The Bridge Line

“Executive director and treasurer review form 990 for accuracy. It is then given to the board of directors for review and approval. The form is then signed by the president and submitted.”

“Each party required to sign annual statement: received, understands and agrees to comply with policy, organization conducts periodic reviews to ensure operation is consistent with its tax exempt status.”

“Compensation range is determined by the board of directors prior to being hired. Compensation is reviewed annually to determine rate increase. A comparison of local employment salary data is reviewed before the annual budget is approved.”

“Response to part vi; section b; line 15a is applicable”

“Organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, form 990 and audited financial statements available to the public upon request.”

“The bridgeline is a charlottesville based organization dedicated to the support of adults with brain injuries, assisting them to achieve integration in the greater charlottesville community and its surrounding counties, and to gain personal fulfillment. To address the needs of adults with brain injuries, we offer four holistic, person-centered programs: 1) pre-vocational program 2)residential program; 3)case management; and 4) supported independent living program.”

“The bridge line utilizes its volunteers in supporting adults with brain injuries, including assisting them in achieving integration in charlottesville and surrounding counties.”

“Pre-vocational day program the bridgeline provides a pre-vocational day program serving residents of charlottesville city and the blue ridge health district. Members can learn valuable work and social skills to achieve vocational and/or independent living goals. The structure is designed to increase the independence and employability of brain injury survivors by focusing on social and behavioral and independent living skills, vocational training, and compensatory strategies. Skill training includes administrative and kitchen maintenance work, and also how to interact with co-workers, and to complete tasks. Members participate in a work unit volunteering for tasks that directly support the operation of the bridgeline place - from participating in the hiring of staff, to advocating for brain injury services in the community, to writing a newsletter article or preparing lunch. Participants benefit from a collegial, peer relationship and through this relationship, members receive necessary support while still maintaining ownership over the planning of their service through the bridgeline place and the course of their rehabilitation.”

“Residential program within our residential program we provide supported living in our two homes in a family-like setting, wherein persons with brain injuries who might otherwise remain dependent members in the households of their origin or as institutional clients live to the greatest degree possible as independent members of the general community. Trained staff lives in with residents as full-time residential caregiver, facilitate their path through independence and self-determination toward personal growth and engaged citizenry. Staff runs households to create the maximum opportunities and address individual needs for residents and address the individual needs with the goal to transition them into independent living. To address individual needs, we offer structured activities, relevant and specific skill training and support to set achievable life goals. Residents have chosen to hold a monthly book club (memory training), manage their own library, and suggest outings. Our residents typically hold a regular job or a regular volunteer position, attend classes and cultural activities in the community, interact socially with members of other households in the bridgeline community, travel for vacations, participate in the general upkeep of the homes in which they live, and help out at the other bridgeline homes with various things.”

“Supported independent living program the bridgeline offers a great variety of services to adults with brain injuries while they live in their own apartments in close proximity to our homes. Services vary from participation in outings, meals, and art therapy, to medication oversight, and shopping assistance. Their individual needs are addressed to support their independence and families are assured that their loved one is safe and cared for.”