About this facility
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
A quick overview of services associated with this facility.
Type of Care, TC, Substance use treatment; Transitional housing, halfway house, or sober home
Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, Inpatient, etc.), SET, Outpatient; Residential/24-hour residential; Regular outpatient treatment; Long-term residential; Short-term residential
External Opioid Medications Source, OMSC, Other contracted prescribing entity; No formal relationship with prescribing entity
Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment, AUT, Accepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhere
External Source of Medications Used for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment, SMAT, In-network prescribing entity; Other contracted prescribing entity; No formal relationship with prescribing entity
Type of Opioid Treatment, OT, Accepts clients using MAT but prescribed elsewhere
Treatment Approaches, TAP, Anger management; Cognitive behavioral therapy; Motivational interviewing; Relapse prevention; Substance use disorder counseling
Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public), FOP, Private non-profit organization
License/Certification/Accreditation, LCA, State department of health; Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)
Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted, PAY, Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs; Medicaid; Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment
Special Programs/Groups Offered, SG, Adult women; Adult men; Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients
Assessment/Pre-treatment, ASPT, Comprehensive substance use assessment; Outreach to persons in the community; Screening for tobacco use; Screening for substance use; Screening for mental disorders
Testing, SCR, Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing; Drug or alcohol urine screening
Transitional Services, TRSRV, Aftercare/continuing care; Discharge Planning; Outcome follow-up after discharge
Recovery Support Services, RSS, Self-help groups; Housing services; Assistance with obtaining social services; Mentoring/peer support; Employment counseling or training
Education and Counseling Services, ECS, Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis; Substance use disorder education; Individual counseling; Group counseling
Facility Smoking Policy, SMP, Smoking permitted in designated area
Age Groups Accepted, AGE, Young Adults; Adults
Sex Accepted, SN, Female; Male
Facility Vaping Policy, FVP, Vaping not permitted
Ancillary Services, AS, Social skills development; Transportation assistance; Suicide prevention services
