Residential Treatment
“… Another thing that stands out is the residence at the Commons … it’s spotless, very organized, yet comfortable and big enough so each resident has some space. We’ve had brunch there several times and the food is outstanding…The program itself is very different from anything we’ve dealt with … WestBridge is comprehensive and thorough in its treatment of patients …
– An appreciative WestBridge family member.
Treatment Interventions include:
- Individual and Group Sessions
- Family Education & Support
- Medication Management
- Medical Team Services
- Daily Wellness Activities and Engagement
- Mutual Support
WestBridge offers a curriculum with varied topics, which include:
- Self-Awareness and Identity
- Sexuality
- Communication
- Relationships
- Family Dynamics
- Trauma
- Addiction
- Substance Use Prevention
- Occupational and Educational Exploration
- Spirituality
- Symptom Management
- Health and Wellness
- Mindfulness
- Mutual help, 12 Step Meetings and other various recovery-oriented community meetings
Residential Approved Items to Bring
(Note: A pillow, comforter & linens are provided)
- 1-2 weeks of currently prescribed medication
- Clothes for all weather conditions (limit to two bags)
- Comfortable workout clothes and sneakers
- Slippers/slip on in-house only shoes
- Non-slip shower shoes
- Dishwasher safe water bottle
- Electric razor
- Personal care & hygiene items (alcohol-free)
- An iPod/MP3 player for exercise use (see admissions team member for details)
- Books and/or CD’s (each room has a CD player)
- Personal pillow and blanket (if preferred)
WestBridge Opened The Commons in 2005
A renovated historic home in the heart of downtown Manchester, NH, redesigned to create a welcoming space for treatment and recovery.
Our residential program is a safe, home-like environment that provides support and evaluation for adults who are experiencing challenges in managing symptoms related to their mental illness with or without substance use.
The residence is a modified therapeutic community, a treatment model where collaboration and community are integral to the recovery process, and where peers are encouraged to develop relationships and provide feedback and support in an individual’s recovery.
The residential program is staffed 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, to provide support, treatment intervention, and monitoring. The average length of stay is three months, however this is determined on an individualized basis as not all our participants’ needs are the same.
As one makes progress, they are supported in becoming increasingly involved in community activities, including work and school.
When ready to transition from our residence, whether establishing roots in Manchester to participate in our Community Integration Program or Intensive Outpatient Program, back home or to another community, we will assist in the development of a transition plan, individualized to one’s needs and goals.