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The Bridge - Westwood

The Bridge - Westwood

  • Mobile, AL

The Bridge - Westwood, located in Mobile, Alabama, has been offering comprehensive addiction treatment since 1974. This privately-owned facility specializes in substance use disorder care, particularly for adolescents, and provides a range of treatment options accredited by state substance abuse and health agencies.

The mission of The Bridge is to inspire hope and promote lasting change through evidence-based treatment. They are committed to helping individuals achieve long-term sobriety with a focus on comprehensive care.

  • Offers tailored programs for men, adolescents, and individuals with co-occurring disorders.
  • Utilizes therapeutic approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing.
  • Provides specialized services for court-referred clients and LGBT individuals.
  • Accepts various payment methods, including Medicaid, and offers financial aid options.

The Bridge - Westwood treats substance use disorders among adolescents and adults, focusing on those with mental health issues and trauma. The primary beneficiaries are adolescents referred from judicial systems and those in need of specialized care.

  • 2 Conditions Treated
  • Insurance Accepted
  • 3 Levels of Care
  • Speaks English
  • 16 Therapies & Programs
  • Multiple Locations

Conditions and Issues Treated

Substance Abuse + Addiction Treatment

Rehab centers exist in Mobile, AL to help individuals bounce back from substance abuse, which is an umbrella term for drug and alcohol addiction. Drug addiction refers to the use of illegal drugs and improper use of prescription drugs. Centers like The Bridge - Westwood provide individuals a chance to access individual and group therapy that can be monumental for recovery.

Substance abuse includes all problems that stem out from using various psychoactive substances. It is also a diagnostic term used by Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) to define the mental and physical impairment or distress caused by misuse and overuse of certain substances in a period of 12 months.

Opioid + Opiate Addiction Treatment

Opioid addiction involves addiction to legal or illegal opioids. It may happen very quickly with any opioid use. Sometimes within a matter of days. Opioid addiction is a known as a high-risk factor for future heroin addiction.

Opioid withdrawal can be extremely uncomfortable and lead the user to continue to use even if they want to quit. Stopping using an opioid requires careful medical observation. Sometimes the withdrawal can persist for many weeks, which can put the user at a high risk for relapse.

It is recommended to receive inpatient treatment and a medically supervised detox like those offered at The Bridge - Westwood in Mobile, AL, AL, to manage the withdrawal process while learning lasting tools to maintain recovery. In some circumstances medications can be used to manage opioid addiction.

Levels of Care

This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Aftercare Support, Drug Rehab, Residential, with additional therapies available as listed below.

Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient’s individual requirements.

After treatment, addiction treatment can be frightening for newly sober people. Aftercare support provided by The Bridge - Westwood is designed to give resources and help on a continued basis. It can involve finding housing in and around Alabama, setting up 12-step meeting groups, continued medical monitoring, and counseling.

The Bridge - Westwood‘s Therapies & Programs

Family therapy is a set of therapeutic approaches that assumes that the entire family is a system. It utilizes the strengths and resources of the family to help the patient refrain from resorting to substance abuse. It helps to repair relationships and improve communication between family members.

Group therapy happens at The Bridge - Westwood in a controlled group environment, as opposed to a one-on-one setting. It supports Mobile, AL patients’ recovery by offering a sense of comfort and letting them know that they are not alone. Through shared conversations, patients also learn to develop faith and understanding and gain insight on their addictions.

Unresolved trauma is often a key reason why many patients resorted to substance abuse. Trauma therapy refers to treatment wherein specialist therapists help the patients to resolve the trauma that led the patients to substance abuse. The trauma could be physical abuse, sexual abuse, war, natural disasters, divorce, accident, loss of a loved one, etc. Thinking of these traumatic events causes emotional disturbances like anxiety, depression and results in addiction. If trauma is the primary cause of substance abuse, then both issues must be addressed. Otherwise, there is a risk of relapse. Trauma therapy also improves the cognitive functions and provides long term benefits.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a way of addressing concerns through talking. It can be used in individual counseling sessions. Talking through issues with professionals at The Bridge - Westwood can identify sources of discomfort or unhealthy thoughts. It is a way of learning about yourself and your individual perceptions. CBT is a healthy way of addressing some behaviors which may be bringing unintended consequences in your life.

Alcoholics Anonymous is responsible for the development of the popular “12 Step Program” Most substance treatment centers in Mobile, Alabama, like The Bridge - Westwood, have their own 12 step program designed to help users achieve sobriety. The first three steps depend on the patient, so they are more specific and situational. The succeeding four steps center on practical issues brought on by substance abuse.

Contingency management is a way to help motivate someone to remain substance free. It is a process of rewarding positive choices and good outcomes. As humans we are wired to recreate experiences that lead to positive feelings. Through this method incentives are used for completing positive steps towards a sober life. This may be a reward for attending meetings, remaining sober or for employment goals.

Payment Options

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  • Health Insurance
  • Self-Pay / Cash
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Military Insurance
  • IHS/Tribunal/Urban
  • State-Financed
  • Sliding Scale
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    Accepts

    • Gender
      Male
    • Age
      Adults (20+), Children (0-12), Teenagers
    • Modality
      Family, Group, Individuals
  • Hearing-Impaired
  • Ownership
    Non-Profit

    The Bridge

    Helpful reference information for The Bridge - Westwood, a drug treatment center in Alabama located at: 3401 Newman Road, Mobile, AL 36695, including phone numbers, official website, and more. Listed briefly is an overview of Levels of Care, Therapies Offered, Issues Treated, and accepted forms of Payment Methods.

    Listed May 26, 2020

    Updated July 25, 2024

    Mobile, Alabama Addiction and Treatment

    Opioids, such as heroin, fentanyl, and prescription opioids are related to more than half of all drug-related overdoses in Alabama. Alcohol is the most frequently used substance in Alabama; 85,000 Alabamians use cocaine every single year. In Alabama, there are four times as many vehicle crashes involving alcohol as there are normal vehicle crashes.

    Mobile, a diverse city with a rich history, offers numerous outdoor activities, festivals, and a thriving arts and entertainment scene. However, Mobile County had the highest rate of opioid-related emergency department visits in Alabama at 132.9 per 10,000 population in 2019. The county also ranks as one of the top 10 worst areas in Alabama for drug and alcohol arrests, with methamphetamine abuse being the number one drug involved in violent crimes.

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