For 15 transformative years, CEDAR has been changing the trajectory of young lives affected by early psychosis. What began in 2009 as a pioneering early intervention program has grown into a beacon of hope, providing specialized care and support for youth and young adults experiencing or at risk of psychosis. As we mark this milestone…

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Primary care integration has been identified as a vital tool to advancing mental health and wellness and improving the position of mental health in the healthcare system. However, primary care providers are often stretched thin, and referring patients for additional mental health support is challenging due to limited availability. The impact of adding onsite mental…

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Expanding access to services beyond individual therapy, The Brookline Center’s network of group therapy programs is creating new pathways to mental health support for overwhelmed parents. “Our parenting groups are designed to meet families’ needs with a variety of approaches, allowing parents to find the support that resonates most—whether they’re looking for practical, strategic skills,…

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For some students struggling with mental health conditions, the school year will be interrupted by an extended absence. But thanks to an unprecedented $13 million state investment by Governor Maura Healey and the Massachusetts Legislature, students at more than 45 schools across Massachusetts will have access for the first time to The Brookline Center’s bryt…

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Twelve years ago, a group of passionate Brookline Center board members with a bold vision to support women’s and girls’ mental health launched Women at the Center to champion mental wellbeing in our community, raise funding for the Center’s work, and nurture connections among local women.  Over the years, Women at the Center, affectionately known…

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The gentle scent of flowers, a slight breeze, the warmth of sunlight— these calming elements of nature are now part of the therapeutic experience at The Brookline Center.  In July, the Center opened its Outdoor Therapeutic Space, a major step forward in enhancing our provision of innovative, patient-centered care. The first of its kind in…

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Each year, more than 1,100 young people in Massachusetts are diagnosed with psychosis— a complex and often misunderstood condition. Early intervention is critical to improving outcomes, but most primary care providers feel ill-equipped to identify and treat psychotic disorders. To address this, The Brookline Center’s M-PATH program has launched a groundbreaking initiative to help primary…

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Increasing demand for outpatient mental health services has led to longer delays in accessing treatment. Without timely access to care, people with urgent needs have few options outside of seeking treatment at hospital emergency departments.   To help address the problem and with start-up funding from the Town of Brookline’s ARPA funds, The Brookline Center launched…

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A partnership between The Brookline Center and Soldier On, a Massachusetts nonprofit that provides transitional housing and services for homeless veterans, is helping former servicemembers across the state manage their health more effectively.   The project brings the Center’s Healthy Lives program to veterans facing multiple mental health and medical challenges, pairing them with registered nurses…

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For students who experience a mental health-related disruption in their education, most schools are ill-equipped to help them return to school, resume a normal course schedule, succeed academically, and reintegrate socially. Nationwide, roughly 50% of students with serious mental health challenges drop out of school.  The Brookline Center’s bryt program is changing this trajectory, transforming…

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