The Arc of Bergen & Passaic Counties, 231 Hillside Ave, Teaneck, NJ 07666, US

Bridge New YorkHomeFounded in 1954, Bridge Inc is a non profit 501 ( c ) ( 3 ) organization that has developed into one of New York City's premier rehabilitation agencies. The Bridge provides treatment, vocational and housing services to more than 1500 men and women in over 50 programs in Manhattan, The Bronx, Queens and Brooklyn. A leader and innovator, The Bridge offers the highest quality services and continues to develop model programs that have been replicated nationally and internationally.The Bridge's mission is to change lives, by offering help, hope and opportunity to the most vulnerable in our community. We offer a comprehensive range of evidence-based rehabilitative services, including mental health and substance abuse treatment, housing, vocational training and job placement, healthcare, education and creative arts therapies. Bridge services are tailored to each individual we serve to support their recovery and independent living goals. Thousands of men and women have benefitted from Bridge services, helping them lead more productive, independent and satisfying lives.Welcome to The Bridge website! In addition to providing essential information about our services and current activities, we've tried to communicate the very special nature of our community - how a dedicated board of directors, talented and committed staff, and more than 1500 clients work together with mutual support to realize the hope of rehabilitation and recovery for some of New York's most vulnerable.The Bridge proves every day that persons with serious mental illness or substance abuse, the homeless, and persons with HIV/AIDS can live productive lives in the community. This is great news, not only for our clients, families and friends, but also for their neighbors and the communities in which they live. The fear and stigma associated with mental illness are fading as they should. With so many Bridge clients living in independent housing, working in jobs and contributing to their neighborhoods, the vision of community mental health, now almost 60 years old, is being realized.The Bridge is proud to been a leader in providing the award-winning services that have made these achievements possible. If you are an individual or family in need of our services, we hope you will contact us. If you are a member of the general public, we hope you will consider becoming a Bridge supporter. Your contribution will help assure that we will continue to offer help, hope and opportunity to those we serve.