Community Resources

Care Solace (via Bridgewater-Raynham Regional School District)
Free, 24/7 confidential coordination for mental health and substance use services
Phone: 888‑515‑0595
Website: https://www.caresolace.com

High Point Treatment Center
Programs for mental health and addiction recovery
Website: https://www.hptc.org

Behavioral Health Help Line (Massachusetts)
Phone: 1‑833‑773‑2445
Website: https://www.masshelpline.com
Available 24/7 in 200+ languages; no insurance needed

Self Help Inc.
Phone: 508‑588‑5440
Website: https://selfhelpinc.org

SNAP & Fuel Assistance (via Council on Aging)
Phone: 508‑697‑0929
Apply in person at the Senior Center

SHINE Program (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Everyone)
Free health insurance counseling for Medicare-eligible residents
Offered through the Council on Aging
Phone: 508‑697‑0929

BAMSI (Brockton Area Multi-Services, Inc.)
10 Christy’s Drive, Brockton, MA 02301
Email: services@bamsi.org
Website: https://www.bamsi.org
Services: behavioral health, early intervention, employment support, family resources, and more

Bridgewater Public Library
15 South Street, Bridgewater, MA 02324
Phone: 508‑697‑3331
Email: bwpl@sailsinc.org
Website: https://www.bridgewaterpubliclibrary.org/community-resource-links

Bridgewater State University
131 Summer Street, Bridgewater, MA 02325
Website: https://www.bridgew.edu
Offers community events, public lectures, and outreach programs

be; community (Bridgewater / East Bridgewater area)

be; community is a peer-led organization offering support and inclusive events for LGBTQIA+ individuals and families in the Bridgewater and East Bridgewater area.
The Peer Support & Social Group for queer adults (ages 18+) meets the first Monday of each month from 7:15 PM to 8:15 PM. The Parents & Caretakers Support Group, designed for families of LGBTQ+ youth, meets the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 PM.
The group also hosts Queer Open Mic nights and other inclusive community events.
Website: https://www.be-community.org
Facebook Updates: https://www.facebook.com/be.community.events

Bridgewater PRIDE is a local Facebook-based group focused on uplifting LGBTQIA+ individuals in the Bridgewater community. The group serves as a space for connection, shared experiences, event updates, and local support.
Join the group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bridgewaterpride

The Bridgewater State University Pride Center is located at the Rondileau Student Union, Room 109, in Bridgewater, MA. It provides a welcoming space for LGBTQIA+ students and allies, and is also a resource hub for the local community.
Signature programs include the Big Queer Welcome, PRIDE 365 Mentorship for incoming students, Queer People of Color (QPOC) program, Queer Prom, Safe Zone ally training, the Transgender Identities Group (TIG), and the Lavender Living Learning Community.
Website: https://www.bridgew.edu/student-life/pride-center
Programs & Events: https://www.bridgew.edu/student-life/pride-center/programs-and-events/signature-programs
Contact: GLBTA@bridgew.edu | 508-531-1408

For family caregivers of aging loved ones—particularly those managing dementia or Alzheimer's—Bridgewater’s Council on Aging offers regular caregiver support groups as well as virtual programs. These groups provide emotional support, education, and peer connection. Contact the Senior Center to learn about current meeting schedules and virtual offerings.
Phone: 508‑697‑0929
Email: seniorcenter@bridgewaterma.org
Website: https://bridgewaterma.org/DocumentCenter/View/2996/Virtual-Caregiver-Support-Resources

A free weekly support group led by a nurse and lactation consultant to assist parents and caregivers with breastfeeding, early feeding challenges, and infant nutrition. Open to all caregivers in the Bridgewater community.
Check the Bridgewater Public Library events calendar or contact the library for current details.
Website: https://www.bridgewaterpubliclibrary.org/free-support-group-families

Offered through Bridgewater’s Council on Aging, these programs support individuals and families dealing with memory loss. Topics include living well with early-stage dementia, communication strategies, brain-body health, and informal peer connection via virtual small-group coaching.
More info: https://www.meetup.com/find/us--ma--bridgewater/social

be; community hosts peer-led support groups for individuals with neurodivergence or differing abilities.
Programs include be;yond the spectrum, a 10-week group for neurodivergent adults (ages 18+) focused on social skills and community connection, and be; social, a monthly social meetup for adults with differing abilities/IDD.
Location: 118 North Bedford Street, East Bridgewater
Contact: Nicole Garcia at 508‑443‑6573 or nicole@be-community.org
Website: https://be-community.org/peer-support-social-groups

Accessible through Bridgewater-Raynham Regional School District resources.
Mike’s Club is a bereavement support group for children, teens, and their families coping with loss. Hope Floats provides additional grief retreats, wellness classes, and educational events.
For referral or registration information, contact the BRRSD district office or community wellness coordinators.
Phone: 508‑279‑2140
Website: https://bridge-rayn.org/en-US/sel-at-brrsd-9467da21/community-resources-35b15cc5
Additional info: https://be-community.org