Outpatient ServicesBrooklyn/Bridge : Residential
Who May Apply?
Men who are currently incarcerated in a Department of Correction facility and who are approved for Community Release, Transitional Supervision or on Parole may apply for admission. Residents who successfully complete Brooklyn/Bridge may return to the community through parole, transitional supervision, discharge, or admission into another Program.
Admission
To be eligible for the Brooklyn/Bridge Program an individual must:
- currently be incarcerated in a Department of Correction facility or on Parole.
- have approval for Community Release by the Department of Correction
- have a minimum of 90 days remaining on his sentence.
- be motivated for treatment
- indicate a willingness to abide by house rules and cooperate with program procedures.
- not be at risk of responding with physical violence
- have an interview to determine eligibility and whether the program can adequately meet his needs.
Concerned Persons Group
Concerned Persons Group is required for all visitors. They must attend three times a month. The group is also for AA/NA sponsors, family, friends, partners, roommates, or anyone involved with a Brooklyn/Bridge resident. This group offers information about the Brooklyn/Bridge Program, the recovery process, and lends support to its members. All visitors need to be approved by DOC to visit.
