About
Bridgett Williamson is a Researcher at the Yale Program for Recovery and Community Health (PRCH) within the Yale School of Medicine's Department of Psychiatry. She serves as a Recovery Support Specialist and Director of the Citizens Project, focusing on supporting formerly incarcerated individuals with mental health histories. Additionally, she co-leads the advisory board for New Haven's COMPASS response team, advocating for community health equity. Her work emphasizes peer support, community engagement, and reducing systemic disparities in mental health care.
Her research and practice center on mental health recovery, trauma-informed care, and the intersection of criminal justice and mental health. She collaborates closely with Dr. Chyrell Bellamy, PRCH's director, and has developed programs like the Citizens Project to empower marginalized communities. Williamson’s advocacy extends to neighborhood outreach, training Yale Psychiatry residents, and fostering relationships between healthcare providers and local communities.
Despite no formal publications listed, her contributions include pioneering peer support initiatives and community-based interventions. She is widely recognized for her dedication to New Haven’s communities, blending lived experience with professional expertise to drive systemic change.