Perception Programs, Inc.

Brooklyn/Bridge : Residential

The Brooklyn/Bridge Program is a 36 bed, intensive, structured, short-term, residential substance abuse work release treatment program for adult male Department of Correction clients, located in Brooklyn, CT. Designed to assist inmates in their return to society, Bridge/Bridge acts as a bridge between prison and the community. Utilizing a variety of educational, treatment, and self-help methods, Brooklyn/Bridge Program encourages residents to adopt independent and responsible life styles that are free of drugs, alcohol, and criminal behavior.

The Brooklyn/Bridge Program is funded by the Department of Correction.

Brooklyn/Bridge 2011 Program Update

The Brooklyn/Bridge Program served 204 clients, in fiscal year 2009/2010. The admissions this year have tripled since the change to an inpatient substance abuse treatment program.  The average length of stay was 85 days.  Cultural diversity remained well balanced with 68 Caucasian, 63 African Americans, 67 Hispanic (Puerto Rican), 2 Native Americans and 4 self reported as Other.  The Department of Correction standards audit reviewed 48 standards with 47 being in-compliance, a 98% rating.

The graduation rate also increased since last year.  The Department of Correction is supportive of encouraging clients to compete the program before moving on to a lower level of treatment.  We have built a positive reputation for operating a strong, dynamic substance abuse treatment program that has no escapes and minimal substance abuse relapses. 

In the next fiscal year, the Brooklyn/Bridge model will continue to provide a short term, 30-90 day inpatient substance abuse program.  The clinical team completed LSI-R and ASUS training and have been utilizing these assessments at admission. Pre and Post tests are scored for all psycho-educational groups. EASTCONN tutors continue to provide GED and Pre-Employment workshops for clients.  The ARROWs provide HIV lectures and HIV testing on a monthly basis.