The Bridge: A Center for Hope and Healing

07/28/2026

07/24/2026

Join us on Saturday for this FREE Wellness Adventure for children, youth and families during the Padanaram Festival! Free of charge! All are welcome! Help us spread the word to build a stronger, healthier Southcoast! Please stop by, meet our amazing staff and learn about what The Bridge offers to our community!

07/20/2026

THE WELLNESS ADVENTURE:
A Free Mental Health & Wellness Family Event
Saturday, July 25 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
During the Padanaram Summer Festival

Join The Bridge: Center for Hope and Healing on the front lawn during the Padanaram Summer Festival for The Wellness Adventure—a fun, interactive event designed to inspire emotional wellness, resilience, and meaningful family connection.
Children, youth, and families are invited to enjoy a variety of creative, hands-on activities, including:

🌈 Positive affirmation cards
🪨 Design colorful peace rocks
✨ Explore calming kinetic sand and sensory activities
💙 Make kindness & gratitude cards to brighten someone's day
🧘 Learn simple relaxation techniques

Whether you're enjoying the Padanaram Summer Festival or simply looking for a fun family activity, stop by and celebrate the importance of mental health in a welcoming, supportive environment where hope, healing, and community come together.

Date: Saturday, July 25
Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: The Bridge: Center for Hope and Healing
351 Elm Street, Dartmouth, MA

Learn more at thebridgedartmouth.org

07/16/2026

There are a FEW spaces open for this FREE fun, creative, and engaging summer experience for children ages 6-10 designed to support their social and emotional growth through art!

Through hands-on art activities, children will explore:
Understanding and expressing feelings
Stepping outside their comfort zones
Building positive mindsets
Developing confidence, empathy, and resilience
And so much more!

Join us! Don't miss out! Email [email protected] today!

The Bridge provides the community with a welcoming environment promoting mental health & wellness.

07/08/2026

MEET OUR STAFF: EMMA DELACY, CLINICIAN

Emma deLacy is a Master's Level Clinician who earned her Master's degree in Clinical Psychology from Bridgewater State University. She provides therapy to children, adolescents, and adults, experiencing a variety of emotional, behavioral, and life challenges.

Emma has experience supporting clients navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, self-esteem concerns and life transitions. She is dedicated to helping individuals build resilience, confidence, and emotional well-being while developing the tools needed to navigate life's challenges.

Emma strives to create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered. Whether you are working through a difficult life experience, seeking healthier ways to manage emotions, or looking to gain a deeper understanding of yourself, Emma is committed to helping you reach your goals and build a life that aligns with your values.

Outside of the therapy office, Emma enjoys spending time with family, friends, and her pets, volunteering at a local animal shelter, and being outdoors whenever possible. She believes in the importance of connection, balance, and finding joy in everyday experiences.

Call our office @ 508.997.0903 to schedule an appointment!

06/30/2026

We are overjoyed to share some wonderful news! 🌉

The Bridge: A Center for Hope and Healing has been awarded a $35,000 general operating grant from the SouthCoast Community Foundation.

This generous support strengthens the heart of what we do every day — providing accessible psychological and emotional care to our neighbors across the SouthCoast. With more than 3,000 client visits each year, this funding helps ensure that hope and healing remain within reach for everyone who walks through our doors.

We are deeply grateful to the SouthCoast Community Foundation for believing in our mission and investing in the wellbeing of our community.

None of us can walk this journey alone. Thank you for walking it alongside us. 💙

The Bridge: A Center for Hope and Healing provides the community with a welcoming environment that promotes mental health and wellness.

Our mission is to help people of all ages experience emotional and psychological wellbeing through access to individual counseling, support groups and other programs.



Thanks to our Development Consultant at The Bridge, Jesika Davis, for her extraordinary work in writing this grant!

thebridgedartmouth.org

Rev. Scott A. Ciosek
Executive Director

Jesika Davis
Development Consultant

06/17/2026

NOW HIRING! Join our GROWING team!
Licensed Mental Health Clinicians (LMHC / LICSW)

The Bridge: A Center for Hope and Healing
351 Elm Street
Dartmouth, MA 02748
Website: www.thebridgedartmouth.org

JOIN OUR GROWING CLINICAL TEAM
The Bridge: A Center for Hope and Healing is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) counseling center located in the heart of Padanaram Village in Dartmouth, Massachusetts. We provide compassionate, evidence-based mental health services to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families throughout the South Coast region.
With a current team of 10 clinicians, we continue to grow and are seeking dedicated Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHC) and Licensed Independent Clinical Social Workers (LICSW) to join our practice.

OUR MISSION STATEMENT
The Bridge provides the community with a welcoming environment that promotes mental health and wellness. Our mission is to help individuals of all ages experience emotional and psychological well-being through access to individual counseling, support groups, and community-based programs.

POSITION SUMMARY
As a clinician at The Bridge, you will provide high-quality outpatient psychotherapy while working within a supportive, collaborative clinical environment that values professional growth, compassion, and excellence in care.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required
Current Massachusetts LMHC or LICSW license
Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, or related mental health field

Preferred
Minimum of two years of post-licensure clinical experience
Experience working with children, adolescents, and families
Strong assessment, treatment planning, and documentation skills
Excellent verbal and written communication
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with colleagues
Commitment to ongoing professional development
Basic computer and electronic health record proficiency
Strong organizational and time management skills

RESPONSIBILITIES
Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments
Develop individualized treatment plans
Provide evidence-based psychotherapy to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families
Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation in compliance with HIPAA regulations
Collaborate with colleagues and community providers to ensure coordinated care
Monitor treatment progress and adjust interventions as needed

WHAT WE OFFER
Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities
Supportive and collaborative clinical environment
Competitive compensation
Health insurance (eligible full-time employees)
Opportunities for professional growth
Beautiful office setting in Padanaram Village
Work Location: In Person
Apply Today

Please send your resume and cover letter to:

Executive Director
The Bridge: A Center for Hope and Healing
351 Elm Street
Dartmouth, MA 02748

Email: [email protected]