The Brien Center

It’s official. The Brien Center is excited to announce plans for moving to a new location in North Adams later this year.  The former North Adams Transcript building at 124 American Legion Drive will be renovated and offer a variety of comprehensive services addressing the needs of the North County community.

The agency plans to consolidate several existing services in to one facility; Adult Outpatient Treatment Services, Child & Adolescent Treatment Services, Community Based Flexible Support Services, Acute Treatment Services and Psychiatric Services.

This new location will offer increased services to members of the community and help all ages in a pleasant and comfortable setting with improved parking and access to care.

We are pleased to announce that Phase I of the Brien Center Campus (the former Mt. Carmel Parish) in Pittsfield, is nearing completion.

Phase I has included the renovation of our new administration building on 359 Fenn Street in Pittsfield. The administrative team moved in March and has settled into their new home nicely.

Phase I also includes the completion of the site and ground work for the entire campus. Newly paved parking areas, driveways, sidewalks, grass planting, and signage are a few changes that can be seen so far. Many items cannot be seen, such as new electrical lines, plumbing and information technology cabeling that have been buried underground.  

Please use the link below to view the Brien Center Campus Map and get an overall idea of this project.

Brien Center Campus Map

We still need your support to make this dream a reality. Please use the green “Donate Now” button and make an online contribution to our Capital Campaign today.

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As of January 1, 2011 all of the service locations for The Brien Center for Mental Health and Substance Abuse are Tobacco Free. The policy prohibits the use of tobacco products inside and outside all Brien Center properties. The use of tobacco products will also be prohibited in all parking lots, walkways and yards. This policy applies to all clients, visitors, and employees. It is worth noting that Brien Center residential facilities have special designated smoking areas for any residents using these services.

 As part of this policy the Brien Center has committed to the treatment of all forms of tobacco dependence. A variety of treatment options are now offered. Mostly a combination of psychotherapy and medication will be used to aid in the cessation process. Please note that only Brien Center clients, visitors and employees are eligible for such treatment services.

If you are eligible and interested in quitting, please contact our Wellness Department today at 413-997-4935.

2010 has been a landmark year for the agency. Not only are we celebrating our 90 years of service, but we are now the proud owners of Mt. Carmel Parish on Fenn Street in Pittsfield. Our plan is to renovate the vacated facility into the new Brien Center Campus. This new campus will finally allow us to consolidate many of our most important services and have them in one centralized, easily accessible location.  The consolidation will also help us provide more efficient and effective services to the residents of Berkshire County. Our new campus will house the following: Adult Day Health Services, Day Treatment Programs, Children’s Behavioral Health Initiative Services, Community Based Flexible Supports, Administration, and a Training Institute.

We need your support in making The Brien Center Campus possible. Remember, your tax-deductable donation stays right here in the Berkshires to help those in need; your family, your neighbors and your friends.

Please use the green ”Donate Now” button, mention Capital Campaign in the comment field, and help make our dream a reality.

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