bridges to independence
Building Relationships for Independence; Daring to Grow with Exceptional Success
61 West
William Street, 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 30 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 111 people in Crawford, Delaware, Franklin,
Marion, Morrow, Licking, and Richland 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 Crawford, Marion, Morrow, and
Richland counties, and in Lewis Center, which serves people in
Franklin and Licking counties. We have 10 supervisors, with a
combined 46 years of experience, available via Cell Phones 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.