The Bridge – School Based Counseling - Caldwell, NJ

About The Bridge – School Based Counseling

The Bridge – School Based Counseling, located in Caldwell, New Jersey is a non-profit alcohol and drug rehab that offers treatment for a variety of substance abuse addictions including alcoholism, co-occurring mental health disorders, and opiate addiction. They offer flexible outpatient addiction therapy allowing patients to live at home while receiving regular treatment. Additional levels of care offered include intensive outpatient and intervention services.

Specialty rehab programs at The Bridge – School Based Counseling include tailored care focusing on women's specific needs and experiences, gender-specific addiction treatment addressing unique challenges faced by men, and age-appropriate treatment for teens addressing adolescent-specific issues.

Patients at The Bridge – School Based Counseling will find the residential setting creates an immersive environment promoting full engagement in recovery away from daily triggers. For recreation, patients can use the yoga studio to work on active mindfulness and improve flexibility, unwind in the rec room after a lengthy day of therapy, or continue education during recovery with day school.

Latest Reviews

Carlos Xavier

3 years ago on Google

Good prices...

Bobbi M

3 years ago on Google

I saw a SW for a year and then they abruptly left. It's been a headache trying to find another SW as the remaining staff have no openings except odd times such as Monday at 2. The matching process is not organized and it's challenging to get questions answered. Overall they need more SW staff.

Xamantha yu

4 years ago on Google

An absolute joke. Nothing benificial is done in group therapy as far as individual therapy it's only an hour at least its supposed to be but it's really 45 minutes and if you have government insurance you are seen by an intern. at one point a patient was asked to see a whole different counselor for three weeks because the intern wasn't going to be there how does this make sense I have no idea they don't do follow-ups when assignments are giving these assignments are supposed to be for personal growth and to work towards sobriety but they don't even follow up to make sure that you're doing them

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8.8 / 10

Other Forms of Payment

Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.

Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.

Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.

Financial aid can take many forms. Centers may have grants or scholarships available to clients who meet eligibility requirements. Programs that receive SAMHSA grants may have financial aid available for those who need treatment as well. Grants and scholarships can help you pai for treatment without having to repay.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

Outpatient

Outpatient programs are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The outpatient program at The Bridge for adults consists of one hour of counseling per week for chemically dependent adults and includes assessment, individual counseling, urine screens, and family counseling if necessary.

Intensive Outpatient

Clients attend a structured twelve-week program which is designed for chemically dependent adult clients who require treatment that is more intensive than traditional outpatient counseling and less intensive than residential treatment. This program consists of 10 hours (3 evenings of 3 hours each per week of group therapy and one hour a week of individual therapy) and includes assessment, urine screens, group and individual sessions as well as didactic presentations.

Intervention Services

Intervention Services helps family or friends of addicts stage an intervention, which is a meeting in which loved ones share their concerns and attempt to get an addict into treatment. The Family Crisis Intervention Program provides short-term crisis intervention services to referred juveniles and families to stabilize the current crisis and divert the case from family court and prevent the development of more serious substance abuse problems in adolescents.

Treatments

The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.

Drug rehab in New Jersey is the process of addressing the complex issues involved with addiction. Challenges are identified and addressed through individual and group counseling. Participants learn how to manage these issues without the use of substances.

A combined mental health and substance abuse rehab has the staff and resources available to handle individuals with both mental health and substance abuse issues. It can be challenging to determine where a specific symptom stems from (a mental health issue or an issue related to substance abuse), so mental health and substance abuse professionals are helpful in detangling symptoms and keeping treatment on track.

Opioid rehabs specialize in supporting those recovering from opioid addiction. They treat those suffering from addiction to illegal opioids like heroin, as well as prescription drugs like oxycodone. These centers typically combine both physical as well as mental and emotional support to help stop addiction. Physical support often includes medical detox and subsequent medical support (including medication), and mental support includes in-depth therapy to address the underlying causes of addiction.

Programs

Young Adult Program

Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.

Clinical Services

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). Cognitive-behavioral therapy is a common type of mental health counseling. Through this type of therapy, children become more aware of their negative thoughts and learn how to replace them with positive ones. Cognitive behavioral therapy can be a very helpful tool.

Experiential therapy is a form of therapy in which clients are encouraged to surface and work through subconscious issues by engaging in real-time experiences. This type of therapy is instrumental in helping students to open up and explore their inner thoughts and feelings through play, which is the child’s natural environment. The games and activities are therapeutic and assist in developing specific treatment goals. The games are chosen to specifically meet the needs of each individual child.

Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.

They provide a number of specialized group counseling programs including a program for boys ages 11-14 with ADHD, social skills program for girls ages 11-14 and a combined yoga and group counseling program for girls ages 11-14 experiencing anxiety. Group counseling programs can be developed and tailored to a variety of needs for children, tweens, teens, and adults. Group Counseling focuses on the key components to maintain and develop peer relations. Students learn how to make good choices, and how to behave in different situations. They learn how to get along with others. They learn how to possess good social skills and how social skills can influence their academic performance, behavior, social, and family relationships. Good social skills are critical to successful functioning in life.

In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.

Life skills trainings involve all the skills a person must have in order to function successfully in the world. The School-Based Social Skills Lessons are a six week program set in a classroom. The lessons focus on improving self-esteem, increasing communication skills, respect & responsibilities, bullying & teasing, and developing coping skills to address those issues.