Mission
THE BRIEN CENTER PROVIDES A CONTINUUM OF CARE FOR CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS, ADULTS AND FAMILIES LIVING WITH SIGNIFICANT AND PERSISTENT MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS. WE ARE GUIDED BY THE BELIEF THAT EVERYONE IN BERKSHIRE COUNTY BENEFITS WHEN PEOPLE ARE EMOTIONALLY HEALTHY.THE BRIEN CENTER'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY, COMPREHENSIVE MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION SERVICES TO BERKSHIRE RESIDENTS THROUGH COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE THE HIGHEST POSSIBLE DEGREE OF RECOVERY, INDEPENDENCE AND QUALITY OF LIFE OF THOSE SERVED. WE WILL PROVIDE ACCESS AND SUPPORTS TO MEET THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AGES, RACES AND CULTURES AND CULTURALLY COMPETENT CARE TO PROMOTE RECOVERY. WE WILL ACCOMPLISH THIS BY WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH STATE AGENCIES, INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND OTHER PROVIDERS.