SPARCS stands for Structured Psychotherapy for Adolescents Responding to Chronic Stress
Next group begins April 1st and goes for 8 weeks
Please consider referring any boys or girls between the ages of 12-14 who have experienced trauma or who deal with chronic stress. This is an educational, interactive and really fun group at no cost to participants! For more information or to register for the group, please contact Danielle at (847)485-3076 or email.
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Our Annual Golf Classic expects to raise over $75,000 for the programs and services of The Bridge including counseling, crisis intervention, mentoring, parent education, adolescent substance abuse intervention, and youth leadership development. These services are available to all families, regardless of ability to pay.
Inverness Golf Club is site of the 2012 U.S. Open First Round Qualifier and we are excited to return for our seventh year in a row!
These services are available to all families, regardless of ability to pay
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Start your day with laughter!
Join us for a special viewing of Monsters University on June 22nd at AMC Barrington at 9:15 am.
Space is limited! Purchase your ticket today!
The cost of admission includes: Popcorn, Candy and Beverage.
(click Purchase your ticket today for more information and downloadable flyer)
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Internship Opportunity - Positions are Still Available
The Bridge Youth and Family Services, located in Palatine, is currently accepting interns for its Crisis Intervention Team. The Crisis Team provides 24 hour crisis intervention services for youth ages 11-17 to police departments, schools, and hospitals in Northwest Suburban Cook County.
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Please Make a DonationIt is through YOUR generosity that The Bridge is able to provide programs and services to aid area youth. Please consider DONATING today.
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5th Annual Bridge the Gap Walk/Run
Saturday, September 28, 2013
The Bridge the Gap Walk/Run at Deer Grove Forest Preserve on September 28, 2013. This event helps to bridge the funding gap for services we provide.
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As a human service agency providing counseling, mentoring and education to thousands of families annually, you have probably heard of us.
But do you really understand what we do and who we are?
Read a story or two to get a brief glimpse into the everyday life here at The Bridge. Although the names were changed to protect confidentiality, these are real stories about real families.
Thank you for your interest in The Bridge. Through your travels on our site, we hope you become as dedicated and passionate about our Mission as we are.
Presently, The Bridge serves children through age 17 and their families. All programs and services are available to those who live in Palatine Township.
The Crisis Intervention team serves six townships in Northwest Suburban Cook County (Palatine, Schaumburg, Barrington , Elk Grove , Maine , and Hanover townships). Programs address normal parenting and child development issues, as well as more serious difficulties that children and families encounter.

Barrington TownshipBarrington (only Cook County)Barrington Hills (only Cook County) Hoffman Estates Inverness South Barrington |
Hanover TownshipBartlettElgin Hanover Park Streamwood |
Elk Grove TownshipArlington Heights (small portion)Des Plaines Elk Grove Village Mount Prospect Rolling Meadows |
Maine TownshipDes PlainesGlenview (small portion) Niles (small portion) Park Ridge Rosemont (small portion) Morton Grove (small portion) |
Palatine TownshipBarringtonHoffman Estates Inverness Palatine Rolling Meadows Schaumburg |
Schaumburg TownshipElk GroveHanover Park Hoffman Estates Roselle Schaumburg |
721 S. Quentin Road, Suite 103
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 359-7490
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It is through YOUR generosity that The Bridge is able to provide programs and services to aid area youth. Please consider DONATING today.