Who are we?
Bridge to 100 is a group of individuals who are deeply concerned about the epidemic of opioid and other addictions in the State of North Carolina. Bridge to 100 is dedicated to partnering with established faith-based rehabilitation centers, enabling them to successfully engage more clients in breaking free from the bondage of addiction.
By focusing on “whole person recovery,” which includes spiritual, mental health, and physical needs, our partners treat more than just the physical symptoms, such as detox, withdrawal, and acute pain.
We are a non-profit organization that does not raise money, charge for services, or expect any portion of grant money we help to secure. We are committed to helping individuals “find freedom” from their addictions.
Our history
Bridge to 100, founded by Robin Hayes, started as an impactful but informal mentorship process for a few faith-based recovery programs. These programs continue to experience great success as a result of this mentorship. The Hayes Family Foundation supported a number of treatment centers for many years. These early relationships, led to Robin Hayes’ vision to build a bridge from all 100 North Carolina counties to affordable, faith-based, geographically convenient treatment centers.
The Need
Four out of the five top 25 cities in the United States abusing opioids are in North Carolina – Wilmington, Hickory, Jacksonville and Fayetteville.
Explore more about Bridge To 100:
- Become a Bridge To 100 AffiliateAffiliate Application Reasons to Become An Affiliate Qualifications for Affiliation
- Bridge To 100 Perspective on Harm ReductionBridge to 100 is dedicated to supporting geographically convenient, low or no cost, faith-based residential treatment and recovery for individuals seeking to remove themselves from opioid addiction. These centers use recovery models that deal holistically with the person: mental, physical, and spiritual. There are numerous options available for treatment and recovery for addiction. We fully support using all appropriate means at the right time and place administered by trained and experienced professionals, including M.A.T. –… Read more: Bridge To 100 Perspective on Harm Reduction
- Get InvolvedWe encourage faith-based treatment centers to become an affiliate. There are a number of reasons to become an affiliate. If you are interested in helping Bridge To 100, please let us know the best way to contact you. There are many strengths gained from joining like minds together. We would love to hear from people and organizations that you know of who are committed to addiction recovery and transformation. At the same time, we can… Read more: Get Involved
- Our GoalOur goal is to build a bridge from all 100 North Carolina counties to affordable, faith-based, geographically convenient treatment centers. The common thread is faith-base, successful treatment centers. In July 2021, Attorney General Josh Stein announced that approximately $850 million will be allotted to bring desperately needed relief to people across the state who are struggling with opioid addiction. Each of the 100 counties has been allocated a certain specific amount of funds that will… Read more: Our Goal
- Our RoleOur role is to serve as a bridge between the leaders in each county and faith-based rehabilitation centers to help them secure needed funding allocated to each county in the opioid settlements. We plan to contact counties, cities, law enforcement agencies, churches and political figures to inform them of the excellent work our partners are doing, and the benefits of funding their programs. Our hope is to identify, build and expand the network of providers… Read more: Our Role
- Why Faith Based?An addict needs transformation in their life, not just the ability to cope with the moment. For transformation to happen, the whole person must be treated, spirit, soul and body. We define successful recovery more than merely abstinence. Success is when the individual is once again living a healthy lifestyle as a productive member of the community. Our view of recovery is supported by National Institute of Health research where they “conclude that the value… Read more: Why Faith Based?
- Why we are pursing restoration?Detoxification and medically managed withdrawal are often considered the first stage of treatment and without it, some would not survive to purse restoration. However, the National Institute on Drug Abuse, part of the National Institutes of Health, flatly states: Detoxification alone does not address the psychological, social, and behavioral problems associated with addiction and therefore does not typically produce lasting behavioral changes necessary for recovery. Detoxification should thus be followed by a formal assessment and… Read more: Why we are pursing restoration?