The worst staff work in this place, I have never met people as unpleasant as those who work in this establishment, they are rude with patients and degrade them, the inhuman way in which people are treated in this place is a great lack of respect, receiving treatment in this ...
About The Bridge Behavioral Health
The Bridge Nebraska is a comprehensive drug and alcohol rehab in Lincoln, Nebraska. They provide medical detox, residential treatment, and outpatient treatment. Mental health issues are also treated in combination with addiction. Services are available for adults aged 19 and older.
During voluntary withdrawal services, you’ll be medically monitored and your stay will be about three to five days long. Apart from receiving 24 hour nursing care, you can expect to participate in therapy and be connected to more intensive treatment services.
There are short term and intermediate residential treatment options. During this structured treatment environment, you’ll learn about life skills, about which issues brought you to substance abuse and how to cope with personal trauma. You’ll also receive an ongoing treatment care plan before you leave.
Outpatient options include substance abuse evaluations, counseling, and recovery support groups. They offer a weekly continuing care class for former clients and host AA, NA, and Nar Anon meetings.
Former clients of The Bridge say they had great experiences and interacted with friendly and patient staff members. Other clients mentioned they didn’t like being turned away for treatment due to certain factors.
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I talked to a very sweet nurse about getting my brother help. Was told that there was room for him but it was first come first serve. So I Drove an hour there for my brother to get help and waited two hours then was told to take him to the hospital. They said from there once he was cleared they would pick him up from the ER and check him in. Once I drove all the way home I got a call from him saying he didn t meet the qualifications. When I asked the 8:00pm nurse why all of a sudden he can t stay she refused to tell me why just kept repeating he didn t meet the need when the nurse before her said he did. So I had to drive back to pick him up. when I asked him what they said he repeated the same thing he just wasn t in a desperate need for their help. They also had him wait another hour in the waiting room before declining to help him. If you didn t have the available spot just say that. Waste of time.
When they turn people away that are begging for help with detoxing from alcohol??? That s why people commit suicide. Not very responsible. My son put his life in the Bridges hands screaming for help from inside and you turn him away?? I still can t wrap my head around this and I will never recommend this place to anyone.
Response from the owner8 months ago
Christina, The Bridge is licensed for nine beds in withdrawal, and often times, those beds are full. Our goal is to help everyone we can, and as a 24/7 facility, we are unable to hold beds. If you wish to talk with our Executive Director more, please feel free to call.
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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.
Sliding scale payments are based on a client's income and family size. The goal is to make treatment affordable to everyone. By taking these factors into account, addiction recovery care providers help ensure that your treatment does not become a financial burden to you or your family, eliminating one barrier to care.
Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance for those 65 and older. It also serves people under 65 with chronic and disabling health challenges. To use Medicare for addiction treatment you need to find a program that accepts Medicare and is in network with your plan. Out of pocket costs and preauthorization requirements vary, so always check with your provider.
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.
Addiction Treatments
Levels of Care
Outpatient The Bridge Behavioral Health offers Outpatient Treatment for both men and women 19 and older. Outpatient allows clients to maintain their connections with the community (such as a job, school or family) while participating in treatment. Family Care is available to help repair relationships and build a support system. This evidence-based treatment may be one-on-one and/or in a group setting and addresses both substance use and mental health. The Bridge counselors work with other community programs to implement individual recovery plans.
Sober Living Homes A sober living home in Nebraska offers an in-between place for recovery as individuals transition from inpatient care to home. Residents must pay rent and contribute to costs of living. Typically, insurance does not cover this housing expense. However, ongoing treatment received while living at a men's or women's sober living home, such as counseling or other outpatient treatment, may be covered.
24-Hour Clinical Care At certain points in the recovery process, it's important to have support available 24/7. 24-hour clinical care offers a safe environment in which to recover from drug or alcohol addiction in peace, knowing medical detox and other treatment will happen with professionals on hand.
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.
During drug rehab in Nebraska, you'll participate in therapies that address the many issues that contribute to addiction. Treatment includes physical, mental, emotional, and relational aspects. These methods provide the tools you need to achieve long-term recovery.
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.
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.
Substance rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from substance abuse, including alcohol and drug addiction (both illegal and prescription drugs). They often include the opportunity to engage in both individual as well as group therapy.
Programs
Adult Program
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 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
Whether a marriage or other committed relationship, an intimate partnership is one of the most important aspects of a person's life. Drug and alcohol addiction affects both members of a couple in deep and meaningful ways, as does rehab and recovery. Couples therapy and other couples-focused treatment programs are significant parts of exploring triggers of addiction, as well as learning how to build healthy patterns to support ongoing sobriety.
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.
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.
Life skills trainings involve all the skills a person must have in order to function successfully in the world. These include time management, career guidance, money management, and effective communication. Truly successful addiction recovery is based on the ability to not only live substance-free, but to thrive. Life skills teaches the practical necessities of functioning in society, which sets clients up for success in life, and therefore sobriety.
Nutrition therapy, aka medical nutrition therapy (MNT), is a way of treating physical, emotional, and medical conditions through diet. Specific dietary plans are designed by professional nutritionists or registered dietitians, and patients follow them in order to positively affect their physical and mental health. Residential Clients have the opportunity to learn kitchen skills and enjoy health meals.
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.
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Staff & Accreditations
Staff
Ed Thornbrugh, MBA,HCA
Executive Director
Jeanne Sidel
Director of Finance
Katie Kimmerling
Director of Clinical Services
Accreditations
The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) is a non-profit organization that specifically accredits rehab organizations. Founded in 1966, CARF's, mission is to help service providers like rehab facilities maintain high standards of care.
CARF Accreditation: Yes
Contact Information
(402) 477-3951 
721 K Street
Lincoln NE, 68508
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Kelly Junco, CPC, CPRC, BA, BS
Edited by:
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