What happens to kids at The Bridge after they leave?
Despite the fact that the majority of youth served at The Bridge have a limited connection with their biological family, our therapists and residential coaches work diligently to strengthen family involvement with youth. Last year 32% of youth discharged from The Bridge returned to the care of a biological family member. An additional 25% of youth discharged to a foster home or a group home in the community.

To better meet the intensity of their mental health needs, 15% of youth discharged to an intensive out-of-home placement that includes a psychiatric hospital and 2% transferred to a specialized, intermediate level treatment program. Eight percent of youth discharged into the custody of the Department of Juvenile Justice and 18% of youth ran away from The Bridge and did not return to our program. With the increase in the number of youth being admitted from the Department of Juvenile Justice and with mental health diagnoses like Conduct Disorder, we remain diligent in our efforts to keep youth safe.

How are The Bridge kids doing in school?
To better meet the intensity of their mental health needs, 15% of youth discharged to an intensive out-of-home placement that includes a psychiatric hospital and 2% transferred to a specialized, intermediate level treatment program. Eight percent of youth discharged into the custody of the Department of Juvenile Justice and 18% of youth ran away from The Bridge and did not return to our program. With the increase in the number of youth being admitted from the Department of Juvenile Justice and with mental health diagnoses like Conduct Disorder, we remain diligent in our efforts to keep youth safe.

Where are some of The Bridge kids now?

How do The Bridge Therapeutic Services help the community?
The Bridge was excited to open its doors to the community in July 2006 offering offering outpatient therapeutic services to Medicaid insured clients. Services include individual, group and family therapy, crisis intervention, psychiatric medication management and assessment, substance abuse counseling and service planning. We will be able to report on the impact and outcomes of these services in early 2009.