BHN was voted the best outpatient mental health service by Valley Advocate readers! Congratulations and thank you to our dedicated team who make this possible by providing support and guidance that helps individuals make positive changes and live fulfilling lives every day! Check out the complete list of winners.
A recent story on NBC10 Boston featured Michelle Jackson, a Recovery Coach Supervisor at BHN. The story highlights the important role Mass drug courts play in helping individuals dealing with mental health and substance abuse disorders, which can often lead to persistent criminal behavior.
The winter months are upon us, and with that can bring changes not just in the weather, but in mood as well. Martha Klaczak LMHC, LADC I, Adult Program Director at BHN WellBeing in Westfield, and Frank Shea, LMHC, Program Director at Agawam Counseling Center, discuss Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and its effects.
SAD is a form of depression linked to seasonal changes that typically starts and ends around the same time every year. Most people with SAD experience symptoms that begin in the fall and continue into the winter months. When the days get shorter, less sunlight means less vitamin D intake, which reduces serotonin. The further north you go, the shorter the winter days are. Conversely, says Shea, “If you were to live in a place such as Mexico or Central America, the odds of having SAD would be much less because the sunlight [there] doesn’t fluctuate as much.”
For many, the holidays are a time of tremendous joy, getting together with family and friends. However, for some the holidays can be a time of anxiety and stress. Managing these emotions can be difficult, but there are healthy ways to cope with less-than-ideal situations.
BHN was voted the best outpatient mental health service by Valley Advocate readers! Congratulations and thank you to our dedicated team who make this possible by providing support and guidance that helps individuals make positive changes and live fulfilling lives every day! Check out the complete list of winners.
A recent story on NBC10 Boston featured Michelle Jackson, a Recovery Coach Supervisor at BHN. The story highlights the important role Mass drug courts play in helping individuals dealing with mental health and substance abuse disorders, which can often lead to persistent criminal behavior.
The winter months are upon us, and with that can bring changes not just in the weather, but in mood as well. Martha Klaczak LMHC, LADC I, Adult Program Director at BHN WellBeing in Westfield, and Frank Shea, LMHC, Program Director at Agawam Counseling Center, discuss Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and its effects.
SAD is a form of depression linked to seasonal changes that typically starts and ends around the same time every year. Most people with SAD experience symptoms that begin in the fall and continue into the winter months. When the days get shorter, less sunlight means less vitamin D intake, which reduces serotonin. The further north you go, the shorter the winter days are. Conversely, says Shea, “If you were to live in a place such as Mexico or Central America, the odds of having SAD would be much less because the sunlight [there] doesn’t fluctuate as much.”
BHN was voted the best outpatient mental health service by Valley Advocate readers! Congratulations and thank you to our dedicated team who make this possible by providing support and guidance that helps individuals make positive changes and live fulfilling lives every day! Check out the complete list of winners.
A recent story on NBC10 Boston featured Michelle Jackson, a Recovery Coach Supervisor at BHN. The story highlights the important role Mass drug courts play in helping individuals dealing with mental health and substance abuse disorders, which can often lead to persistent criminal behavior.
BHN has assumed operations of six substance use disorder (SUD) treatment programs in Somerville, Brockton, Attleboro, Hyannis, Lawrence, and Haverhill MA. These centers continue to offer essential services including medication for opioid use disorder, counseling and case management to individuals currently in care and anyone in the surrounding communities seeking support for opioid use disorder. To mark this important milestone, BHN is hosting a series of Grand Opening Celebrations.
We are proud to celebrate three incredible BHN team members whose dedication, leadership, and compassion have recently been recognized through awards in their respective fields.
As we honor National Nurses Week from May 6–12, 2025, and continue to celebrate throughout the month of May, we want to extend our deepest gratitude to every nurse across BHN.
This year’s American Nurses Association theme, “The Power of Nurses,” recognizes the strength, resilience, and impact of nurses around the world. At BHN, that power is alive in every interaction with those we serve, every moment of trust built, and every challenge met with compassion. Today, we're proud to highlight the inspiring stories of just a few of our remarkable nurses.
Administrative Professionals are the backbone of BHN. They keep our programs running smoothly, support our clients, and create a positive environment for everyone they interact with. To honor the incredible work they do, we are proud to highlight the voices of several of our administrative professionals as they share insights, and what inspires them.
Our team was honored to attend the Together for Hope conference at the DCU Center in Worcester hosted by Boston Medical Center’s Grayken Center for Addiction. This impactful event brought together addiction experts, healthcare professionals, and individuals with lived experience to collaborate, exchange insights, and ignite hope in the ongoing fight against addiction.
On April 10th Kamp for Kids celebrated a major milestone, 50 years of inclusive summer fun, with an evening of connection and community at our Golf FUN-raiser, held at Max’s Swing Lounge in Springfield. The event offered guests a chance to unwind with a virtual driving range and mini golf, food, fun and raffle prizes - all in support of a meaningful cause.
