The Bridge Hastings

The Bridge is a nonprofit agency that offers long-term residential treatment for women. They have two locations in residential areas of Hastings, Nebraska. The average length of stay is between 6 and 18 months, depending on the needs and progress of clients. They accept pregnant women, mothers, and women with chemical dependencies.

The Bridge accepts self-pay, Medicaid and also has funding and donations to cover the cost for qualifying clients.

Residential Treatment for Women in Nebraska

The Bridge employs licensed and certified counselors and support staff. I like that residents have access to staff 24 hours a day.

Their Mom & Me program is a long-term comprehensive program for women who would not be successful in short-term programs. Young children live onsite with their mothers throughout the women’s treatment. Readiness to change and overcoming the effects of addiction are key factors that women will learn in this program.

The Bridge is located in regular neighborhoods where residents can begin to integrate with community members and neighbors and enjoy a sense of normalcy. During their stay, women learn how to prevent relapse. They gain skills through highly structured peer-oriented treatment activities.

The house is set up like a family home. There’s a communal kitchen, living room, and a backyard with a children’s playset. Some rooms have cribs and/or toddler beds whereas others have twin beds.