Meet Amy!

Hi! 

My name is Amy.  I am a Substance Use and Wellness Counselor at The Brien Center.  I work in schools throughout Berkshire County including; Drury, Taconic, Mt. Greylock, and Lee. I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology with a concentration in Sociology.  I also studied Elementary Education and was a teacher before I decided to make the change to the human services field. I worked with homeless adults and families affected by disasters before I decided to stay home and raise my family.  Now that my children are older and independent I decided to go back to work.  When I heard about this position I knew that it was the right one for me! I started at the Brien Center in October 2019.

When I am not working I enjoy spending time with my family, two cats, and my dog.  I enjoy taking walks and hikes, trying new recipes, and visiting the beach.  I am at my happiest when I am in Maine enjoying ice cream from my favorite place and sitting by the ocean.  I have been known to drive over 3 hours away just to get an ice cream cone and take a swim!

One of my favorite things to do here in Berkshire County is to listen to the music of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and Boston Pops at Tanglewood. James Taylor too, of course! We have so many cultural spots and museums right here in our county that I think we forget about.  Once we are able to get together for the summer Connect For Success program I would love to share some of these places with the group!

​~ Amy S.
Substance Use & Wellness Counselor

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