January 20, 2023
Published by Kris Salyards at January 20, 2023
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Dan Campbell became a volunteer in the summer of 2021. He was matched with a mentee named Kevin. The pair meets weekly and attends group activities […]
October 7, 2022
Published by Kris Salyards at October 7, 2022
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Feeling worried, sad, or lonely? It’s okay to feel your emotions, it’s okay to talk about it, it’s okay to reach out, it’s okay to be […]
April 21, 2022
Published by Kris Salyards at April 21, 2022
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The Bridge was awarded a grant from Barrington Area Community Foundation to be used toward expanding our Youth Mentoring program in the Barrington area. We thank […]
April 6, 2022
Published by Kris Salyards at April 6, 2022
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Meet Lexi, one of our Clinical Counseling Interns for the 2021-2022 school year! Lexi heard about the intern opportunities at The Bridge through her school, DePaul […]
October 5, 2021
Published by Kris Salyards at October 5, 2021
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The Bridge is fortunate to have invested volunteers in many capacities at our agency. Hiba came to The Bridge and great energy and direction to our […]
September 29, 2021
Published by Kris Salyards at September 29, 2021
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The Bridge is fortunate to have invested volunteers in many capacities at our agency. Justin came to The Bridge and brought fresh new views and ideas […]
September 9, 2021
Published by Kris Salyards at September 9, 2021
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Nate’s Story Content warning: Disordered eating, self-harm, suicidal ideations Nate was referred for individual counseling services at The Bridge by his school social worker. When Nate […]
April 17, 2021
Published by Kris Salyards at April 17, 2021
Now announcing the lucky winners of the 2021 Virtual is (Still) the New Black Tie Gala Grand Raffle! — Our raffle winner for the 3rd Prize […]
January 25, 2021
Published by Kris Salyards at January 25, 2021
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Marie has been a mentor in The Bridge’s Youth Advocacy Program for several years. Below, her mentee match Karen shares (in her own words) what their […]
January 25, 2021
Published by Kris Salyards at January 25, 2021
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Pat has been a Youth Mentor with The Bridge for several years. Below, her mentee match Shen shares (in her own words) what their relationship meant […]
December 18, 2020
Published by Kris Salyards at December 18, 2020
The Bridge Youth & Family Services was fortunate to be chosen as Day 13 of Charles Leno, Jr.’s “25 Days of Christmas.” Best known as the […]
November 30, 2020
Published by Kris Salyards at November 30, 2020
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Rachel’s Story When Rachel was just three years old, she and her siblings were taken from their homes and separated after experiencing abuse from a family […]