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Causes: Mental Health, Substance Abuse Dependency, Prevention & Treatment
Mission: The bridges of hope is a long term residential alcohol and drug rehabilitation program. The residents are assigned working duties as a part of the program, which includes groundskeeping, cooking, cleaning, maintenance, gardening, as well as off campus work as it is available.
Target demographics: INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE STRUGGLING WITH SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Direct beneficiaries per year: 692 RESIDENTS
Geographic areas served: GEORGIA
Programs: All revenues and expenses are directed at alcohol and drug rehabilitation. The success of the program is determined by the individuals entered into the rehabilitation program. Currently the board estimates a 10% success rate with no relapses. Success rate with relapses has not been determined as of yet. Some of the greatest accomplishments are seen in the individuals who have attended the program and are now managers, assistant managers, or supervisors, as well as former program residents who are now board members.