Aspirus Health and Three Bridges Create Lifelines for Substance Use Support

In an ongoing effort to address the challenges of substance use recovery, Aspirus Health and Three Bridges Recovery are coming together to provide healing and support for individuals facing substance use challenges. By combining medical expertise with community-driven advocacy, this partnership is changing the way substance use recovery is approached, offering both immediate support and long-term care pathways. 

 

Hope Bristow, a behavioral unit Registered Nurse with Aspirus Health, reflects on the profound impact of this collaboration. "Our staff has always been dedicated to providing patient-centered care," she shares. "But through our partnership with Three Bridges, we’ve been able to extend that care beyond the hospital walls, meeting people where they are and offering real hope for recovery." 

 

At Three Bridges Recovery, people like Recovery Coach Brittney Brock are helping transform lives through compassion and connection. By offering no cost services such as peer mentoring, recovery coaching, and community workshops, Three Bridges ensures that individuals across Central Wisconsin have access to vital resources, regardless of their circumstances. 

 

"Our mission is to empower individuals by showing them that recovery isn’t just possible, it’s attainable," says Brock. "Through compassionate peer support and evidence-based practices, we’re helping people reclaim their lives." 

 

Substance use affects every corner of the nation, and statistics from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) demonstrate the magnitude of the challenge: only 10 percent of those struggling with substance use disorders receive treatment. This partnership aims to shift that narrative by providing critical access to recovery resources in underserved areas. 

 

This partnership has made it possible for Three Bridges’ 24/7 peer support coaches to respond to individuals at any hour. "Having an advocate during a moment of crisis can make all the difference," explains Brock. "It increases the likelihood that individuals will engage in recovery efforts and stay on that path." 

 

The partnership is about more than addressing immediate needs. It’s about fostering lasting change and the importance of creating a judgment-free space where individuals feel heard, valued, and supported. 

 

"Recovery is deeply personal and often requires support in multiple areas—physical, emotional, and social," says Bristow. "The work we’re doing with Three Bridges not only empowers individuals but also strengthens families and communities as a whole." 

 

If you or someone you know needs help, call Three Bridges Recovery at 715-424-0403. Recovery isn’t just a goal; it’s a journey—and you don’t have to take it alone. For immediate crisis services, dial 988. Help is always available. 

 

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