The Brookline Center for Community Mental Health

04/08/2026

Kids today are growing up in a world that is uncertain, unpredictable, and often unnerving. Families are under increasing pressure, and support systems are stretched thin.

For nearly 70 years, The Brookline Center has stood alongside children and families navigating their toughest moments. But the gap between the help that exists and the help that's needed is wider than ever, and the resources that make our work possible are increasingly at risk.

Our annual Kids Fund Campaign kicks off this week—and we’re asking our community of supporters to help us support the children and families who need us most. 💙

We can’t remove every obstacle a child faces, but with you beside us, the support our kids receive will always outweigh the challenges they face.

Join us in supporting accessible mental health care for children, teens, and their families. Make a gift at brooklinecenter.org/kidsfund2026 💛

04/06/2026

Parenting group openings available! Come join us for our SPACE group (Supportive Parenting of Anxious Childhood Emotions), starting in April. We will meet via Zoom on Thursdays from 10:00–10:50 a.m. ET for 8 weeks.

SPACE is a parent-based treatment program for children and adolescents with anxiety, OCD, and related problems. SPACE helps parents practice skills of responding supportively to their child’s anxiety while changing their responses to their child’s symptoms, ultimately supporting the child in reducing their experience of anxiety. Come learn this high impact intervention in a cohort of peers who can relate to your family’s experience.

Ready to enroll? ✨
Current Center clients should talk to their providers, and new or former clients can call our Intake Team at 617-860-2084 or fill out the Request for Care Form here:
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04/02/2026

Calling all parents! Come join us for our Mindful Parenting group, starting in April. We will meet in person on Wednesdays from 4:00–4:45 p.m. for 10 weeks.

Parenting is hard. Mindful parenting is designed to help busy parents and caregivers take a break, slow down, and reconnect to themselves and their own present moment experience. This is an experiential group and will involve breathing, guided meditation, mindful movement, and reflective practices. Such practices can help caregivers meet moments of stress with increased calm and clarity. The group will cultivate a nonjudgmental space of exploration and kindness. Open to parents and caregivers of children ages 0–18.

Ready to enroll? ✨
Current Center clients should talk to their providers, and new or former clients can call our Intake Team at 617-860-2084 or fill out the Request for Care Form at
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03/25/2026

Congratulations to Noa Vineberg, one of our incredible Boston Marathon runners, for being a Boston Marathon Giving Day winner! In just 24 hours, Noa raised $1,400 for mental health care.

Support Noa and the rest of our Team Brookline runners at teambrookline.org! 💚

03/18/2026

Last night, The Brookline Center's Chief of Strategic Partnerships and Innovation, James Drake, spoke with Governor Maura Healey about the importance of mental health care across Massachusetts, the crucial role of The Brookline Center for Community Mental Health, and the transformative power of the Center's bryt program.

Bryt isn't just a program; it's a lifeline for students returning to school after mental health crises. Having leadership that doesn't just recognize these needs but actively champions them makes all the difference in the lives of our youth and families.

A huge thank you to Governor Healey for your unwavering support of community mental health and for keeping Massachusetts at the forefront of what’s possible.

03/18/2026

03/18/2026

Calling all caregivers and parents!

Join The Brookline Center for a webinar on when and how to seek mental health care for your child from our School-Based Telebehavioral Health Pilot. Register now! 🔗 https://www.addevent.com/event/1lxptmvv8r2p

🌟 Topic: When and How to Seek Mental Health Support For Your Child or Teen
🗓 Date: April 16
⏰ Time: 5:30-7:00 p.m. ET
🎤 Facilitator: Marcus Cherry, Ph.D., Boston Children's Hospital, Associate Chief, Outpatient Psychological Services
📍 Location: Virtual

What You Will Learn
- How to tell the difference between normal developmental changes and signs of concern
- When a child may benefit from professional support
- Common mental health challenges in children and teens
- How caregivers can seek help and next steps

Marcus Cherry, Ph.D. is the Associate Chief of Outpatient Psychological Services and a Senior Attending Psychologist at Boston Children’s Hospital and an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Cherry specializes in supporting children and adolescents coping with depression, anxiety, trauma, disruptive behavior disorders, and medical stressors.

03/13/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Hand in Hand last night! Together, we created over 150 care packages that will brighten the days of local caregivers. It was an energetic and inspiring evening that showed the power and warmth of community—and it was all possible thanks to you! 💛

03/12/2026

Shoutout to one of Team Brookline runners, Matt Volinsky, (and his sisters!) for collecting over 2,000 pounds of old clothes from friends and neighbors for donation as part of his fundraising efforts. We are so proud of the hard work of all our runners! 💙

Learn more and support Team Brookline at teambrookline.org 🏃

03/11/2026

Calling all caregivers!

The Brookline Center's next FREE virtual training from our School-Based Telebehavioral Health Pilot Learning Collaborative is for you! Join us on Thursday, April 16 to learn when and how to seek mental health support for your child.

Register now! 🔗 https://www.addevent.com/event/1lxptmvv8r2p

🌟 Topic: When and How to Seek Mental Health Support For Your Child or Teen
🗓 Date: April 16
⏰ Time: 3:30-7:00 p.m. ET
🎤 Facilitator: Marcus Cherry, Ph.D.
📍 Location: Virtual

In this training, participants will learn how to tell the difference between a child's behaviors and expressions of feelings that may be quite normative and those that may be a cause for concern.

03/10/2026

Announcement! Our next Mediator and Conflict Resolution Training is May 5 - May 14. Register now! https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/cu/l7kCmxV

Metropolitan Mediation Services (MMS), a program of The Brookline Center, is offering a 32-hour Mediator and Conflict Resolution training this coming May 2026. MMS Mediator Trainings teach skills that can enrich your interactions personally, professionally, and in your community. Some trainees go on to join MMS' panel of volunteer mediators, an exciting way to serve our communities.

Plus, early registrants (prior to March 31), automatically receive a $115 discount. Don't wait to register! https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/cu/l7kCmxV

03/09/2026

This is your final call to join us at Hand in Hand!

On Thursday, we will gather as a community to create custom care packages filled with pampering and practical items for caregivers in need. Enjoy the opportunity to socialize with friends, a cocktail reception before box assembly begins, and the warmth of knowing you are helping brighten someone’s day.

🗓️ Thursday, March 12 | 7:00-9:00 p.m.
📍 The Brookline Teen Center, 40 Aspinwall Avenue
🎟️ Get your tickets now! www.brooklinecenter.org/hand-in-hand

There is still time for you to be a part of this fun and impactful evening. Grab your tickets today before you miss out!