For Clients

BRIDGES, Inc., along with the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health and other concerned community members, recognize the need for individuals with mental health disabilities to receive a therapeutic milieu of daily living skills and vocational experiences. Our transitional and long-term residential programs provide a comfortable atmosphere where you can learn by doing.

Our staff members assist you in developing and strengthening daily living and vocational skills in order to lead satisfying, productive, and independent lives. These skills include money management, cooking, shopping, cleaning, homemaking, consumer awareness, recreation, leisure time use, and many others.  Pre-vocational training helps persons develop work skills that can lead to better wages, higher living standards, and independent living.  Further, BRIDGES fosters a therapeutic environment promoting wellness and recovery.  This includes developing a treatment plan that is right for you.  BRIDGES operates all programs without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation / identification, or condition of physical or mental disability.

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Resources and Links

SAMHSA
Alcoholics Anonymous
Narcotics Anonymous
NAMI
Los Angeles Department of Mental Health
The Association of Community Human Service Agencies
NAMI California
Calfornia State Department of Social Services
LA County Helps
Los Angeles County Emancipation Program Steps to Independent Living
PEACE OVER VIOLENCE
211 LA County
MedlinePlus
Medi-Cal Services
Homeless.org
CalFresh
Covered California
Sober living Network
Community of Friends
Jump Start Fellowship Program

General Expectations

1. Help establish and maintain formal and informal house rules of conduct and behavior.
2. Contribute toward a “family-like” atmosphere by sharing and being kind to others.
3. Participate in the development of your treatment plan and goals and have the willingness to work toward achievement of goals.
4. Participate in appropriate learning activities.
5. Maintain the household and your personal area in a clean and orderly manner.
6. Help to maintain the yard and outdoor environment in conformity with the standards of the neighborhood.
7. Assist in the upkeep of the program vehicle by respecting the “rules of the van” (such as no eating or drinking inside).
8. Read and understand this handbook and ask questions when you are uncertain about something.

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