The Bridge Way School

Substance Use and Mental Health

Treatment Focus

This center treats substance use disorders and mental health conditions. You'll receive individualized care catered to your unique situation and diagnosis, learn practical skills for recovery, and make new connections in a restorative environment.

School

Primary Level of Care

Integrates academic instruction with therapeutic support, helping students manage emotional or behavioral challenges while continuing their education in a structured, supportive environment.

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Private Pay

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The Bridge Way School is Philadelphia's first and only recovery high school. Licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, it serves students in grades 9–12 who are on a journey of recovery from substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. As a member of the Association of Recovery Schools, the institution combines a challenging academic curriculum with essential support services to help students succeed in both their education and recovery, at no cost.

The school offers a comprehensive academic program that emphasizes student-centered and inquiry-based learning. In addition to academics, The Bridge Way School provides daily group meetings led by peer specialists or licensed clinical staff, focusing on topics pertinent to recovery, such as triggers and strategies for maintaining sobriety. The school also offers guidance for college placement and career planning, ensuring students are prepared for post-secondary success.

Catering to high school students committed to their recovery journey, The Bridge Way School requires students to be actively working a recovery program and remain abstinent to be considered for enrollment. The school maintains a low teacher-student ratio, serving 20–30 students per year, to provide individualized attention and support. With rolling admissions, students can enroll at any time during the academic year, allowing for flexibility in meeting their unique recovery and educational needs.

AT A GLANCE

Center Overview

Location
7360 Jackson St, Philadelphia, PA 19136 View Map
Primary Focus
This center treats substance use disorders and mental health conditions....

Treatment Focus

This center treats substance use disorders and mental health conditions. You'll receive individualized care catered to your unique situation and diagnosis, learn practical skills for recovery, and make new connections in a restorative environment.

Typical Program Length
1-4 academic years
Founded in 2011
15 years in business
Occupancy
16-30 beds
Substance Use We Treat
Alcohol, Co-Occurring Disorders, Drug Addiction
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Pricing and Program Length

Estimated Center Costs

The cost listed here (No cost for students), is an estimate of program cost. Center price can vary based on program and length of stay. Contact the center for more information. Recovery.com strives for price transparency so you can make an informed decision.

1-4 academic years
No cost for students
(267) 437-2194
Care Options

Levels of Care

Substance use and mental health issues can occur simultaneously or as primary conditions. Effective treatment explores how mental health conditions contribute to addiction, and vice-versa. Many rehabs treat substance use disorders and mental health conditions with personalized care plans.
Detox
Not Offered at This Center
Typically the initial stage of treatment for substance use, focusing on medically supervised management of withdrawal symptoms.
Residential
Not Offered at This Center
Residential programs for substance use and mental health with structured care and 24/7 monitoring. Treatment takes place on-site, with behavioral health professionals often providing care in group, individual, and family settings.
Sober Living
Not Offered at This Center
Transitional housing designed to support individuals recovering from substance use disorders offering a safe, supportive and structured environment for practicing long-term sobriety, while reintegrating back into daily living.
Outpatient
Not Offered at This Center
Outpatient treatment offers flexible therapeutic and medical care without the need to stay overnight in a hospital or inpatient facility. Outpatient care typically offers a range of therapies and medical interventions individuals can attend alongside daily life.
Virtual & In-Home Care
Not Offered at This Center
The delivery of therapeutic services utilizing technology such as video conferencing, online messaging or phone calls, allowing for flexibility, comfort and increased access to care.
Co-Occurring Disorders
Substance use and mental health can occur simultaneously as co-occurring disorders. Treatment for co-occurring disorders involves therapy and other personalized interventions to address both conditions.
Treatment

Your Care Options

Specializations

Adolescents

Adolescents

Teens receive the treatment they need for mental health disorders and addiction, with the added support of educational and vocational services.

Drug Addiction

Drug Addiction

Drug addiction is the excessive and repetitive use of substances, despite harmful consequences to a person's life, health, and relationships.

Recovery School

Recovery School

Recovery high schools provide students overcoming substance use or co-occurring disorders with integrated support services alongside traditional academics.

Who We Treat

Adolescents

Adolescents

Teens receive the treatment they need for mental health disorders and addiction, with the added support of educational and vocational services.

Girls
Boys

Approaches

Personalized Treatment

Personalized Treatment

The specific needs, histories, and conditions of individual patients receive personalized, highly relevant care throughout their recovery journey.

Therapies

1-on-1 Counseling

1-on-1 Counseling

Patient and therapist meet 1-on-1 to work through difficult emotions and behavioral challenges in a personal, private setting.

Adventure Therapy

Adventure Therapy

This experiential approach uses the physical and emotional challenges of outdoor activities as tools for personal growth.

Art Therapy

Art Therapy

Visual art invites patients to examine the emotions within their work, focusing on the process of creativity and its gentle therapeutic power.

Experiential Therapy

Experiential Therapy

With this approach, patients heal by doing. Therapists help patients process difficult emotions to speak, using guided activities like art or dance.

Expressive Arts

Expressive Arts

Creative processes like art, writing, or dance use inner creative desires to help boost confidence, emotional growth, and initiate change.

Group Therapy
Life Skills

Life Skills

Teaching life skills like cooking, cleaning, clear communication, and even basic math provides a strong foundation for continued recovery.

Recreation Therapy

Recreation Therapy

In recreation therapy, recovery can be joyful. Patients practice social skills and work through emotional triggers by engaging in fun activities.

Relapse Prevention Counseling

Relapse Prevention Counseling

Relapse prevention counselors teach patients to recognize the signs of relapse and reduce their risk.

Languages

English

Substances We Treat

Alcohol

Alcohol

Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.

Co-Occurring Disorders

Co-Occurring Disorders

A person with multiple mental health diagnoses, such as addiction and depression, has co-occurring disorders also called dual diagnosis.

Drug Addiction

Drug Addiction

Drug addiction is the excessive and repetitive use of substances, despite harmful consequences to a person's life, health, and relationships.

Aftercare

Return Visits
Alumni Reunions
Experience

Care Designed for Your Needs

Amenities

Air-Conditioned Rooms
Business Center, Computers
Desk
Fitness Center
Library
Recreation Room

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Frequently Asked Questions

Further Research

While costs may vary due to program length and insurance benefits, it typically costs No cost for students.
The following therapies are included: stress management, group therapy and more.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
The typical length is 1-4 academic years.
The Bridge Way School provides recovery school and more.

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