
At a Glance
Location
175 Remsen Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Phone
718-852-5552Primary Focus
Treatment Settings
Treatment Approaches
Special Programs
About Bridge Back to Life Center Inc
Bridge Back to Life Center Inc has anchored Brooklyn's recovery community since 1988, providing medical detox, outpatient programs, and intensive outpatient treatment. This NYS OASAS licensed addiction treatment center serves diverse populations with multilingual support and flexible payment options.
Bridge Back to Life Center Inc operates from its 10th-floor Brooklyn Heights office, delivering comprehensive addiction treatment services to the New York Metropolitan Area since 1988. This NYS OASAS licensed recovery center combines medical detox capabilities with ongoing outpatient support, creating a bridge from acute care to sustained recovery for individuals battling substance use disorders and co-occurring conditions.
The center's continuum of care spans medical detox, outpatient programs, and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP), allowing clients to transition seamlessly between levels as their recovery progresses. Their outpatient program structure accommodates working adults with extended weekday hours until 8 PM on Mondays and Tuesdays, while telehealth options expand access across Kings County and surrounding areas.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) forms the foundation of their therapeutic approach, addressing both substance abuse treatment needs and underlying trauma or PTSD. Executive Director Gary Butchen leads a team that provides services in English, Spanish, Italian, Hmong, and Vietnamese, ensuring culturally responsive care for Brooklyn's diverse communities.
This rehab serves adolescents through seniors, including specialized populations like pregnant women, veterans, and court-ordered clients. Their commitment to accessibility shows through financial hardship considerations and acceptance of Medicaid, Medicare, TRICARE, and private insurance. For families seeking a recovery center with deep community roots and flexible treatment options, Bridge Back to Life offers three decades of experience in Brooklyn's addiction treatment landscape.
Medical Detox and Outpatient Treatment Programs
Bridge Back to Life Center provides medical detox services as the foundation of their addiction treatment approach, ensuring clients safely transition from active substance use to recovery-focused care. Their medical detox program addresses alcohol use disorders and substance use disorders with clinical oversight in their Brooklyn Heights facility.
Following detox, clients can seamlessly enter outpatient programs or intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) without transferring facilities. This integrated approach allows the same treatment team to support clients through multiple phases of recovery, building therapeutic relationships that strengthen long-term sobriety outcomes.
Specialized Populations and Community Support
The center welcomes diverse populations including adolescents, young adults, veterans, pregnant women, and seniors, with specialized tracks for co-occurring disorders and trauma/PTSD. Court-ordered clients receive structured programming that meets legal requirements while fostering genuine recovery motivation.
HIV/AIDS support services reflect the center's commitment to serving vulnerable populations in Brooklyn's recovery community. Staff provide culturally responsive care in English, Spanish, Italian, Hmong, and Vietnamese, ensuring language barriers don't prevent access to quality addiction treatment.
Flexible Access and Financial Support
Extended weekday hours until 8 PM on Mondays and Tuesdays accommodate working professionals and family caregivers who need evening appointment times. Telehealth options expand access across Kings County and the broader New York Metropolitan Area for clients who face transportation or scheduling barriers.
Financial accessibility remains central to their mission, accepting Medicaid, Medicare, TRICARE, private insurance, and self-pay arrangements. Clients experiencing financial hardship can apply in writing to continue treatment, ensuring economic challenges don't interrupt recovery progress.
CBT-Based Treatment Philosophy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) anchors the center's therapeutic methodology, helping clients identify and modify thought patterns that contribute to substance use behaviors. This approach proves particularly effective for addressing co-occurring mental health conditions and trauma histories.
Treatment plans integrate CBT techniques with group programming and individual counseling, creating multiple touchpoints for skill development and peer support. The combination of structured therapy and flexible scheduling supports both intensive healing work and gradual reintegration into daily responsibilities.
Why Choose Bridge Back to Life Center Inc
- Three decades of continuous operation in Brooklyn Heights since 1988
- Medical detox capabilities combined with outpatient program continuity
- Multilingual treatment team serving five languages including Hmong and Vietnamese
- Extended evening hours until 8 PM plus telehealth accessibility
- Written financial hardship applications for continued treatment access
Frequently Asked Questions
What levels of care does Bridge Back to Life Center offer?
The center provides medical detox, outpatient programs, and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP). This allows clients to receive comprehensive care from initial detox through ongoing recovery support at the same facility.
Do they accept insurance and offer financial assistance?
Yes, they accept Medicaid, Medicare, TRICARE, private insurance, and self-pay arrangements. Clients facing financial hardship can apply in writing to continue treatment if they cannot afford full payment.
What populations does this recovery center serve?
Bridge Back to Life serves adolescents through seniors, including pregnant women, veterans, court-ordered clients, and individuals with co-occurring disorders or trauma/PTSD. They provide HIV/AIDS support services and multilingual treatment in five languages.
What are their operating hours and location?
The center operates from their 10th-floor Brooklyn Heights office with extended hours until 8 PM on Mondays and Tuesdays. They also offer telehealth services for increased accessibility across the New York Metropolitan Area.
What therapeutic approaches do they use?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) forms the foundation of their treatment approach. They address substance use disorders, alcohol use disorders, co-occurring mental health conditions, and trauma/PTSD through structured therapeutic programming.
How long has this addiction treatment center been operating?
Bridge Back to Life Center has provided outpatient addiction treatment services in Brooklyn since 1988. Their three decades of operation demonstrate sustained commitment to the local recovery community.
Do they provide services in languages other than English?
Yes, their multilingual staff provides addiction treatment services in English, Spanish, Italian, Hmong, and Vietnamese. This ensures culturally responsive care for Brooklyn's diverse communities.
Is Bridge Back to Life Center licensed and accredited?
The center holds NYS OASAS licensing, meeting New York State requirements for addiction treatment services. Executive Director Gary Butchen oversees operations and compliance with state regulations.
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