Jewish Family & Children's Service

The Bridge of Central Massachusetts, established in 1973, is a private, nonprofit human service agency. It serves children and individuals with developmental disabilities. The organization offers emotional and behavioral support programs. The Bridge of Central Massachusetts provides special education, residential treatment and housing support services. The organization has a staff of trained and certified health care professionals who offer housing assistance to families. It provides support and treatment for illness management and recovery and depression. The Bridge of Central Massachusetts offers dialectical behavior and adventure-based therapies. The organization conducts vocational skills training classes. It is accredited by the Council on Accreditation on Child and Family Services. The Bridge of Central Massachusetts is located in Worcester, Mass.

WestBridge Community Services offers medical care and support services for individuals with mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders. The agency provides nutritional food behavioral care and medication evaluation services. It operates the Assertive Community Treatment program, which assists with issues related to depression, homelessness and legal conflicts. WestBridge Community Services features case management, crisis intervention and vocational training programs. The agency offers individual counseling services that include various techniques, such as motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, relapse prevention and psychosocial education. In addition, it provides assistance with daily activities, including dressing, bathing and personal hygiene. WestBridge Community Services also offers mentoring and 24-hour emergency response services. The agency is located in Manchester, N.H.