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The Bridge Opens Outpatient Psychiatric Clinic for Children

The Bridge has opened a state-sanctioned Outpatient Psychiatric Clinic for Children (OPCC) following a rigorous year-and-a-half approval process.  The state designation will enable The Bridge to accept health insurance payments for therapy and psychiatry services.  "We've seen a 58 percent increase in referrals from last year alone," says Pat Doherty, Director of Youth and Family Services at The Bridge. More...

Bridge Gala Gets a New Name for 10th Anniversary

The Bridge's signature fund-raising event will celebrate its 10th anniversary in 2009 with a new name reflecting its role in providing services to children in the West Hartford community.  The renamed Children's Charity Ball will be held January 24, 2009 at the Hartford Golf Club, with Channel 3 TV personality Scot Haney once again serving as emcee and ING reenlisting as a Presenting Sponsor.  Formerly known as the Mayor's Charity Ball, the sold-out event raised $190,000 in 2008.  More...

Middle School Summer Adventure

Youngsters entering grades 6-8 can sign up for another summer of fun and adventure, including games, crafts, swimming and field trips to such destinations as the Mystic Aquarium, Forest Park Zoo, The Children’s Museum, and Connecticut Golf Land, as well as an outing to Lake Compounce. Four week-long sessions have been scheduled in July and August running Monday-Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.  More...

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LITTLE TROUPERS -- Cast members  appear in costume from the Charter Oak Children's Theater recent production of The Emperor's New Clothes.  This  musical presentation was produced by The Bridge's Family Resource Center in cooperation with Children's Stage Adventures, with funding from the American Savings Foundation.
 

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