The Bridge Behavioral Health

What The Bridge Behavioral Health does

The Bridge Behavioral Health is a Lincoln, Nebraska-based nonprofit behavioral health treatment organization founded in 1980 as Cornhusker Place and rebranded in 2014. It operates a single facility at 721 K Street, Lincoln, and serves adults 19 and older experiencing substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health challenges across southeast Nebraska. The organization runs a full continuum of voluntary, trauma-informed, evidence-based care including medically monitored social withdrawal services (3-10 days), respite care (7-14 days), short-term residential treatment (30-60 days), intermediate residential treatment (3-12 months), outpatient counseling, intensive outpatient programming (6-8 weeks, 10 hours weekly), a low-barrier evening drop-in center called Bridge Connect, family support, and recovery/alumni services. Clinical modalities include CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, SBIRT, trauma therapy, and 12-Step integration, delivered by a multidisciplinary team of licensed counselors, nurses, case managers, recovery advocates, and peer support specialists.

The Bridge Behavioral Health is funded primarily through government sources, with 54% of revenue from Medicaid and 28% from Federal Funds-Substance Use grant #B08TI08705 administered by SAMHSA through the Nebraska DHHS Division of Behavioral Health and Region Systems. The remaining ~18% comes from commercial insurance, private pay, sliding-scale fees for uninsured/underinsured clients, donations, and community partnerships. Go-to-market is community-led and sales-led hybrid: a professional referral network (hospitals, courts, schools, community providers) drives mid-funnel admissions, while a 24/7 crisis hotline and walk-in availability serve as bottom-of-funnel direct access points. The organization is CARF accredited since 2011, is governed by a community-based Board of Directors, and employs 51-100 staff. Strategic direction over the past five years has focused on vertical service-line buildout (withdrawal services 2021, outpatient 2022, Bridge Connect 2025) rather than geographic expansion or M&A.

Name

The Bridge Behavioral Health

Legal name

The Bridge Behavioral Health

Website

https://thebridgenebraska.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Bridge Behavioral Health is a Lincoln, Nebraska nonprofit founded in 1980 that provides a full continuum of trauma-informed substance use and mental health treatment for adults 19+ across southeast Nebraska, funded primarily by Medicaid (54%) and a federal SAMHSA grant (28%).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Behavioral Health Treatment Services

NAICS

Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (623220), Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (62322), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (62142)

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAFACAE

Residential Substance Use Rehabilitation (Inpatient Rehab)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Behavioral Health & Substance Use Treatment

SECONDARYBPAGAEAO

Substance Use Recovery & Harm Reduction Support Services

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Services & Community Support (Food, Housing, Family)

Keywords

• Substance use treatment
• Behavioral health services
• Residential addiction treatment
• Outpatient therapy programs
• Withdrawal management services

Headquarters

HQ city

Lincoln

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Funding (Medicaid): Primary funding source at 54% from Medicaid, covering most services for eligible clients.
2. Federal Grant (SAMHSA): 28% of funding from Federal Funds-Substance Use grant #B08TI08705 through U.S. Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration, via Nebraska DHHS Division of Behavioral Health and Region Systems.
3. Commercial Insurance: Most major commercial insurance plans accepted; pre-authorization may be required.
4. Private Pay: Private pay clients accepted with 50% down payment required; payment plans offered.
5. Sliding Scale / Financial Assistance: Uninsured and underinsured clients welcome; sliding-scale fees available based on financial need.
6. Donations: Accepts monetary donations (one-time or recurring) and in-kind donations including clothing, hygiene items, and supplies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Bridge Behavioral Health provides a full continuum of voluntary, trauma-informed, evidence-based behavioral health services for adults 19 and older experiencing substance use disorders and mental health challenges. Services span from medically monitored withdrawal management (3-10 days) through intermediate residential treatment (3-12 months), plus outpatient/IOP therapy, Bridge Connect drop-in support, family education, and recovery support groups. All services are delivered on-site in Lincoln, Nebraska with 24/7 availability.

Product overview

The Bridge Behavioral Health is a comprehensive behavioral health treatment organization offering a full continuum of voluntary, trauma-informed, evidence-based services. The organization operates as a single integrated treatment platform with multiple interconnected service modules spanning different levels of care. Core services include Social Withdrawal Services (medically monitored detox, 3-10 days), Respite Care (short-term stabilization, 7-14 days), and Residential Treatment Programs (Short-Term Residential 30-60 days and Intermediate Residential 3-12 months). Outpatient services include Individual Outpatient Counseling and Intensive Outpatient Programming (IOP, 6-8 weeks). Bridge Connect provides a low-barrier drop-in center for immediate needs, while Family Support and Recovery Support (including AA/NA meetings) round out the continuum. All services share common elements including evidence-based therapies (CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, SBIRT), trauma-informed care principles, and coordinated admissions and discharge planning.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Social Withdrawal Services 24/7 supervised, voluntary care for adults 19+ experiencing withdrawal from alcohol or other substances. Provides medical monitoring, medications as needed, and typically lasts 3-7 days (up to 10 days).
• Respite Care Short-term trauma-informed stabilization and support (typically 7-14 days) for adults in crisis or transition. Provides hourly safety checks, motivational counseling, crisis stabilization, and educational groups.
• Short-Term Residential Treatment (STR) Structured residential program for adults 19+ lasting 30-60 days with approximately 42 hours per week of group and individual sessions including CBT, DBT, trauma therapy, mindfulness, and art/yoga groups.
• Intermediate Residential Treatment (IR) Extended residential program lasting 3-12 months with 30+ hours weekly of trauma-informed care, journaling, vocational/educational support, stability building, pro-social skills development, and long-term recovery planning.
• Outpatient + Intensive Outpatient (IOP) Therapy Flexible counseling services for adults 19+ including individual outpatient counseling and structured IOP (6-8 weeks, 10 hours weekly). Uses CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused counseling, and 12-Step integration.
• Bridge Connect Low-barrier evening drop-in center open Monday-Friday 2PM-7PM. Provides warm meals, rest areas, computer access, pet support, and serves as a first step toward treatment with no sobriety requirement, insurance, or ID needed.
• Family Support

Quantifiable outcome

• Withdrawal: 3-7 days (up to 10); Respite: 7-14 days; Short-term Residential: 30-60 days; Intermediate Residential: 3-12 months; Outpatient: 6-8 weeks

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Accrediting body that recognized The Bridge's compliance with international standards for behavioral health services since 2011.
• Region SystemscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerContracted through Nebraska DHHS Division of Behavioral Health for Federal Funds-Substance Use grant administration and regional behavioral health coordination.
• Community Services Fund of NebraskacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity foundation providing ongoing financial support and partnership for behavioral health services.
• Region 5 SystemscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional behavioral health systems partner contributing to the organization's integrated care network.
• BarnabasminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProvides weekly clothing donations to support client needs at The Bridge.
• Lincoln Running GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal running group providing ongoing community support for The Bridge.
• Doane CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides internship opportunities for students at The Bridge, supporting workforce development.
• Southeast Community College (SCC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides internship opportunities for students at The Bridge, supporting workforce development.
• Wesleyan CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides internship opportunities for students at The Bridge, supporting workforce development.
• Union CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides internship opportunities for students at The Bridge, supporting workforce development.
• Capital Humane SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides pet support services at Bridge Connect drop-in center, offering kennels and snacks for pets of clients.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Caron Treatment Centers: National nonprofit SUD treatment provider with residential and outpatient programs in Pennsylvania and Florida. Operates at a much larger scale but shares the continuum-of-care, evidence-based, CARF-aligned service model.
• Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation: Large national nonprofit SUD treatment organization headquartered in Minnesota with residential, outpatient, and recovery services. Operates at much greater scale across multiple states; shares the CARF-accredited nonprofit SUD mission.

Direct peers

• Valley Hope: Midwest-based nonprofit SUD treatment provider operating residential and outpatient programs across Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and Oklahoma. Comparable mission, continuum-of-care model, and CARF-accredited operations.
• Pyramid Healthcare: Regional SUD and behavioral health treatment provider in the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest offering detox, residential, IOP, and outpatient services. Closely comparable service mix and target population.
• Rosecrance: Illinois-based nonprofit behavioral health network offering residential, outpatient, and recovery housing for adolescents and adults with SUD and co-occurring MH. Closely comparable continuum-of-care nonprofit model and CARF-accredited operation.
• CenterPointe: Lincoln, Nebraska-based nonprofit providing integrated behavioral health, SUD, and housing services. Direct local peer with overlapping withdrawal, residential, and outpatient services for the same southeast Nebraska population.
• Bryan Independence Center: Lincoln, Nebraska-based inpatient SUD treatment center operated by Bryan Health. Directly comparable in geography and core service (residential SUD), and a Board member's affiliation (Dave Dermann) signals overlapping referral relationships.

Emerging players

• Summit Behavioral Health: Multi-state SUD and MH treatment provider operating residential and outpatient facilities. Comparable service lines with a more recently built footprint and overlapping focus on evidence-based programming.
• TAM Healthcare (Telecare Corporation): Mid-size behavioral health provider operating crisis stabilization, residential, and outpatient programs across multiple states. Comparable service model for adults with co-occurring SUD and MH conditions.

Others

• Region 5 Systems: Nebraska regional behavioral health coordinating body that funds and partners with The Bridge. Not a competitor but an enabling entity that channels SAMHSA/Medicaid funding to the organization.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/TheBridge_NE
• Facebookfacebook.com/TheBridgeNebraska
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/thebridgebehavioralhealth

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles21 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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