The Bridge Behavioral Health Inc
About The Bridge Behavioral Health Inc
At The Bridge Behavioral Health, help starts the moment someone needs it, whether that means 24/7 withdrawal care, a place to rest, residential treatment, outpatient therapy, or a low-barrier evening drop-in center. It serves adults in Lincoln and southeast Nebraska with trauma-informed, evidence-based care that meets people in crisis without making them navigate it alone. For donors, the case is simple: this is the kind of place that helps people move from urgent need toward something sturdier.
What sets The Bridge apart is the way it reaches people at multiple points in recovery, from supervised withdrawal and respite care to outpatient support and Bridge Connect. That low-barrier drop-in center, plus family support, extends help beyond the walls of traditional treatment settings.
Programs
The concrete work this nonprofit runs. Each program may later become a fundable project.
Social Withdrawal
24/7 supervised, voluntary care for adults 19 and older who need medical monitoring and stabilization while they begin recovery safely.
Respite Care
Short-term stabilization and support for adults 19 and older who are in crisis, transition, or at high risk of relapse.
Residential Treatment
Structured, supportive treatment for adults 19 and older, including short-term and intermediate residential tracks.
Outpatient + Intensive Outpatient (IOP) Therapy
Flexible counseling for people living at home, including individual outpatient therapy, structured IOP, and continuing support options.
Bridge Connect
A low-barrier evening drop-in center that offers meals, rest, computers, resources, and pet support.
Family Support
Education and guidance for loved ones engaged in recovery, with resources to help families understand addiction and support treatment.
TASC services & Safe Passage engagement site
TASC services and Safe Passage engagement site.
Continuing Care Group
A weekly evening recovery support group for graduates of the outpatient and residential treatment programs.
About this work
In their own words — what they do, who it reaches, and what your dollars actually fund.
Mission
To provide hope and a strong foundation for recovery through substance use treatment and behavioral health interventions.
Who they serve
Adults 19 and older facing substance use and mental health challenges, including men and women needing withdrawal or respite care, men 19 and older in residential treatment, and their families.
Their impact
- Every year, hundreds of individuals and families find healing through safe withdrawal, treatment, and community connection.
How your donation helps
- clothing
- hygiene items
- other essential items
- warm evening meals for Bridge Connect
- pet support items and snacks
- clear reusable water bottles
- athletic shorts
- underwear
- flip flops
- travel-size sunscreen
Our story
The Bridge Behavioral Health started in 1980 as Cornhusker Place, a safe haven for people in crisis. Over time, its work expanded from protective custody to respite, residential, and outpatient care. In 2014, it became The Bridge.
Need help?
How someone in need can access The Bridge Behavioral Health Inc’s services.
Call the 24/7 crisis line at 402-477-3951. Withdrawal and respite services are available without an appointment, depending on bed availability, and residential treatment requires a drug and alcohol evaluation completed within the past six months. Adults 19 and older may seek withdrawal, respite, residential, outpatient, or Bridge Connect services, and Bridge Connect welcomes people Monday through Friday from 2 PM to 7 PM with no sobriety requirement, no insurance, and no ID.
Stories
The people behind the work.
In their words
"Rock bottom became the solid foundation on which I rebuilt my life. I learned I have a story, and my story matters." Steven C.
Ways to help
Concrete needs and volunteer roles The Bridge Behavioral Health Inc has shared.
Current needs
- clear reusable water bottles
- athletic shorts, sizes L to 2XL
- underwear, sizes L to 2XL
- flip flops, all sizes
- travel-size sunscreen
Volunteer opportunities
- mentoring
- event support
- ongoing support roles
Recognition & press
Awards & recognition
- CARF accreditation, 2011
Partners & funders
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this nonprofit and how its work happens.
Do withdrawal and respite services require an appointment?
No. Withdrawal and respite services are available without an appointment, depending on bed availability.
What is required for residential treatment admission?
Adults 19 and older need a drug and alcohol evaluation completed within the past six months. Residential treatment may also have a waitlist.
What makes Bridge Connect different from other services?
Bridge Connect is a low-barrier evening drop-in center. It welcomes anyone in need, with no sobriety requirement, no insurance, and no ID.
What should someone bring when arriving for care?
Bring a state-issued ID, an insurance card if available, and 3 to 7 days of clothing and basic hygiene items. Medications should be in their original bottles with current orders.
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