Bridges Healthcare Inc., a state-designated local mental health authority for Milford, Orange, West Haven and the surrounding communities, today met with U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal to announce three federal grants totaling $1,029,000 that was awarded to Bridges and will be used for infrastructure improvements at our Milford facility.
Provided by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), the funding will be used for three specific initiatives at Bridges:
- Telecommunications and IT security upgrades
- A new roof at Bridges Healthcare’s main site at 949 Bridgeport Avenue
- An HVAC system at 949 Bridgeport Avenue
According to Senator Blumenthal, “You’re really at the tip of the spear with your outreach… engaging people here in Milford, West Haven, Orange and the Valley. You’re a resource that we need to enhance and enrich with more support and resources and I know this earmark…will help you with better heating and ventilation systems, a roof and IT systems that are more modern, up to date and state of the art.”
Bridges’ mental health and addiction recovery services need a location and facility designed to ensure that our patients are comfortable and safe so our programs can be delivered in a professional and healthy environment.
These much-needed improvements will help Bridges to continue to do the important work we do in an improved facility.”
For more information about this grant or Bridges’ services, call 203.878.6365.
About Bridges Healthcare
Bridges Healthcare, Inc. is a private, non-profit agency providing mental health, substance use, and primary healthcare services for children, families, adults, and young adults in Milford, Orange, West Haven, Stratford, and surrounding areas since 1957. Our mission is to promote individual and community health, wellness, and recovery through integrated behavioral health services. https://www.bridgesct.org/