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EVERY FAMILY. EVERY CHILD. EVERY TIME. The Bridge was founded in 1969 to meet the needs of West Hartford community youth who were engaged in high-risk behavior.

Over the next few years, the Bridge expanded its outreach efforts, opened a shelter for runaway and homeless youth, and began to work directly with the schools. Today the Bridge is a comprehensive, regional nonprofit agency offering a broad range of services to children, youth, and families in the Greater Hartford area, with particular attention to serving those at risk. The mission of the Bridge Family Center is to foster the courage and strength in children and families to meet life's challenges and build fulfilling lives.

09/25/2025

We are in need of large area rugs to furnish our Youth In Transition apartments - our rooms are 14x10, so we are looking for the largest rugs possible. If you have a rug you'd like to donate, please reach out to Doreen at dtarascio@bridgefamilycenter.org.

Our Youth In Transition program is a critical initiative for runaway and homeless youth, incuding pregnant and parenting teens and their children. YIT helps our youth achieve self-sufficiency as they transition to adulthood.

09/24/2025

Looking for a free, family friendly event this weekend? Join us on Saturday at Blue Black Square for WeHa United in Jazz - it's going to be a great day! This event will feature a 90 minute performnace from jazz musician Carl Cox and more. We can't wait to see you there! 🎷🎶

09/17/2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us this morning for our 37th annual Breakfast on the Bridge! Each we cherish this time with our community, celebrating the work we do together. This year, we had the honor of awarding both the George C. Hastings Award and the Build No Fences Award.

State Representative Tammy Exum was awarded the George C. Hastings Award for her work in championing mental health and disability rights. Our Executive Director, Margaret Hann, referred to Tammy as the Bridge’s “guardian angel”, remarking that Tammy is always the first to reach out with support in times of need.

We surprised Hall High School counselor Katie Bond with this year’s Build No Fences Award. Of the award, Hall Principal Sarah Isaacs said “The Build No Fences Award honors individuals who break down barriers and create inclusive, supportive communities for your people. I can’t think of a more perfect way to describe Katie Bond…Katie is deeply committed to supporting all students – both through her direct work with individuals and by considering the broader impact of student support programming.”

Thank you to all who participated this morning and congratulations to Tammy Exum & Katie Bond!!

09/12/2025

Talking about your feelings, especially when you're feeling depressed or suicidal, is incredibly important. Keeping painful emotions bottled up can make them feel even more overwhelming and isolating. Opening up to someone for support, whether it’s a trusted friend, family member or mental health professional can provide relief. Martin Smith, LMFT discusses why seeking help when you are feeling hopeless is so important. https://www.bridgefamilycenter.org/news/seeking-help-when-feeling-hopeless

09/09/2025

Last week we shared a special visit with Governor Lamont and Office of Early Childhood Commissioner Beth Bye. During a press conference at our Family Resource Center, we celebrated the newly-established Early Childhood Education Endowment that has already expanded preschool opportunities for 500 Connecticut's families. 1,000 additional child care/preschool spaces will be made available in January 2026. Our thanks to Governor Lamont, Commissioner Bye, and the West Hartford state delegation for creating a pathway for Connecticut families to have access to high-quality early childhood care.

09/03/2025

Yesterday was a perfect day for the 20th Annual Insurance Women of Hartford Golf Tournament, of which The Bridge is the beneficiary. ⛳️🏌🏼‍♀️ We joined the golfers after their rounds to share a meal, play some games, and raffle off some awesome prizes. A huge THANK YOU to Megan Croce, Jenn Geib, Stephanie Collier, Irene Sawka, Sue Daigle, Jean Bernier, Sue Baillargeon, and Christina Romagnoli for all of the effort they put into this wonderful event each year. Thanks to their hard work, they raised over $5,000 for our children & families! 💙

09/02/2025

Last month our Director of Residential Services, Kyeesha Clayborne and our Grantwriter, Jude Carroll, accepted a generous award from the Hartford County Bar Association for our Basic Human Needs project at the Mosaic Parenting Center in Hartford. This award will greatly enhance our ability to help our clients purchase basic necessities in times of emergency. We are very grateful for this award!

08/26/2025

Over the past few weeks, many of us have experienced the excitement and challenges of dropping our kids off at college. What is a joyous occassion can often leave parents feeling disoriented with a loss of identity or purpose. Read more about how this change can be a growth opportunity for you in Martin Smith's latest article: bit.ly/NavigatingtheEmptyNest

08/19/2025

Today In Session, meet Kerisha Prince, APRN, who provides all of our medication management services here at the Bridge. Kerisha provides a compassionate, individualized approach, helping her clients feel supported and empowered in their mental health journeys. Kerisha's services are available to everyone, you don't need to be working with a Bridge counselor to get started. Call 860-313-1119 today to make an appointment and take the next step on your journey.

08/14/2025

Thinking of starting therapy? Call us today at 860-313-1119 to make an appointment. Don’t wait too long - Teddy is waiting for you!

07/31/2025

It is widely known that reconnecting with natural environments—through activities like walking in the woods, gardening, or simply observing wildlife—can reduce stress, enhance mood, and foster a sense of peace and purpose. Learn more at bit.ly/powerofnatureformentalhealth

07/28/2025

A special someone just paid us a visit at our main office - he must have heard that we’re taking new clients! 🐻 We hope he finds somewhere to rest & cool down in this heat 💙

Address

1022 Farmington Avenue
West Hartford, CT
06107

Telephone

+18603131119

Website

http://www.bridgefamilycenter.org/

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