“I have always had big dreams and aspirations, but so far, one of my proudest accomplishments is graduating from the Springfield Drug Court and getting hired as a recovery coach at BHN," said Michael Mcgarry. "Never in a million years did I think a career like this was possible. It’s like every dream and aspiration that I have is attainable, and I feel unstoppable.”
Since graduating from the MISSION-Springfield program and the Springfield Drug Court, Michael now works for BHN’s Recovery Coaching program serving Hampden, Franklin, and western Hampshire counties.
Congratulations to Anthia T. Elliott, who serves as the Program Director for BHN’s Domestic Violence & P.A.T.C.H. Services, who is the recipient of the Massachusetts Office for Victim Assistance (MOVA) Advocate of the Year award. This award recognizes an individual from a community-based agency who has made extraordinary contributions to the lives of victims and survivors.
April is dedicated to raising awareness and acceptance of autism; promoting inclusion, and fostering connectedness for people with autism/ autistic people. While Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is typically identified in children, adults who receive a diagnosis later in life can gain a better understanding of themselves and the reasons behind past challenges and interpersonal issues. Learn More
In recognition of Counseling Awareness Month, BHN is honored to highlight and celebrate our mental health counselors who have dedicated their lives to making a difference. We asked our counselors what they find most fulfilling in this challenging yet life-changing profession and for their advice for aspiring counselors. View their insights.
“I have always had big dreams and aspirations, but so far, one of my proudest accomplishments is graduating from the Springfield Drug Court and getting hired as a recovery coach at BHN," said Michael Mcgarry. "Never in a million years did I think a career like this was possible. It’s like every dream and aspiration that I have is attainable, and I feel unstoppable.”
Since graduating from the MISSION-Springfield program and the Springfield Drug Court, Michael now works for BHN’s Recovery Coaching program serving Hampden, Franklin, and western Hampshire counties.
Congratulations to Anthia T. Elliott, who serves as the Program Director for BHN’s Domestic Violence & P.A.T.C.H. Services, who is the recipient of the Massachusetts Office for Victim Assistance (MOVA) Advocate of the Year award. This award recognizes an individual from a community-based agency who has made extraordinary contributions to the lives of victims and survivors.
April is dedicated to raising awareness and acceptance of autism; promoting inclusion, and fostering connectedness for people with autism/ autistic people. While Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is typically identified in children, adults who receive a diagnosis later in life can gain a better understanding of themselves and the reasons behind past challenges and interpersonal issues. Learn More
“I have always had big dreams and aspirations, but so far, one of my proudest accomplishments is graduating from the Springfield Drug Court and getting hired as a recovery coach at BHN," said Michael Mcgarry. "Never in a million years did I think a career like this was possible. It’s like every dream and aspiration that I have is attainable, and I feel unstoppable.”
Since graduating from the MISSION-Springfield program and the Springfield Drug Court, Michael now works for BHN’s Recovery Coaching program serving Hampden, Franklin, and western Hampshire counties.
Congratulations to Anthia T. Elliott, who serves as the Program Director for BHN’s Domestic Violence & P.A.T.C.H. Services, who is the recipient of the Massachusetts Office for Victim Assistance (MOVA) Advocate of the Year award. This award recognizes an individual from a community-based agency who has made extraordinary contributions to the lives of victims and survivors.
“I have always had big dreams and aspirations, but so far, one of my proudest accomplishments is graduating from the Springfield Drug Court and getting hired as a recovery coach at BHN," said Michael Mcgarry. "Never in a million years did I think a career like this was possible. It’s like every dream and aspiration that I have is attainable, and I feel unstoppable.”
Since graduating from the MISSION-Springfield program and the Springfield Drug Court, Michael now works for BHN’s Recovery Coaching program serving Hampden, Franklin, and western Hampshire counties.
Congratulations to Anthia T. Elliott, who serves as the Program Director for BHN’s Domestic Violence & P.A.T.C.H. Services, who is the recipient of the Massachusetts Office for Victim Assistance (MOVA) Advocate of the Year award. This award recognizes an individual from a community-based agency who has made extraordinary contributions to the lives of victims and survivors.
April is dedicated to raising awareness and acceptance of autism; promoting inclusion, and fostering connectedness for people with autism/ autistic people. While Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is typically identified in children, adults who receive a diagnosis later in life can gain a better understanding of themselves and the reasons behind past challenges and interpersonal issues. Learn More
In recognition of Counseling Awareness Month, BHN is honored to highlight and celebrate our mental health counselors who have dedicated their lives to making a difference. We asked our counselors what they find most fulfilling in this challenging yet life-changing profession and for their advice for aspiring counselors. View their insights.
Sue Hearn joined BHN on April 6, 1994, and this year is celebrating her 30th work anniversary! Although she started working as an administrative professional in nonprofit behavioral health by chance, she has never looked back or considered doing anything else!