Friends of Bridge Inc

https://www.friendsofbridge.org

Mission Statement: Friends of Bridge, Inc. is a voluntary not for profit, community based outpatient counseling center located in Valley Stream, New York. Established in 1970, services are provided for residents of the South Shore of Nassau County and surrounding areas. Our focus is to assist individuals, families and significant others whose lives have been impacted by substance abuse and dependency to begin a process of recovery and positive growth.

5 Pflug Pl
# 11
Valley Stream, NY 11580

516-825-4242

Facility Information and Features:

Affiliated
Organization :		 Friends of Bridge, Inc.
Treatment
Type(s) :
Outpatient Treatment
Substance Focus:
PCP/hallucinogens, OTC Medications (e.g., cough syrup), Opioids (prescription or heroin), Methamphetamines and other amphetamines/stimulants, Marijuana/hashish, Inhalants, Cocaine/crack, Benzodiazepines and other tranquilizers, Barbiturates and other sedatives/hypnotics, Alcohol
Age-Specific Programming Available:
Adult women (age 18+), Adult men (age 18+), Adolescents (ages 12-18)
Special Groups Served: People who are:
  • Involved in criminal justice system
  • Charged with DUI/DWI
LGBTQ+ Welcoming:
Staff are trained on LGBTQ-specific needs in treatment, All-gender bathroom(s) available on site

Insurance and Payment Options:

Payment
Options :
State-financed health insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Medicaid, Cash or self-payment
Insurance
Accepted :
Wellcare, UnitedHealth Group, HealthFirst, Inc., Emblem Health, Cigna, Catholic Special Needs Plan, LLC, Anthem, Aetna
Offers Sliding Fee Scale :
Yes

Facility Hours:

Outpatient
Mon: 8:30AM-9:30PM
Tue: 8:30AM-4:00PM
Wed: 8:30AM-9:30PM
Thu: 8:30AM-4:00PM
Fri: 9:00AM-3:00PM
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed

Data last updated 04/13/2021

Signs of High-Quality Care

Data last updated

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Fast Access to Treatment

  • Offers same day or walk-in appointments

Personalized Evaluation and Treatment Plan

  • Examines all of the 6 critical factors during the intake process to develop the patient's treatment plan

    Before starting treatment, asks about:

    Recovery and living environment
    Readiness to change
    Potential to relapse
    Mental health
    Intoxication and/or withdrawal potential
    General health

Access to Medications for Opioid or Alcohol Use Disorder

  • Offers FDA-approved medication for opioid use disorder
    Onsite
    Methadone
    Different Location
    Buprenorphine with naloxone (e.g., Suboxone®, Zubsolv®, Bunavail®, Cassipa®)
    Onsite
    Buprenorphine without naloxone (e.g., Subutex®)
    Onsite
    Buprenorphine injection
    Onsite
    Buprenorphine implant (e.g., Probuphine®)
    Different Location
    Oral Naltrexone (e.g., Depade®, Revia®)
    Onsite
    Injectable long-acting Naltrexone (e.g., Vivitrol®)
    Onsite
  • Provides Naloxone (e.g., Narcan, Evzio) onsite to patients at risk for overdose
  • Offers Naloxone training
  • Offers FDA-approved medication for alcohol use disorder
    Onsite
    Acamprosate (e.g., Campral®)
    Onsite
    Oral Naltrexone (e.g., Depade®, Revia®)
    Onsite
    Injectable long-acting Naltrexone (e.g., Vivitrol®)
    Onsite
    Disulfiram (e.g., Antabuse®)
    Onsite
  • Offers medication for mental health

Effective Behavioral Therapies for Addiction

  • Offers behavioral therapy that has been shown to help people with addiction

    This facility offers the following therapies:

    Cognitive Behavioral Health Therapy (CBT)
    Mindfulness-based Relapse Prevention
    Motivational Enhancement Therapy
  • Offers individual counseling

Long-term Treatment and Follow-up

  • Tracks patient progress over time on all 6 critical factors

    Tracks patient progress on:

    Recovery and living environment
    Readiness to change
    Potential to relapse
    Mental health
    Intoxication and/or withdrawal potential
    General health
  • Uses lab tests to track patient progress

Coordinated Care for Mental and Physical Health

  • Offers mental health care
    Will Connect Patient with Care
    Medications offered for mental health
    Yes
  • Offers primary health care
    Onsite
    Staff include:
    Physician (MD, DO)
    Offers testing for :
    Hepatitis C, Hepatitis B

Additional Services to Support Recovery

  • Offers recovery support services

    This facility offers the following services:

    Assistance with obtaining social services (e.g., Medicaid, WIC, SSI, SSDI)
    Assistance with transportation to/from treatment
    Case management
    Domestic violence (e.g., physical, sexual, and/or emotional abuse) services
    Educational assistance (e.g., GED courses)
    Employment counseling or training
    Family services (e.g., marriage counseling, parenting training).
    Housing support

Patient Reviews

Data last updated 01/31/2020

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Patient Experience

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Patient Feedback

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