Child and Family Services Community Behavioral Health Center

Child and Family Services Community Behavioral Health Center in New Bedford, Massachusetts, offers a full continuum of crisis and outpatient mental health care for individuals of all ages. Located at 965 Church Street, this facility specializes in Adult and Youth Community Crisis Stabilization (ACCS and YCCS), providing a short-term, safe alternative to inpatient hospitalization in a supportive, home-like setting. Their Mobile Crisis Intervention (MCI) team operates 24/7/365, delivering immediate behavioral health assessments and stabilization services in the community without requiring insurance.

The clinic also provides comprehensive outpatient mental health services, including individual, family, and group therapy, psychiatric evaluations, and medication management. Services are tailored to meet the needs of children, adolescents, and adults experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, co-occurring substance use disorders, and behavioral or academic challenges. School-based counseling is also available in partnership with local districts, ensuring children receive mental health support directly within educational settings.

Additionally, the ASPIRE program (Achieve Success Promote Individual Resilience & Excellence) supports middle school students through mentoring, psychoeducation, and goal-setting. Offered in collaboration with New Bedford Public Schools, ASPIRE empowers youth to overcome personal obstacles and achieve success both academically and socially.