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Nonprofit · EIN 04-2081870

BRIEN CENTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH & SUBTANCE ABUSE SERVICES

Tax-exempt · PITTSFIELD, MA 01202

Financials

$29.3M$28.9M2022$33.1M$32.4M2023$35.7M$35.4M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BRIEN CENTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH & SUBTANCE ABUSE SERVICES by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$35,669,539$35,425,146$244,393$18,352,281$7,178,827$11,173,454
June 30, 2024990$33,071,531$32,422,987$648,544$18,478,105$6,954,252$11,523,853
June 30, 2023990$29,321,250$28,917,982$403,268$18,217,371$7,351,128$10,866,243
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,122,506
of which government grants
$345,825
Program service revenue
$34,282,258
Investment income
$261,307
Other revenue
$3,468

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$776,227
Other salaries and wages
$20,320,254
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$24,881,747
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$148,179
Accounting fees
$65,450
Occupancy
$1,715,569
Travel
$339,617
Depreciation
$639,502
Program services (functional)
$29,195,382
Management and general (functional)
$6,082,822
Fundraising (functional)
$146,942

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$18,478,105
Total assets, end of year
$18,352,281
Total liabilities, end of year
$7,178,827
Net assets, end of year
$11,173,454
Land, buildings and equipment
$5,076,273
Net assets without donor restrictions
$11,169,849
Net assets with donor restrictions
$3,605
Gross receipts
$35,669,539
Employees
518
Volunteers
12
Year formed
1950
State of legal domicile
MA

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
M CHRISTINE MACBETHPRESIDENT AND CEO END 5/30/25
Officer
37.5$341,340$10,075
KRISTEN ACCETTACLINICIAN
Highest-paid employee
37.5$193,529$26,669
REBECCA PHELPS-SMITHDIVISION DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
37.5$192,903$23,539
RICHARD WILSONVP ADMIN & FINANCE
Officer
37.5$178,956$27,816
PAUL HICKLINGSENIOR VP OF CLINICAL OPER
Key employee
37.5$166,361$11,356
AMY THOMSONVP HUMAN RESOURCES
Highest-paid employee
37.5$128,508$25,766
DIANA KNAEBEPRESIDENT AND CEO START 6/10/24
Officer
37.5$137,964$13,472
GLORY ZUBERNURSE MANAGER
Highest-paid employee
37.5$124,796$11,039
LORI MUNNPROGRAM DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
37.5$126,222$2,654
LINDA FEBLESCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
CHRISTOPHER HENNESSEYCLERK
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
MICHAEL FAZIODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
RICHARD LOMBARDITREASURER; V. CHAIR AS OF 9/26/24
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
LORELEI GAZILLO KIELYDIRECTOR (END 9/26/24
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TIM BURKEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
9 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ADAM KLEPETARDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
MARYBETH MITTSV. CHAIR TO 9/26/24 THEN DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
DEBORAH FOSSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
WARREN DEWSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DEB BUCCINODIRECTOR (END 1/21/25)
Trustee or director
1$0
DARIUS GRIFFINDIRECTOR (END 2/24/25)
Trustee or director
1$0
ASHLEIGH HALADIRECTOR (START 1/23/25)
Trustee or director
1$0
DIANA KELLYDIRECTOR (START 9/26/24)
Trustee or director
1$0
REBECCA WEHRYDIRECTOR (START 3/27/25)
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 21 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
M CHRISTINE MACBETHPRESIDENT AND CEO
Officer
37.5$267,450$6,996
KRISTEN ACCETTACLINICIAN
Highest-paid employee
91$204,738$14,138
REBECCA PHELPS-SMITHDIVISION DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
37.5$167,444$14,138
RICHARD WILSONVP ADMIN & FINANCE
Officer
37.5$162,018$14,138
PAUL HICKLINGSENIOR VP OF CLINICAL OPERATIONS
Key employee
37.5$155,277$6,996
APRIL GARDNERASSISTANT CLINICAL DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
45$125,534$14,138
LOIS HOBBSHR DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
37.5$125,579$3,717
MERI-ELLEN MORGANSASSISTANT DIVISION DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
37.5$110,321$6,996
JEFFREY PRINGLEVP ADMIN & FINANCE END 2/24
Officer
23$80,769$0
LINDA FEBLESCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
CHRISTOPHER HENNESSEYCLERK
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
MICHAEL FAZIODIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
RICHARD LOMBARDITREASURER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
LORELEI GAZILLO KIELYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TIM BURKEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ADAM KLEPETARDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MARYBETH MITTSVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
DEBORAH FOSSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
WARREN DEWSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DEB BUCCINODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DARIUS GRIFFINDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 19 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
M CHRISTINE MACBETHPRESIDENT AND CEO
Officer
37.5$279,047$3,344
KRISTEN ACCETTACLINICIAN
Highest-paid employee
84.6$174,665$12,866
JEFFREY PRINGLEVP ADMIN & FINANCE END 11/22
Officer
37.5$138,550$16,917
REBECCA PHELPS-SMITHDIVISION DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
37.5$142,261$12,681
PAUL HICKLINGVICE PRESIDENT OF SERVICE
Highest-paid employee
37.5$144,159$8,641
NEIL BRICKCLINICIAN- ACUTE SERVICES- LMHC
Highest-paid employee
37.5$128,253$4,867
JAMES MUCIADIVISION DIRECTOR- CHILD & ADOLESCENT SERVICES
Highest-paid employee
37.5$128,772$3,978
RICHARD WILSONVP ADMIN & FINANCE EFF 11/22
Officer
37.5$6,237$0
LINDA FEBLESCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
CHRISTOPHER HENNESSEYCLERK
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
MICHAEL FAZIOVICE CHAIR THRU 9/22; DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
RICHARD LOMBARDITREASURER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
LORELEI GAZILLO KIELYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TIM BURKEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ADAM KLEPETARDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MARYBETH MITTSDIRECTOR; VICE CHAIR ON 9/22
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
DEBORAH FOSSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
WARREN DEWSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ERIKA ALLISONDIRECTOR (END 8/22)
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 4219, PITTSFIELD, MA 01202-4219
In care of
% JEFF PRINGLE
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
KEITH KENDALL, PO BOX 4219, PITTSFIELD, MA 012024219
Signed the 990
LINDA FEBLES, BOARD CHAIR
Phone
(413) 499-0412
Return prepared by
MEYERS BROTHERS KALICKA PC

Mission

THE BRIEN CENTER PROVIDES A CONTINUUM OF CARE FOR CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS, ADULTS AND FAMILIES LIVING WITH SIGNIFICANT AND PERSISTENT MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS. WE ARE GUIDED BY THE BELIEF THAT EVERYONE IN BERKSHIRE COUNTY BENEFITS WHEN PEOPLE ARE EMOTIONALLY HEALTHY.THE BRIEN CENTER'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY, COMPREHENSIVE MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION SERVICES TO BERKSHIRE RESIDENTS THROUGH COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE THE HIGHEST POSSIBLE DEGREE OF RECOVERY, INDEPENDENCE AND QUALITY OF LIFE OF THOSE SERVED. WE WILL PROVIDE ACCESS AND SUPPORTS TO MEET THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AGES, RACES AND CULTURES AND CULTURALLY COMPETENT CARE TO PROMOTE RECOVERY. WE WILL ACCOMPLISH THIS BY WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH STATE AGENCIES, INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND OTHER PROVIDERS.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE BRIEN CENTER'S COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION FOCUSES ON THE POWER OF THE LARGER COMMUNITY TO POSITIVELY IMPACT A PERSON'S CARE, GROWTH AND RECOVERY. A COMPREHENSIVE AND INTEGRATED SYSTEM OF CARE BUILDS ON THE STRENGTHS OF EACH PERSON AND THEIR COMMUNITY, FAMILY, PEER, AND PROFESSIONAL NETWORK OF SUPPORT TO ACHIEVE RESULTS. WE OPERATE AN INTEGRATED COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAM THROUGHOUT BERKSHIRE COUNTY FOR ADULTS AFFECTED BY PROLONGED MENTAL ILLNESS SOMETIMES COMPLICATED BY PHYSICAL HEALTH ISSUES. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED THROUGH THE ADULT COMMUNITY CLINICAL SERVICES, FUNDED BY THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH, AND INCLUDE STAFFED COMMUNITY RESIDENCES AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH SERVICES.
    Expenses $8,171,242 · revenue $14,786,909
  • THE BRIEN CENTER'S MOBILE CRISIS INTERVENTION TEAM PROVIDES CRISIS ASSESSMENT, INTERVENTION AND STABILIZATION SERVICES 24 HOURS PER DAY, SEVEN DAYS A WEEK AND 365 DAYS PER YEAR (24/7/365) TO INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AGES WHO ARE EXPERIENCING A BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CRISIS AND WHO MAY BE AT RISK OF HARMING THEMSELVES OR OTHERS. MOBILE CRISIS INTERVENTION SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO BOTH YOUTH AND ADULTS AS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THEIR COMPREHENSIVE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CRISIS SERVICES CONTINUUM. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED AT COMMUNITY-BASED LOCATIONS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PRIVATE HOMES, RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS AND SCHOOLS. THE ADULT CRISIS STABILIZATION PROGRAM PROVIDE STAFF-SECURE, SAFE AND STRUCTURED CRISIS STABILIZATION AND TREATMENT SERVICES IN A COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAM THAT SERVES AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO INPATIENT PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALIZATION FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL HEALTH AND/OR SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS. THE RESPITE PROGRAM A DMH SERVICE FOR ADULTS WITH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEEDS WHO REQUIRE A TEMPORARY GROUP LIVING ARRANGEMENT AND SUPPORT SERVICES AS THEY STABILIZE AND INTEGRATE INTO THE COMMUNITY.
    Expenses $5,954,722 · revenue $6,885,241
  • THE BRIEN CENTER'S ADULT AND FAMILY SERVICES DIVISION PROVIDES INDIVIDUAL, COUPLES/FAMILY, AND GROUP THERAPY; PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY EVALUATIONS AND MEDICATION MANAGEMENT; AND PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING. INTERVENTIONS ARE PROVIDED THROUGH A PERSON-CENTERED APPROACH THAT EMPOWERS THE PEOPLE AND FAMILIES WE SERVE IN CO-CREATING WITH THEIR PROVIDER THE COURSE OF CLINICAL ASSESSMENT, INTERVENTIONS, AND PROGRESS OF THERAPY. COMPREHENSIVE MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER TREATMENT PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS IS BASED ON THE FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLE THAT THE DISEASES OF MENTAL ILLNESS ADDICTION CAN BE TREATED SUCCESSFULLY AT APPROPRIATE FACILITIES WITH A CARING, PROFESSIONAL STAFF. OUR PROGRAM INCLUDES SERVICES TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS STEPPING DOWN FROM INPATIENT PSYCHIATRIC/DETOX HOSPITALIZATION TO COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES.
    Expenses $8,249,772 · revenue $7,353,997
  • THE BRIEN CENTER'S CHILD & ADOLESCENT SERVICES DIVISION OFFERS FAMILY, INDIVIDUAL, GROUP, AND PLAY THERAPY; PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY EVALUATIONS; AND MEDICATION MANAGEMENT; INTENSIVE CARE COORDINATION AND FAMILY SUPPORT AND STABILIZATION; IN-HOME THERAPY AND BEHAVIORAL MANAGEMENT. THE BRIEN CENTER ALSO PROVIDES A "CONTINUUM" OF COMMUNITY-BASED WRAPAROUND SERVICES THAT ARE DESIGNED TO MAINTAIN YOUTH, REFERRED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, WITHIN THEIR HOMES AND SUPPORT FAMILIES AS THEIR PRIMARY CAREGIVERS. SERVICES ALSO INCLUDE LONG- AND SHORT-TERM OUT-OF-HOME CARE FOR YOUTH WHO CANNOT BE MAINTAINED SAFELY AT HOME. A SIMILAR PROGRAM IS PROVIDED TO YOUTH REFERRED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH CALLED INTENSIVE COMMUNITY SERVICES.BRIEN CENTER INTENSIVE CARE COORDINATION SERVICES CREATES A FAMILY-DRIVEN TREATMENT PLAN FOR THE YOUNG PERSON THAT, INTEGRATES OTHER AGENCIES AND PROVIDERS; AND FAMILY SUPPORT WITH "FAMILY PARTNERS" WHO HAVE EXPERIENCE CARING FOR A CHILD WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND PROVIDE ONE-ON-ONE SUPPORT, EDUCATION, AND COACHING FOR CAREGIVERS THAT IS GEARED TO EACH CHILD'S UNIQUE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEEDS.
    Expenses $5,629,071 · revenue $3,635,595
  • THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COMMUNITY PARTNER PROGRAM PROVIDES COMMUNITY BASED INTEGRATED CARE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM WORKING WITH INDIVIDUALS WITH MEDICAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ISSUES TO ENSURE COMPREHENSIVE AND COORDINATED CARE IS PROVIDED IN THE RIGHT PLACE, AT THE RIGHT TIME, AND BY THE RIGHT PROVIDERS. THE OBJECTIVE OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO REDUCE THE NEED FOR AN EXPENSE OF HIGHER LEVELS OF CARE, SUCH AS HOSPITAL EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTS, MEDICAL OR PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALIZATION, OR DETOX TREATMENT.THE BRIEN CENTER'S COMMUNITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER (CBHC) SERVES AS AN ENTRY POINT FOR MASSHEALTH CLIENTS WHO RECEIVE TIMELY, HIGH-QUALITY AND EVIDENCE-BASED TREATMENT FOR MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS, INCLUDING ROUTINE APPOINTMENTS, URGENT VISITS, AND 24/7 COMMUNITY-BASED CRISIS INTERVENTION AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO HOSPITAL EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTS. CBHCS WILL PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING SERVICES, IN PERSON AND VIA TELEHEALTH: INTEGRATED MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION TREATMENT; SAME-DAY ACCESS TO INTAKE AND BRIEF ASSESSMENT, URGENT AND CRISIS TREATMENT INCLUDING MEDICATIONS, AND DROP-IN TREATMENT AND SUPPORT (E.G., GROUP SESSIONS, PEER SUPPORTS); 24/7 MOBILE AND COMMUNITY CRISIS RESPONSE WITH COMMUNITY CRISIS STABILIZATION FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS; TELEHEALTH AND FLEXIBLE SERVICE DELIVERY LOCATIONS (E.G., HOME, SCHOOL, ETC.); PEER SUPPORTS; CARE COORDINATION; ABILITY TO SERVE ALL AGES, INCLUDING CHILD AND FAMILY-SPECIFIC TREATMENT MODELS AND MODELS FOR OLDER ADULTS; EVIDENCE-BASED AND EVIDENCE-INFORMED TREATMENTS TO MEET INDIVIDUAL NEEDS, INCLUDING INTERVENTIONS AND CLOSE COORDINATION FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEEDS WHO ARE INVOLVED WITH OTHER SYSTEMS, INCLUDING THE JUSTICE SYSTEM OR CHILDREN IN THE CARE AND CUSTODY OF THE COMMONWEALTH.
    Expenses $1,190,575 · revenue $1,620,516

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
04-2081870
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1951
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$18,352,281
Income (IRS master file)
$35,669,539

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$35,669,539$35,425,146$18,352,281IRS
990June 2024$33,071,531$32,422,987$18,478,105IRS
990June 2023$29,321,250$28,917,982$18,217,371XML
990June 2022$32,176,253$27,477,169$15,478,255IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 04-2081870).

Questions about BRIEN CENTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH & SUBTANCE ABUSE SERVICES

What is the EIN of BRIEN CENTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH & SUBTANCE ABUSE SERVICES?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BRIEN CENTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH & SUBTANCE ABUSE SERVICES is 04-2081870.
Is BRIEN CENTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH & SUBTANCE ABUSE SERVICES tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1951.
Are donations to BRIEN CENTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH & SUBTANCE ABUSE SERVICES tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BRIEN CENTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH & SUBTANCE ABUSE SERVICES file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of BRIEN CENTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH & SUBTANCE ABUSE SERVICES due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did BRIEN CENTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH & SUBTANCE ABUSE SERVICES last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of BRIEN CENTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH & SUBTANCE ABUSE SERVICES?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names KEITH KENDALL.
Who are the officers and directors of BRIEN CENTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH & SUBTANCE ABUSE SERVICES?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 24 people; 9 received compensation from the organization, the highest $341,340 (M CHRISTINE MACBETH, PRESIDENT AND CEO END 5/30/25).
How much revenue does BRIEN CENTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH & SUBTANCE ABUSE SERVICES have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $35,669,539, expenses of $35,425,146 and total assets of $18,352,281 at year end.

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