For over three decades, Bridgeway Behavioral Health has been providing individuals with gender-specific treatment for alcohol and drug addiction. Located in St. Charles, our Men’s Residential Program utilizes evidence-based practices and takes a trauma-focused approach to treatment, integrating biology, sociology, and psychology to identify the underlying causes of addiction. Our highly structured setting offers men a reliable and supportive environment for recovery, as well as a safe space to develop and practice healthy coping skills for lifelong sobriety.
ABOUT BRIDGEWAY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH – MEN’S RESIDENTIAL SERVICES
Bridgeway Behavioral Health (BBH) operates multiple locations throughout Eastern Missouri, offering substance abuse treatment for adults and adolescents. In addition to our men’s campus, we also have a women’s residential service in St. Charles. Our men’s residential service specifically serves men who are dealing with addiction and co-occurring disorders.
TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT
At Bridgeway Behavioral Health, our men’s program incorporates individual and family therapy, meditation, 12-step meetings, and medication-assisted treatment. Clients have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with a counselor each week and participate in Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meetings. They also engage in nutritional and spiritual counseling, gender-specific groups, and journaling. Our educational sessions focus on relapse prevention, communication, triggers and cravings, and other related issues.
The length of stay at our facility varies depending on the individual’s needs, ranging from 10 to 30 days.
In addition to addiction treatment, BBH also provides services for sexual assault, domestic violence, and gambling addiction.
Upon graduation, our clients have access to discharge planning and community support.
STAFF CREDENTIALS
At Bridgeway Behavioral Health, we employ over 200 certified, licensed, and credentialed staff members across our 12 facilities. To maintain high standards of care, all employees are required to meet annual certification and licensure conditions. Our men’s facility is staffed by counselors, a resident nurse, a community support specialist, and other technicians.
ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES
Our men’s facility is conveniently located near the Mississippi River. Clients have access to an on-site weight room and a fully equipped kitchen with three daily meals provided. They can also enjoy group hikes along the nearby Katy Trail.
WHAT ALUMNI SAY
In a Best-rehabs.com poll, five alumni gave Bridgeway Behavioral Health average ratings. Four alumni rated the staff’s level of training and experience and family participation an average of 3.5 out of five stars, and the counseling options available received an average rating of 3.25 out of five stars. Holistic offerings were rated lowest by alumni, with 1.33 out of five stars. Exercise and leisure activities were also ranked low, receiving 2.25 out of five stars.
Two individuals noted concerns with the facility’s accommodations. An anonymous reviewer mentioned “caring staff but filthy conditions,” while Bret commented that the apartments need refurbishment.
WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY
In a survey conducted by Best-rehabs.com, six loved ones provided mixed feedback. Many praised the staff and expressed their recommendation for treatment at Bridgeway Behavioral Health. One anonymous reviewer stated, “I think that they do a good job on educating users on skills that will aid them upon release.”
One reviewer, who preferred to remain anonymous, gave four out of five stars to the facility’s level of family participation but felt communication was lacking. They wrote, “The only thing is, they are only allowed to use the facility’s phone (no personal phones are allowed) for 5 minutes once a week.”
Loved ones rated the staff’s level of training and experience at 4.75 out of five stars. Parent C.S. described the staff as “dedicated” and “caring.”
However, one loved one indicated that treatment seemed too rigid, stating, “I, personally, believe that trying to cram classes down someone while they are detoxing or are freshly clean is a bit ridiculous.”
FINANCING
Specific details regarding financing are not published on our facility’s website. Although we do accept donations, it is unclear whether those donations directly benefit our programs.