What New Bridge Foundation does

New Bridge Foundation is a private nonprofit addiction treatment organization founded in 1968, headquartered at 2323 Hearst Avenue in Berkeley, California, serving Northern California. The center operates a full continuum of care for adults with substance use disorders, including medically supervised detoxification, short-term residential treatment (Helios), long-term residential treatment (START), and intensive outpatient programs delivered both in-person and via telehealth (operational since 2020). Treatment modalities include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), trauma-informed care, and dual diagnosis treatment for co-occurring mental health conditions, alongside specialized tracks for veterans and active-duty military (with free lifetime aftercare), LGBTQ+ individuals, first responders, and individuals with PTSD.

Revenue mechanics are based on professional services billing to in-network insurance carriers including Aetna, Anthem, Blue Shield of California, Cigna, Kaiser Permanente (via Lyra Health), Optum, and TriCare West, with additional coordination through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and TriWest Healthcare Alliance VA Community Care Network. Out-of-network and private-pay options are also accepted. The go-to-market approach is inbound-driven: patients enter via a toll-free admissions line ((866) 772-8491) and website inquiry forms, supported by an educational content blog, SEO-optimized site presence, and referral relationships with insurance carriers and VA systems.

The organization is CARF accredited, holds three California Department of Health Care Services program licenses (expiring 2027-2028), and operates under HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 federal compliance frameworks. It has been recognized as one of America's Best Addiction Treatment Centers by a Newsweek/Statista survey every year since 2020, achieving All-Time Winner status. Staffing is reported in the 101-250 range; no parent company, ownership changes, funding events, or M&A activity are disclosed.

Name

New Bridge Foundation

Legal name

New Bridge Foundation®

Website

https://newbridgefoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

New Bridge Foundation is a Berkeley, California-based nonprofit addiction treatment center operating since 1968, providing detoxification, residential, intensive outpatient, and telehealth services to adults with substance use disorders, with specialized programs for veterans, LGBTQ+ individuals, first responders, and those with co-occurring mental health conditions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Addiction Treatment Services

NAICS

Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (62322), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (62142), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Facilities (6232)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Substance Use Rehabilitation (Inpatient Rehab) (HLAFACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Peer Support, Recovery Coaching & Sober Living Services (HLAFACAN), Substance Use Recovery & Harm Reduction Support Services (BPAGAEAO), Substance Use Disorder Prevention & Recovery Services (BPAGACAE)

Keywords

• Addiction treatment programs
• Residential rehab services
• Substance abuse treatment
• Outpatient counseling services
• Medical detoxification

Headquarters

HQ city

Berkeley

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Healthcare Services Revenue: Revenue generated from providing addiction treatment services including detoxification, residential treatment (short and long-term), and intensive outpatient programs. Services are billed to insurance providers including Aetna, Anthem, Blue Shield, Cigna, Kaiser, Optum, TriCare West, and other in-network and out-of-network carriers. The organization also accepts private pay and VA/military benefit coordination.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

New Bridge Foundation operates a multi-level addiction treatment continuum in Berkeley, California, including medically supervised detox, short-term residential rehab (Helios), long-term residential rehab (START), intensive outpatient programs, telehealth counseling, and specialized tracks for veterans, LGBTQ+ clients, first responders, and those with co-occurring disorders. Services are delivered by clinical staff using evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), and trauma-informed care.

Product overview

New Bridge Foundation is an addiction rehabilitation center offering a comprehensive suite of treatment programs. The organization operates a multi-level care model consisting of detoxification, short-term residential treatment (Helios), long-term residential treatment (START), and intensive outpatient programs. Services are delivered either in-person at their Berkeley, California facility or via telehealth. Specialized tracks address co-occurring disorders, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans and military personnel (including free lifetime aftercare), first responders, and PTSD. The treatment approach incorporates individual and group counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), medication-assisted treatment, trauma-informed care, and relapse prevention. The organization has been ranked among America's Best Addiction Treatment Centers by Newsweek since 2020.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Helios: Short-term residential and intensive outpatient rehab program offered by New Bridge Foundation®.
• START

Products and services

• Detox Program Medical detoxification program in which clients are continuously monitored by healthcare professionals while safely and comfortably withdrawing from substances.
• Short-Term Residential Rehab (Helios) Residential rehabilitation program designed to provide individuals with recovery tools in a relatively brief period, delivered in a home-like Berkeley facility.
• Short-Term Intensive Outpatient Rehab (Helios) Intensive outpatient program providing education, counseling, and support for individuals maintaining abstinence while living at home, working, or attending school.
• Long-Term Residential Rehab (START) Extended residential treatment program for individuals with chronic drug and alcohol problems who require longer-term care.
• Telehealth Services Online and virtual intensive outpatient treatment services delivered via telehealth by a dedicated team of trained professionals, extending access across Northern California.
• Addiction Counseling Services Comprehensive counseling services including individual counseling, group counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
• Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Treatment program using FDA-approved medications alongside counseling and behavioral therapies to support recovery from substance use disorders.
• Dual Diagnosis Treatment Integrated treatment for individuals struggling with co-occurring mental health concerns (depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma) and addiction simultaneously.
• LGBTQ+ Addiction Treatment Specialized addiction treatment program providing affirming, culturally competent care for clients of all sexual orientations and gender identities.
• Veterans and Military Treatment Specialized addiction treatment for active-duty military personnel and veterans, including VA coordination, trauma-informed care, and free lifetime aftercare.
• First Responders Program Specialized addiction treatment program designed for first responders addressing unique occupational stressors, trauma, and confidentiality concerns.
• PTSD Treatment Treatment program for individuals struggling with PTSD alongside substance use issues, supporting healthy coping skills and trauma processing.
• Family Counseling Services Counseling and educational services for families of individuals in treatment to support recovery and address family dynamics related to addiction.
• Aftercare Program Ongoing post-treatment support services to help clients maintain long-term sobriety, with free lifetime aftercare for active-duty military and veterans.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked as one of America's Best Addiction Treatment Centers per Newsweek/Statista survey since 2020

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AetnacoreOthersIn-network insurance provider accepting Aetna health insurance plans for addiction treatment services.
• AnthemcoreOthersIn-network insurance provider accepting Anthem health insurance plans for addiction treatment services.
• Blue Shield of CaliforniacoreOthersIn-network insurance provider accepting Blue Shield of California health insurance plans for addiction treatment services.
• CignacoreOthersIn-network insurance provider accepting Cigna health insurance plans for addiction treatment services.
• Kaiser Permanente / Lyra HealthcoreOthersIn-network insurance provider through Lyra Health partnership for Kaiser Permanente members seeking addiction treatment services.
• OptumcoreOthersIn-network insurance provider accepting Optum health insurance plans for addiction treatment services.
• TriCare WestcoreOthersIn-network TRICARE provider for military personnel and their families seeking addiction treatment services in the Western United States.
• TriWest Healthcare Alliance VA CCNcoreOthersVA Community Care Network provider for veteran healthcare services, facilitating veteran access to addiction treatment.
• Newsweek / StatistaminorOthersRecognition partnership through annual Best Addiction Treatment Centers ranking survey conducted by Statista in cooperation with Newsweek since 2020.
• U.S. Department of Veterans AffairscoreOthersCoordination with VA healthcare services for veteran treatment admissions, including coordinating with active duty military services and helping clients work through past trauma.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/newbridgeinc
• Facebookfacebook.com/New-Bridge-Foundation-158355630862374
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/new-bridge-foundation-inc-

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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