1. Annual
Report
Mental
Health 2010-2011
and
Housing
Solutions

2. Annual From the President of the Board and Executive Director
Report
2010-2011
We are pleased to present this Annual Report which covers the 2010-2011 fiscal year. Deriving
from our agency logo tagline, Mental Health and Housing Solutions, the theme of this Annual
Report is Solutions, how our services have changed the lives of the almost 2,000 men and
women we serve each year: solutions in rehabilitative mental health and substance abuse
treatment, housing, vocational services, integrated health care and the creative arts.
Solution also has a second meaning from chemistry: a combination of elements that creates
something new. Throughout our 57 year history there has been a remarkable solution of
board, staff, clients, government funders, foundations, corporations and individual supporters
who have all contributed to our development and success.
The founding of The Bridge in 1954 coincided with the passage of New York State’s Community
Mental Health Act. Originally a self-help social program organized by a group of patients
discharged from a psychiatric hospital, The Bridge has grown into one of New York’s premier
rehabilitation and housing agencies for persons with serious mental illness, co-occurring
mental illness and substance abuse conditions, the homeless and persons with HIV/AIDS. As
a community-based agency, we take great pride in responding to local needs in the many
neighborhoods in which we work in Manhattan, Queens, the Bronx, and soon, in Brooklyn.
We hope you will find this report informative and will join our family of supporters. To learn
more about us visit our website at www.thebridgeny.org where you can sign up for our
e-newsletter and link to our blog and Facebook Page. You can also follow us at
www.twitter.com/thebridgeny.
Sincerely,
Dr. Peter D. Beitchman Cynthia C. Wainwright
Executive Director President

3. SERVICES AND SOLUTIONS
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
Solution: Recovery-Oriented Services
Building on Hope and Recovery
I Diane Goldberg PROS (Personalized Recovery Oriented Services) –
a State-licensed program that helps clients to achieve independent
living goals in work, education, housing and relationships through
evidence-based practices
I Adult Mental Health Clinic – a State-licensed program offering
individual, group and family therapy, and medication monitoring
I Specialized Outpatient Addiction Treatment Program – a State-
licensed program for persons with co-occurring mental health and
substance abuse disorders
Innovations
Peer-to-Peer Program
Clients learn and practice advocacy skills to use
inside The Bridge and in their lives outside The
Bridge.
Cognitive Remediation Program
Clients enhance cognitive skills that are the foun-
dation of recovery for people with serious mental
illness. Amazing things are happening in our
Cognitive Remediation Room.
2010-2011 STATISTIC
Over 200 people are enrolled in the PROS Program/
175 people in Addiction Treatment and 110 in Adult
Mental Health Clinic
What clients are saying:
~ Jennifer W. ”
“The variety of groups in PROS helps me in
my recovery. The staff is supportive and
always available for me when I struggle.”
“Recovery at The Bridge has been so
outstanding for me. While being in
recovery, I accomplished my GED.
Now I’m going to college to become
a Registered Nurse.”
~ Cheryl S.

4. SERVICES AND SOLUTIONS
Housing Services
Solution: Transitional and Permanent Housing
Moving Towards Independence
I A Continuum of transitional and permanent housing in Manhattan,
Queens and The Bronx, for the homeless, people with serious
mental illness, substance abuse disorders and HIV/AIDS
I Four new projects in development for 197 men and women
including homeless veterans, young adults aging out of residential
treatment facilities or foster care, adults with serious mental illness,
and low-income families
Innovations
Iyana House
This model program includes a
Bridge inreach team at Bedford Hills
Correctional Facility and permanent
housing and services for homeless
women with co-occurring mental
illness and substance abuse who are
being released from prison.
Sheridan Hill
This unique program provides permanent housing and services to
older adults who have serious mental illness and medical conditions.
2010-2011 STATISTIC
764 Bridge clients living in 19 single site buildings
and more than 350 apartments leased in
buildings throughout the City
What clients are saying:
”
“For the first time in my
life I have a secure home;
I feel part of a community”
~ K. Tanenbaum

5. SERVICES AND SOLUTIONS
Vocational Services
Solution: Training, Experience and Employment
Job placement and post placement support
I A Continuum of Services including Pre-Vocational Exploration,
Job Skills Training, Work Experience, Competitive Job Placement and
Post Placement Services
I Career Clubs - a successful method for clients pursuing vocational
goals, as well as those already employed, to share experiences and
concerns about work
I Special Employment Program for clients to learn and practice job
skills at The Bridge in food service, building maintenance & janitorial,
mailroom & messenger services, clerical, data entry, and horticulture
Innovation
Urban Farms
These provide clients with work training and job opportunities
in horticulture. Clients also learn about nutrition and the benefits
of eating vegetables and fruit. In 2011 we opened a third farm
in East Harlem.
2010-2011 STATISTIC
More than 300 participants enrolled in
vocational services, including job placement
and post placement support
What employers
are saying:
”
“Victor has worked for us for over six years,
two afternoons a week, cleaning our offices;
He is prompt, courteous, friendly and polite
to everyone: an invisible presence. We are
happy to have him and rely on his steadfast
efforts on our behalf.”
~ Richard R. Ferrara, AIA,
DeLaCour & Ferrara Architects, P.C.

6. SERVICES AND SOLUTIONS
Community Case Management
Solution: Intensive Support for Client Recovery
Especially for those with the highest need
I Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) teams provide the full
range of home-based mental health and rehabilitative services
to individuals who have been unable to take advantage of
conventional programs
I Case Management links clients to community-based services
and monitors them
Innovation
Supportive Housing with ACT
Offering housing in apartments with the full range of home-
based services of an ACT team
2010-2011 STATISTIC
208 clients participate in ACT and intensive
case management services
What clients
are saying:
”
“My case manager helps me get the
services I need so that I can stay out
of the hospital.”
~Maria F.

7. SERVICES AND SOLUTIONS
Health Services
Solution: Integrating Health and Mental Health
Encouraging our clients’ wellness
I On-site primary care at The Bridge provided by the William F.
Ryan Community Health Center
I Wellness Self-Management Program promoting good health,
nutrition, exercise and positive lifestyle, diabetes management,
weight management, and smoking cessation to help clients
manage their health
Innovations
Integrating Health Care Services
On-site with a mental health program
Chronic Illness
Demonstration Program
Mental health, addiction treatment
and medical care coordinated for
high need clients
2010-2011 STATISTIC
25 different groups in our Wellness program with
400 individuals participating
What clients
are saying:
”
“Being able to get
my regular health-
care at the same
place as I get my
mental health care
is a huge help to
me and lets me
manage my life
better.”
~ Louis N.

8. SERVICES AND SOLUTIONS
Creative Arts Services
Solution: Therapeutic Creative Arts
Promoting personal growth through art and poetry
I Art therapy groups and The Poetry Workshop for all Bridge
clients who wish to participate
I Bridge Group Artists produce and exhibit new art annually in
a special collaboration with the Museum of Modern Art.
Innovations
The Bridge Group Artists
had a successful exhibit, “Stuff” at
The Museum of Modern Art.
The Bridge Poetry Workshop
developed a group poem based
around the simple act of one member
inadvertently leaving his coat on the
group’s table.
The Coat
Why you for
got ‘bout you
dark, secret r coat:
ive note,
tossed with
defiance on
2010-2011 STATISTIC the long, w
Almost 100 clients participating in Poetry hite table.
and Art
Shadow with
its own sha
Body of lan pe.
d the spiri
What clients are saying: t left
”
there to lea
n on.
At rest in
“The Bridge Art Program its own self
has enabled me to grow
-image.
as a person and as an artist.”
Coded fragm
~ R. Kaplan ents in dis
guise?...
“Poetry’s a healing process...
a dosage, a medicine.”
~ C. Donnelly An excerpt from a collaborative poem
written in The Bridge Poetry Workshop.

9. FINANCIALS
Statement of Revenue and Expenses
REVENUES EXPENSES
Program Service Fees Program Services
Grants and
Gov't Support
Fundraising
Contributions/Other
Developer/Management Fees Management and General
The Bridge, Inc. and Affiliates Consolidated Statement
of Activities for the year ended June 30, 2011 (Unaudited)
REVENUES
Program Service Fees $12,850,446
Grants and Gov't Support 12,653,937
Developer/Management Fees 712,077
Contributions/Other 1,141,083
TOTAL REVENUES $27,357,543
EXPENSES
Program Services $25,914,789
Management and General 1,795,849
Fundraising 189,204
TOTAL EXPENSES $27,899,842
(DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS ($542,299)
NET ASSETS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR $16,989,350
NET ASSETS AT END OF YEAR $16,447,051
Our mission: to change lives by offering help, hope and opportunity
to the most vulnerable in our community through mental health and
substance abuse treatment, housing, vocational training and job
placement, healthcare, education and creative arts therapy.

10. BOARD AND ADMINISTRATION
Board of Directors Staff
Officers Peter D. Beitchman, DSW, LMSW
Cynthia C. Wainwright, President Executive Director
David A. Brauner, Vice President
Robert Yankowitz, PhD
Albert E. Mayas, Vice President
Deputy Executive Director
Sara E. Morgan, Vice President & Secretary
Mel P. Barkan, Treasurer Harriet O’Hagan, MD
Medical Director
Directors:
Vivian O. Berger Donald T. Gorsica, MBA
Ronald G. Cruikshank Director of Finance
Nan R. Davis
Daniel K. Manitsky Carole Gordon, LMSW
Director of Housing Development
Laurie Melton
Peter G. Neaman Earl Benjamin, BA
Charles Rosner Director of Residential Services
Ruth Corn Roth
John Seley Patricia Callahan, EdM, MA, CRC
Darren Skolnick Director of Vocational Services
Claytisha B. Walden
Jessica Josell Wechsler Tabitha Gaffney, MA
Alice Zoloto-Kosmin Director of Clinical Administration &
Quality Improvement
Gerald H. Morganstern
Rory K. Gilbert, LMSW
Counsel
Director of Community Case Management
Murray Itzkowitz, DSW Sharon Gold, LCSW
Executive Director Emeritus Director of PROS & Clinical Services
Ann R. Hyatt, MA, ACFRE
Director of Development & External Relations
Susan Kaskowitz, LCSW, CASAC
Director of Addiction Treatment Services
Anthea Sutherland, JD, SPHR
Director of Human Resources
Anthony Tozza, BA
Director of Information Technology
ANNUAL REPORT
Ann R. Hyatt, MA, ACFRE, Editor
Professional Photography by Hilary Duffy
Design and Production by Laura Cacciato
Printed by AliGraphics
The Bridge
248 West 108th Street
New York, NY 10025
Phone: 212-663-3000
Fax: 212-663-3181
Email: info@thebridgeny.org
Web: www.thebridgeny.org

11. DONATIONS
Donors - Thank you supporters!
Individual Donors Tory (Victoria) Frya Cathy Steen
Arlene Adler Ronald Garfunkel Malcolm Stogo
Angel and Irma Alvarez Linda C. Gawley Margaret Stone
Frank Anelante Dr. Rosa Gil Dr. and Mrs. Zebulon Taintor
Thomas P. August Judith Glassman Eva Talel
Harold Baer, Jr. Sarah Gniadek Edward Thomas
George Ball Judith Ann Goldring Anthony Tozza
Margaret T. Ball Carole Gordon Richard Troja
Mel and Lou-Ellen Barkan Daniel Goldsmith Cynthia C. Wainwright and Stephen Berger
William and Denise Baumert Trudy and Robert Gottesman Claytisha Walden
Dr. Peter Beitchman Lawrence F. and Martha B. Graham Jessica Josell Wechsler and Steven Wechsler
Ferdinand Bennett Andrew Guenther Lisa Weill
Vivian O. Berger Lewis C. Hoff Doris White
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Besada Karl B. Holtzschue Jennifer Williams
Daniel Horowitz Gerald and Henny Wolland
Ann R. Hyatt Dr. Robert Yankowitz
Sandra Jackson Alice Zoloto-Kosmin
Stephen Jagde Dr. and Mrs. Charles Zuckerman
Marianne and Conrad A. Johnson
Kim Kaminsky Foundation Donors
Azali Kassum Anonymous
Janice Keller Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation
Patti Kenner The Burpee Foundation
Dr. Arnold and Nancy Koopersmith The Frank E. Clark Charitable Trust
Robert and Professor Carol Krinsky The Dammann Fund
Tracy Kuban DeLaCour Family Foundation
Marc A. Landis The Helen M. DeMario Foundation
Roxanne and Guy Lanquetot Deutsche Bank Americas Foundation
Carol Lee The Educational Foundation of America
Margaret Bever William M. LeFevre Eugene and Emily Grant Foundation
Ruth Brandt Jules E. Levy Herman Goldman Foundation
David A. Brauner Aaron Lewit Fay J. Lindner Foundation
Mr. & Mrs. Lance Braunstein Adam Libove The Peter Jay Sharp Foundation
Wendy Brennan Linda Lipay van Ameringen Foundation
Nancy Brickley Philip Liscio
Olga Brito Daniel Manitsky
Dr. Gnarity K. Burke Victoria Marsick
Pat Callahan John M. Martinez
Steven Carlin Albert and Francine Mayas
Lucy Chan George Thomas McDonald
Vicki Chesler Kathleen McGill
Patricia Chilik Barbara Mellor
Sally Cleaver Laurie Melton
Andrew Cleek Margaret Melton
Dale S. Coenen Gertrude G. Michelson
Steven K. Copulsky Bruce R. and Lorrie Millman
Gordon and Ruth Corn Roth Sara E. Morgan
Patricia Cortese Gerald H. Morganstern
Ronald G. Cruikshank Peter Neaman
Nan and Richard Davis Dr. Harriet O’Hagan
Lara DeNonna Chuck Peipher
Maria Diaz Dorothy Vermeer-Peltz
Amy Dipaolo Robert Pinkard
Eric Dones T. Gorman Reilly
Mary Dowery Nancy and Rick Richardson
Joseph “Dee” Dussich Shaiza Rizavi and Jon Friedland
Margaret Edelman Steven B. Rosenfeld
Rochelle Eisner Dr. and Mrs. Gerald Rosmarin
Matthew Farley Charles Rosner
Richard and Katherine Ferrara Carol Schoen
Ginny Fox Dr. John E. Seley
Marilyn Fox Mr. and Mrs. Joel Simon
Henry and Helen Freedman Darren Skolnick
The Bridge gratefully acknowledges all of our Donors for their contributions from July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011.

12. DONATIONS
Donors - Thank you supporters!
Corporate and Business Donors Monthly Premium Corporation
Ace Endico Mormax Company, Inc.
Adcar Associates, Inc. National Janitorial Property Management
Affiliated Adjustment Group, LTD. Pearlgreen Corporation
Alliance Laundry Systems (Speed Queen) Preferred Business Forms, Inc.
AM&G Waterproofing, LLC PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP
American Express PS Marcato Elevator Co., Inc.
AMR Engineering Consultant, P.C. PWB Management Corp./Twin Pines, LLC
The Arker Companies Rende Contracting Corporation
Artec Construction and Development Corporation Richman Housing Resources
B&B Coverage, LLC Rosenwach Tank Co., Inc.
Barhite & Holzinger Schechter & Brucker, P.C.
Belmont Arthur Avenue Local Development Corporation Service Directions, Inc.
Alan H. Bernstein Consulting, LLC Signature Construction Group
Sanford C. Bernstein & Co. Skyline Windows
Boro Land Surveying, P.C. Sommer Associates, LLC
Broadview Networks SSS Electronics Corporation
Michael Borruto General Contracting, Inc. Stradley Ronon
Butler Woodcrafters, Inc. Strauss Paper Company
Capacity Coverage Strauss Painting, Inc.
Castle Oil Corporation Suburban Pest Control
Centennial Elevator Industries, Inc. Tarrytech Computer Consultants
Century Elevator Maintenance Corporation Techne & Associates, Inc.
Chase Bank Thomsan Office Supply
Chem Rx Tonto Pest Control
Community Environmental Center Triple Crown Foods, Inc.
Crystal Blue Cleaning Service, Inc. Tristate Apartment Furnishers
DAVEY, The Care of Trees, Inc. Van Deusen & Assoc., (VDA)
DeLaCour & Ferrara Architects, P.C. W. Atlee Burpee & Company
Diversified Programs Wells Fargo Commercial Banking
Drapemasters of America Windels Marx Lane & Mittendorf, LLP
Enterprise Community Investment, Inc.
Community Partners
Epstein Engineering
The Bridge partners with many governmental and community organizations
ESD, Inc.
in order to better serve our clients. We are grateful for their support.
F&F Supply, Inc.
First American Title Insurance Co. Governmental
Foothold Technology US Department of Housing and Urban Development
Forsyth Street Advisors, LLC NYS Office of Mental Health
Goldman Sachs & Co. NYS Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services
Grubman Anand, P.C. NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance
H&D Maintenance Co. NYS Office of Adult Career and Continuing Education Services
Hess Corporation NYS Department of Health
Hewlett Benefit Services NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Hirschen Singer & Epstein, LLP NYC Department of Homeless Services
Highpoint Ventures, Inc. NYC Council
Hofheimer, Gartlir & Gross, LLP Public Health Solutions
Hub International
Program Partners
Israel Berger and Associates, LLC
The Horticultural Society of New York
Isseks Bros., Inc.
Jewish Home Lifecare
The J. Pilla Group, LTD.
Museum of Modern Art
JAD Building Maintenance Supplies
National Alliance on Mental Illness
Janus Property Company
William F. Ryan Community Health Center
JMA Consultants, Inc.
Kahn Brothers Advisors, LLC
S. Kraus Restoration
L. Riso & Sons Co., Inc.
Langsam Property Services Corporation
Levin & Glasser, P.C.
Littler Mendelson, P.C.
M. Blaustein & Son, Inc.
Marks Paneth & Shron, LLP
Maxons Restoration, Inc.
Mega Contracting, Inc.
Melva Construction Corporation
Millin Associates, LLC
We have made every effort to include all donors who donated during this period. If you notice an omission or inaccuracy, please contact
Ann Hyatt at ahyatt@thebridgeny.org to correct our records.

13. SUPPORT
Opportunities to Support The Bridge
There are numerous opportunities to become involved with The Bridge, through volunteering,
hiring Bridge clients and donating. Below are some avenues to become involved:
Volunteer Opportunities
Join The Bridge Make a Difference Committee, a Committee with a mission
to promote The Bridge programs, services and societal benefits to new
audiences, hosting and participating in fun and unique social/networking
events. Members manage various drives and initiatives to benefit Bridge
clients and help support our overall mission. This group is dedicated to en-
gaging the next generation of volunteers and donors who will continue to
promote The Bridge and assist adults with mental illness through their com-
mitment.
Our Friends of The Bridge Art Program works to introduce, promote and
support The Bridge Art Program to new audiences. Members blend their
talents to raise awareness and funds for The Art Program by participating
in activities including art tours, studio visits, and lectures, with particular
attention to supporting the MoMA Exhibit and the Art Exhibit at The Bridge
studio headquarters.
Contributions
Contribute – We rely on contributions to con-
tinue to provide excellent service to our clients.
Donations can be restricted to a specific pro-
gram, or can be donated to where they are
needed most. Gifts can also be made in honor
of a loved one or to memorialize a loved one.
Donations can be made online, by credit card or
checks can be made payable to The Bridge. If you
work for a corporation, your gift to The Bridge
may be matched.
The Bridge Legacy Society
The newly formed Bridge Legacy Society pays tribute to those individuals who make
estate commitments or life-income arrangements that benefit The Bridge. In recog-
nition of their thoughtful support, members of The Bridge Legacy Society receive a
variety of special privileges. We invite you to join this group of dedicated individuals.
If you are interested in further information about any of the above,
please contact Ann Hyatt, Director of Development and External
Relations at ahyatt@thebridgeny.org or call: 212-663-3000, ext. 379.
BridgeWorks
You can also help us by hiring a Bridge Client. The Bridge Vocational Services
places qualified workers with employers. Job candidates supported by our
Vocational Services are always pre-screened to make sure they will be a good
fit for the organization looking to hire and its particular work environment.
Bridge staff provides ongoing vocational support including job coaching and
post employment counseling to ensure the loyalty of the employee placed
and successful job retention.
If you are interested in learning more, please contact Jack Zetlin, Director of Placement Service,
at jzetlin@thebridgeny.org or call: 212-663-3000, ext. 396.

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