T
hrough the longevity and growth
of
the
hospital’s
presence in Arkansas and
beyond, it is almost certain you, your
family or your co-workers know something about The BridgeWay. By employing or teaching thousands of Arkansans who work in fields of
behavioral
health,
psychiatry,
substance abuse and social work, it is possible someone you know has worked or served at The BridgeWay. And through the treatment of thousands of people since 1983, it is highly likely that you know someone who has a natural connection with The BridgeWay.
People
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Kristin As she caught glimpse of the sunlight filtered through the hundreds of trees that line the hills at The BridgeWay Hospital, Kristin quickly realized this place was like none she had seen before. The area’s serenity and charm left Kristin with a profound impression of hope. “It was beautiful there,” Kristin said, now eight years after her stay. “I did not know what to expect, but being nestled in the woods gave all of us a sense of peace, even though many of us lived just a few miles away.” She is quick to tell you the comfort of the environment and the profound sense of security she felt those first
In addition to being knowledgeable and experienced, employees are both passionate and compassionate in providing care for patients.
moments after she arrived were the reasons she initially decided to stay. Kristin, who took her first drink of alcohol at age 9, suffered with alcoholism for nearly 20 years. In high school, she had placed her faith in herself, in others, and finally, in no one. During her first year in college, Kristin drank so much that
The BridgeWay is led by the best and brightest minds in behavioral health care, including board-certified psychiatrists, licensed clinical social workers, mobile assessors, addiction counselors, registered Each patient receives a full medical history nurses and certified recreational therapists. and physical by some of the leading boardcertified medical internists in the state.
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