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Narrative

Community Behavioral Health Center (CBHC)

The CBHC will serve as an entry point for MassHealth clients who will receive timely, high-quality and evidence-based treatment for mental health conditions and substance use disorders, including routine appointments, urgent visits, and 24/7 community-based crisis intervention as an alternative to hospital emergency departments. CBHCs will provide the following services, in person and via telehealth:

• Integrated mental health and addiction treatment

• Same-day access to intake and brief assessment, urgent and crisis treatment including medications, and drop-in treatment and support (e.g., group sessions, peer supports)

• 24/7 mobile and community crisis response with Community Crisis Stabilization for youth and adults

• Telehealth and flexible service delivery locations (e.g., home, school, etc.)

• Peer supports

• Care coordination

• Ability to serve all ages, including child and family-specific treatment models and models for older adults

• Evidence-based and evidence-informed treatments to meet individual needs, including interventions and close coordination for individuals with behavioral health needs who are involved with other systems, including the justice system or children in the care and custody of the Commonwealth

The Brien Center’s Programs and Services are “Community Based”.

The Brien Center is dedicated to providing the residents of Berkshire County with quality, affordable, accessible mental health and addiction services that are delivered in the community, where people live, work, shop, worship, go to school, raise their families, and participate in a quality community lifestyle. The people we serve deserve no less than to be valued as integral members of our community. With over 27 locations throughout Berkshire County, treatment and services are conveniently available to all Berkshire County residents.

Comprehensive county-wide outpatient mental health and substance abuse services including special services for children, adults and seniors. Services include 24 hour crisis services, transition, halfway and support housing programs, individual, group, family and couples therapy, forensic services, driver alcohol education, batterer's treatment and substance abuse education and support groups.

Service Types

• Adult Day Health
• Domestic Violence Counseling
• Job Counseling
• Job Support
• Outpatient
• Outpatient-Substance Abuse
• Rehabilitation

Program Type

• Counseling
• Mental Health
• Personal Care

Populations Served

• Depression
• Developmental Delay Birth to 3
• Mental Illness
• Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Substance Abuse

Ages Served

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

Languages Spoken

• Spanish

Accessibility Features

• Able to serve clients in their wheelchair
• Accessible Parking
• Accessible Public Transportation
• Accessible Restrooms
• Elevators
• Near Public Transportation
• Services at Home
• Services at School
• Sign Language
• Wheelchair Ramps

Additional Information

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