The Bridge Program
For Recent Graduates
The Bridge Program is designed for individuals who have recently completed the REACH Program. Each year, Chapel Haven staff may identify second year residential adults who would benefit from an additional year of support before transitioning into the longterm Supported Living community.
Program Goals
Bridge participants live for one year in Chapel Haven owned properties on campus. Each student is guided by a Supported Living Program Support Coordinator, who provides one to one and small group support tailored to individual needs.
Areas of assistance include:
- Housekeeping and daily living skills
- Budgeting, banking, and financial management
- Menu planning, nutrition, and health & wellness
- Building interpersonal relationships
- Participation in community activities
Tuition & Services
Tuition for the Bridge Program includes:
- Weekly one to one support from a CHSC Support Coordinator, plus access to overnight staff
- Housing in the Rossman residential building
- Consultation with the CHSC Benefits Coordinator
The program emphasizes community integration, creating and following schedules, and navigating social and relationship dynamics, all while strengthening life skills.
The goal is to provide a softer launch into the Supported Living Program, ensuring graduates feel confident and prepared.
The goal is to provide a softer launch into the Supported Living Program, ensuring graduates feel confident and prepared.
Sunny Richards
Senior Vice President, Community Programs
We created the Bridge Program because readiness looks different for every individual. This additional year of living in an on-campus apartment allows us to reinforce daily living skills, strengthen social connections, and help graduates feel truly prepared for the next stage of their lives, while still accessing the natural supports that the campus has to offer.
BRIDGE adults can also choose to participate in the following a la carte programs:
