About/History of The BridgeThe Bridge Over Troubled Waters, Inc. (The Bridge) began in 1978 with a vision to reach out to those in need, to give them assistance in rebuilding their lives, and to help them to achieve greater self-determination. The desire of the founding board members was to provide a temporary shelter with a home-like environment that would serve as a "bridge" to assist individuals in returning to useful places in society. Thus, the original emergency shelter began with a handful of dedicated volunteers and the capacity for six families. During its 31 year history, The Bridge has grown to become the 6th largest comprehensive crisis centers of its kind in Texas, serving more than 20,000 people annually. In addition to being one of the largest crisis centers in Texas, The Bridge is also the only agency of its kind serving southeast Harris County - a population of approximately 526,000. The Bridge offers a wide range of supportive services, available in English as well as Spanish, to serve the needs of our clients. Services available include:
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