Bridge House
For fifty years Bridge House has served as a substance-abuse treatment center of last resort for men. Every day, we accept and treat those to whom most other institutions deny admission: the homeless and indigent drug and alcohol abusers of the New Orleans community. The only requirement for admission is a sincere desire to change. Bridge House accepts individuals without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation or ability to pay. The program is completely free of charge and residents are recommended to stay a full year. The program offers a therapeutic work environment that teaches residents discipline, ethics and marketable job skills. Almost 90% of our funds come from the operation of a thrift store and a used car dealership, both of which are staffed primarily by recovering addicts.
Loyola service learning students can choose one of the following volunteer options:
- Working alongside our clients in one of our two thrift store locations.
- Assisting income development staff with fundraising events and donation solicitations.
- Engaging residents in recreational and/or educational enrichment activities such as art, music, drama, studying for a GED, games, etc.
By serving at Bridge House, students will learn about substance abuse issues, the work therapy process, and steps to successful recovery. They will also learn about the dignity of those seeking freedom from addiction.
Service locations, times and transportation
Bridge House
4150 Earhart Blvd
15 minute drive from Loyola
This location is eligible for the cab sharing pilot program!
25 minute bike ride from Loyola
- Income Development: Monday-Friday, 9:00 am-4:30 pm
- Recreational/educational activities with clients: Monday-Friday, 2:00-3:00 pm (subject to change)
Bridge House Thrift Store - Metairie location
7901 Airline Drive
20 minute drive from Loyola
Monday-Saturday, 10:00am - 5:00 pm
Bridge House Thrift Store - Uptown location
1160 Camp St.
10 minute drive from Loyola
20 minutes bike ride from Loyola
30 minutes via public transit
Take the St. Charles Streetcar to Clio Street (just before you go under the Pontchartrain Expressway bridge). Walk 1 block to the thrift store.
Monday-Saturday, 9:00am - 4:30pm
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Preservice requirements
None
Contact
Anne Springer, aspringer@bridgehous