Branford Counseling & Community Services ("BCCS") is a municipally-funded behavioral health and social services agency, providing services to Branford residents, both adults and children. BCCS is the Youth Service Bureau and Social Services Department for the Town of Branford. Licensed by the Connecticut Department of Public Health, clinical services provided by licensed professionals. BCCS is a Medicare and Medicaid provider and most commercial health plans are accepted. Evening appointments available upon request.
MISSION STATEMENT: The mission of Branford Counseling & Community Services is to improve the quality of life of all Branford residents with personalized counseling and social services while fostering dignity, well-being, and self-sufficiency.
CORE VALUES:
- Integrity – Promoting honesty, responsibility, trustworthiness and fairness in our relationships.
- Respect – To recognize and respond to the human dignity of every person with compassion and empathy.
- Quality – Embracing the highest level of care for our clients that meets and/or exceeds professional standards in our field; and continuously looking to improve upon the work we do.
- Teamwork - To foster collaborative and respectful relationships.
- Personal Accountability – Adopt an attitude that demonstrates, within our capacity, a willingness to meet personal and agency goals, standards and commitments.
- Flexibility – Demonstrating an ability to shift priorities to meet the needs of the agency and the clients it serves.
- Diversity – Fostering an environment that embraces differences.
- Collaboration – Working closely with other agencies and resources in the community.
- Commitment to Community – Providing a variety of mental health and social services to the community in an effort to enhance the lives of its residents.
Clinical Services
A short-term, solutions focused approach to meet the many needs of the community.
- Individual, family, couples, and group therapy
- Serving adults, adolescents, and children (ages 5 and older)
- Medication management under the supervision of Board certified psychiatrists
- Accept Medicare, Medicaid, and most private insurances
- Provide services to all residents no matter their financial status
Crisis Intervention
- 24/7 on-call crisis line
- Police Social Worker who responds to crises with Branford Police
- Urgent visits
- Staff available for critical incidents
Social Services
Helps qualified Branford residents with:
- Short term financial assistance with rent
- Emergency shelter
- Utility payments
- Emergency fuel
- Food and gas cards
Donations to help Branford residents in need are most appreciated.
For additional services within Connecticut visit: 2-1-1 Connecticut (211ct.org)
Case Management
- Help applying for entitlement programs (disability and state benefits)
- Help applying for health insurance
- Connect residents to community resources
- Provide outreach and engagement
Youth Services Bureau (YSB)
Supporting youth development with resources and programs for children, youth, and their families.
- Youth Outreach/Mentor for at risk youth
- Summer youth employment program
- Juvenile Review Board
- School mentoring programs (Motivation)
- Drug and alcohol prevention programs
Community Events
- Secret Santa Program
- Pat Andriole Family Day
Funding Sources
- Town of Branford
- Grants
- Private donations