About Bridging Access to Care – Williamsburg – Southside
Bridging Access to Care is an alcohol and drug addiction treatment center located in Brooklyn, New York. What you can expect is that they provide an extensive range of mental health, substance misuse, and wellness services for individuals seeking help for these issues. They have a foundation in providing HIV support and serve clients of all ages, focusing on prevention, treatment and empowerment for their clients.
They have an OASAS licensed program called First Steps, which is basically an outpatient clinic that offers individual counseling, treatment groups, medication management and drug testing. You’ll work together with professional counselors in order to figure out a perfect recovery plan suited to you and your specific needs.
Their outpatient center also offers mental health care and they serve individuals ages 6 and up. They provide psychiatric evaluations, individual therapy, group therapy, medication management and smoking cessation programs. Their Community Oriented Recovery and Empowerment program helps adults who are over 21 years of age to build independence, develop life skills and even build up their connections to the community. On the other hand, Assertive Community Treatment provides intensive care for individuals with severe mental health diagnoses.
I was impressed to see the services that they have here for young people. These services include education on substance misuse, sexual health, and lifestyle choices, alongside harm reduction education and wellness workshops. They even have a TREE program that supports young adults aged 18-25. This program helps them address substance use, accessing housing and pursuing education and vocational goals.
Overall, this clinic is committed to addressing housing issues through their programs and by offering case management, recovery support and health insurance enrollment assistance. They even have workshops and support groups to promote healthier lifestyles.
