The Brookline Center for Community Mental Health

03/18/2026

Last night, The Brookline Center's Chief of Strategic Partnerships and Innovation, James Drake, spoke with Governor Maura Healey about the importance of mental health care across Massachusetts, the crucial role of The Brookline Center for Community Mental Health, and the transformative power of the Center's bryt program.

Bryt isn't just a program; it's a lifeline for students returning to school after mental health crises. Having leadership that doesn't just recognize these needs but actively champions them makes all the difference in the lives of our youth and families.

A huge thank you to Governor Healey for your unwavering support of community mental health and for keeping Massachusetts at the forefront of what’s possible.

03/18/2026

03/18/2026

Calling all caregivers and parents!

Join The Brookline Center for a webinar on when and how to seek mental health care for your child from our School-Based Telebehavioral Health Pilot. Register now! 🔗 https://www.addevent.com/event/1lxptmvv8r2p

🌟 Topic: When and How to Seek Mental Health Support For Your Child or Teen
🗓 Date: April 16
⏰ Time: 5:30-7:00 p.m. ET
🎤 Facilitator: Marcus Cherry, Ph.D., Boston Children's Hospital, Associate Chief, Outpatient Psychological Services
📍 Location: Virtual

What You Will Learn
- How to tell the difference between normal developmental changes and signs of concern
- When a child may benefit from professional support
- Common mental health challenges in children and teens
- How caregivers can seek help and next steps

Marcus Cherry, Ph.D. is the Associate Chief of Outpatient Psychological Services and a Senior Attending Psychologist at Boston Children’s Hospital and an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Cherry specializes in supporting children and adolescents coping with depression, anxiety, trauma, disruptive behavior disorders, and medical stressors.

03/13/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Hand in Hand last night! Together, we created over 150 care packages that will brighten the days of local caregivers. It was an energetic and inspiring evening that showed the power and warmth of community—and it was all possible thanks to you! 💛

03/12/2026

Shoutout to one of Team Brookline runners, Matt Volinsky, (and his sisters!) for collecting over 2,000 pounds of old clothes from friends and neighbors for donation as part of his fundraising efforts. We are so proud of the hard work of all our runners! 💙

Learn more and support Team Brookline at teambrookline.org 🏃

03/11/2026

Calling all caregivers!

The Brookline Center's next FREE virtual training from our School-Based Telebehavioral Health Pilot Learning Collaborative is for you! Join us on Thursday, April 16 to learn when and how to seek mental health support for your child.

Register now! 🔗 https://www.addevent.com/event/1lxptmvv8r2p

🌟 Topic: When and How to Seek Mental Health Support For Your Child or Teen
🗓 Date: April 16
⏰ Time: 3:30-7:00 p.m. ET
🎤 Facilitator: Marcus Cherry, Ph.D.
📍 Location: Virtual

In this training, participants will learn how to tell the difference between a child's behaviors and expressions of feelings that may be quite normative and those that may be a cause for concern.

03/10/2026

Announcement! Our next Mediator and Conflict Resolution Training is May 5 - May 14. Register now! https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/cu/l7kCmxV

Metropolitan Mediation Services (MMS), a program of The Brookline Center, is offering a 32-hour Mediator and Conflict Resolution training this coming May 2026. MMS Mediator Trainings teach skills that can enrich your interactions personally, professionally, and in your community. Some trainees go on to join MMS' panel of volunteer mediators, an exciting way to serve our communities.

Plus, early registrants (prior to March 31), automatically receive a $115 discount. Don't wait to register! https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/cu/l7kCmxV

03/09/2026

This is your final call to join us at Hand in Hand!

On Thursday, we will gather as a community to create custom care packages filled with pampering and practical items for caregivers in need. Enjoy the opportunity to socialize with friends, a cocktail reception before box assembly begins, and the warmth of knowing you are helping brighten someone’s day.

🗓️ Thursday, March 12 | 7:00-9:00 p.m.
📍 The Brookline Teen Center, 40 Aspinwall Avenue
🎟️ Get your tickets now! www.brooklinecenter.org/hand-in-hand

There is still time for you to be a part of this fun and impactful evening. Grab your tickets today before you miss out!

03/05/2026

We are so excited to cheer on our Team Brookline runners at the Boston Marathon next month! They have been hard at work training and fundraising for accessible mental health care. Learn more and support their efforts at TeamBrookline.org! 🏃💙

03/04/2026

The Brookline Center is hiring! Open positions include Mental Health Clinicians, Service Coordinator, Outpatient Clinician, and more! Visit brooklinecenter.org/careers to learn more and apply now! ✍

03/03/2026

In our “Meet the Innovators” series, we’re sitting down with the minds behind The Brookline Center’s Innovation Institute to explore the insights, challenges, and knowledge they bring to the work of transforming mental health care. This edition features James Drake, Chief of Partnerships!

Read in our LinkedIn Newsletter! 🔗 https://ow.ly/aCCy50YkwZM

03/02/2026

Time is running out to register for Hand in Hand!

🗓️ Thursday, March 12 | 7:00-9:00 p.m.
📍 The Brookline Teen Center, 40 Aspinwall Avenue
🔗 Get your tickets now! www.brooklinecenter.org/hand-in-hand (Link in bio)

Next week, we’re gathering as a community to create custom care packages filled with items hand-selected to brighten the days of local caregivers in need. Hear from our Brookline Food Pantry partner Elizabeth Boen on the powerful impact of the event!

“I just want everyone involved in the Hand in Hand event to know how much this means to our clients and really to the community at large who receive them,” Elizabeth shares. “It’s really a one-of-a-kind event!” 💛