The Bridge was formed in 1969 to meet the needs of community youth who were engaged in high-risk behavior, especially substance abuse, and getting into trouble with the law.  Over the next few years, The Bridge expanded its outreach efforts, opened a shelter for runaway and homeless youth, and began to work directly with schools.  Today The Bridge Family Center is a comprehensive, nonprofit agency offering a broad range of services to children, youth, and families in the Greater Hartford area.                  

Last year, The Bridge Family Center served more than 10,000 young people and families through a variety of programs.  Services provided by The Bridge Family Center fit into four program areas:

Youth and Family Services
· Therapy & Support Groups
· Parenting Services
· Positive Youth Development
· Bugbee Ropes Course
· West Hartford Teen Center

Residential Services
• The Bridge Youth Shelter – West Hartford STAR home
• Independent Living Program
• Transitional Living Apartment Program (Moving On Project)
• Youth in Transition
• Eleanor House
• Winifred House – Southington STAR home
• Miller House – Manchester STAR home

Family Resource Centers