About Bridge House of Beaufort
Recovery deserves a real chance.
Bridge House of Beaufort provides long-term recovery housing (also known as sober living) where men develop careers, healthy habits, and community support.
Evidence-based 6-12 month housing.
Research proves: men who stay 6+ months have much lower relapse rates. Short programs don't give enough time.
We believe in integration, not institution
Located in historic Beaufort, South Carolina. Residents become part of the community, not isolated in a treatment facility.
Only MAT-friendly program within 50 miles.
We believe in the proven power of Medication-Assisted Treatment when appropriate. Other programs turn these men away.
“I am so impressed with the involvement Bridge House has in our local community. Seeing them volunteer at other non-profits…is truly exceptional.”
— Allison S.
The Need Was Clear
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Men seeking recovery had no local options that welcomed Medically Assisted Treatment (MAT). Families faced impossible choices - send their loved one hours away or settle for programs with less than 4% success rates.
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Long-term housing takes employment rates from 49% to 76%. 31% become 65% for relapse rates in long term recovery housing. We built our program on real findings.
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Housing and support that treats addiction as a disease to be proactively managed, not a moral failing.
Our Track Record
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We track employment rates, program completion, and long-term outcomes using the One Step app.
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501(c)(3) status means every dollar goes to helping residents. Financial reports available upon request.
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Partnerships with local employers, medical providers, and law enforcement who refer to our program.
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We’re a 501(c)(3) EIN# 88-1965667
Meet the board
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Lisa Marie Hinske serves as the President of MercyMe Sober Living, bringing a deep passion for helping others find hope and freedom in recovery. Originally from Detroit, Michigan, Lisa joined the United States Marine Corps in 2009 and spent the next 11 years in San Diego, California. The military brought her back to Beaufort, South Carolina over four years ago.
A devoted mother of two young boys, Lisa has cherished the opportunity to be a stay-at-home mom for the past decade while earning her associate degree in communications. She is also a wedding officiant, finding joy in uniting couples in love.
Her own recovery journey inspired her to serve others, leading her to help establish The Women’s First Step House in North County San Diego — a free, volunteer-run, 10-day detox program connecting women to vital resources. Lisa also volunteers her time helping female veterans find resources to cope with various forms of trauma experienced while on active duty.
Today, Lisa leads MercyMe Sober Living with dignity, grace, and gratitude, committed to creating safe, supportive housing that empowers men to rebuild their lives in recovery.
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Worth Liipfert serves as Secretary of Bridge House of Beaufort, focusing on policies, procedures, and board governance. A Beaufort resident for 21 years, he's a partner at Griffith Freeman & Liipfert law firm, specializing in governmental defense, construction litigation, and appellate advocacy, and is a certified circuit court mediator.
Worth brings extensive nonprofit governance experience, having served as past board chair of Friends of Caroline Hospice and past President of the Beaufort County Bar Association. He currently serves on the South Carolina Bar's Commission for Lawyers Helping Lawyers, providing peer support to attorneys experiencing substance use and mental health issues. When not practicing law, you'll find him playing banjo with the local bluegrass band, the Cluster Shucks.
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Gary has served as Program Director for Bridge House of Beaufort since December 2023. In this role, he develops and implements residential programming that supports residents' recovery and builds their "recovery capital."
As a Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS), Gary brings both professional expertise and personal understanding to his work in the recovery and mental health communities. He also brings over 30 years of successful leadership experience in sales, client relations, and operations management for high-tech companies.
Gary's most cherished role is being a parent to five young adults.
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Matt was born and raised in the Lowcountry and lives in Bluffton with his wife League, and their two daughters.
Matt has practiced law in Jasper County since 2006, dedicating his career entirely to helping injured people and their families. After fourteen years with a large personal injury firm, he started his own practice in 2020. He handles litigation cases, including car accidents, premises liability, nursing home negligence, workers' compensation, and eminent domain, primarily serving clients in Jasper, Hampton, and Beaufort Counties.
For twenty years, Matt has volunteered extensively with community boards and legal groups; however, his most valued community time has been spent coaching youth sports. He has coached dozens of girls' soccer and basketball teams in Jasper County and Bluffton.
In his free time, Matt enjoys playing the guitar, reading, and taking any opportunity to get outside—whether hunting, fishing, kayaking, hiking, camping, or boating.
Meet the team
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Based in Beaufort since 1996, Courtney is a CARC-certified and trauma-informed coach and interventionist with a degree in Marketing and Communications from Clemson University. She is known for her transformational work with clients of all ages and backgrounds.
Courtney works with clients living with a range of diagnoses, including ED, Bipolar II, C-PTSD/PTSD, AuSD, BPD, Substance Use Disorder, Anxiety, Depression, and more, as well as having managed a luxury sober living townhouse on the Upper East Side of NYC for three years.
Courtney’s extensive training in DBT, Polyvagal, and MI modalities, attention to detail, and commitment to honoring the best inside everyone create the ideal conditions for clients’ honest expression and sustained growth. Courtney brings deep empathy and a powerful ability to inspire and motivate change through years of training and expertise.As a former athlete, Courtney has continued her passion for movement by completing her Yoga Teacher Training and Pilates Teacher Training and incorporates holistic principles, somatic movement, and breath work into her work with clients.
Courtney’s background in corporate America, in the fashion, fitness, sports, entertainment and private aviation sectors informs and inspires her work with clients and their families.
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Bob Madden has lived in Beaufort, SC, since 1992 and currently serves as a Captain with the St. John’s Fire District, where he has been part of the fire service since beginning his career with the Burton Fire District in 2010. In addition to his leadership role in the fire service, he is an Advanced EMT and CPR instructor.
Serving as the Program Manager of MercyMe Sober Living, he oversees daily operations and supports residents in maintaining a healthy and structured environment. His combined expertise in emergency response and medical training allows him to provide practical, professional, and compassionate care across both fields.
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Hank Center is a nonprofit consultant with over 30 years of experience helping organizations build strong foundations, secure funding, and achieve long-term sustainability. A founding member of Bridge House of Beaufort, Hank is a Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS), bringing both professional expertise and lived experience to his work in the recovery and mental health communities.
As founder of Hank Center, Ltd. Co., he specializes in grant writing, strategic planning, nonprofit formation, and funding development. Hank also completed the Fred R. Sheheen Non-Profit Leadership Institute at Francis Marion University, earning certification in nonprofit management with training in fundraising, board relations, strategic planning, and financial management.
What's Next
We have beds available for men ready to rebuild their lives.
Immediate
Expanding job training partnerships and furnishing our second facility.
This Year
Women's program, vocational scholarships, and increasing the number of residential properties.
Future
Helping men build foundations for lasting recovery, one person at a time.