LifeBridge Community Services

Today, we honor Juneteenth, a day that commemorates freedom, resilience, history, and the continued pursuit of equity and justice.

We recognize that community well-being is deeply connected to belonging, dignity, opportunity, and access to support. Juneteenth is both a celebration and a reminder of the importance of continuing to build communities where every individual feels seen, valued, safe, and empowered to thrive.

Today, we celebrate Black history, culture, leadership, and resilience while also reflecting on the ongoing work of creating a more equitable and compassionate future for all.

In recognition of the holiday, our offices are closed today and will reopen on Monday, June 22.

Wishing everyone a meaningful and reflective Juneteenth. ❤️🖤💚

Join us for the next Trauma-Informed Community of Practice (TI-CoP) session featuring Beth Tyson on Tuesday, June 23, 2026.

In this session, The Hidden Cost of Caring: Recognizing and Responding to Vicarious Trauma, Beth Tyson, MA, Psychotherapist, Childhood Trauma Consultant, 3x Best-Selling Author, and CASA Volunteer, will explore the often-overlooked impact that supporting others through trauma can have on helping professionals.

Whether you work in mental health, education, healthcare, social services, or community support, repeated exposure to stories of trauma, loss, abuse, violence, and suffering can take a toll over time.

Participants will gain a foundational understanding of vicarious trauma, learn how it differs from burnout and compassion fatigue, recognize common warning signs, and explore practical, evidence-informed strategies that promote resilience, well-being, and sustainable helping practices.

Because caring for others starts with caring for ourselves.

🗓️ Date: Tuesday, June 23
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM EST
💻 Location: Zoom
🔗 Register here: https://shorturl.at/8z2NK
📺 Watch past sessions: https://shorturl.at/V0Lm6

Stress has a way of building quietly. It can show up as overwhelm, exhaustion, difficulty focusing, irritability, or feeling constantly stretched too thin.

The good news is that small, practical regulation skills can make a meaningful difference, and they can be learned and practiced by anyone.

This June, LifeBridge is offering TWO free Community Resiliency Model® (CRM) Trainings designed to help participants better understand stress and learn simple, body-based wellness skills that support nervous system regulation and emotional well-being.

CRM offers practical techniques you can begin using right away at work, at home, and in everyday life. No clinical background is needed.

✨ June CRM Training
📅 June 22
🕘 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
📍 LifeBridge, 475 Clinton Avenue, Bridgeport

✨ Special Fairfield CRM Training
📅 June 24
🕦 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
📍 Bigelow Senior Center, Fairfield

Come learn practical skills you can use right away to support yourself, your workplace, your family, and your community.

🔗 https://shorturl.at/J2BBE

This weekend, LifeBridge was proud to join community partners, leaders, and residents at the Juneteenth Parade and Harambee Festival to celebrate a day of reflection, resilience, freedom, and community.

As a behavioral health organization, we believe it's important to stand alongside our community—not only when support is needed, but also in moments of celebration. Experiencing and elevating shared joy is an important part of community well-being, helping to strengthen connection, foster belonging, and remind us of the resilience that exists within our neighborhoods.

We were especially proud to celebrate Tia Reid, our Senior Director of Behavioral Health Services, who served as a Juneteenth Parade Marshal.

While we can't be everywhere, we make every effort to participate in as many community events as our staffing capacity allows. If you know of an upcoming event where residents could benefit from learning about our services, drop it in the comments below—we'd love to hear about it.

Thank you to everyone who made this year's celebration such a powerful reminder of the strength, pride, joy, and resilience that make our community so special. ❤️🖤💚
Juneteenth of Fairfield Co

As Board Members Nicole Cassidy and Natalie A. Pryce-Day prepare to conclude their terms on LifeBridge Community Services’ Board of Directors at the end of this month, we extend our sincere gratitude for their service and commitment to our mission.

As active community members and local residents, they brought valuable insight, thoughtful leadership, and a strong understanding of the communities we serve. Their guidance has helped strengthen LifeBridge and support our continued growth and impact.

Recently, Board Chair Howard Greene presented each of them with a plaque as a token of appreciation for their dedicated service and lasting contributions to the organization.

On behalf of our staff, fellow board members, community partners, and the individuals and families we serve, thank you for helping advance LifeBridge’s mission and strengthen the well-being of our community. We are grateful for your leadership and wish you both continued success in the years ahead.

We can’t wait. Hope to see you there!

👩‍⚕️💙 Take Charge of Your Health at This Free Community Event
On June 27, Hartford Healthcare presents the Community Health Fair, where healthcare providers from across Greater Bridgeport come together to offer free health screenings, wellness resources, and family programming. This is what a healthy community looks like. Join Ringmaster Tom McCarthy and make it a day well spent.!

📍Central High School 📆Saturday June 27 ⏰11AM-2PM
✨ Visit Barnumfestival.org for more info!
Hartford HealthCare Tom McCarthy Central High School

At LifeBridge Community Services, we believe healing can take many forms. We’re seeking a passionate, experienced Board Certified Registered Art Therapist (ATR-BC) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) to help expand and strengthen art therapy services within our behavioral health team.

As one of Connecticut’s designated Urban Trauma Centers, LifeBridge is committed to providing trauma-informed, client-centered care that helps children, adolescents, adults, and families build resilience and move toward healing.

In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to:

· Integrate art therapy as a meaningful treatment modality
· Provide individual, family, and group therapy services
· Support clients through creative expression, self-discovery, and growth
· Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team dedicated to community well-being
· Make a lasting impact in the lives of individuals who have experienced trauma

We’re looking for professionals who are passionate about trauma-informed care, believe in the power of creativity as a therapeutic tool, and want to help shape innovative behavioral health services in our community.

LifeBridge offers a competitive compensation package, generous paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, retirement savings options, and a collaborative, mission-driven culture where employees are valued for their contributions and perspectives.

Ready to make a difference through the healing power of art?

💻 Apply today: lifebridge.org/careers

Mental health care changes lives, but only if it’s accessible.

Your donation today helps local children, adults, and families access counseling, trauma-informed care, art therapy, youth programs, and other critical supports that foster healing, resilience, and hope.

Through June 30, every gift to LifeBridge will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $10,000.

Your $25 can become $50.

Your $50 can become $100.

Your $100 can become $200.

We’ve already reached 38% of our goal. Help us unlock the full match before June 30.

Every gift matters. Every dollar is doubled. Every donation helps someone in our community get the support they deserve.

Plus, your donation may be tax-deductible.

Give today and double your impact. 💙

📣 Help us spread the word by sharing this post with friends and family who believe everyone deserves access to mental health care and support.

🔗 Donate Today: https://lifebridgect.org/donate/