The Bridge

🌟 A huge thank you to Corkhill Manufacturing Company for sponsoring our annual Golf Outing and supporting The Bridge in our mission to transform lives! Register today and swing for a cause!🌟 Founded in 1942, Corkhill Manufacturing has been a trusted name in aluminum products for over 70 years, proudly serving the Jamaica, Queens community. With long-standing relationships across hospitals, nursing homes, management companies, and more, Corkhill is known for its expertise in glass and window solutions. Unlike larger manufacturers, Corkhill excels in custom design and fabrication, delivering superior quality products—even in large quantities—quickly and efficiently. We’re honored to have their support on our journey! 💪 #Gratitude #CommunitySupport #CorkhillManufacturing #transforminglives Register for The Bridge's Annual Golf Outing at thebridgeny.org

The Bridge celebrates National Recovery Month alongside the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). National #RecoveryMonth is a great time to focus on your health & #wellness. Prioritize your needs for recovery— ✅ create healthy boundaries ✅ ask for help ✅ take breaks ✅ express gratitude    Learn more: thebridgeny.org https://lnkd.in/gF-_nY5G  #RecoveryIsPossible

🌟 A huge thank you to Mega Contracting Group for sponsoring our annual Golf Outing and supporting The Bridge in transforming lives! Register today and swing for a cause! 🌟   With nearly 30 years of experience, Mega Contracting Group is a powerhouse in Development, General Contracting, and Construction Management. From design phase consulting to project completion, their expertise shapes the New York metro area—whether it's apartment buildings, commercial spaces, landmark rehabilitations, schools, public infrastructure, or recreational facilities.   We’re proud to have their partnership in our mission! 💪 #Gratitude #CommunitySupport #NYC #TransformingLives Register for The Bridge's Annual Golf Outing at thebridgeny.org

Not everyone thrives in an office or clinic setting. Bridge clinicians provide clients with the opportunity to address their behavioral health concerns in the more familiar surroundings of their home or a public location. Oscar Fernandez serves as the Behavioral Health Specialist for the Intensive Mobile Treatment (IMT) Team, a community-based program at The Bridge. In this role, Oscar meets clients from diverse backgrounds throughout the city to provide supportive counseling, ensure their health and safety goals are met, and understand them without judgment. Oscar works with many individuals struggling with mental health and substance use issues who may be homeless, incarcerated, or institutionalized. Oscar has a deep understanding of how various circumstances can lead to individuals being misunderstood. He draws from his personal and professional experiences to go above and beyond in his role. At The Bridge, Oscar’s goal is to remind clients that the impossible is always possible. Oscar Fernandez earned his Bachelor’s degree in Forensic Psychology from CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice and plans to pursue a Master’s degree. He is also fulfilling his childhood dream of becoming a professional wrestler and participates annually in the Ride For Life ALS Walk with his high school, the Community Health Academy of the Heights.

“It’s really about meeting people where they’re at [and] working at their pace,” Brass said. “I try not to be pushy at all. At the same time, I want to encourage them, help give them hope. A lot of these people have dealt with very extreme trauma throughout their life, so just being there to listen to them if they want to share, because a lot of people don’t have anyone to talk to. So just being that listening seems to really go a long way for them.” Neighborhood Navigators stems from the Manhattan District Attorney’s $6 million investment towards nonprofit the Bridge to establish outreach programs in four focus neighborhoods staffed by “peers” with similar life experiences. The initiative will run for roughly three years and officially kicked off this past February. Ortiz and Brass started in June and make up the Harlem team. Read the full article at https://lnkd.in/ggxtWD_X

🚀 Exciting News! The Bridge has launched a brand-new website! 🎉   Explore our fresh look, user-friendly design, and enhanced features. Discover how we transform lives and find out how you can get involved. Visit us now at 🌐 thebridgeny.org

🎯 Step up to the challenge in our Closest to the Pin Contest at The Bridge’s Annual Golf Outing! Aim for accuracy and win amazing prizes while supporting the impactful work of The Bridge. Every shot brings us closer to our mission—join us for a day of fun and philanthropy! All proceeds from this exciting event go to support the valuable and innovative work of The Bridge! Register at https://lnkd.in/gh5urj5T #BridgeGolfOuting #DynamicACSupports #MentalHealthMatters #CommunitySupport #CharityGolf #ParForACause #BidToMakeADifference #PlayToChangeLives #TeeOffForMentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #MakeAnImpact #SupportTheBridge #CharityAuction #GolfingForGood #GolfAndGive #DrivingChange #PuttForPurpose

Join us for a powerful evening at The Bridge Arts Institute as we present Voices Unseen: More to Mental Health Than Meets the Eye—a captivating showcase of live performances and an immersive art installation. Mark your calendars for September 18th at 4:30 PM, and head to Gallery M to experience this unique event. For more details, reach out to Eric Glenn at EGLenn@TheBridgeNY.org or call 212-663-3000 x 1349

⛳️ The Bridge’s Annual Golf Outing is an 18-hole best ball outing, and all golf packages are available, as well as tickets for non-golfers. 🎟️🏆 Plus, don't miss out on our exciting raffle with fantastic prizes! Whether you're golfing or not, make sure to grab your tickets for a chance to win. All proceeds from this event will go to support the valuable and innovative work of The Bridge! Register at https://lnkd.in/gh5urj5T #BridgeGolfOuting #DynamicACSupports #MentalHealthMatters #CommunitySupport #CharityGolf #ParForACause #BidToMakeADifference #PlayToChangeLives #TeeOffForMentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #MakeAnImpact #SupportTheBridge #CharityAuction #GolfingForGood #GolfAndGive #DrivingChange #PuttForPurpose

The Bridge partners with SAMHSA's (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline—no judgement, just help. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988.    In 2021 and 2022: - The U.S. had one death by suicide about every 11 minutes - Suicide rates increased significantly among non-Hispanic Black & American Indian and Alaska Native people - About 107,000 people died from drug overdoses Yet, there is hope. The 988 Lifeline helps thousands of people struggling to overcome suicidal crises or mental health-related distress every day.   Learn more about how The Bridge provides help and hope at thebridgeny.org