ABOUT ICD BRIDGES

ICD Bridges, a private, non-profit organization, was incorporated in 1977 as the Institute of Cognitive Development, Inc.  In 2003, our Board of Directors voted to change the name of the organization to ICD Bridges.  Our primary goal is to provide temporary housing and supportive services to victims of domestic violence as well as housing and developmental services to adults with mental retardation.

This goal is manifested in the two main facilities at ICD:  an Independent Living Training Residence (now called StoneBridge) which opened in 1978 and a family shelter (recently renamed NewBridge) which began a year later.  A minor component of ICD Bridges is the Sage Brush Apartments, a housing unit for low income and Section-8 residents in need of mental health assistance, financial assistance, and guidance.

Not only does the StoneBridge ILTR serve to provide a living environment to adults with mental retardation, but also to foster their mental and intellectual growth.  Residents are taught to strive for more independent functioning, and ultimately for independent living. StoneBridge is a bustling, vivacious, loving environment full of warm, eager, and growing residents - monitored and cradled by a dedicated and emotionally generous staff!

The NewBridge Family Shelter focuses its efforts on providing housing and services to victims of domestic violence with the objective of protecting victims from further abuse, and serving as the first milestone in the beginning of victims' adventures into safe and productive lives.  Since its inception in 1979, NewBridge has provided services and safe haven for over 10, 000 individuals.  The NewBridge Family Shelter is a busy, energetic, and generous environment full of life with active familes and children - orchestrated by a dedicated, savvy group of caring professionals!

ICD Bridges - we're "connecting people to better lives"!