The Brien Center

05/03/2026

Mental health care is a vital part of a wellness program for older adults. Focusing on emotional well-being alongside physical health can open doors to a brighter future. 🌞 samhsa.gov/communities/older-adults

05/02/2026

05/01/2026

Welcome to Mental Health Awareness Month! Let's break the stigma, start conversations, and prioritize our mental health!

04/29/2026

As a parent or caregiver, it’s important to be able to answer our kid’s tough questions ― and start the tough conversations. Open conversations and awareness can help prevent underage drinking. Find resources at: samhsa.gov/talk-they-hear-you

04/25/2026

We’re Hiring! Join the Brien Center Team and enjoy exceptional pay & benefits, including immediate health insurance and 7 weeks of paid time off!
Opportunities Include:
Clinicians
Nursing Staff
Training Associate
Direct Care Professionals
Other FT/PT opportunities available!
We welcome your passion on a team that’s changing lives in our community every day!
Apply today and start making an impact!
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04/22/2026

—a time to learn about the risks of alcohol misuse & its impact on individuals & communities. Whether it’s recognizing signs of drinking too much, preventing underage drinking, or knowing where to find support, resources are at are available: samhsa.gov/alcohol

04/21/2026

We’re so proud of Carly and our entire THRIVE team

Meeting people where they are, listening without judgment, and building trust in our community is at the heart of what we do every day. This is what compassionate, community-based care looks like.

Thank you, Carly, for showing up and making a difference across the Berkshires.

Meet Carly. Carly is a member of the THRIVE team. She is out and about in the Berkshires meeting people, sharing resources and opportunities, and listening to the needs of some of our most vulnerable community members. Why does Carly do this important work? Every single one of us is human. We all deserve to be treated with humanity and respect, and to be heard. Carly, we're listening! Thank you for your work today and every day. The Brien Center

04/21/2026

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Email from The Brien Center Brighter Days   April 2026 Welcome Keith! The Brien Center has appointed Keith Kendall as Interim President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Kendall i

04/16/2026

The Brien Center has appointed Keith Kendall as Interim President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.

He is an experienced executive leader with more than two decades of leadership across healthcare, behavioral health, life sciences, and financial services organizations. He brings deep expertise in organizational leadership, operations, and governance within complex, highly regulated environments.

In this interim role, he will focus on listening and engaging across the organization, reviewing current operations, and supporting long-term sustainability while continuing to ensure high-quality care for individuals and families across Berkshire County.

There are no changes to services, programs, or care delivery as a result of this leadership transition.

Learn more about our leadership team and view Keith’s bio:
https://www.briencenter.org/who-we-are/leadership-team/

04/15/2026

AlcoholAwarenessMonth is an important opportunity to highlight the positive impact of the effectiveness of underage drinking prevention. Get the latest research and resources to support underage drinking prevention and related issues at samhsa.gov/prevention-campaigns