bridges to independence Building Relationships for Independence; Daring to Grow with Exceptional Success

236 West Central Avenue, Delaware, Ohio 43015
Phone: (740)362-1996 Fax: (740)362-1997
Toll Free: (800)303-3437

117 North Greenwood Street, Suite 2, Marion, Ohio 43302
Phone: (740)375-5533 Fax: (740)387-7727

596 Enterprise Drive, Suite A, Lewis Center, Ohio 43035
Phone: (614)847-1000 Fax: (614)847-1047

Bridges to Independence was founded in 1999 by Chris Ritchie and Bunny Ambro, who bring a combined 18 years of experience in providing quality I/O Waiver, Supported Living, and Level One services to people with developmental disabilities in Delaware and Franklin Counties. Our agency currently provides services to approximately 97 people in Crawford, Delaware, Franklin, Marion, and Morrow counties that range from a couple of hours each week providing assistance with banking, shopping or getting out in the community; to spending a few hours each day assisting with daily living skills or getting ready for work; to 24 hour supports to assist with daily living needs and the opportunity to live independently. We provide transportation to and from appointments, shopping and recreation.

"You guys are great! You're always there when you say you will be and do what you say you'll do!" - A.H.- Parent

"We like the changes we've seen in sis and the boys. They seem so much more mature. We're spending more time with them. Now they'll even talk to us on the phone"- E.K. & L.K.- Brother & Wife

"You guys are so resourceful!" - Case Manager

Our Corporate office is located in Delaware and we can be reached via our toll-free number. We have local offices in Marion, which serves people in Marion, Morrow and Crawford counties, and in Lewis Center, which serves people in Franklin County. We have 7 supervisors, with a combined 46 years of experience, available via toll-free pagers 24 hours a day to resond to any situation that may arise. We guarantee that services will be provided, and in emergency situations that staff must call off, a supervisor will be there to provide the services. At no time do we send a stranger to work with someone. Supervisors first get to know each person and how to best support them so that they can train staff to provide services that fit their needs. They freqently stop by to review documentation and talk with people to learn if there needs are being met or if changes to their plan are needed.