“Spending time outdoors has been shown to reduce stress, depression, and anxiety,” said Rachael Hennessey-Crowell, Clinical Director of Outpatient. “With this new space, we have the flexibility to further adapt sessions to individual client needs. From mindfulness practices to play therapy, we now have a broader range of tools at our disposal." In July 2024, the Center opened its Outdoor Therapeutic Space, a major step forward in enhancing our provision of innovative, patient-centered care. Learn more here! 🌻https://www.brooklinecenter.org/our-impact/our-stories/thinking-outside-the-box-in-community-mental-health/ (fb)

We are excited to share that The Boston Globe highlighted our innovative school-based partnership with Framingham Public Schools that is changing what’s possible for foster-involved students. As the piece notes: “This program offers a level of connection, trust, and stability that many of these students have never experienced in school—or anywhere else." The Framingham program is a pilot of the Compass program, our latest expansion of bryt, designed to meet the complex mental health and educational needs of youth involved with the Department of Children and Families. Our goal is to develop a model that can be scaled across Massachusetts, improving graduation rates, reducing systems involvement, and transforming school outcomes for foster-involved youth statewide. Read the article now! (fb)