NewBridge Services Joins Christian Health

Christian Health board Chair Thomas Dykhouse and NewBridge Services board President Debbie King announced today that Christian Health, a leading provider of mental health, senior living, and short-term rehabilitation, has become the sole member of NewBridge Services, a local leader in community and residential mental health, education, and senior services.

This strategic collaboration leverages each organization's unique strengths and expands their impact across Northern New Jersey. The partnership offers various benefits, including expanded geographic reach, increased access to a diverse range of services, a seamless continuum of care, enhanced operational efficiency, and strengthened community impact.

“This relationship will fortify our ability to meet community needs through new and existing programs,” said King. “We believe that we can achieve more together than what our organization could achieve individually.”

“Christian Health and NewBridge share commonalities in organizational history, mission, and culture,” said Dykhouse. “The thoughtful integration of these two mission-driven healthcare organizations further solidifies our shared commitment to our local communities and provides new opportunities to grow and expand our services and our geographic footprint.”

The agreement was approved by the State of New Jersey’s Departments of Health, Human Services, and Children and Families, and took effect on September 1, 2024. NewBridge Services has become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Christian Health while continuing to maintain its programmatic identity and board governance.

“We can all look forward to the benefit of shared resources, integrated knowledge, and the healthy growth of the organization,” said Michelle Borden, LCSW, NewBridge Services CEO. “I truly believe our team members and the people we're committed to serving will benefit from this new venture.”

Through this partnership, Borden joined Christian Health’s executive team, King has joined Christian Health’s board of trustees, and Christian Health CEO, Douglas A. Struyk, CPA, LNHA, has joined NewBridge’s board of trustees.

“Our organizations have been working on this agreement with the confidence that the communities we serve will benefit tremendously as we align our shared values and commitment to excellence,” said Struyk. “I am excited for NewBridge to join Christian Health and enable both organizations’ dedicated physicians, professional clinicians, team members, volunteers, and supporters to work together to positively impact community health in northern New Jersey.”

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About Christian Health
Since 1911, Christian Health’s mission has been to offer a listening ear, a helpful hand, and steady, supportive guidance throughout an individual’s wellness journey. As a nonprofit organization founded on the belief that everyone has the right to exceptional care, we continue to grow and evolve to meet the needs of our community. Christian Health’s comprehensive continuum of mental health services, communities for older adults, and rehabilitation services foster physical health and nourish the spirit. Caring is not simply what we do; it is who we are.

About NewBridge Services
NewBridge Services is a leading not-for-profit provider of counseling services, housing, and educational programs in northern New Jersey, helping thousands of children, adults, and seniors each year. NewBridge treats mental illnesses and addictions; teaches skills for coping with stress, grief, and challenging relationships; helps children who have been abused and neglected — and their families — heal; builds and manages affordable housing; offers school-based programs that teach children and adolescents resiliency skills for healthy emotional development; helps young adults succeed in their education and prepare for careers; and supports seniors so they can remain independent. Throughout its 61-year history, NewBridge has remained true to its mission of bringing balance to people’s lives by tracking shifts in communities’ needs and providing innovative, effective programs to meet them.

Media Contacts:
Christian Health
Kelly Tanis
(201) 848-5921
Media@ChristianHealthNJ.org

NewBridge Services
Jennifer Tanis
(917) 929-3964
JTanis@NewBridge.org