also reflect on our responsibility to:

❤️ Reduce barriers to mental health care
❤️ Center cultural respect and lived experience
❤️ Support healing for individuals, families, and communities

This month and always, we honor history, leadership, and contributions that have shaped our communities, and we remain committed to equity, connection, and community well-being for all.

🎧 New Podcast Episode Now AvailableOur CEO, Edith Boyle, was recently featured on Resiliency Within, hosted by Elaine Mi...
02/05/2026

🎧 New Podcast Episode Now Available

Our CEO, Edith Boyle, was recently featured on Resiliency Within, hosted by Elaine Miller-Karas, co-founder of the Trauma Resource Institute and developer of the Community Resiliency Model (CRM).

This conversation focuses on the power of balancing the narrative and why the stories we tell about our communities shape their future. Edith and Elaine explore how trauma-informed leadership and nervous system regulation support individuals, organizations, and lasting systems-level change.

“If we want different outcomes for children and families, we have to change more than just services. We have to change stories.”

🎙️ Listen here:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/resiliency-within/id1549279508?i=1000748366342

CRM is a skills-based training that LifeBridge now offers monthly, free to the public. Local partners have begun integrating CRM training into new staff onboarding, and employers can also offer this training to support staff well-being and stress management.

Elaine also joined LifeBridge as a guest expert at our TI-CoP meeting in April 2025, strengthening shared learning across our community. All meetings are recorded and shared on our website.

To learn more about upcoming trainings and events, visit lifebridgect.org.

02/05/2026

So many people are carrying things silently because they are worried about taking up space.

“I’m not okay, but I don’t want to be a burden.”

This is what stigma sounds like in real life. It convinces us that needing support is “too much.”

Let’s rewrite that story.
Needing help is not weakness.
Asking for support is not selfish.
Connection is part of healing.

If this line hits close to home, you are not alone. LifeBridge is here. Call 203–368–4291 to set up an appointment, and we will do our best to schedule you within 48 hours.

01/28/2026

Stigma grows in silence. One of the most powerful things we can do is name what so many people are carrying, the thoughts we edit, the feelings we minimize, and the struggles we hide because we are worried about being judged, misunderstood, or seen differently.

But needing support is not a weakness. Feeling overwhelmed does not mean you are failing. Struggling, even when things look “fine” on the outside, is more common than you think.

If you have been keeping it all in, consider this your reminder that you do not have to. You deserve a space where you can be honest, feel respected, and get support that meets you where you are.

You are not alone, and help is here when you are ready. 🤍

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475 Clinton Avenue
Bridgeport, CT
06605

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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