Who We Are

The Bridge Counseling Center offers support for people of all ages who need help with various complex challenges such as behavioral health, psychiatric, substance use, medical, developmental, or other support and services.

The Bridge of Central Massachusetts for the maintenance of Bridge Counseling Center Clinic is a Certified Behavioral Behavioral Health Center (CCBHC) and Behavioral Health Urgent Care Center (BHUC).

Schedule an intake appointment

Call 508-318-7600

Please note, due to high demand for our services, there may be some delay in returning phone calls, but we will respond to inquiries as quickly as possible.

Need Help?

If you or someone you know needs mental health support quickly, please visit our Rapid Response HUB during walk-in hours, located within the outpatient clinic.

Here you can find fast, same‑day help for:

  • Crisis support
  • Urgent behavioral health needs
  • Immediate connection to services

🔗 Learn more about the Rapid Response HUB: https://www.openskycs.org/services/rapid-response-hub.html

Office Hours

The Bridge Counseling Center is located at 288 Grove Street, 3rd Floor, Worcester, MA.

In-person and telehealth sessions are available.

Monday: 9am – 7pm

Tuesday: 9am – 7pm

Wednesday: 9am – 7pm

Thursday: 9am – 7pm

Friday: 9am – 5pm

Saturday: 9am – 1pm

Rapid Response HUB Walk-in Hours:

Tuesday: 9:30am – 11:30am
Thursday: 1:30pm – 3:30pm
Friday: 1:30pm – 3:30pm

Who We Serve

We welcome children, teens, young adults, adults, and older adults and have board-certified child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrists on staff. We are ready to support anyone who needs help with:

  • Mental health concerns
  • Serious mental illnesses
  • Developmental or intellectual disabilities
  • Substance use disorders or addictions
  • Co‑occurring disorders (mental health + substance use)
  • Physical or medical challenges
  • Emotional stress, life changes, grief, or relationship problems

If you are unsure whether our services are right for you, we can help you figure that out.

Insurances accepted

Please check with your specific plan to ensure coverage.

  • MassHealth / MBHP
  • Medicaid / Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Tufts
  • Fallon
  • Cigna
  • Harvard Pilgrim
  • Beacon
  • Aetna

What We Offer

Our services are designed to support many different needs.

We provide:

  • Individual therapy
  • Group therapy
  • Couples and family therapy
  • Medication management
  • Care coordination with medical and community providers
  • Psychiatric care

Treatment Approaches We Use

We use proven, evidence‑based therapies to help you build skills and make lasting changes. These may include:

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) – Helps you understand how your thoughts affect your feelings and actions
  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) – Helps you manage emotions and relationships
  • Trauma‑Focused CBT – Supports children and adults who have experienced trauma
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) – Helps the brain heal from trauma
  • Cognitive Restructuring for PTSD (CR‑PTSD) – Helps reduce symptoms of post‑traumatic stress

Your therapist will work with you to find the approach that fits your needs.