The recipient entity's physical address:
           4150 Earhart Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70125

The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           4150 Earhart Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70125

Type of Entity (for instance, a nonprofit corporation):  Non-Profit Corporation

If the entity is a corporation, list the names of the incorporators:
          

The last four digits of the entity's taxpayer ID number:  7674

What is the dollar amount of the request?  $250,000

What type of request is this?  Both

Is this entity in good standing with the Secretary of State?  Yes

Provide the name of each member of the recipient entity's governing board and officers:
           Walton Goldring, Board President
1545 Octavia Street
New Orleans, LA 70115

Michael Pou, Board Vice President
2133 Octavia Street
New Orleans, LA 70115

H. Elder Gwin, Board Treasurer
1209 Jena Street (H) N.O. 70115

Susan Tyler, Board Secretary
201 St. Charles, 50th Floor (W) N.O. 70170-5000

Kelly Commander, Board
768 Bocage Lane (H) Mandeville 70471

D. Scott Crabtree
Octavia Street (H) N.O. 70115

Jeffrey Haigler Market President/SVP The First Bank 6316 Pratt Drive (H) N.O. 70122

Keith Katz Retired Morgan Stanley 280 Fairway Drive (H) N.O. 70124
Ryan Kruse Director, Tax Services LaPorte CPAs and Business Advisors 111 Veterans Blvd., Suite 600 (W) Metairie 70005

Daniel Lagrone Vice President, Deputy General Counsel Pan-American Life Insurance Group 601 Poydras Street (W) N.O. 70130

Iggie Perrin President Southern Electronics 2301 Julia St. (W) N.O. 70119

Anne Raymond Attorney Lugenbuhl, Wheaton, Peck, Rankin & Hubbard 601 Poydras St., Suite 2775 (W) N.O. 70130

Greg Romig Director, Audit and Assurance Services LaPorte CPAs & Business Advisors 111 Veterans Blvd., Suite 600 (W) Metairie 70005

Suzanne Rusovich Philanthropist n/a 179 E. Oakridge Park (H) Metairie 70005

Chip Verges Principal VergesRome Architects 320 N. Carrollton Ave., Suite 100 (W) N.O. 70119

Sharonda Williams Special Counsel Fishman Haygood, L.L.P. 3614 Jena Street (H) N.O. 70125

Elly Zakris Clinical Professor of Medicine Touro Infirmary 1125 Eleonore Street (H) N.O. 70115


Kevin Gardere
2124 Sandra Ave.
Metairie, LA. 70003

Allison Skapik, Chief Clinical Officer
3210 Desaix Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70119

Provide a summary of the project or program:
           Bridge House / Grace House is the only treatment facility in the region that offers long-term residential treatment for the most chronic individuals suffering with substance use disorders. They remain with us for as many months as it takes for them to become stable in their recovery. Most complete in 5- 6 months, but if needed they will be here longer. Our treatment includes 3 important components:

1.) A highly qualified Clinical Team that provides individualized treatment plans as well as group and individual counseling sessions.
2.) A Modified Therapeutic Community Model emphasizing recovery skills such as teamwork, conflict resolution, personal responsibility and accountability. Residents must work together to make decisions and resolve conflicts as a group. They depend on each other to expose problematic behavior and to encourage positive steps toward recovery.
3.) A Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling Program (VRC) with an emphasis on the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. VRC teaches a blend of hard and soft vocational skills to become employable and supports residents in coping with the stressors of sustained employment by utilizing recovery principles.

This unique combination of treatment practices allows us to treat the whole person providing them with a lasting foundation for recovery.

What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $100,000
          Professional Services. . . $0
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $0
          Major Repairs . . . . . . . $50,000
          Operating Services. . . . $100,000
          Other Charges. . . . . . . $0

Does your organization have any outstanding audit issues or findings?  No

If 'Yes' is your organization working with the appropriate governmental agencies to resolve those issues or findings?
          Not Applicable

What is the entity's public purpose, sought to be achieved through the use of state monies?
          The mission of Bridge House / Grace House (BH / GH) is to provide gender sensitive treatment to men and women who have become dependent on alcohol or drugs, so that they may lead sober and productive lives. Long-term residential services are offered in an atmosphere that promotes dignity, honor and respect. These services are offered regardless of one's ability to pay.

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          Bridge House / Grace House (BH / GH) provides overall support to low- to moderate-income individuals who are suffering from substance use disorder (SUD). In 2023, 707 men and women were admitted into Bridge House / Grace House. Using the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administrations (SAMHSA) guidelines for collecting demographic information, we have determined that approximately 95.5% of those admitted in 2023 had no income from employment prior to treatment. As a part of the treatment program, those we serve participate in our Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling (VRC) Program. They are assigned a job within BH / GH during treatment learning vocational skills and how to manage sobriety with the daily stressors of a job, with the goal of establishing a foundation for long-term stable employment outside of BH / GH.
BH / GH also provides transitional housing services and support to low- to moderate-income individuals. Based on demographic analysis along SAMHSA guidelines, 67% of entrants in 2023 were homeless. Our program provides immediate transitional housing needs during treatment. Those we serve live in transitional housing while receiving treatment for SUD, up to 6 months or longer. In the later stages of treatment, those we serve are connected to transitional or permanent housing through their counselor. Those who successfully complete our program leave with a job and stable housing.

What is the proposed length of time estimated by the entity to accomplish the purpose?
           1 year

If any elected or appointed state official or an immediate family member of such an official is an officer, director, trustee, or employee of the recipient entity who receives compensation or holds any ownership interest therein:
     (a) If an elected or appointed state official, the name and address of the official and the office held by such person:
                
    
     (b) If an immediate family member of an elected or appointed state official, the name and address of such person; the name, address, and office of the official to whom the person is related; and the nature of the relationship:
                

     (c) The percentage of the official's or immediate family member's ownership interest in the recipient entity, if any:
                

     (d) The position, if any, held by the official or immediate family member in the recipient entity:
                 

If the recipient entity has a contract with any elected or appointed state official or an immediate family member of such an official or with the state or any political subdivision of the state:
(a) If the contract is with an elected or appointed state official, provide the name and address of the official and the office held by such person: 
               

(b) If the contract is with an immediate family member of an elected or appointed state official:
          Provide the name and address of such person:
              

          Provide the name, address, and office of the official to whom the person is related:
               

          What is the nature of the relationship? 

(c) If the contract is with the state or a political subdivision of the state, provide the name and address of the state entity or political subdivision of the state:
                

(d) The nature of the contract, including a description of the goods or services provided or to be provided pursuant to the contract:
               


Contact Information
name:  Allison Skapik 
                                       address:  4150 Earhart Blvd
                                       phone:  5049411883
                                       fax: 
                                       e-mail:  askapik@bridgehouse.org
                                       relationship to entity:  Chief Clinical Officer