Hear first-hand experiences from participants of Bridges Professional Treatment Services across all programs. Participants are identified by initials to protect their privacy.
When I came to Bridges, I was broken and had no hopes of ever seeing my children again. I have always known how to survive. But after five months with Bridges (and the greatest staff ever) they taught me how to live, not just survive…and now I see my kids. “Thank you” isn’t enough.
A.I.STARS Program Bridges has truly fulfilled its goal of teaching and promising me a brand new way of life. I would like to thank Promise House for keeping its promise. The staff gives me love, support, and understanding. The biggest thing is they don’t pressure me to do things. They help me grow by letting me grow.
S.N.Sober Living Recovery Residences I like living here [Sober Living] because it is a structured environment and it minimizes the stress of life and the real world while I take time to focus on me and learn a new way.
M.D.Sober Living Recovery Residences Bridges has helped me with finding the person I am today.
D.A.ROOM For Dads I got my life back, I am learning how to live clean and sober.
M.J. We never knew life could be so fulfilling. Our lives are changed forever! Thank you Bridges
A.F. The way that the counselors care is what really makes it a success. Through all my hard work, I have since closed my CPS case, moved into my own home, and been clean still after graduation 9 months now. I also choose to participate in Bridge’s “aftercare services” to continue my learning and gather more tools. I am also going to ARC to be a Substance Abuse Counselor. I am very grateful to Bridges and my counselor for believing in me when I couldn’t believe in myself. Thank you.
K.M.STARS Program My counselor and Bridges made such a positive impact in my life, I voluntarily and still attend the “aftercare services” Bridges has to offer. If anyone who is reading this feels like they are hopeless or knows anyone that is, I definitely recommend any services Bridges has to offer!
R.R. While still with STARS and having the continued support of my Recovery Specialist, I moved into Bridges SLE for Women and Children. Not only did moving here give me a huge sense of accomplishment, but my daughter was returned to my care upon moving here. The SLE gave me the structure I needed while plugging me right into a community of other women and other mothers who were also going through the same things I was.
K.H.Sober Living Recovery Residences The program is very accommodating, the groups work around my work schedule. It’s cool to be recognized as a father.
V.C., Father of 2ROOM For Dads It is not as bad as I thought it would be I get to talk with other dads who understand what I am going through.
K.G., Father of 2ROOM For Dads I thought I did not need help but being able to talk to other days taught me how to ask for help.
R.P., Father of 2ROOM For Dads The program allowed me the opportunity to get honest and get back to being my true self.
B.C., Veteran and father of 2ROOM For Dads The program gave me better tools to raise my children.
D.A., Father of 4ROOM For Dads Having the groups in the evening allowed me to keep my job. The coping skills I learned help me to deal with stress and everyday living.
J.T., Father of 3ROOM For Dads