The Bridge Youth & Family Services

The Bridge Substance Abuse Program includes comprehensive in-school and community-based intervention for Palatine area high school and middle school students. Individualized treatment plans are the cornerstone of The Bridge’s substance abuse program. Depending on the severity of the problem and other variables, therapists can select specific services from a menu of in-school and in-office treatment options in combinations that match the individual’s needs.

Bridge staff members currently provide groups at Fremd and Palatine high schools. In-office services are also available and include family, individual, and group counseling.

Groups are available for students who seek assistance with substance abuse as well as for children of alcoholics who need help in addressing issues that could lead to their own substance abuse.

A key component of services is improving communication in families and addressing issues that often lead to substance abuse, such as low self-esteem, poor peer relationships, poor family relations, family histories that may include divorce, loss, abuse and other difficult experiences.

For more information about substance abuse counseling, 
e-mail The Bridge or call (847) 359-7490.