In the state of Alabama, Governor Robert Bentley and The Department of Mental Health move toward closing down Bryce Hospital, the state’s oldest and largest inpatient psychiatric facility, along with a bevy of smaller psychiatric facilities. As states nationwide begin to downsize psychiatric facilities, a movement towards community based mental health care has arisen providing support for mental health patients, while fighting the negative connotations related to mental illness. The Bridge follows the life of JBS Mental Health Authority employee, Tashee Dunsmore, who uses her experience as a former consumer of mental health services in Alabama to help current consumers transition to the community.