COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

BTC Update 2 – March 16, 2020

An Open Letter from Paul Epstein

An open letter from the Co-Founder of the Brookline Teen Center, Paul Epstein:

“Please, please, please recognize the danger of the public health crisis unfolding around us. Please, please, please, join us in using the only weapon we have to combat the spread of the Coronavirus – social distancing.“

-Paul Epstein

Read more of the open letter here

Support our Family Support Fund!

Additionally, please consider donating to our Family Support Fund, which helps support Brookline families who might depend on resources that are no longer available and will need help to make it through this tough time.

Learn more and to donate click here

BTC Update 1 – March 12, 2020

Dear BTC Friends, 
 
We are sorry to have to let you know that the Brookline Teen Center will close temporarily beginning Thursday, March 12, 2020, due to concerns over COVID-19.
 
We have made this difficult decision because we want to do everything in our power to promote the health and well-being of our community by limiting the potential spread of this virus. As of this time, the Teen Center is not aware of an association with any known case of the virus. We are taking this measure as a precaution.
 
The Teen Center is currently working to identify ways that we can support affected members of our community during this time. We are committed to finding alternative ways to serve those who need us the most. 
 
Our email, info@brooklineteencenter.org, will be closely monitored. Please reach out to us if you have any concerns regarding yourself or others that we might be able to be helpful with.
 
If there is an urgent need, please contact Matt Cooney at 339-225-1604.
 
We will continue to closely monitor the recommendations of the town, state, and the CDC. We encourage you to visit the town’s website for more information.
 
In the meantime, stay safe, wash your hands, and keep your distance!
 
We will stay in touch with weekly updates through email and our website as things progress.

Resources:
Brookline Public Schools
Town of Brookline Department of Public Health
Massachusetts Department of Public Health
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
World Health Organization (WHO)