Mission

The Assisi Bridge House (ABH) is a residential halfway house for chemically dependent men.  The Independent Living Program (ILP) is a transitional residential program for men who have successfully completed the ABH program.

Men with addictions are given the opportunity to live in a community setting in which they make a commitment to change.  Assisi Bridge House supports the 12-step program of AA and NA.  Each ABH resident works on a monthly treatment plan addressing his personal needs.  Family participation is encouraged.  The staff includes licensed, master's level counselors with many years of experience in treating addictions. 

ABH is internationally accredited through the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). The ABH receives support through South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority.
 

Philosophy

Men with addictions are given the opportunity to live in a community setting in which they make a commitment to change. Assisi Bridge House supports the 12-step program of AA, NA, etc. Each client is given a monthly treatment plan addressing his personal needs. Family participation is encouraged. The staff includes licensed master’s level professionals and counselors with many years of experience in treating addictions. Assisi Bridge House is a 24 hour, 365 days per year residential program that creates a therapeutic community.
 

Criteria for Admission

Males, 18 years or older, who have completed primary treatment (a 28 day inpatient treatment program) within the past year, have been clean and sober 30 days before admission, are stabilized on any (non-narcotic) prescription medications. Residents must be willing to defer employment. They must acknowledge their addiction to drugs and/or alcohol. Referrals are self-referrals or referrals made from other treatment facilities or the criminal justice system.

FAQ

How long is the program?
Roughly four to six months depending on the individual’s progress.

Can I go to work while there? Typically residents may start a job search after they present their 90-day report if the staff agrees that they have met all criteria.

Can family visit? There is a monthly family group therapy session and two visit weekends per month. Two family day events per year are also scheduled.

How much does it cost? Residents of Louisiana may be eligible to have their fees fully or partially paid through Medicaid or South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority.

How many beds are available? There are 15 beds at Assisi Bridge House and 4 at Independent Living.
 

Components of the Program

-Group, family, and individual therapy

-Evaluation on 12 domains:

1. Cooperation/leadership

2. Spirituality

3. Feelings

4. gommunication/social interaction

5. Health/physical fitness

6. Family

7. Education/job preparation

8. Legal issues

9. Financial issues

10. Alcoholics Anonymous, etc.

11. Relapse

12. Living Independently

-Meditation

-12 step sponsorship

-12 step meetings (AA, NA, GA, GODA)

-Coping Skills Education

-Community Living

-Relapse prevention

- Separate Independent Living Program

-Optional church attendance at the denomination

of choice

-Parenting

-Yoga

-Exercise

-Tutoring