May You Enjoy Good Health and Joy
This Holiday Season and in the New Year

My heart is full as I reflect on what philanthropy has helped to achieve at Bradley Hospital over the past year, including enhancing program capacity, investing in research, renovating playgrounds on campus, and supporting near-countless programs.

And when I say “we,” I mean all of us – all of us who care about the future of children and adolescents in a time when it is hard to listen to the news for fear of what we might hear. Throughout all the uncertainty, Bradley Hospital is forever a steady, forward-moving force for the future. For what can make children whole. For what makes joy possible.

Our collective gratitude for your support throughout the year is both heartfelt and true. There are many ways to support Bradley and honor friends and family during this season of giving; below I share a few examples, though the Greatest Needs Fund and any program or area you choose are always options. If now is not the time, save them for later – while the need is always here, we promise that Bradley Hospital will be too.

With gratitude,

Anne Morton Smith
Chief Development Officer

Bradley Hospital Presents Jeff Hirsh
with Humanitarian Award

Bradley Hospital, the country’s first – and New England’s only – psychiatric hospital devoted to children and adolescents, has presented Jeff Hirsh with its celebrated Humanitarian Award. The longtime owner of the famed Lobster Pot Restaurant in Bristol, R.I., was recognized for his deep impact on the hospital and for an unwavering commitment to healing the hearts and minds of children, teens, and adolescents. (Pictured: Jeff Hirsh with Bradley Hospital Foundation Trustee, Betty Brito)

The 2024 Art Therapy Calendar is Now Available

They make great gifts for the holidays!

With a donation of $25 or more to the Healing Arts Program, you will receive a COMPLIMENTARY gift of a beautiful 2024 Bradley Hospital Art Therapy calendar. The calendar includes artwork from talented patients across various Bradley Hospital inpatient and partial hospitalization programs.

Help Brighten the Season for Kids in our Care

It’s that special time of year, and here are a few of our Bradley Hospital favorites! Spread holiday joy or fulfill basic needs through our Amazon wish lists for our inpatient units, help us “adopt” a patient family, support the greatest needs or a specific program, or give the gift of expression by donating to the Healing Arts. You can learn more about these giving options through the link below. And if you have questions, please reach out to our Development Office at (401) 432-1201 or bhgiving@lifespan.org.

Read the Latest Issue of The Bradley Bulletin

This issue of The Bradley Bulletin includes a story of a couple’s deep understanding of how painful it can be to struggle, as well as the joy of resiliency, which is why they are proud to support Bradley Hospital. Also, learn about a research study to help at-risk babies and young children, and the great work being done at the COAST clinic. Read the latest issue

Fidget Toys: What Are They and
How Can They Help Children and Adults?

A Lifespan Blog from The COAST Clinic at Bradley Hospital

We’ve seen them everywhere – fidgets. They’re growing in popularity, among both kids and adults, but what is their true purpose? Why should we use them? They are often referred to as fidget “toys” but they can serve as more than a toy. As occupational therapists, we tend to prefer the word "tools." Although fidgets may appear fun and enjoyable, they serve a beneficial purpose that can be a great tool in our regulation and attention toolboxes.