 Contact Information
Mark Schuster
P.O. Box 2489
Kailua-Kona, HI 96745
Phone: (808) 322-3305
E-mail: mark_bridgehouse@earthlink.net |
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Agency Mission Statement:
The Bridge House mission is to assist adults in early recovery from drug and alcohol addiction to develop successful living skills through residential and vocational experiences in a safe, structured and supportive environment.
Funded Program:
Vocational Skills Building: utilizes a holistic approach toward the substance abuse recovery process and recognizes the importance of assisting individuals to regain their place as responsible, productive citizens within our community. To this end, the VSB program ensures that all graduating residents are prepared to become either employed or in a job training program prior to discharge. The program provides assessment and remediation of vocational needs. The goal is to prepare individuals to enter/re-enter the workforce. By addressing these issues, we are able to prepare individuals to assume their position as valued employees, heads of households, and law-abiding citizens.
Client Outcome Story: "Pete" arrived at Bridge House as an accomplished ice user and dealer. He had finally hit bottom, yet had no clue how to reconstruct his life. It was clear that he was bright, and had excellent people and entrepreneurial skills. His participation in his substance abuse treatment program, along with the structure and support of the VSB program enabled Pete to address his criminal thinking and behaviors. He was able to channel his thinking and skills in a new direction, and was able to obtain employment in a nationally recognized business with a location in Kona. After about six months he was promoted to department supervisor, and is in line for further growth with the company. He is very active in the recovery community as a sponsor to others in early recovery, and has almost 3 years 'clean' time.
