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Arts in Recovery for Youth plans to serve about 40 Pittsfield families in 2026
Summary
Program managers Jack Kelly and Rachel Bentz told the council AIRY expects to work with roughly 40 Pittsfield families next year, with about 70% of participants from Pittsfield, and described referral partnerships with local behavioral‑health providers.
Jack Kelly and Rachel Bentz, co‑program managers at Arts in Recovery for Youth (AIRY), presented a slideshow to the council outlining the program’s objectives, referral pathways and expected reach.
Kelly said AIRY expects to work with about 40 Pittsfield families in 2026; Bentz added that roughly 70% of those families are from Pittsfield. The presenters said referrals come from agencies including the Brien Center and the Berkshire Coalition for Suicide Prevention, as well as parental inquiries.
Council members asked how participants find AIRY and about volunteer and referral processes; presenters said they are actively recruiting and coordinating with partner agencies.
