Bridging the Gaps Inc

Integrative addiction treatment in Winchester, VA.

Since opening its doors in June of 2000, Bridging the Gaps (BTG) in Winchester, Virginia has been providing treatment for adults suffering from the disease of addiction.

BTG provides treatment for substance use disorders by integrating traditional modalities of psycho-social-spiritual treatment with complementary approaches oriented towards physiological healing and wellbeing. BTG combines treatment approaches that incorporate healing of the whole person ' mind, body, and spirit.

Located in historic Winchester, Virginia, BTG is within a 2 hour drive from Washington, DC and Baltimore, MD and a 4 hour drive from Pittsburgh, PA and Philadelphia, PA.

BTG is a relatively small treatment facility licensed to treat up to 24 clients at a time. Our size enables us to give our clients the personal attention and individualized treatment that they deserve.

The first phase of our program is focused on physical and emotional stabilization including enhancing acceptance and engagement in the program.  Throughout a client's course of treatment, a variety of … Learn More

  Phase II is designed to build upon and enhance the knowledge, insight, and experiences gained during the first phase.  Phase II clients continue to live in a fully staffed and controlled … Learn More

In Phase III, the client continues to receive full clinical services, but does so within the context of a transitional living environment.  During Phase III, clients reside in a residence that is not … Learn More

Upon completing Phase III, clients have the option of transitioning to Phase IV of our treatment continuum, clean and healthy living.  Phase IV, the final transitional phase, provides the client with … Learn More

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BTG believes that addiction is a 'whole person� disease requiring treatment of the body, the mind, and the spirit. All of the treatment program components works as an integrative whole, helping our clients recover their physical health as well as providing them with the psychological and spiritual tools they need for a life free from drug addiction and alcoholism.

423 West Cork Street Winchester, VA 22601-3812

Toll Free: (866) 711-1234Local & International: (540) 535-1111

Primary Focus of the Provider

• Substance Abuse Treatment Services

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Type of Care

• Substance abuse treatment
• Do not use medication for opioid addiction

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Facility Type

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Treatment Approaches

• Cognitive/behavioral therapy
• Substance abuse counseling approach
• Trauma-related counseling

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Facility Smoking Policy

• Smoking permitted in designated area

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Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, etc.)

• Residential
• Outpatient
• Short-term residential
• Long-term residential
• Regular outpatient treatment

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Facility Operation (e.g. Private, Public)

• Private organization
• State substance abuse agency

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Payment/Insurance Accepted

• Cash or self-payment
• Private health insurance

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Emergency Mental Health Services

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Payment Assistance Available

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Language Services

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Special Programs/Groups Offered

• Adult women
• Adult men
• Transitional age young adults

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Ancillary Services

• Individual counseling offered
• Group counseling offered
• Family counseling offered
• Marital/couples counseling offered
• 12-step faciltitation approach
• Brief intervention approach
• Motivational interviewing
• Anger management
• Relapse prevention

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Age Groups Accepted

• Young adults
• Adults

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Gender Accepted

• Female
• Male

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Exclusive Services

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