Des Moines, IA

Bridges of Iowa

Founded

1999

Program Length

30 days

Focus

This center treats substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. Your treatment plan addresses each condition at once with personalized, compassionate care for comprehensive healing.

Bridges of Iowa provides long-term residential treatment for individuals struggling with addiction. Their program includes a structured, community-based approach that offers support for more than a year. Clients receive personalized care that helps them transition from intense treatment to greater independence, with a focus on finding employment and rebuilding their lives. Bridges' evidence-based and holistic therapies guide individuals through recovery. The treatment combines group therapy, one-on-one counseling, and support groups like AA/NA. Clients also engage in health and wellness activities, community service, and life skills development. These elements support long-term sobriety by addressing physical, emotional, and social needs. While at Bridges, clients have access to supportive housing in a structured, supervised environment. They live in shared rooms with communal areas for meals and activities. The program offers a balance of guidance and personal growth, with outdoor breaks and transportation assistance, helping clients prepare for their eventual return to independent living.

Services

Key offerings grouped by category

Type of Care

Substance use treatment Transitional housing, halfway house, or sober home

Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, Inpatient, etc.)

Outpatient Residential/24-hour residential Regular outpatient treatment Long-term residential Short-term residential

External Opioid Medications Source

Other contracted prescribing entity No formal relationship with prescribing entity

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment

Accepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhere

External Source of Medications Used for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment

In-network prescribing entity Other contracted prescribing entity No formal relationship with prescribing entity

Type of Opioid Treatment

Accepts clients using MAT but prescribed elsewhere

Treatment Approaches

Anger management Cognitive behavioral therapy Motivational interviewing Relapse prevention Substance use disorder counseling

Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public)

Private non-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation

State department of health Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted

Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs Medicaid Private health insurance Cash or self-payment

Special Programs/Groups Offered

Adult women Adult men Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients

Assessment/Pre-treatment

Comprehensive substance use assessment Outreach to persons in the community Screening for tobacco use Screening for substance use Screening for mental disorders

Testing

Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing Drug or alcohol urine screening

Transitional Services

Aftercare/continuing care Discharge Planning Outcome follow-up after discharge

Recovery Support Services

Self-help groups Housing services Assistance with obtaining social services Mentoring/peer support Employment counseling or training

Education and Counseling Services

Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis Substance use disorder education Individual counseling Group counseling

Facility Smoking Policy

Smoking permitted in designated area

Age Groups Accepted

Young Adults Adults

Sex Accepted

Female Male

Facility Vaping Policy

Vaping not permitted

Ancillary Services

Social skills development Transportation assistance Suicide prevention services

Contact Information

Address

130 East 3rd Street, Suite 1, Des Moines, IA, 50309

Phone

(515) 348-8000

Contact

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