The Brien Center

10/30/2025

Welcome!

10/23/2025

Serving Hope, one game at a time! Our Pickleball Tournament was a huge success—thank you to everyone who played, cheered, and supported our cause!”

10/15/2025

Event Recap!
Last night’s networking and training event at Zucchini’s was a great success!

We were joined by Jim Mucia, LICSW (former Brien Center Division Director), who presented “Introduction to Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT).”

This free event, including free CEUs, brought together 18 professionals for an engaging evening of learning, connection, and conversation.

A huge thank-you to Jim for sharing his expertise, and to everyone who attended for making it such a meaningful night!

10/15/2025

Congratulations to Stephen Barrow and Meri-Ellen Morgans of The Brien Center!

We’re proud to share that both were recognized at the NAMI Annual Meeting for their outstanding dedication to mental health advocacy and support.

Stephen Barrow received the Eunice Zorbo Member of the Year Award
Meri-Ellen Morgans received the Silver Ribbon Mental Health Advocate of the Year Award

Their commitment, compassion, and leadership make a lasting difference in our community every day.

10/14/2025

Turning Awareness into Action: Community Tools and Resources for Su***de Prevention

Last week’s annual Su***de Prevention Conference at the Linde Center at Tanglewood in Lenox, MA brought together 128 attendees for a full day of learning, connection, and collaboration.

This year’s event — “Turning Awareness into Action: Community Tools and Resources for Su***de Prevention” — was made possible through the support of many dedicated partners, including The Brien Center, Berkshire Coalition for Su***de Prevention (BCSP), Austen Riggs Center, Berkshire Medical Center (BMC), NAMI, and the MA Department of Public Health Su***de Prevention Program.

Pictured below: Brian Berkel (BCSP) and Brenna Dorr presenting “Firearms & Counseling on Access to Lethal Means.”

Together, we continue to strengthen community partnerships and expand access to life-saving tools and resources.

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10/12/2025

10/11/2025

As we close Mental Health Awareness Week, remember: recovery is real.
With the right support, people overcome mental health and substance use challenges every day.
Let’s keep the conversation going—not just this week, but every day.
We see you. We hear you. We’re here for you.

10/10/2025

World Mental Health Day

Today is World Mental Health Day 🌍
Let’s stand together to ensure mental health support is a basic human right, not a privilege.
The Brien Center is proud to serve our community every day with compassion, dignity, and respect.

10/09/2025

You’re not alone. 💚
If you or a loved one needs support, help is available:
📍 The Brien Center: www.briencenter.org

📞 Call or text 988 (Su***de & Crisis Lifeline)
👥 Reach out to friends, family, or a trusted counselor.
Let’s build a stronger, healthier Berkshire County together.

10/08/2025

Today is !
Here are 3 small things you can do for your mental well-being today:

Take a 10-minute walk

Disconnect from screens for 30 mins

Write down 3 things you're grateful for

What’s one thing you do to care for your mind?

10/07/2025

October is Substance Use prevention month. Did you know these stats?

10/07/2025

Talking about mental health can save lives. Don’t be afraid to ask someone:
👉 "How are you really doing?"
A listening ear can be the first step toward healing.
💚 Talking is strength.