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Press Releases 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic is transforming the landscape for behavioral health professionals at the Brien Center.
Read or listen to this great report aired on WAMC. For Immediate Release May 18, 2020
Press Releases 2019
Robin McGraw to be honored by the Brien Center on Nov. 14
For Immediate Release October 28, 2019
Out of Darkness
Letter to the Editor, Berkshire Eagle, September 30, 2019
Brien Center wins major state grant aimed at curbing risky behavior in high school
September 5, 2019
The Brien Center Announces a New Director of Development
July 22, 2019
Jennifer Michaels, M.D.: Fearful and flourishing in Berkshire County
Berkshire Eagle, January 25, 2019
Editorial: Remain vigilant on opioid crisis
Berkshire Eagle, February 16, 2019
Added money from state will help Brien Center expand outreach services
Berkshire Eagle, February 13, 2019
As state opioid-related deaths drop, lives still ‘being devastated’ in Berkshires
Berkshire Eagle, February 13, 2019
Press Releases 2018
Brien Center Medical Director Differs With Berkshire Sheriff On Addiction
WAMC, December 7, 2018
William “Smitty” Pignatelli: An integrated solution to pain management and the opioid crisis
Berkshire Eagle, November, 5, 2018
Brien Center keeps promise, launches ‘Early Recovery Group’
Berkshire Eagle, November 2, 2018
Senate president vows to ‘bend the curve’ on opioids fight
Berkshire Eagle, October 27, 2018
Brien Center Honors Michaels, Pignatelli at Annual UNICO Dinner
iberkshires, November 3, 2018
Pittsfield: Brien Center names dinner honorees
Berkshire Eagle, October 25, 2018
Brien Center in North Adams suspends daily outpatient addiction treatment program
Berkshire Eagle, October 1, 2018
At Out of the Darkness Walk, message clear: ‘You are not alone’
Berkshire Eagle, September 29, 2018
In Massachusetts, new strategies sought for suicide prevention, education
Berkshire Eagle, September 29, 2018
Letter: Talking helps the walk out of darkness
Berkshire Eagle, September 25, 2018
Anti-opioid group refuels with $200K federal grant
Berkshire Eagle, September 21, 2018
At rally, a call for understanding about addiction
Berkshire Eagle, September 15, 2018
Rebecca Phelps-Smith and M. Christine Macbeth: Your courage, our care
Berkshire Eagle, August 13, 2018
Medical Monday: Mental Health & Substance Abuse
WAMC, July 30, 2018
Editorial: A critical component of Brien Center’s work
Berkshire Eagle, June 15, 2018
Editorial: South Berkshire not immune to opioid addiction
Berkshire Eagle, May 23, 2018
In Great Barrington, a cry for more substance abuse funding and treatment beds for South County
Berkshire Eagle, May 21, 2018
Brien Center names new board members
Berkshire Eagle, May 10, 2018
Panel: Opioid scourge is ‘public enemy number one’ for its toll on youth
Berkshire Eagle, April 29, 2018
Maintain momentum on opioid addiction
Berkshire Eagle, April 21, 2018
‘Coaches’ join movement to recover from addiction
Berkshire Eagle, April 16, 2018
Brien Center adds administrator
Berkshire Eagle, April 13, 2018
How Berkshire Coalition for Suicide Prevention is growing and changing
Berkshire Eagle, April 9, 2018
The Brien Center temporarily stops admitting children
Berkshire Eagle, April 4, 2018
Local agencies hosting trauma conference
Berkshire Eagle, March 9, 2018
Youth and mental health: The struggle is real, so are the solutions
Berkshire Eagle, March 6, 2018
Affordable housing in county a particular challenge for opioid users in recovery
Berkshire Eagle, February 2, 2018
The Brien Center Opens Residential Program for Women
Berkshire Eagle, January 30, 2018
For those seeking addiction recovery, Keenan House for Women in Pittsfield means “hope”
Berkshire Eagle, January 29, 2018
Medical Monday: Mental Health & Substance Abuse
WAMC, January 15, 2018
Press Releases 2017
Berkshire Eagle, December 19, 2017