At the end of December, the Brattleboro Retreat will officially close several programs that over the course of many years - and, in some cases, decades - have made meaningful contributions to our community and have helped make the healing mission of our hospital a reality for countless thousands of individuals.
It is not without sadness that we say goodbye to the BRIDGES program, the HUB program, the Meadows School, the Mind Body Pain Management Program, the Mulberry Bush Independent School, and Starting Now.
At the same time, I could not let this moment pass without expressing my deep respect and admiration for our departing colleagues and the programs that have meant so much to so many.
On a personal level, I am extremely proud of the hard work and dedication that made these services special. Each of these departments has been staffed by caring professionals whose day-in, day-out determination to improve the lives of others will continue to remind me why I made social work my chosen career.
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