What is BRIDGE?
Launched on 16th January 2002, BRIDGE is an intensive day program designed for outpatients who need extra support in their recovery.
It facilitates re-entry into the community by providing a structured therapeutic environment.
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Goals of BRIDGE Programme
- To encourage members to learn from and with each other
- To encourage discussion of issues relating to addiction and recovery
- To help participants to come to an understanding of personal issues related to their addiction
- To help participants consider making healthy changes in their lifestyle
- To help participants understand that their lives have been affected by their addiction
- To help the participant understand the relapse process
- To help the participant understand the change process and the impact of changes in their lives
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BRIDGE Work
Topics covered in sessions:
- Process of addictions
- Self-awareness
- Spirituality
- 12 step Recovery Groups
- Emotion Management
- Social Skills Management
- Family and Relationships
- Triggers for relapse
- Identification and management of relapse
- Financial Management
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Who can join BRIDGE?
Participants enter the programme voluntarily and generally, these individuals may struggle with problems associated with an alcohol, drug, sex and/or gambling addiction. In order to be accepted into BRIDGE, you need the following.
- A desire for change
- A willingness to abide by BRIDGE guidelines and regulations
- A willingness to commit to attending daily BRIDGE meetings for a minimum of two to three weeks
- A referral from a CAMP professional
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What happens when I enter BRIDGE?
BRIDGE participants will receive psycho education and support during their recovery from addictions. It runs on a full day schedule from 9.30am to 4pm. Counselors, psychologists, occupational therapists, psychotherapists conduct the groups every Monday to Friday.
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Where is BRIDGE?
The BRIDGE programme is located at the Institute of Mental Health/Woodbridge Hospital and organised by the Community Addictions Management Programme (CAMP).
For more information, please contact:
6389 2383
or fax 6389 2388
email: camp@imh.com.sg
website: www.camp.org.sg
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