ABOUT
OUR MISSION
To be a bridge that empowers individuals, connects the community, and works collectively
to support individuals of all abilities.
SERVICES
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy, or talk therapy, provides a way to help clients with a broad variety of mental illnesses, behavioral, and emotional difficulties. Sessions may be conducted in an individual, family, couple, or group setting and are individualized to the specific needs of the client. Our licensed professionals can help clients eliminate or control troubling symptoms so they can improve daily function and can increase well-being and healing.
ABA Therapy
Direct (face-to-face) intervention is delivered in a clinic or home environment by a trained behavior therapist. A detailed program is created based on the initial assessment and parent interview. Ongoing data is collected and shared with the family to ensure appropriate progress.
Parent/Family Training
Trainings are individualized based on the specific needs of the client including behavior management techniques.
School Consulting
Workshops and direct training for paraeducators and teachers are provided by a highly-trained Bridges staff member. Workshops are individualized based on the specific needs of the client and training topics range from behavior management techniques in the classroom to measurement and recording procedures.
Speech Therapy
Direct (face-to-face) intervention delivered in the clinic setting helping individuals overcome challenges with communication by breaking down barriers and improving pronunciation, strengthening the muscles used in speech, and/or learning alternate forms of communication such as low and high tech individualized AAC, and picture symbol use (i.e., PECS).
Substance Use Disorder Programs
“The Great Escape” is an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for adults 18 years and older with substance use disorder.
This is a 10-week group therapy program designed to provide intensive care during the early stages of
recovery in conjunction with attendance at AA or NA meetings. The group meets on Friday, Saturday, and
Sunday from 6 PM – 9 PM.
“Roots and Wings” is for children 6-12 years old having parents with SUD (substance use disorder).
This is a 10-week group therapy program that meets on Saturdays from 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM.
This group will cover many issues for children trying to live and cope with the negative effects of parental
substance abuse.
Group Programs
Social Skills Group Social skill instruction focusing on neurodiversity. Learners of all abilities are welcome and will be divided based on age.
Sibling Support Group This group is designed to help foster relationships with others who have a brother or sister with special needs.
Big Little Wins A support group designed to help connect parents and guardians with special needs children or children that may be experiencing mental health challenges. The group will learn techniques and coping strategies to apply in everyday life.
Bigger Picture Girls Group This group is designed to nurture personal growth and self-acceptance, and build self-esteem while addressing various topis and challenges the group may experience in everyday life. The group will engage with each other through various therapy activities such as art therapy, group discussions, and interactive activities.
Additional Services
Adult Placement Assessments
for Substance Use Disorder
Adult Update Assessments
Mental Health / Behavioral Health Group Presentations
Coordination of Care
NEWS
Accepted Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Humana Military/Tricare
Medicaid-AL
CONTACT
Inquiries
For any inquiries, questions, or commendations, please call: 256-275-7089 or fill out the following form
Contact Us
Head Office
105 W 2nd Street
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
officemanager@bridgesbehavior.org
Tel: (256) 275-7089
Fax: (256) 826-1833
Employment
To apply for a position with Bridges Behavior, please send a cover letter together with your C.V. to: HRdirector@bridgesbehavior.org