careers

Peer mentors are people with lived experience who are trained to help support participants on their journey to recovery. Peer mentors can specialize in mental health or substance use.

All of our recovery mentors are required to complete a training program within 90 days of hire.

Activities our peer mentors help with:

• Pick ups from prison, shelters, etc.
• Support in establishing a recovery network,
• Basic needs such as food, transportation, clothing, shelter,
• Job search / employment skills
• Connections to health providers, etc.

A house manager lives on-site with residents, their rent is free and they help support residents in maintaining a clean and safe house. House managers are part-time and typically work 30 hours per month.

The counselors at Bridges to Change have a range of experience depending on the population they work with.

CADC (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselors)

these individuals complete 150 education hours as well as 1,000 experience hours working with individuals who struggle with substance use disorders (SUD) to then primarily work in addictions.

QMHP (Qualified Mental Health Professional)

These individuals have a Master’s degree in a social services related field and are typically Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC). They work specifically with mental health issues.