LifeBridge Community Services

12/02/2025

This holiday season, many children and families are carrying more than they can manage alone.

For someone facing depression, anxiety, or overwhelming stress, having a trusted clinician to turn to can change everything.

On this Giving Tuesday, your gift can be the reason someone gets the support they need right now.

You have the power to open the door to counseling for a child, provide stability for a struggling family, and give hope to a neighbor who feels unseen.

Make a single gift today or become a monthly donor to create steady, reliable access to care all year long. Your kindness can change a life.

Visit us here to donate: https://shorturl.at/00DyW

11/26/2025

In recognition of the Thanksgiving holiday, our Bridgeport and Fairfield offices will close today at 2:00 PM and will remain closed tomorrow. We will return to regular business hours on Monday.

Wishing you and your loved ones a happy and peaceful Thanksgiving.

11/26/2025

This week brings Thanksgiving and Black Friday, which can stir up a wide range of emotions: joy, stress, gratitude, loneliness, pressure, grief, overstimulation, and everything in between.

You might feel connected and cheerful.
You might feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or low.
There is no one way you are supposed to feel right now.

Holidays often come with emotional and financial stress. If this week feels heavy or hectic, we encourage you to give yourself grace and take a few minutes to regulate your nervous system. Even small acts of self-care can make a difference.

Here are a few simple tools you can try:
🌿 Step outside and name five things you see
🧘‍♀️ Take three slow, deep breaths with a longer exhale
🎧 Listen to a favorite song that helps you feel grounded
💧 Hold something cold like a glass of water
📖 Pause and journal for five minutes

You deserve care too. Not just this week, but always.

11/25/2025

LifeBridge offers counseling for seniors, providing evidence-based support for:

✔️ Depression and anxiety
✔️ Grief and loss
✔️ Life transitions
✔️ Chronic illness adjustment
✔️ Caregiver stress

Our experienced therapists understand the unique challenges that can come with aging and are here to help with warmth, respect, and care.

📍 Flexible, in-person sessions are available at our Fairfield location: 125 Penfield Road, Fairfield, CT 06824

💻 Telehealth appointments are also available.

✅ We are currently accepting new patients.

📞 Call 203-368-4291 to learn more or schedule an appointment today.

11/21/2025

Support that helps.
Care when you need it.
Breaking the stigma, together.

At LifeBridge, 85.2% of our clients say the support they receive is helpful. Whether you’re facing stress, anxiety, grief, or simply need a place to talk things through, we are here.

We believe everyone deserves access to mental health care without shame or judgment. Talking about mental health is one of the most powerful ways we can break the stigma and create a stronger, more connected community.

Appointments are often available within 48 hours.

📞 Call today to make an appointment: 203-368-4291

11/19/2025

Great news for children and families across Connecticut. Governor Ned Lamont has signed HB8004 into law, an important step toward strengthening access to children’s behavioral health services statewide.

This legislation reflects informed policy recommendations from the Transforming Children’s Behavioral Health Policy and Planning Committee (TCB), the statewide group of leaders charged with assessing system gaps, improving crisis response, and ensuring children receive the right care at the right time.

We’re especially proud that our CEO, Edith Boyle, plays a role in this work. Edith is a dedicated member of the TCB and serves as Co-Chair of the Services Workgroup, helping to shape policy solutions that directly support the families we serve every day.

Congratulations to TCB Chairs - State Senator Ceci Maher, State Representative Tammy Exum, Claudio Gualtieri, and the Tow Youth Justice Institute

11/17/2025

As the holiday season approaches, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the pace of life, full calendars, and rising stress. That’s why this month’s Community Resiliency Model (CRM) training comes at the perfect time.

The Community Resiliency Model is an evidence-based, skills-based training that helps individuals and communities understand and manage the effects of trauma and chronic stress.

Join us on Monday, November 24 for a special session offered in Spanish, where you’ll learn practical, science-backed tools to regulate your nervous system, recover from difficult moments, and build resilience during the busy season and beyond.

Whether you’re joining for personal growth or as part of a team, this training offers powerful techniques that can be used every day.

🗓️ Date: Monday, November 24
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Location: 475 Clinton Avenue, Bridgeport, CT
🔗 Register here: https://shorturl.at/sUI8s

11/14/2025

What an inspiring morning! We were grateful to attend Interim Superintendent Dr. Royce Avery’s Unified Address and hear firsthand about the district’s progress and improvements over the past year.

The dedication and passion of the administration, educators, board members, and community partners was unmistakable. We left feeling even more encouraged and energized.

Despite significant challenges, the district—and its students—continue to shine. We’re grateful to play a role in supporting our incredible community. Bridgeport Public Schools❤️

11/13/2025

We're grateful for the Connecticut Mirror's coverage of our collaboration with Pediatric Healthcare Associates, PHA, CT!

A mental health provider is embedding therapists at Pediatric Healthcare Associates' offices to make behavioral health care easier to access.

11/12/2025

Imagine being a child who’s lived through more trauma than most adults and finally finding a place that helps you heal.

For more than 80% of our clients, Medicaid makes care possible, but reimbursements cover less than half of what it takes to provide trauma-informed therapy.

Your gift helps bridge that gap, ensuring every child has access to compassionate, high-quality behavioral health care.

Together, we can turn adversity into resilience. Consider a year-end gift to support our work.

11/08/2025

Beautiful day at the Green Village Initiative (GVI)’s Harvest Festival!

11/07/2025

Governor Lamont Announces CT SNAP Recipients To Receive Full November Benefits
Office of Governor Ned Lamont

Press Release Homepage Governor Lamont Announces Connecticut SNAP Recipients To Receive Full November Benefits 11/07/2025 (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that all eligible Connecticut households that receive food assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program...