•    Bridgercare is partnering with Haven on a new initiative called “Bridge to Care for Domestic Violence Survivors Project”, which is often referred to as Havencare.

    •    The Bridge to Care for Domestic Violence Survivors Project is a partnership between two Bozeman non-profits: Bridgercare, a non-profit family planning clinic, and Haven, a domestic violence survivor agency.  


    •    Bridgercare has partnered with Haven whereby Haven will refer their participants in need of reproductive healthcare services to Bridgercare.  All Bridgercare services will be provided to Haven’s referrals free of charge.  In addition, Bridgercare will assist participants and their dependents with Medicaid or insurance enrollment as needed.  


    •    Preventing an intimate partner's reproductive choice is referred to as reproductive coercion. Research on contraception interference performed by males against female partners indicates a strong correlation between domestic violence and birth control sabotage. Research has also shown that domestic violence can increase a woman's chances of becoming pregnant and the number of children she has, both because the woman may be coerced into sex and because she may be prevented from using birth control.  The Bridge to Care for Domestic Violence Survivors Project increases access to reproductive healthcare by reducing financial and privacy barriers.

    •    Bridgercare’s mission is to provide excellent, affordable reproductive and sexual healthcare and education in a safe, supportive, empowering atmosphere.  Bridgercare’s work focuses on helping men and women from vulnerable populations achieve healthier lives and financial stability through family planning and preventative healthcare.  Accessing reproductive healthcare can be difficult for survivors of relationship and domestic violence due to financial strains and lack of confidentiality on family health insurance plans.  By offering free services to those individuals who are concerned about confidentiality and cost, Bridgercare serves its mission.

    •    This partnership is funded by a grant from the Doll Family Foundation.