Burns & Fortes Counseling LLC

01/01/2026

Happy New Year from Burns Fortes Consulting.

A new year gives us a pause, a moment to reflect on where we’ve been and to be intentional about where we’re going. As we step into this next chapter, our hope is for a year rooted in clarity, balance, and growth, personally, professionally, and collectively.

To our clients, partners, and community: thank you for trusting us, collaborating with us, and showing up alongside us. The work we do together matters, and we don’t take that lightly.

Here’s to a year of steady progress, meaningful connections, and continued commitment to the people and communities we serve.

Wishing you a healthy, grounded, and purpose-filled year ahead.

Burns Fortes Consulting
📍 Union Square Building
174 Union Street, Unit 3
New Bedford, MA 02740
📞 (508) 979-0501
🌐 burnsfortesconsulting.com

12/30/2025

As we step into the new year, we’re choosing intention over pressure.

Letting go of what no longer serves us and carrying forward what supports growth, connection, and well-being.

📍 Burns Fortes Consulting
Union Square Building
174 Union Street, Unit 3
New Bedford, MA 02740
📞 (508) 979-0501
🌐 burnsfortesconsulting.com

12/23/2025

✨ Holiday Wishes from Burns Fortes Consulting ✨

As the year comes to a close, we want to take a moment to wish our clients, community partners, and everyone connected with Burns Fortes Consulting a warm and peaceful holiday season.

We’re grateful for the trust placed in us, the conversations we’ve shared, and the connections that continue to grow—whether you’ve worked with us directly, are considering reaching out, or simply follow along and support our work.

We hope the coming weeks bring rest, reflection, and moments of calm, and that the new year offers renewed hope, stability, and opportunity. We look forward to continuing to support individuals and families in meaningful ways in the year ahead.

Wishing you health, peace, and a hopeful start to the new year.

— Burns Fortes Consulting

12/22/2025

📣 Coming Soon: Certified Addiction Recovery Coach (CARC) Training

Our next Recovery Coach Training is right around the corner, starting January 10, 2026. This live, virtual training is designed for individuals interested in peer recovery support and building real-world skills that make a meaningful impact.

✨ What the training covers:

Motivational Interviewing
Active Listening
Recovery Wellness Planning
Cultural Humility
Professional ethics, boundaries, and confidentiality

Training Dates: January 10, 11, 17 & 18
📍 Live on Zoom
⏰ Morning sessions
📌 Ethics Training follows on January 24 & 25

Space is limited, and spots tend to fill quickly. If you’ve been thinking about becoming a Recovery Coach—or know someone who might be—now is a great time to connect.

📩 Reach out with questions or for registration details.

12/06/2025

This season has a way of reminding us to pause, settle in, and reconnect with what strengthens us. Real change usually starts quietly, in the moments we choose to take care of ourselves and the people around us.

📍 Burns Fortes Consulting
Union Square Building
174 Union Street, Unit 3
New Bedford, MA 02740
📞 (508) 979-0501
🌐 burnsfortesconsulting.com

11/27/2025

This Thanksgiving, we’re especially grateful for the people who walk through our doors, the providers who trust us with their referrals, and the partners who stand with us in this work. 🧡

To our clients, community partners, and staff—thank you for the way you show up every day, for yourselves and for others. Wishing you a peaceful, gentle holiday.

📍 Burns Fortes Consulting
Union Square Building
174 Union Street, Unit 3
New Bedford, MA 02740
📞 (508) 979-0501
🌐 burnsfortesconsulting.com

11/22/2025

🙌 Today was a reminder of why we do what we do — good people, shared purpose, and a team that continues to grow in all the right ways.

Grateful for our incredible staff and our community partners who walk alongside us every day.

📍 Burns Fortes Consulting
Union Square Building
174 Union Street, Unit 3
New Bedford, MA 02740

📞 (508) 979-0501
🌐 burnsfortesconsulting.com

11/19/2025

Mindfulness is a skill anyone can build. If you know someone who could use a space like this, feel free to pass it along.

📍 Burns | Fortes Consulting
669 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA 02740
📞 (508) 979-0501
🌐 burnsfortesconsulting.com

11/10/2025

Growth takes honesty, effort, and space to rebuild. Wherever you are in your journey, we’ll meet you there.

📍Burns Fortes Consulting
Union Square Building
174 Union Street, Unit 3
New Bedford, MA 02740
📞 (508) 979-0501
🌐 burnsfortesconsulting.com

11/08/2025

A wonderful visit yesterday from the Vital Core Health Strategies team and the Department of Corrections! Thank you Julie and Terri for making the introduction. We’re excited about our continued partnership and shared commitment to supporting our community.

📍 Burns Fortes Consulting
Union Square Building
174 Union Street, Unit 3
New Bedford, MA 02740
📞 (508) 979-0501
🌐 burnsfortesconsulting.com

10/18/2025