New Bridge Foundation

New Bridge Foundation is a CARF-accredited substance use treatment center located at 2323 Hearst Avenue in Berkeley, California, serving Alameda County. The facility provides both medical detox and residential treatment, positioning it as an option for individuals who need supervised withdrawal management followed by continued inpatient care under one roof. For people in crisis or families making urgent decisions, having detox and residential services at a single address removes a critical barrier to continuous care.

The facility’s confirmed levels of care are Medical Detox and Residential Treatment. Medical detox is the clinical starting point for individuals whose bodies have become physically dependent on substances — a process that requires monitoring and structured withdrawal protocols. Following detox, patients can transition directly into residential treatment, allowing for continuity without the disruption of transferring to a separate facility. This integrated pathway is a practical advantage for those who need more than a brief stabilization stay.

New Bridge Foundation treats co-occurring disorders, meaning patients who arrive with both a substance use diagnosis and an underlying mental health condition can receive care that addresses both simultaneously. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is confirmed as part of the therapeutic framework, a structured clinical method that helps patients identify and change the thought patterns that drive substance use. Services are available in English, and the facility operates seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The center serves a notably specific set of populations: veterans, men, women, individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing, and those entering treatment through court order. This range of admitted populations reflects a facility built to accommodate people whose treatment needs — or legal circumstances — require a provider with documented experience across different groups. Payment options include Medicaid, state insurance, and self-pay, which broadens access for individuals who may not have private insurance coverage.

New Bridge Foundation provides medical detox at its facility on Hearst Avenue in Berkeley, California. Medical detox is the supervised process of clearing substances from the body while managing withdrawal symptoms under clinical oversight — a critical first step for individuals with physical dependence who cannot safely stop use on their own.

Directly following detox, patients have access to residential treatment at the same location. This continuity matters: transitions between facilities during early recovery are a known risk point, and having both levels of care available in one place reduces that risk. For families or individuals evaluating detox centers in the Bay Area, New Bridge Foundation's combined detox-to-residential structure is a concrete differentiator.

Many people entering detox carry an unaddressed or under-treated mental health condition alongside their substance use disorder. New Bridge Foundation is confirmed to treat co-occurring disorders — also called dual diagnosis — meaning the clinical team is equipped to manage both conditions concurrently rather than treating substance use in isolation.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is part of the treatment approach at New Bridge Foundation. CBT is a structured, goal-oriented method that works directly on the behavioral and cognitive patterns associated with substance use. For patients whose withdrawal and early recovery are complicated by depression, anxiety, or other mental health diagnoses, integrated dual diagnosis treatment during the residential phase can improve outcomes compared to programs that address only the substance use side of the picture.

New Bridge Foundation accepts patients from several specific populations: veterans, men, women, individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing, and those entering treatment under a court order. Each of these groups can face barriers when seeking detox or residential care at facilities without the capacity or experience to serve them appropriately.

The facility accepts Medicaid, state insurance, and self-pay. For individuals who rely on public insurance coverage, having a CARF-accredited detox and residential provider that accepts Medicaid is a significant practical consideration. Self-pay is also an option for those without insurance coverage.

New Bridge Foundation holds CARF accreditation — the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities — which reflects an external review of the facility's programs and operational standards. CARF accreditation is a recognized quality benchmark in substance use treatment and is often used by referring clinicians and insurance programs as a baseline for network participation.

The facility is open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., including weekends. For individuals or family members who reach a decision point on a Saturday or Sunday — which is not uncommon in addiction crises — the ability to make contact during those hours rather than waiting for a Monday opening is a practical advantage. The facility's website is available at newbridgefoundation.org.