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About
Bridges of Iowa offers a comprehensive, long-term residential program aimed at assisting individuals dealing with addiction. This initiative adopts a structured, community-centric model that supports participants for over a year. Each client receives tailored care designed to facilitate their transition from intensive treatment to a more autonomous lifestyle, focusing on employment opportunities and life rebuilding.
At Bridges, a combination of evidence-based practices and holistic methods support individuals throughout their recovery journey. The program features group sessions, individual counseling, and support meetings such as Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous. Additionally, participants take part in wellness activities, community engagement, and skill-building exercises, addressing their physical, emotional, and social requirements to encourage lasting sobriety.
During their stay at Bridges, clients benefit from supportive housing within a supervised, structured setting. They occupy shared accommodations with communal spaces for dining and recreational activities. The program strikes a balance between guidance and personal development, including outdoor activities and transport support, equipping clients for their transition back to independent living.
Treatment Focus
The center specializes in the treatment of substance abuse issues as well as related mental health disorders. Your individualized treatment strategy focuses on both aspects simultaneously, ensuring empathetic and tailored care for complete recovery.
Founded
1999
Typical Program Length
30 days
Providers Policy
Bridges of Iowa works with Medicaid providers such as Amerigroup, Iowa Total Care, and Molina Healthcare as of July 2023. They also accept Blue Cross/Blue Shield and Beacon Health Options. To confirm your insurance coverage and explore available treatment options, get in touch with their admissions team.
Services & Amenities
Insurance Accepted
AetnaAnthemBlueCross BlueShieldBright HealthCareFirstCarelon Behavioral HealthCignaComPsychGuideWellHealthNetHealthPartnersHighmarkHumanaITU FundsIntermountain HealthcareKaiser PermanenteMHNMedicaidMedicareOptumOscarTricareTufts HealthUnited Healthcare
Care Options
Co-Occurring Mental HealthOutpatient
Specializations
AlcoholDrug Addiction
Who We Treat
MenMen and WomenMidlife AdultsOlder AdultsWomen
Treatment Approaches
Evidence-BasedIndividual TreatmentTherapeutic CommunityTwelve Step
Therapies
1-on-1 CounselingCognitive Behavioral TherapyGroup TherapyLife SkillsRelapse Prevention CounselingSpiritual CareTwelve Step Facilitation
Languages Spoken
English
Aftercare Services
Continuing CareEmployment Counseling
Substances We Treat
AlcoholBenzodiazepinesCo-Occurring DisordersCocaineDrug AddictionEcstasyHeroinMarijuanaMethamphetamine
Activities
AA/NA Meetings
Location
Location
1985 NE 51st Pl, Des Moines, IA, 50313











