Three Bridges Recovery Wisconsin Inc.

Three Bridges Recovery Wisconsin Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals recovering from substance use disorders through peer support services. The organization was founded by co-founders Troy Neuman and Kasandra Borchardt.

Mission and Core Values

The mission of Three Bridges Recovery is to actively engage with individuals in their recovery processes by providing peer support, coaching, mentoring, accountability, and peer behavior modeling. The organization's core values include Transformation, Integrity, Honesty, Respect, and Acceptance. These values guide their approach to helping individuals achieve a new life through recovery.

Services

Three Bridges Recovery offers several key services aimed at supporting recovery:

• Peer Support and Recovery Coaching: The organization employs Peer Support Providers and Recovery Coaches who are in long-term recovery themselves. They guide individuals in initiating, maintaining, and enhancing their recovery pathways. These services are provided at no cost and are supported by the Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR) model.

• Emergency Department 2 Recovery (ED2): Recovery coaches are available 24/7 to engage with individuals who have survived overdoses. This immediate support is crucial for increasing treatment utilization and reducing emergency department visits.

• Narcan Training: Three Bridges Recovery offers state-certified Narcan training sessions for individuals and groups. They also provide free access to Narcan on-site.

• Jail Programming: The organization operates recovery initiatives within the Wood County Jail, including recovery pods and incentive programs to aid participants in initiating their recovery.

Partnerships

Three Bridges Recovery partners with local organizations to enhance the impact of their services. Notably, they collaborate with Aspirus Health to offer Peer Support Specialist services, including Recovery Coaching, for patients in various counties, expanding the accessibility of substance use recovery pathways.

Focus Areas

The organization focuses on several critical areas to support comprehensive recovery:

• Recovery Coaching: Enhancing coaching services through education and recruitment.
• Sober Housing: Advocating for essential safe and sober housing options.
• Life Skills Development: Teaching and modeling domestic, employment, relationship, and social skills.

By addressing these areas, Three Bridges Recovery aims to create an supportive environment that fosters long-term wellness and reintegration into society.