The Story of WestBridge

“We became aware of the lack of treatment for people with dual disorders through a family experience. Although major mental illness and substance use most often go hand-in-hand the treatment does not.” “Like we did, other families struggling to find adequate care often bounce back and forth between drug treatment facilities and psychiatric hospitals. It can be a long and complicated process to find the right help.” “That is why we created WestBridge and the West Institute integrated community-based care and training programs helping individuals and families learn to live a life of recovery. These programs also help practitioners, treatment centers and policy makers better understand and manage care for those suffering with dual disorders.” – Al & Loralee West Welcome to westbridge.org, where you can learn all about WestBridge and what we’re doing to improve the lives and mental health of those we serve. As you explore the site, you’ll learn about our dual diagnosis program expertise; we specialize in helping and treating those that simultaneously suffer from mental illnesses and substance abuse problems. We employ integrated dual diagnosis treatment developed by the Dartmouth Center for Evidence Based Practices, which means that our therapies for mental illness and substance abuse complement and strengthen one another, rather than contradict each other. Our mental health residential treatment facilities are amazingly serene and comfortable, providing the ideal setting for …
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