
At a Glance
Location
1688 Victory Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10314
Phone
718-447-5700Primary Focus
Treatment Settings
Treatment Approaches
Special Programs
About Bridge Back to Life Center Inc Outpatient
Bridge Back to Life Center Inc Outpatient provides medical detox, outpatient programs, and intensive outpatient treatment for individuals seeking recovery in Staten Island. Founded in 1988, this rehab center serves diverse populations including veterans, adolescents, and individuals with co-occurring disorders through flexible scheduling and multilingual support.
Bridge Back to Life Center Inc Outpatient serves as a comprehensive addiction treatment facility on Staten Island, providing medical detox and continuing recovery services to the New York Metropolitan Area since 1988. Located at 1688 Victory Boulevard, this recovery center has built a 35-year foundation serving individuals beginning their recovery journey through medical detox and those establishing long-term sobriety through structured outpatient programming.
The facility offers a complete spectrum of care including medical detox, intensive outpatient programs (IOP), and standard outpatient treatment. Their residential and outpatient treatment model addresses substance use disorders, alcohol use disorders, and co-occurring mental health conditions including trauma and PTSD. Extended hours until 9 PM weekdays and Saturday morning sessions accommodate working individuals and families seeking flexible recovery support without disrupting daily responsibilities.
Treatment incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside comprehensive family education and support services. The recovery center addresses trauma-informed care for individuals with PTSD while providing specialized programming for co-occurring disorders. Staff communicate in English, Spanish, Italian, Hmong, and Vietnamese, ensuring cultural accessibility for Staten Island's diverse communities.
Bridge Back to Life serves adolescents through seniors, including pregnant women, veterans, and court-ordered individuals. Executive Director Gary Butchen leads programming that accepts Medicaid, Medicare, TRICARE, and private insurance, with financial assistance available for those facing economic hardship. The center's telehealth capabilities and weekend availability make ongoing recovery support accessible for alumni transitioning between treatment levels and families participating in recovery community programming.
Medical Detox and Outpatient Recovery Programs
Bridge Back to Life Center provides medical detox services as the first step in recovery, followed by structured outpatient programming designed for long-term sobriety maintenance. Their intensive outpatient program (IOP) allows individuals to continue working or attending school while receiving comprehensive addiction treatment. The facility treats substance use disorders, alcohol use disorders, and co-occurring mental health conditions including trauma and PTSD.
Operating Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 9 PM and Saturday mornings until 1 PM, the recovery center accommodates diverse schedules for ongoing outpatient support. Telehealth services extend access to aftercare programming, ensuring continuity of care for individuals transitioning between treatment levels or maintaining long-term recovery community connections.
Family-Centered Recovery Community Support
The treatment center emphasizes family education and significant other support services as core components of their recovery programming. These aftercare support services help build sustainable recovery communities that extend beyond individual treatment, addressing the family system dynamics that support long-term sobriety.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy forms the foundation of their therapeutic approach, particularly for individuals addressing trauma, PTSD, and co-occurring disorders. The combination of individual treatment and family programming creates a comprehensive support network essential for sustained recovery community participation.
Diverse Populations and Cultural Accessibility
Bridge Back to Life serves adolescents, young adults, men, women, pregnant women, veterans, and seniors through specialized programming tailored to each population's unique needs. Their court-ordered treatment options and HIV/AIDS support services demonstrate commitment to serving Staten Island's most vulnerable individuals seeking recovery.
Staff fluency in English, Spanish, Italian, Hmong, and Vietnamese ensures cultural competency for Richmond County's diverse communities. This multilingual approach extends to family programming, allowing entire families to participate in recovery community activities regardless of their primary language.
Insurance Coverage and Financial Support
The facility accepts Medicaid, Medicare, TRICARE, and most private insurance plans, making addiction treatment accessible across different economic circumstances. Veterans receive specialized support through TRICARE coverage and programming designed for military-connected individuals and their families.
Financial assistance programs help individuals continue treatment when facing economic hardship. The center's flexible payment approach, including self-pay options, ensures that financial barriers do not interrupt recovery progress or ongoing participation in sober living and aftercare programming.
Why Choose Bridge Back to Life Center Inc Outpatient
- 35 years of recovery community service since 1988 with established alumni networks
- Extended weekday hours until 9 PM plus Saturday programming for working individuals and families
- Multilingual staff supporting English, Spanish, Italian, Hmong, and Vietnamese-speaking communities
- Comprehensive family education and significant other support services integrated into treatment
- Financial assistance program allowing continued treatment based on individual circumstances
Frequently Asked Questions
What levels of addiction treatment does Bridge Back to Life provide?
Bridge Back to Life offers medical detox, intensive outpatient programs (IOP), and standard outpatient treatment. Their residential and outpatient treatment model serves individuals beginning recovery through medical detox and those maintaining long-term sobriety through structured outpatient programming.
Does the recovery center offer evening and weekend programming?
Yes, Bridge Back to Life operates Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 9 PM and Saturday mornings from 8:30 AM to 1 PM. These extended hours accommodate working individuals and families seeking flexible recovery support without disrupting daily responsibilities.
What insurance plans does the treatment center accept?
The facility accepts Medicaid, Medicare, TRICARE, and private insurance. They also offer self-pay options and financial assistance programs for individuals facing economic hardship, ensuring treatment accessibility regardless of financial circumstances.
Does Bridge Back to Life provide family support services?
Yes, the center offers comprehensive family education and significant other support services as core aftercare components. These programs help build sustainable recovery communities and address family system dynamics essential for long-term sobriety maintenance.
What populations does the recovery center serve?
Bridge Back to Life serves adolescents, young adults, men, women, pregnant women, veterans, seniors, court-ordered individuals, and those with HIV/AIDS support needs. They provide specialized programming for individuals with trauma, PTSD, and co-occurring disorders.
Are services available in languages other than English?
Yes, staff provide services in English, Spanish, Italian, Hmong, and Vietnamese. This multilingual approach ensures cultural accessibility for Staten Island's diverse communities and extends to family programming and recovery community activities.
Does the facility offer telehealth services for ongoing recovery support?
Yes, Bridge Back to Life provides telehealth services to extend access to aftercare programming. This ensures continuity of care for individuals transitioning between treatment levels or maintaining long-term recovery community connections.
What therapeutic approaches does the treatment center use?
The facility utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as their primary therapeutic method, particularly effective for individuals addressing trauma, PTSD, and co-occurring disorders. Treatment combines individual therapy with comprehensive family programming for sustainable recovery outcomes.
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