Healthy Options for Personal Empowerment
Everyday life can be overwhelming and sometimes people need help meeting these challenges. Through compassionate care and clinical excellence, Bridgeway Center Inc. (BCI) is dedicated to servicing the behavioral health needs of Okaloosa County residents. We are committed to the wellness of individuals, families and the community through prevention, intervention, treatment, and support. We do this by offering a full spectrum of outpatient services in a warm and inviting atmosphere.
On-site Pharmacy Services for You
Bridgeway Center Inc. has an on-site Genoa Healthcare® pharmacy for consumers and staff to use for their medication needs.

Bridgeway Center is an active partner in our community. We offer and participate in numerous community events and
trainings here in Okaloosa County.
Events
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WE ARE HERE TO HELP YOU The purpose of Bridgeway Center Inc is to provide behavioral healthcare services, foster low income housing, and working to end homelessness.
Vision Statement
“To provide compassionate trauma informed care, to maintain the human dignity of every person, to meet community support needs, and to continually search for empowering and innovative ways to serve our clients, patients, families and community.”
Mission Statement
“To become Okaloosa County’s premier behavioral health care provider and employer of choice for the most qualified talent by creating a positive culture of dignity and respect, by promoting professional fulfillment and growth, by producing unsurpassed quality standards, by ensuring community inclusion in our programs and services, and by providing accessible, client-centered, cost-effective, and quality outcome-based care. BCI exists to improve the quality of life for the people we serve.”
Attention
ATTENTION! INTERPRETER SERVICES FOR THE DEAF OR HARD OF HEARING IF YOU ARE DEAF OR HARD OF HEARING, YOU ARE ENTITLED TO INTERPRETER SERVICES AT NO COST TO YOU. PLEASE INFORM STAFF OF THE TYPE OF AUXILIARY AND OR SERVICE YOU PREFER.
AVISO! SERVICIOS DE INTERPRETE PARA PERSONAS CON SORDERA O PROBLEMAS AUDITORIOS SI USTED ES SORDO O NO OYE BIEN USTED TIENE DERECHOS A SERVICIOS DE INTERPRETE GRATIS. POR FAVOR DE INFORMAR AL PERSONAL SI NECESITA ESTE SERVICIO.To access the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) please click here. To access DCF's Deaf and Hard-Of-Hearing information click here.
The Bridgeway Center Inc. (BCI) Safe Zone Ally Program is comprised of allies who support, treat and advocate for the LGBTIQ community. BCI Safe Zone members are more knowledgeable and accepting of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, and intersex persons.
At BCI we strive to treat everyone with dignity and respect. If you have questions, issues or concerns and need to speak with a trusted Safe Zone member, please email us at: SafeZone@bridgeway.org
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March Employee of the Month
Congratulations Kathie Blue, LCSW, Licensed Therapist, for earning the title of Employee of the Month for March, 2022....
Read MoreFebruary Employee of the Month
Congratulations Destiny Beane, BA, Behavioral Health Case Manager (BHCM), for earning the title of Employee of the Month for February, 2022....
Read MoreJanuary Employee of the Month
Congratulations Tristan Livingston, One Hopeful Place (OHP) Recovery Coach, for earning the title of Employee of the Month for January, 2022....
Read MoreDecember Employee of the Month
Congratulations Annie Swain, LPN, Behavioral Wellness Clinic (BWC) Nurse, for earning the title of Employee of the Month for December, 2021....
Read MoreAward of Excellence 2021 - Natasha Alexander
Congratulations Natasha Alexander, BS, Managed Care Network Compliance Coordinator (MCNCC) for being the recipient of BCI’s 2021 Annual Award of Excellence....
Read MoreNovember Employee of the Month
Congratulations Danny Bratcher for earning the title of Employee of the Month for November 2021...
Read MoreOctober Employee of the Month
Congratulations Shai Freitas for earning the title of Employee of the Month for October 2021...
Read MoreSeptember Employee of the Month
Congratulations Cindy Kelly for earning the title of Employee of the Month for September 2021...
Read MoreUnited Way Emerging Leader 40 under 40 Award
Congratulations Stefanie Fontaine, BS, Director of Growth and Development for her selection to the United Way Emerald Coast’s Emerging Leader Inaugural 40 Under 40 Awards Class of 2021!...
Read MoreAugust Employee of the Month
Congratulations Dorothy Lane, for earning the title of Employee of the Month for August 2021...
Read MoreJuly Employee of the Month
Congratulations Randy Gillespie, Facility Maintenance Technician, for earning the title of Employee of the Month for July 2021...
Read MoreLarry McFarland Awarded Supervisor/Administrator of the Year
We are pleased to announce that Larry McFarland, LMHC, Clinical Officer, has been awarded Supervisor/Administrator of the Year for the State of Florida. ...
Read MoreJune Employee of the Month
Congratulations Natasha Alexander, Managed Care Network Compliance Coordinator, for earning the title of Employee of the Month for June 2021...
Read MoreBridgeway Center Earns a CARF Three-Year Accreditation
CARF International announced that Bridgeway Center has been accredited for a period of three years ...
Read MoreMay Employee of the Month
Congratulations Ana Rozanski, Wraparound Coordinator, for earning the title of Employee of the Month for May 2021...
Read MoreCelebrating Larry McFarland's 35 Years of Service at BCI
BCI held a celebration of Larry McFarland's 35 Years of Service at BCI...
Read MoreApril Employee of the Month
Congratulations Stefanie Fontaine, Director of Growth Development, for earning the title of Employee of the Month for April 2021...
Read MoreDonna Morgan Awarded OCCSW Women of Honor 2021
The Okaloosa County Commission on the Status of Women (OCCSW) recognized and awarded Donna Morgan Status of Women (OCCSW) 2021 Women of Honor...
Read MoreMarch Employee of the Month
Congratulations Tiffany Honrada, HRQ Coordinator, for earning the title of Employee of the Month for March, 2021 ...
Read MoreFebruary Employee of the Month
Congratulations Clay Wilson, Building Custodian for earning the title of Employee of the Month For February 2021 ...
Read MoreJanuary Employee of the Month
Congratulations Tamika Pittman-Cook, Senior Health Information Services Specialist for earning the title of Employee of the Month for January, 2021....
Read MoreBridgeway Center Annual 2019-20 Community Report
Read the 2019-20 Annual Community Report...
Read MoreCelebration of 35 Years of Service
Bridgeway Staff & Board celebrates Bonnie Barlow, CEO 35 Years of Service to Bridgeway....
Read MoreBCI Staff Join American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Board
Two of our BCI team members, Cindy Kelly and Donna Morgan, have been selected to take seats on the Board of Directors for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) Panhandle Chapter...
Read MoreCongratulations Sheriff-Elect Eric Aden
Bridgeway Center, Inc.(BCI) is pleased to announce that BCI Board of Trustees Major Eric Aden will become the next Sheriff of Okaloosa County...
Read MoreLatest BCI Promotion!
Clayton McAllister, BBA was promoted to Vice-President (VP) of Finance effective June 2020 ...
Read MoreBCI Receives COVID-19 Relief Grant from United Way/Gulf Power
A Big Thank You to the United Way Emerald Coast and Gulf Power for your generous COVID-19 Relief Grant of $5,000. This money is being used ...
Read MoreTraining our Veterans
Services members and their Family’s Mental Health First Aid was provided to the 4th SOS at Hurlburt Field, February 27th and 28th. ...
Read More2019 Year in Review
Bridgeway went through many changes; our first year with a new CEO, restructuring, new electronic health record, and a new way of thinking. ...
Read MoreBridgeway Center Annual 2018-19 Community Report
Read the 2018-19 Annual Community Report...
Read MoreMental Health
Pre-Trial Program to begin January 1, 2020
Read more about the NEW Mental Health Pre-Trial Progam...
Read MoreJack Burkett Building Dedication
BCI staff, former and present Board of Directors and Burkett's family attended…...
Read MoreOne Hopeful Place Ribbon Cutting
Bridgeway Center staff and Board Members attended the ribbon cutting of the Hollingsworth Health Clinic ...
Read MoreBCI Board Members receive Anniversary Plaques
Members of the Board of Trustees received anniversary plaques...
Read MoreWords About Our Services
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"I love this place the Circle of Security parenting course (which i successfully completed!!) Really helped me and i want to specially thank my caseworkers Ana and Melody for always putting myself and my son first thank you... Ya'll have opened my heart and eyes so i can be a better mom and woman thank yall so much from the bottom of my heart i am truly and forever grateful!!!""
Google Review
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"I have been using Bridgeway Center’s services for the past two years, and have thoroughly enjoyed my experience. Everyone is extremely nice and Bridgeway has provided a great transition to online services during this current Covid epidemic. Overall, Bridgeway is a great place with amazing staff!"
Google Review
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"The Case Management is amazing they are so helpful and it is such a blessing to have Bridgeway advocate for me. My case worker is such an awesome advocate she always is going above and over her job duties especially to help clients everyone is nice I am blessed to be a client"
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"Yesterday I spoke with Tina-Supervisor of the DUI program, and she was extremely helpful to me about my questions and her instructions were direct, and clear. Tina's professionalism and knowledge gave me motivation, security, and the confidence to 'jump right into the DUI program' without hesitation! Thank you so much, Tina. I look forward to what I will learn from this program and you!"
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"The Wraparound has been one of the greatest things ever! I have received so much help with my children and I getting more structured. Thanks to the Wrap!"
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