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...

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

The Bridge will celebrate its 40th anniversary in 2009 with a new name for its annual fundraising gala reflecting The Bridge's 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.  Formerly known as the Mayor's Charity Ball, the sold-out event raised $190,000 in 2008.  More...