Brain Injury Services
BCArc offers a variety of different services for individuals with brain injuries including residential programs, day programs, and a community center.
Residential Services
Nikki entering her new bedroom for the first time, overwhelmed with happiness.
Rosie and Ernie moved into a BCArc home together. They have been married for 50 years.
BCArc has more than a dozen brain injury residences, serving individuals across Berkshire County and the Pioneer Valley. These homes provide an environment for individuals with brain injuries and mental illness to relearn old skills, develop new skills and increase their self-esteem by successfully reaching personal goals while restoring them back to their communities.
Each fully accessible residence boasts large, spacious and private bedrooms with a shared bathroom. Overhead motorized lift systems are installed as needed. An open community floor plan with universal design features allows for increased independence for those with physical challenges.
Contact:
Scott Barschdorf
Director of Brain Injury Services Residential
sbarschdorf@bcarc.org • 413-441-3547 ext.15
Brain Injury Community Center
The BICC crew in front of a mural painted in the center by member Frankie (bottom left).
Located in downtown Westfield, the Brain Injury Community Center (BICC) provides a center for individuals with brain injuries to meet, share experiences, develop skills for success, and engage with the community.
Examples of the program operations include preparing lunch, community outreach, orientation of new members, and more.
Contact:
Jillian Rivera
BICC Program Director
jrivera1@bcarc.org • 413-579-5044
Nu-Opps Day Program
Jeri getting creative and doing some arts and crafts.
Nu-Opps is one of BCArc’s day habilitation programs, designed specifically for individuals with brain injuries. The
Chris on an outing to a greenhouse taking care of the plants.
goal is to increase an individual’s independence and ability to assume adult social roles through developmental skills training and clinical supports.
Individuals receive support and consultation from qualified and licensed therapeutic staff, including Physical Therapists, an Occupational Therapist, and Speech and Language Pathologists, as well as nursing support.
Contact:
Liz Buratto
Nu-Opps Director
eburatto@bcarc.org • 413-243-2911 ext. 15
