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I was failed from start to finish, treated with disdain for being honest and expressing my feelings as I was encouraged to do, phase-mates lied about me and my actions to have me removed from the program and this was not addressed with me prior to discharge. Staff were verba ...
About The Bridge to Recovery
Many recovery programs focus on medical diagnoses, substance abuse or eating disorders. However, this program focuses on healing trauma that often causes or contributes to these challenges.
A small group of up to 10 individuals will be accepted into the residential program. This tight group helps foster a sense of safety and security for everyone who attends the program. Individuals should stay for at least two weeks but they are welcome to stay with the program as long as they need to.
During the program, participants will identify and explore their personal traumas. Then they’ll work to identify how that trauma has manifested in their lives. At this stage, individuals learn about boundaries, coping skills and how to heal.
One great thing about this program is that individuals have access to a wide variety of therapies. This includes yoga, body movement, expressive arts, music therapy, meditation and self-love workshops. They also offer narrative therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy.
Another amazing thing about this facility is the overwhelmingly positive feedback from former clients. Many have called the program life changing and said that the experience led to a profound transformation.
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Latest Reviews
Before coming to The Bridge, I was so broken. I carried so much pain and didn’t even realize how heavy it had become. From the moment I arrived, I was given a safe and loving place to finally let it out.
Debra and Susan are two of the most powerful and compassionate women I’ve ever met. They gave me space to feel all of my emotions, to cry, to break down, and to begin putting the pieces back together. They helped me connect with my inner child the little girl who never got the chance but deserves the world. That is something I never thought I’d be able to do, and it has changed me forever. Even on the days when I still bawl my eyes out, I feel peace now, because I know that’s part of healing.
But it wasn’t just them. Every single person at The Bridge has left an imprint on me. Cassie is incredible she holds her boundaries so firmly, yet does it in such a loving way that you always feel safe with her. Anthony has a way of making your heart melt just by being himself his kindness and warmth shine through in everything he does. And Shane instantly makes you feel welcomed, like you belong there from the moment you meet him.
The entire staff carries a mix of strength, love, and authenticity that makes The Bridge unlike any other place. They don’t just teach you tools they walk beside you, support you, and remind you that you’re not alone.
I left The Bridge lighter, stronger, and filled with more hope than I ever imagined possible. I am so grateful for every single person there. The Bridge didn’t just help me heal—it gave me a new beginning.
Response from the owner1 month ago
Never alone! Sarah, thank you for sharing in such a beautiful way, your experience. Pain shared is pain lessened. Thank you for allowing us to be part of your journey.
The Bridge to Recovery changed my life. I will be forever grateful for the experience and the people I met.
A group of people that expect others (myself included) to behave better than they do to treated as equals. They give their clients license and support to perpetuate this behavior indefinitely.
This is not a safe place. These are not safe people.
This was the worst experience I have had since being raped and physically and psychologically abused for 2 decades. Having to relive your trauma and unqualified people (not professionals of any accreditation) running the program harass and dismiss you openly is beyond the pale. Believing a phasemate that outright lied to get me sent home early without being willing to hear anything from the other side or even disclosing why I was being sent home is utterly disgusting, inappropriate and unprofessional. The director, Lindsey, spent a significant amount of time talking to her phase graduates and even disparaging me to my family physician but never once reached out about her concerns directly. Again unprofessional and inappropriate but Rachel was adamant about the entire staff resolving issues directly and not disparaging others without them present during the program...it was just a lie and far from the last that they are willing to tell you. I was discharged to a program that doesn't even exist. These people are comfortable unraveling their clients, making things worse then dumping them at a nearby gas station!
The new CEO called to try to resolve my stay but only offered false recrimination, lying and finally dismissal. Being forthright about the reason for calling would have been more professional and appropriate. Then there was the double standard of expecting me to be treated poorly and offer understanding to someone who is similarly suffering but chose to take out their insecurities on me. Strangely enough to the CEO and staff, everyone who comes to your program is suffering and they were all worth being treated with dignity and respect, not just those they choose to be worthy.
Buy into the brainwash at your own risk but you won't find staff that live what they preach, tell the truth, offer help, offer understanding or even try to help. For staff time spent here is an extension of their personal lives and they are entitled to treat you in whatever way they choose and the gap between how they approach their clients is immense. So buy in or be betrayed!
Graduates of the program seem to have a new set of justifications for behaving as abhorrently as those who enable them to attack others without empathy or remorse.
There are a significant number of other opportunities to help those who suffered trauma which are better equipped, have valid accreditation and education, can offer care beyond "Trauma Camp", stand behind their work and care about their patients and their outcomes. Choose any other program...that actually exists.
I completely expect you to send a cease and desist order over a review you didn't like. Are you sure you should be telling anyone how to act or what is appropriate?
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Other Forms of Payment
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.
Military members, veterans, and eligible dependents have access to specific insurance programs that help them get the care they need. TRICARE and VA insurance can help you access low cost or no cost addiction and mental health treatment. Programs that accept military insurance often have targeted treatment focused on the unique challenges military members, veterans, and their families face.
Addiction Treatments
Levels of Care
Outpatient rehabs enable clients to integrate addiction treatment into their daily lives. Clients typically continue to work and reside at home, but may engage in daily therapeutic sessions, depending on need. Outpatient treatment generally involves individual, group, and/or family therapy, recovery-focused life skills training, and a variety of ancillary services, such as career counseling or vocational training. Outpatient rehabs often encompass multiple levels of care, including partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), sober living, and standard outpatient.
Inpatient rehab is designed primarily for clients exiting detox, those in early recovery, and those in crisis situations that may increase their risk of relapse. Clients reside at the inpatient treatment center for the length of the program, which may range from two weeks to more than 18 months, depending on the program design. Inpatient treatment typically includes 24-hour clinical care and extensive addiction counseling and recovery education using CBT, DBT, RBT, motivational interviewing or other psychotherapeutic approaches.
Intensive outpatient programs (IOP) specialize in high-level care for clients requiring robust support. This includes those in early recovery, those in crisis, and those stepping down from inpatient care. Clients typically participate in a minimum of nine treatment hours per week, but many intensive outpatient rehabs offer up to 20 hours of service weekly. Their primary treatment modalities generally combine psychotherapy and recovery education. Medication assisted treatment (MAT) for alcohol and/or opioid recovery is widely available.
Rehab aftercare programs ensure clients' access to continuing care after the completion of intensive inpatient treatment. Outpatient care is often considered a component of drug rehab aftercare, but most clients continue to receive support services after being discharged from formal treatment. Service portfolios are customized to clients' unique and evolving needs and are often designed in collaboration with clients' case managers and care teams. Peer coaching, career counseling, relapse prevention, and 12 step program induction are standard.
12-step programs are addiction recovery models based on Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). A number of substance abuse programs (including some drug and alcohol rehab centers) use the 12 steps as a basis for treatment. Beginning steps involve admitting powerlessness over the addiction and creating a spiritual basis for recovery. Middle steps including making direct amends to those who've been hurt by the addiction, and the final step is to assist others in addiction recovery in the same way. 12-Step offshoots including Narcotics Anonymous (NA), Cocaine Anonymous (CA), Dual Recovery Anonymous (DRA), Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA) and Gamblers Anonymous (GA).
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 Kentucky often starts with detox, then includes inpatient or outpatient treatment, and continues with aftercare support. Specific methods used during each of these phases varies, but often include individual and group counseling, medication, and recreational therapies.
Many of those suffering from addiction also suffer from mental or emotional illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety disorders. Rehab and other substance abuse facilities treating those with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder administer psychiatric treatment to address the person's mental health issue in addition to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.
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
Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.
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 in Kentucky involves learning to recognize unhealthy thinking patterns and developing problem solving skills to cope with life's challenges. It will help you have greater confidence in your abilities so you can change your patterns of behavior and break free from substance abuse.
Equine therapy, aka equine-assisted therapy (EAT), is a form of experiential therapy that involves interactions and activities with horses. It does not necessarily involve riding horses, but all activities related to horses, such as feeding, grooming, haltering and leading them. A mental health professional frequently oversees the activities (often in conjunction with a horse professional), and helps patients process their thoughts, feelings, and behavior patterns during and/or after the interaction.
Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.
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.
Trauma therapy addresses traumatic incidents from a client's past that are likely affecting their present-day experience. Trauma is often one of the primary triggers and potential causes of addiction, and can stem from child sexual abuse, domestic violence, having a parent with a mental illness, losing one or both parents at a young age, teenage or adult sexual assault, or any number of other factors. The purpose of trauma therapy is to allow a patient to process trauma and move through and past it, with the help of trained and compassionate mental health professionals.
As you begin couples therapy in Kentucky, you'll outline the goals for therapy. Your therapist will then arrange to meet with you in weekly joint sessions and, in some cases, individual sessions. You'll receive homework assignments to practice each week between sessions that will help you reach your goals.
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.
Life skills equip you to obtain and maintain employment, establish healthy relationships, develop a healthy daily routine, manage your finances, and practice self care. Because these are an important part of successful recovery, life skills training should be an integral part of your rehab in Kentucky.
Holistic alcohol and drug addiction treatment centers use recreational therapy to help you find a constructive way to spend your time and manage your stress. Activities can include yoga, team sports, creative arts, and painting. These encourage social interaction, support your physical fitness, and improve your mood, all of which are crucial for maintaining a successful recovery.
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1745 The Bridge Road
Bowling Green, KY 42101
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