Supportive Services
Transitional Housing
Fully furnished rooms, clothing, initially stocked with hygiene essentials and pantry items, so families can settle in right away.
Typical stay: 18-24 months adjusted for each family's situation.
Modest monthly program fees help build accountability and prepare for independent living.
Personalized Case Management
Weekly meetings and a personalized action plan for stability and independence.
Help with employment, budgeting, parenting, documentation, transportation, financial literacy and more.
Random UA's to help participants stay accountable and on the right track.
Life Skills & Employment Support
Classes in budgeting, job readiness, nutrition, sustainability and parenting.
Empowerment & Counseling
Trauma-informed group sessions and counseling with local clinicians.
Partnerships with professionals to strengthen emotional well-being.
Community Supports
Clothing Closet: a free community "store" with clothing and household goods for residents and community members in need.
Transportation assistance for residents without vehicles.
Community and children's activities, plus scholarships for youth programs like Cocolalla camp.
Together, these supports help every participant move from crisis to stability while building trust, independence and a foundation for lasting success.
For
Women & Families
OUR IMPACT
Countless women struggle with instability, uncertainty and not having a place to call home.
Too many of our neighbors are experiencing homelessness, often quietly, and without the support they need to regain stability. At Bridge Haven, we believe everyone deserves a safe place to call home. Through housing, support, and compassion, we help families rebuild their lives. Together, we can turn hardship into hope.
18,385
BED NIGHTS
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71
ADULTS
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CHILDREN
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PARTICIPANTS
PROUDLY GRADUATED
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"Oh my gosh, what can I say?
Bridge Haven has been god send for me and my 4 children.
I can't imagine where I would be today if I was not part
of the Bridge Haven Family for 16 months."
-Jackie and kids
WANT TO HELP
A NEIGHBOR STAY
HOUSED TOMORROW?
Your $25 donation can make the difference between stability and crisis for someone in Bonner County. At Bridge Haven, we walk alongside people facing housing instability. We offer support, resources and a way forward.
Together, we can keep our community housed.
Our Facilities
Trestle Creek
Nestled on a peaceful, wooded property just minutes from a creek and the lake, our Trestle Creek Campus offers a quiet, restorative environment where individuals and families can focus on healing and building a new future.
The property features:
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Three three-bedroom, two-bath homes
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One two-bedroom, one-bath home
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Four communal rooms for single participants
The natural setting provides a sense of peace and stability, giving residents space to reflect, recover and grow while remaining connected to the support of the Bridge Haven program.
Participants at Trestle Creek receive the same comprehensive services offered throughout Bridge Haven, including weekly case management, employment assistance, budgeting and financial education, life skills training, transportation assistance and connections to community resources. Whether living independently in a family home or in a communal setting, every resident is supported through a structured program designed to help them achieve lasting independence.
Trestle Creek combines the comfort of home with the tranquility of nature, creating an environment where participants can rebuild their lives with hope, dignity and confidence.
North
Our North location provides a supportive, community-focused living environment for women and children participating in Bridge Haven's transitional housing program. The property is designed to foster accountability, encouragement and personal growth while offering a safe place to rebuild.
The property features:
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Nine communal bedrooms
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A community clothing closet providing clothing and essential items for participants
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A large playground area
The North location offers residents the opportunity to live alongside other women who are working toward similar goals. Through weekly case management, employment support, life skills classes, budgeting assistance and other individualized services, participants gain the tools and confidence needed to achieve long-term independence.
The clothing closet helps meet immediate needs while reducing financial barriers, and the playground provides a welcoming space for participants with children to spend quality time together in a safe environment. North Campus is more than a place to stay,it is a place where women can find support, build healthy relationships and create a stronger future.
South
Our South facility, located in Sandpoint, serves as the heart of Bridge Haven's transitional housing program. This large home is designed to meet the unique needs of women and families as they work toward long-term stability.
The property includes:
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One studio apartment
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Two one-bedroom apartments
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One two-bedroom apartment
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Five communal rooms for single women
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Administrative office space
This variety of housing allows us to serve participants with different family sizes and circumstances while providing a safe, supportive environment. Residents receive more than just housing, they participate in a structured program that includes case management, employment assistance, life skills education, budgeting, accountability, and connections to community resources. Our goal is to provide a stable place where participants can heal, grow and build the foundation for independent living.
This campus combines the privacy of apartment-style living with the support and community found in our shared living spaces, helping residents move from crisis to self-sufficiency.