Behavioral Health Network, Inc. (BHN) recently held a Grand Opening Celebration for its new Ware Family Resource Center location at 82 Main Street. The Center was previously located at 78 Main Street in Ware and has now moved to a new, larger facility that provides more space for its programs to serve youth and families in Western Massachusetts.

The grand opening event featured a program with remarks by BHN President and CEO Steve Winn; BHN Senior Vice President Katherine Mague; Ware Family Resource Center Program Director Amy Breton; Sheriff Cahillane; Representative Smola; Director of Community and Family Engagement at Massachusetts DCF Jose Monteiro; District Attorney Sullivan; and Aide to Senator Ryan Fattman Amanda Hellyar. Attendees were also able to tour the new facility.

The FRC provides free support and access to community resources for families and their children in Western Massachusetts. Center programming is designed to help children develop social and emotional skills; brings people together for mutual support; links families to services and community opportunities; responds to family crises; and values and supports parents and strengthens parenting skills. 

Steve Winn, BHN’s President and CEO, said, “We are pleased as an organization to open this new, larger facility as we grow to meet the needs of families in Ware and the region. Being here for our community is critically important. Our new larger facility, right on Main Street, helps us really be here when you need us!” 

In addition to assisting families with finding resources, FRCs support families with youth who are at risk of needing court involvement because of their behavior. A main goal of FRCs is to serve as a diversion from the court system. 

The Ware Family Resource Center is part of a statewide network of FRCs that help families and individuals resolve challenges, strengthen their bonds, connect to others, and engage in their communities. FRCs are supported through funding from the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (DCF). For more information about the BHN Family Resource Center, visit bhninc.org/frc or contact the BHN Family Resource Center at (413) 277-6601 or bhnfrc@bhninc.org.