Bridges of Iowa Des Moines
1985 Northeast 51st Place
Des Moines, IA 50313
About Bridges of Iowa Des Moines
Bridges of Iowa is located in Des Moines, Iowa. They are a long term substance use disorder treatment facility. The facility itself is located in an unlocked wing of the Polk County Jail. None of the clients are incarcerated.
The people they usually serve have little to no income, no health insurance and no access to good health services. They do accept Medicaid and rely heavily on donations. The majority of the people they treat come from the jail directly. They are provided with reentry and job readiness in addition to treatment.
I like that the residential treatment is supervised and highly structured. You will attend group therapy and individual counseling. You will learn about health and wellness and attend support groups.
What they consider the middle phase is their halfway house treatment. At this point, you will take on more accountability and responsibility as you gain more freedom. You will be expected to find employment at this point. They are able to help you with your resume, transportation and interviewing skills.
What stood out to me is that when you are in the halfway house treatment they set up a trust account for you. By setting up this trust account, they will be able to help you manage your money so that you can become self sustaining.
They also have outpatient treatment. During this phase you attend group meetings weekly and individual counseling monthly. You will also undergo weekly drug testing.
By the time you graduate from the program, you will be clean and sober for nearly a year or even longer. You will also be employed and be contributing to your treatment costs. Graduation is done bi-monthly.
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Addiction Treatment Programs
Adult Program
Treatment at an adult program in Iowa is targeted for men and women over the age of 18. These recovery services focus on establishing healthy coping skills that allow individuals to stop abusing substances.Alcoholism
The journey through alcohol rehab in Iowa typically involves four key phases. Treatment initiation is followed by early abstinence. Participants then learn how to maintain abstinence, and finally enter advanced recovery. These steps teach individuals how to develop and maintain a healthy, sober lifestyle.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Triggers can cause a person who is addicted to crave a substance and relapse. Cognitive behavioral therapy in Iowa teaches people how to manage these triggers in multiple ways that don’t involve turning to substances.Drug Rehab
Drug rehab in Iowa is available in many formats. A variety of inpatient and outpatient options provide programs tailored to individual needs. The aim of each is to help participants recover from drug addiction.Men's Rehab
Men’s rehab in Iowa offers multiple levels of care. Treatment programs designed for men include inpatient, outpatient, partial hospitalization programs (PHP), intensive outpatient programs (IOP), detox, and sober living.Opioid Treatment
Opioid rehab in Iowa is more comprehensive than many people imagine. This treatment addresses physical, mental, emotional, and relational issues that contribute to opioid abuse. Most successful programs offer comprehensive care that includes detox, behavioral therapy, medication assisted treatment, and aftercare support.Teen & Adolescent Program
A young adult program in Iowa specializes in addiction treatment for young people from their teen years through their late 20s. Some include adults up through age 32. Treatment focuses on recovery challenges that are specific to this stage of life.Levels of Care
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