Bridge Program
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The Bridge Program™
About
The Rose Brooks Bridge Program™ is a free and confidential service for men and women experiencing intimate partner violence. These services are available in hospitals and clinics throughout the Kansas City Metro.
Patients can request to meet with a Bridge Advocate in the safety of the hospital or clinic. Hospital or clinic staff may also offer an advocate after speaking with the patient. Advocates will listen, believe and support the individual, and discuss safety options, while offering additional resources and follow up.
Serving patients experiencing domestic violence in the safety of local hospitals and clinics.
• Services are provided 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Advocates provide compassionate and confidential referrals, including shelter resources, orders of protection, legal services, therapy, and safety planning.
• Continuous training for medical staff is provided annually.
When it's 2:00 in the morning at the emergency room...
... Rose brooks is here.
Accessible
Bridge advocates are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to meet with patients who are experiencing domestic violence, and connect them with support.
Support
Advocates provide compassionate and confidential support, including shelter resources, orders of protection, legal referrals, emotional support, and safety planning.
Training
Ongoing training and protocol development and training for medical staff is available. A trained staff is key to the success of connecting patients to safety and resources.
THE IMPACT
A bridge to safety
The Bridge Advocates are here to help.
