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September 16, 2024
Bridging the gap: Joint Open Sky-Seven Hills program is boosting BIPOC representation in the mental health field
September 10, 2024
It’s All About Reciprocity
August 28, 2024
ValleyCAST's 'Art of Fashion' exhibit features creations from local artists
July 30, 2024
Open Sky Voted as Top Workplaces for Work-Life Flexibility 2024
June 14, 2024
Valley Friendship tour raises more than $115K for Open Sky
May 28, 2024
Open Sky Community Services Names Oppong as EVP, Chief Program Officer
May 13, 2024
DEIB brings positive change
April 21, 2024
More than $165,000 raised for Safe Homes gala
March 24, 2024
Safe Homes Annual Gala Returns This April
February 22, 2024
'Nellie: The Musical' premiering in Worcester tells story of pioneer 19th-century reporter
February 1, 2024
Sculptures fill the Whitin Mill as Open Sky hosts 3rd annual Inside & Out Exhibition
January 5, 2024
Inside and Out Exhibition highlights area sculptors
December 27, 2023
Champions of Health Care: Langenfeld is an invaluable asset to the mental health community
December 14, 2023
Addiction and recovery: A human face on the substance use crisis in Worcester
December 12, 2023
The Webster Five Foundation provides $38K in grants to 9 organizations
December 11, 2023
Movers & Shakers for Dec. 11, 2023
December 7, 2023
CONGRATULATIONS TO ABH'S 2023 SALUTE TO EXCELLENCE AWARD WINNERS!
November 8, 2023
New behavioral health pharmacy to help serve the community through hands-on care
November 3, 2023
Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $6.4 Million to Increase Workforce Competitiveness
November 2, 2023
As the Addiction and Overdose Crisis Accelerates, Over 250 Organizations Call on the Senate to Advance and Expand the SUPPORT Act
October 30, 2023
WCC optimistic with new plans after a “year of transition"
October 30, 2023
Open Sky Community Services hires leaders for behavioral health and real estate
October 30, 2023
Greater Worcester Community Foundation Awards $2.1 Million in Grants to Nonprofits Addressing Key Community Issues
September 27, 2023
Open Sky Celebrates 50 Years and Recognizes Staff, Individuals
September 12, 2023
New Mural At Open Sky's Alternatives' Whitin Mill A Community Effort
September 12, 2023
Open Sky Community Services Earns National Accreditation for Quality of Programs
August 30, 2023
A Message of Unity and Support
July 16, 2023
Guest column: Shelters a bridge from streets to a home in Worcester
July 14, 2023
Weaving together a community: ValleyCAST exhibition blends the past and the present
July 6, 2023
Weaving Community through Art & Music at the Alternatives’ Whitin Mill
June 26, 2023
Local human services organizations facing workforce shortage
June 22, 2023
Fallon Health Donation Supports Open Sky Community Services Shelter Operations
June 22, 2023
ValleyCAST Announces the Winners of their 10th Annual Art Palette Contest
April 13, 2023
Family Fun Fishing Day to be held May 6 in Uxbridge
April 11, 2023
Local artists build successful business using unique art method
March 12, 2023
Open Sky shelter caseworkers stay course during housing 'crisis'
March 11, 2023
Awareness session on sudden cardiac death
March 7, 2023
Dozens of Blessed Sacrament shelter residents find stable housing
March 6, 2023
Blessing Barn Bookstore giving opportunities to those with special needs and intellectual disabilities
February 3, 2023
Warming Centers Available
January 13, 2023
Honoring Daniel J. Hanrahan
January 4, 2023
AG Healey Awards $2.9 Million in Mental Health Diversionary Services Grants
December 16, 2022
Baker-Polito Administration Selects 20 Community Partners for MassHealth Accountable Care Organizations
December 13, 2022
Temporary winter homeless shelter to open at Blessed Sacrament Church in Worcester
December 12, 2022
Worcester church to host emergency shelter; city says it will address neighbors' concerns
December 5, 2022
Mapfre Insurance, local nonprofits team up to hand out 'Boxes of Hope' to those in need
December 2, 2022
Food Research & Action Center Welcomes Gina Plata-Nino as SNAP Deputy Director
December 1, 2022
MassDevelopment grants $1.5M to Central Mass. for transit initiatives
October 17, 2022
Open Sky hires Quincy health center executive as new CFO
August 23, 2022
Bravehearts Players Meet Pen Pals to End Season
August 19, 2022
Open Sky Celebrate NoWoCo Pride
July 22, 2022
Artistry and healing: Zentangle exhibition returns to Whitinsville
July 21, 2022
Crystal House Clubhouse receives accreditation from Clubhouse International
June 22, 2022
Ken Bates named chair of ABH
May 23, 2022
Open Sky leases two floors for behavioral health hub
May 4, 2022
Valley Friendship Tour returns on June 11
March 16, 2022
People of Courage Award Winners Announced
February 16, 2022
Clinical Workforce Crisis Highlighted in the News
January 5, 2022
Race Equity Leader Receives Scholarship
December 28, 2021
Gina Plata-Nino to Board of Directors
October 5, 2021
DMH and Open Sky Team Up on Pilot Projects
October 4, 2021
Annual Family Fun Fishing Day held in Uxbridge
October 1, 2021
Photos from Family Fun Fishing Day
September 30, 2021
Artful Home Exhibit to Open Oct. 22
September 30, 2021
Bridge Training Institute Workshops Go Virtual
September 15, 2021
Telling their stories: Photo exhibit battles stigma of mental illness
August 29, 2021
Open Sky Community Services brings back in-person Friendship Tour
August 29, 2021
Pen pal program with Worcester Bravehearts
August 16, 2021
Jonida B. Duque named to WBJ 40 Under Forty
August 5, 2021
Boston Bullpen Project
July 18, 2021
A Village Of Tiny Homes Will Offer Permanent Housing
July 8, 2021
Open Sky granted $116K to train police in mental health
June 28, 2021
ValleyCAST's Free Summer Concert Series Returns July 1
June 25, 2021
Open Sky CEO named to state industry board
June 2, 2021
Crystal House Clubhouse receives accreditation
May 20, 2021
Safe Homes North to host Commonwealth Corp Members
May 5, 2021
ValleyCAST's Hope Day shines light on mental illness
April 15, 2021
Open Sky names new head of The Bridge Counseling Center
April 13, 2021
Self Harm: When Kids Cut
March 31, 2021
Presenting Sponsor and Awardees for 2021 Safe Homes Gala
March 16, 2021
Karen Duby named Vice President of Behavioral Health
March 3, 2021
UMass Medical School to study drawing 'tangles'
February 2, 2021
Worcester agency launches school COVID mental health initiative
February 2, 2021
Working with Individuals with Neurodevelopmental Disorders
February 1, 2021
Open Sky’s behavioral health programs receive top accreditation
January 21, 2021
Open Sky Achieves Highest Accreditation Level
January 21, 2021
Open Sky to open Family Support Center in Whitinsville
December 24, 2020
ValleyCAST Virtual Art & Music Makers Festival
December 22, 2020
Barry Walsh Elected to Fellowship
December 16, 2020
PEER SUPPORT BRINGS HOPE AND STRENGTH FOR AUTISM COMMUNITIES
December 14, 2020
Information for Families and Guardians
December 7, 2020
WBJ Movers & Shakers for December
November 19, 2020
Karen Duby brings decades of experience
November 3, 2020
Open Sky Board Chair Judi Kirk receives Harvey Ball Smile Award
October 15, 2020
FREE NAADAC Webinar hosted by Suzy Langevin and Andrea Wolloff
October 6, 2020
Open Sky Elects Two New Members to the Board of Directors
September 3, 2020
New Director of Training and Professional Development
August 25, 2020
Leadership Worcester class includes diverse group
August 24, 2020
Mental health nonprofits take more personable approach
July 28, 2020
Open Sky director of training retires after 38 years
July 10, 2020
Open Sky Family Member and Guardian Update July 10-Day Services
July 8, 2020
Open Sky Family Member and Guardian Update July 8
June 19, 2020
Open Sky Celebrates EVP of Organizational Development and Diversity
June 6, 2020
Peer Support, sense of community vital components of mental health
June 2, 2020
HUD Mainstream Vouchers
June 1, 2020
Message from Ken Bates
May 29, 2020
Open Sky Family Member and Guardian Update May 29
May 20, 2020
Caring for the Caretakers in Caring for Our Most Vulnerable
May 3, 2020
Good deeds: Sew What provides masks for group homes in West Boylston
April 27, 2020
Open Sky Family Member and Guardian Update
April 27, 2020
Human services during the COVID-19 pandemic
April 24, 2020
Open Sky Rolls Out Advisory Videos for General Distribution
April 17, 2020
Open Sky Family and Guardian Update
April 10, 2020
Open Sky Family Member and Guardian Information
April 10, 2020
Open Sky releases "Coping during COVID" video series
March 28, 2020
A Message from the President of Open Sky, Ken Bates
March 16, 2020
Temporary Suspension and/or Changes to Program Operations
March 14, 2020
A Message to Open Sky Families regarding COVID-19
March 13, 2020
A Message from the President of Open Sky
January 22, 2020
Open Sky adds new CFO, COO
January 22, 2020
Healthcare and human services interation
January 14, 2020
NAMI offering FREE classes for family & caregivers
December 23, 2019
Open Sky awarded additional housing vouchers
November 27, 2019
Open Sky Appoints New Vice Presidents
November 12, 2019
Open Sky Elects New Members to Board of Directors
October 3, 2019
United Way Kick Off 2019 Campaign
July 25, 2019
Open Sky Appoints New Senior Vice President
July 22, 2019
Open Sky Honors Dennis H. Rice at Community Plaza Dedication
June 14, 2019
ACOs showing early positive returns
June 13, 2019
Whitin Mill Workshops Help Build Stronger, More Inclusive Communities
May 31, 2019
29th Annual Legislative Event
May 14, 2019
Talk Me Healthy Season 3 Episode 5: Work is for Everyone!
May 3, 2019
Open Sky Employee Presents at the Stephanie Moulton Symposium
April 23, 2019
Open Sky peer-led teen program recognizes key supporters
April 18, 2019
Legacy of Courage Awardees at 2019 Safe Homes Gala
April 12, 2019
Welcoming International Visitors
March 5, 2019
'Skull in Connemara' bleak, witty comedy
March 4, 2019
WBJ announces the 2019 Business Leaders of the Year awards
March 4, 2019
Bates led an $82M human services merger
February 20, 2019
Call for artists, actors and wannabes!
January 18, 2019
Show opening Jan.18 in Northbridge
January 3, 2019
Barriers to Education-Mental Health
December 20, 2018
Gift of Giving
December 3, 2018
Central Mass. agencies partnering under MassHealth
November 12, 2018
Building an Alternative Bridge
November 10, 2018
Pilgrim Soul's 'Heroes' not to be missed
November 9, 2018
Reliant Awards Safe Homes Program a Grant to Help with Expansion
November 2, 2018
Mass Development Grant Awarded for Whitin Mill Study
October 17, 2018
Friends salute Alternatives' Dennis Rice for a job well done
October 12, 2018
‘Night of Living Dead’ to stalk Northbridge theater starting Oct. 12
October 12, 2018
Alternatives Unlimited, The Bridge of Central Massachusetts Rebrand
October 12, 2018
Open Sky is new name for merger of The Bridge and Alternatives
August 10, 2018
Dr. Oliver Joseph joins Alternatives and The Bridge
July 27, 2018
Alternatives and The Bridge merge
July 27, 2018
Alternatives, The Bridge of Central Mass. announce merger
July 25, 2018
Alternatives & The Bridge of Central Mass Announce Affiliation
July 25, 2018
Alternatives and The Bridge Merge to create Open Sky
July 25, 2018
Alternatives, The Bridge of Central Mass. announce $82M merger
July 25, 2018
Alternatives and The Bridge Announce Affiliation
June 18, 2018
Whitinsville manufacturing empire, treatment of Disabilities
June 1, 2018
Safe Homes in the City Gala- Worcester Living Article
March 27, 2018
Safe Homes Gala Presenting Sponsor and Awardees Announced
March 12, 2018
Central Community Health Partnership Names VP
March 2, 2018
Allison Bernier joins the CCHP as the new Vice President
February 20, 2018
MassHealth aims to link medical, social services
February 20, 2018
CCHP in Sunday's edition of the Telegram & Gazette.
January 29, 2018
All That Remains Opens Doors to Abandoned Asylums
January 26, 2018
GIFT Training at The Bridge
January 16, 2018
Forgotten lives
January 3, 2018
The 33rd Annual Valley Friendship Tour
January 1, 2018
Partnership to Advance Innovative CT-R Therapy
December 31, 2017
Central Community Health Partnership is Launched
December 22, 2017
Photographers offer a rare look inside abandoned institutions
December 21, 2017
Webster Five and Local Banks Team up
December 12, 2017
Art by Jon Sarkin spotlighted at Alternatives gallery
November 27, 2017
Washburn honored with Community Building award
November 21, 2017
Fun Day results in support for local schools
September 13, 2017
Cornhole for a Cause: 4th Annual Valley Bag Toss
September 8, 2017
The Bridge Launches Blogzine/Literary Magazine
September 2, 2017
The Bridge Awarded the Highest Rating in CARF Survey
August 29, 2017
Art & music makers: not your average craft fair
August 29, 2017
Artists create new partnership
July 17, 2017
Protect Mental Health Employment Services
June 23, 2017
Family Fun Fishing Day sees record numbers of anglers and fun for all
June 20, 2017
QCC enters Blackstone Valley
June 19, 2017
What a day! Valley Friendship Tour 2017
May 29, 2017
Alternatives Celebrates 40 Years
May 24, 2017
Mental health awareness event not dampened by weather
May 15, 2017
ValleyCAST Celebrates Mason Award Winners
May 15, 2017
Pair from Leominster, Clinton spreading random rocks of kindness
May 15, 2017
Calling anglers of all ages and abilities!
April 19, 2017
We Have a Great Neighbor
April 6, 2017
Call to Action: Funding for supported employment threatened
March 14, 2017
Collaboration leads to free tree and trail care workshops
March 14, 2017
Evidence-Based Practices Highlighted at UMass Poster Session
March 13, 2017
The 2017 Safe Homes People of Courage Awards
March 8, 2017
Annual free family fishing day scheduled
March 7, 2017
Attorney General Maura Healey To Receive Award at Safe Homes Gala
January 20, 2017
The Bridge Announces New Board of Director Members
January 12, 2017
New Appointments at The Bridge, January 2017
January 2, 2017
Passion Play Works
January 1, 2017
Milford Advisory Council presents donation to Milford Public Schools
December 22, 2016
Local Artist Donates Sculpture to Alternatives
December 19, 2016
Alternatives honors WCC with Community Building Award
December 13, 2016
Alternatives and Dennis Rice flying high at 40
December 12, 2016
The Bridge Launches Shared Living Program
November 29, 2016
Alternatives Colleagues Help Put Out Garage Fire
November 18, 2016
Rice celebrates four decades at Alternatives
November 14, 2016
Profile: Dennis Rice, Executive Director of Alternatives
November 7, 2016
‘Beyond Therapy’ at Pilgrim is a hilarious analysis of relationships
October 24, 2016
Crowds enjoy fall fun in Milford
October 6, 2016
Alternatives to present Milford Fall Family Fun Day
October 6, 2016
The Bridge Honors Founders and Former Board Members
September 15, 2016
Art & Music Makers Festival
September 15, 2016
Valley Bag Toss in third year
September 15, 2016
Pilgrim’s ‘Big Meal’ a feast for the heart
September 6, 2016
ValleyCAST announces Art & Music Makers Festival
August 26, 2016
Uxbridge Lions in Growing Mode, Partnering with Alternatives
August 18, 2016
Bridge Receives Grant to Address Mental Health in Youth
July 19, 2016
T&G reviews performance of 'As You Like It'
July 6, 2016
Algonkuin's 'Witherspoon'
June 30, 2016
New Appointments at The Bridge, May 2016
June 10, 2016
Valley Friendship Tour 2016 a great day for fun and friendship
June 7, 2016
Four Star Review - Newcomer's 'All Bark' has plenty of bite
June 2, 2016
Mason Award Celebrates Leadership in Arts, Culture and Science
May 24, 2016
Braid’s ‘Men Are Dogs’ is a Hoot
May 24, 2016
Call for Actors, Call for Artists!
May 24, 2016
A Studio and a Stage
May 24, 2016
Algonkuin’s ‘Someday’ Called “Poignant and Strikingâ€
May 24, 2016
Crystal House Offers a Safe Haven and Services to Region
May 24, 2016
'Nerd' an Agonizingly Funny Social Horror Show
May 24, 2016
Keeping Families Intact, and In Home
May 24, 2016
Valley Friendship Tour: Fun Together, For Important Goals
May 24, 2016
An Alternatives’ Program is Baking Up Treats
May 24, 2016
Alternatives to Screen Mental Health Documentary
May 24, 2016
Alternatives, River Bend Farm Team Up
May 22, 2016
Family fun fishing day brings anglers of all ages
March 24, 2016
BVT Renovations on the Carriage House
February 2, 2016
New Appointments at The Bridge, January 2016
January 14, 2016
MeHI Awards Grant to The Bridge
November 17, 2015
Barry Walsh Presents on Parenting Teens
November 13, 2015
New Appointments at The Bridge
October 14, 2015
How We Created a Community for People of All Abilities