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4 Open Sky Community Services OPEN SKY COMMUNITY SERVICES Open Sky serves more than 5,000 individuals each year in 100 programs throughout Central Massachusetts. Our programs include drop-in services, outreach programs, in-home care, family support, group living environments, professional trainings and more. • Behavioral Health Services for Adults and Young Adults • Mental Health Services for Children, Adolescents and Families • Substance Use Disorder Services • Co-Occurring Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Services • Acquired Brain Injury Services • Autism Support Services • Services for Individuals and with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities • Housing and Homeless Assistance • Supports for LGBTQIA+ Youth • Employment and Education Services and Supports • Behavioral Health, Navigation and After Incarceration Services for Justice-Involved • Evidence-Based Practice Training and Consultation • Care Coordination and Care Management • Crisis Intervention Training and Technical Assistance Center (CIT-TTAC) for police and first responders Services T he affiliation of e Bridge of Central Massachusetts and Alternatives Unlimited in 2018 resulted in the creation of Open Sky Community Services, a health and human services agency that brings more than 50 years of experience serving children, adults, and families with Behavioral Health Challenges, Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities, Autism, Brain Injury, Homelessness, and other complex challenges. Open Sky is dedicated to the belief that every individual, no matter what challenges or life experience they have, deserves the chance to live a productive and meaningful life. With that goal in mind, we put innovative, evidence-based practices – delivered by highly-trained and compassionate staff – to work in residential programs and community settings across Central Massachusetts every day. We support individuals and families to achieve their own definition of wellness, develop meaningful relationships, have access to opportunities of their choosing and be valued members of society. We know that with the right skills, services and supports, every person we serve can see beyond their perceived limitations and live beyond their own expectations. Open Sky was built on a foundation of strong community relationships and all our efforts are informed by our commitment to the values of inclusion, opportunity, diversity, racial equity, and justice for ALL people in our community. We help people who feel a door is closed to find their open sky. As we celebrate 50 years since the opening of the first program run by e Bridge in 1973, we want to look back at our incredible history and share it with the community who helped us get to where we are today. We also want to look to the future to celebrate the strength of Open Sky and all that is to come. MISSION STATEMENT: "Blending best practices with the power of community, we partner with individuals and families to see beyond and live beyond perceived limitations to pursue fulfilling lives!"