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LifeBridge Community Services

LifeBridge supports the mental health and wellness of youth, adults, and families in the greater Bridgeport area.

We offer trauma-informed behavioral health services, promote best practices, and drive collaboration and action. We are committed to addressing the
complex challenges faced by youth, adults,
and families in the greater Bridgeport
community in the realm of mental health
and wellness. Our services, policies, and
workplace culture are shaped through a
trauma-informed lens, which ensures all are
developed with the goal of helping our staff
and clients feel physically and
psychologically safe. We offer behavioral health services and trauma and cultural awareness training free of charge to the community. Trainings can be requested here: https://forms.office.com/r/Fq5uPbFVKg

01/28/2026

Stigma grows in silence. One of the most powerful things we can do is name what so many people are carrying, the thoughts we edit, the feelings we minimize, and the struggles we hide because we are worried about being judged, misunderstood, or seen differently.

But needing support is not a weakness. Feeling overwhelmed does not mean you are failing. Struggling, even when things look “fine” on the outside, is more common than you think.

If you have been keeping it all in, consider this your reminder that you do not have to. You deserve a space where you can be honest, feel respected, and get support that meets you where you are.

You are not alone, and help is here when you are ready. 🤍

01/26/2026

Due to continued storm clean-up, and for the safety of our staff and clients, our offices will have a delayed opening on Tuesday, January 27, at 10:00 a.m.

01/25/2026

❄️ Weather Update ❄️

Due to the snowstorm, LifeBridge offices will be closed on Monday, January 26.

All work will be conducted remotely to keep staff and clients safe. All previously scheduled counseling appointments will continue via telehealth.

For immediate help, please call 2-1-1 for mobile crisis, 9-1-1 for your local first responder, or 9-8-8 for the Su***de and Crisis Lifeline.

Please stay safe and warm. ❄️

01/22/2026

LifeBridge’s Trauma-Informed Community of Practice (TI-CoP) is proud to be Connecticut’s first Trauma-Informed Community of Practice, bringing together leaders and direct service providers who want to strengthen trauma-informed care across our communities.

This month, we are joined by Guest Expert Julian D. Ford, PhD, ABPP (Professor of Psychiatry and Law, UConn Health; Director, Center for the Treatment of Developmental Trauma Disorders; Director and Senior Advisor, Center for Trauma Recovery and Juvenile Justice).

Topic: Understanding Developmental Trauma: Distinguishing PTSD, DTD and Practical Tools for Youth-Serving Professionals

Whether you work with young people in schools, nonprofits, healthcare, community programs, or the justice system, you will leave with clearer language, practical tools, and a stronger foundation for trauma-informed support.

Details:
📅 January 27
🕛 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
💻 Zoom
🔗 Register: https://shorturl.at/8z2NK (link in bio 🔗)

01/21/2026

We're thrilled to announce our third annual free, CEU-eligible symposium that bridges neuroscience, real-world practice, and creativity to strengthen trauma-responsive approaches across roles and communities.

This year's theme, Brain-Body Balance: From Neuroscience to Practice, explores how regulation supports clear thinking, problem-solving, and connection across homes, schools, healthcare settings, workplaces, and communities.

🎤 Featuring Keynote Speakers

Bruce D. Perry, M.D., Ph.D., World-Renowned Trauma Expert and Author

Cathy Malchiodi, Ph.D., LPCC, LPAT, REAT, Psychotherapist and Expressive Arts Therapist

🗣️ Plus: A dynamic expert panel with collaborative solutions, audience engagement, and practical takeaways you can use right away.

⏰ Program begins: 5:45 PM
🎟️ Admission: Free of charge
🔗 Register: https://shorturl.at/DXuvu (link in bio)

📍 Location: University of Bridgeport, Mertens Theater
📬 Address: 84 Iranistan Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06604
🤝 In partnership with: Yale New Haven Health

01/19/2026

On Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, we honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his enduring vision of the Beloved Community—a society rooted in justice, compassion, and care for one another.

Dr. King reminded us that healing and justice are deeply connected. By supporting mental and emotional well-being, reducing barriers to care, and fostering connection, we help bring the Beloved Community to life.

Today and every day, we choose empathy, understanding, and collective care.

01/13/2026

90.3% of our clients say they feel their clinician cares about them, understands their needs, and is respectful. 🤍

That number means a lot, because feeling seen and heard is not a “nice to have” in mental health care. It is the foundation. When someone meets you with respect, takes your concerns seriously, and works with you, it becomes easier to show up honestly. It becomes easier to talk about what’s hard. And it becomes possible to take real steps forward, at a pace that feels right for you.

At LifeBridge, we’re here for kids, teens, adults, and families navigating stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, life transitions, and everything in between. Whether you’re seeking support for the first time or returning to therapy after a break, you deserve care that feels safe, supportive, and personal.

Ready to talk to someone? Call 203-368-4291 to schedule an appointment. We are typically able to book appointments within 48 hours.

01/07/2026

If you’re feeling the “new year, new you” pressure right now, you’re not alone. And you don’t have to buy into it.

Mental health isn’t a switch you flip on January 1. Healing isn’t linear. Growth doesn’t follow a calendar. Some seasons are for big changes, and some are for simply getting through the day with a little more gentleness than before.

Let’s break the stigma that says you have to be “better” to be worthy, or that struggling means you’re doing something wrong. You’re allowed to start the year exactly where you are. Tired. Hopeful. Unsure. Still figuring it out.

This year, maybe the goal isn’t to reinvent yourself. Maybe it’s to meet yourself with compassion, take one small step, and remember you don’t have to do it alone. 🤍

If you could use extra support right now, we’re here. Reach out to schedule an appointment: 203-368-4291.

12/31/2025

Warm wishes for a happy, safe, and healthy New Year from all of us at LifeBridge.

Thank you for being part of our community and for the care, connection, and partnership you share throughout the year.

Please note: our offices will close at 2:00 PM on December 31 and will reopen on Friday, January 2.

We look forward to continuing our work together in the year ahead.

12/30/2025

We are deeply thankful for the continued support of Near & Far Aid and for their recent grant to support our work.

For many years, Near and Far Aid has stood with us in ensuring our neighbors across Fairfield County can access compassionate, community-based behavioral health care when they need it most.

Near and Far Aid is an all-volunteer fundraising and fund-granting organization that makes a positive impact on thousands of people in Fairfield County by granting over $1 million each year to well-vetted local agencies addressing poverty and changing lives.

We are grateful for their trust, leadership, and commitment to strengthening our community together.

12/23/2025

A huge thank you to Yale New Haven Heath's Northeast Medical Group for supporting our holiday gift drive this year. Your generosity helped make the season brighter for our clients and their families, many of whom are facing significant challenges.

We are deeply grateful for your partnership and the kindness you bring to our community. Your support truly makes a difference.

12/22/2025

Redefining love isn’t about getting it perfect. It’s about getting honest, getting clear, and learning how to repair. 💛

Join LifeBridge’s Trauma-Informed Community of Practice (TI-CoP) for an empowering conversation with guest expert Sarah Best Wald, Trauma-Informed Mental Health Advocate and Author.

Topic: Redefining Love: Trauma, Boundaries and Relational Repair

We’ll explore how trauma-shaped relational patterns can show up at work and at home, and how boundaries, accountability, and grace can support healthier relationships and meaningful repair.

📅 Tuesday, December 23rd
🕛 12:00–1:00pm EST
💻 Zoom
🔗 Register here: https://shorturl.at/CKp7J

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475 Clinton Avenue
Bridgeport, CT
06605

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 6pm
Thursday	8am - 6pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Website

http://www.LifeBridgeCT.org/

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