WestBridge provided a safe, comfortable, supportive environment in the early days of our son's sobriety. He felt like he was on vacation. I think he meant physically, because of the comfortable living quarters and excellent meals, but mentally he was working very hard.

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How We Measure Success

At WestBridge we focus on helping individuals and families recover from the effects of mental illness and substance use disorders.  Without proper care, these disorders often result in a disruption in an individual’s ability to work, attend school, and reside in their own homes.  Successful treatment and ongoing support can restore these abilities and help individuals achieve their personal goals.

In 2011, our Assertive Community Treatment teams have continued to support individuals in the achievement of the following outcomes:

  • 28% of individuals are working part time
  • 45% of individuals are attending school
  • 13% of individuals are working and attending school.
  • 88% of individuals are living in independent housing
  • 10% of individuals are living with family
  • 2% of individuals are living in a supported housing program
  • Only 5% of individuals have been admitted to a hospital since January 2011
  • No individuals have experienced an arrest in 2011

WestBridge utilizes research-based treatment modalities that have been developed by the Dartmouth Center for Evidence-Based Practices. Below are WestBridge's average fidelity scores as measured by Dartmouth's assessment team. (5 = Perfect fidelity)

2010 Fidelity Scores
  • Integrated Dual Disorder Treatment: 4.64

  • Assertive Community Treatment: 4.6

  • Family Education & Support: 4.21

The Dartmouth Center for Evidence-Based Practices assesses programs nationwide and in their report suggests how scores should be interpreted: "Our general approach is that rarely programs achieve average item scores of 5.0. While there is no universal approach to what constitutes high fidelity, one approach is that programs with average item scores above 4.4 may be considered to be "high fidelity". Programs with scores between 4.0 and 4.4 may be considered good fidelity. Programs with an average item score of less than 4.0 are seen to have some elements of the evidence based practice implemented with moderate gaps in other elements of the practice."

Other current outcomes:

94% of our families are engaged in our Family Education & Support program