The Bridge Center

Overview of Programs and Services

Our Mission :

“The Bridge Center empowers all those with whom we come into contact to engage in a process of education and healing that strengthens the individual and family so they may achieve their greatest potential.  We are dedicated to improve the lives of individuals, to sustain and foster healthy families, and to promote the integration or re-integration of the individual into positive communities.  The Bridge Center maximizes strengths while minimizing deficits to achieve cognitive and lasting change that benefits a diverse community of individuals.”

Our Staff :

We offer various programs to assist children, adolescents, adults and families in the areas of education remediation, substance abuse treatment, truancy reduction and prevention, mental health counseling, leadership development, and case management.  Our substance abuse counselors are certified/licensed by the Nevada Board of Examiners for Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors, and we follow a cognitive behavioral approach to therapy.  We have Licensed Nevada Educators, Marriage and Family Therapists, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and a Board Certified Child Psychiatrist on staff.  In addition, all of our program managers and facilitators are highly skilled in their fields and attend regular trainings to maintain an exemplary standard of professional development.  We are proud to offer bi-lingual counseling services and programs for our Spanish-speaking clientele, and we maintain a high standard of cultural competency.

Our Programs :

We are dedicated to serving our clients with a wide array of programs and services, and we are always looking for ways to improve the quality of what is available to the residents of our community. Currently, some of the many services we offer are:

·         Truancy Reduction And Prevention Program (TRAPP)

--A program based on a BEST Practices program that addresses socioeconomic barriers, educational deficiencies, chemical dependence, family disengagement, and behavioral issues that may cause an adolescent’s lack of consistent attendance and success in school. TRAPP consists of individual assessments and professional services to assist students in re-establishing school engagement.   (Ages 12-18). 

·         Substance Abuse Treatment

--Substance abuse therapy incorporating individual counseling, group therapy and skill building to help adults and adolescents live drug and alcohol free. Treatment is available for those requiring prevention services, traditional outpatient services, and intensive outpatient programming.

·         Individual, Couples, and Family Therapy

--Therapeutic sessions and case management to assist in the development and strengthening of interpersonal communication, coping skills, empowerment, trauma reduction, and family cohesion. Methods include Equine Assisted Psychotherapy, Play Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.  

·         Elective Drug Screening

--Affordable, simple and accurate on-site drug screening for parents who want to ensure the safety and health of their adolescents.  A certified alcohol and drug counselor provide instant feedback, and substance abuse evaluations are available for further assessment.

·         Psycho-educational Groups

--Alternatives to Risky Behavior, Stages of Change, Anger Management, Relapse Prevention, Life Skills, Girls’ Group, and Leadership Development groups are offered weekly to aid adolescents and families in achieving success. In addition, Family Support Groups, Family Day events, and Family Wellness classes are offered on a continual basis.

·         Educational Services

        --Academic assessments, advocacy, educational evaluations, tutoring, credit recovery, small group instruction and individualized         assistance for youth 1^st-12^th grade who may benefit from intensive remediation in all areas of academics, supervised by State of         Nevada licensed educators. 

·         L.E.A.P. (Life-skills Enrichment After-school Program)

--A program designed to provide social skill-building, basic skills development, peer interaction, and recreational activities to adolescent and transitional-age youth who have cognitive, developmental, behavioral or physical disabilities. Goals and objectives for each participant are individualized and are monitored by a behavioral health specialist and a certified therapeutic recreational specialist.

Payment Options :

*Please contact The Bridge Center at 775-857-2999 for specific cost information regarding our programs and services.  We accept cash, check, debit card, Nevada Medicaid and Nevada CheckUp, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, St. Mary’s HealthFirst, Health Plan of Nevada, and TriCare.  Most services are offered on a sliding fee scale for self-pay clients who qualify based on financial need.  Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Check us out on the Web:  www.renobridgecenter.com