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Narrative

Today, a behavioral health crisis does not necessarily require a trip to the ER. Rapid assessment and stabilization of people in crisis can often be best achieved with professionals in a familiar setting such as homes and schools, where interventions can be provided with the least disruption to people’s lives. In Berkshire County, a call to the Brien Center’s confidential 24-hour emergency hotline immediately activates our mobile outreach and crisis response unit – the Crisis Team – to triage for safety and determine the next best step.

 The average wait time for a Brien Center licensed clinician to assist with a crisis is 27 minutes, ranking Brien among the best crisis responders in the state. We ensure that Berkshire County residents receive immediate access to culturally competent, clinically effective, integrated, community-based, emergency behavioral health services.

The Brien Center is an approved provider for most public and private health insurance plans. A sliding fee scale is offered for those who have no health insurance.

Service Types

• Domestic Violence Counseling
• Outpatient - Mental Illness

Program Type

• Counseling
• Mental Health

Populations Served

• All Disabilities
• Autism Spectrum
• Depression
• Developmental Disability
• Elderly Person with disabilities
• Intellectual Disabilities
• Mental Illness
• Phobia
• Physical Disabilities
• Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Ages Served

• 3 - 4
• 5 - 8
• 9 - 13
• 14 - 18
• 19 - 22
• 23 – 59
• 60 +

Accessibility Features

• Able to serve clients in their wheelchair
• Accessible Parking
• Accessible Public Transportation
• Accessible Restrooms
• Elevators
• Latex Free Environment
• Services at Home
• Services at School
• Services at Work
• Wheelchair Ramps

Additional Information

• Accredited By: DPH; MBHP
• Fees: MassHealth, Medicare, Private Insurance, Personal Funds
• Licensed By: DPH