130 East 3rd Street Suite 1, Des Moines, IA 50309
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Located at 130 East 3rd Street in Des Moines, Iowa, Bridges of Iowa Inc is a nonprofit addiction treatment program.
Care options include residential (inpatient) treatment, standard outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and transitional or sober living housing. Clinicians use approaches such as anger management, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, relapse prevention, and substance use disorder counseling. For opioid use disorder, the program uses naltrexone.
Payment options include government funding for people who qualify, Medicaid, private health insurance, and cash or self-payment. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.
The program accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for women, men, and criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients.
Bridges of Iowa Inc is accredited by CARF and licensed or certified by the state department of health.
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| Licensing & accreditation | State department of health, Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Young Adults, Adults, Seniors |
| Operated by | Private non-profit organization |
Polk County, IA has 24 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facilities for 516,185 residents. 2 facilities in the county list detox services. 87 people died of a drug overdose in the county in the 12 months to March 2026 (CDC provisional data): 16.9 per 100,000 residents, compared with 11.1 statewide.
Source: StartDrugRehab Treatment Deserts 2026, built from SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, U.S. Census 2024 population estimates and CDC overdose data. Counts are SAMHSA-listed facilities only.
Bridges of Iowa Inc lists the following levels of care: inpatient / residential, outpatient, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and sober living / transitional housing. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
According to SAMHSA data, Bridges of Iowa Inc accepts federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs, medicaid, private health insurance, and cash or self-payment. Your exact coverage depends on your plan and network status. You can check your benefits with your insurer, or call (833) 589-6933 for a free benefits check.
Bridges of Iowa Inc does not list detox services. If you need medically supervised withdrawal first, see detox programs or call (833) 589-6933 for help finding one.
Yes. Bridges of Iowa Inc reports accreditation from CARF. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
Bridges of Iowa Inc accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include adult women, adult men, and criminal justice (other than dui/dwi)/forensic clients.
Polk County, IA has 24 SAMHSA-listed treatment facilities for about 516,185 residents: 2 list detox services, 10 offer buprenorphine or methadone treatment and 6 offer 24-hour care (2026 data).
Bridges of Iowa Inc is #7 of 13 ranked programs in Des Moines in our 2026 ranking, based on the StartDrugRehab Score (accreditation, levels of care, payment options, data completeness and patient ratings). Facilities cannot pay to change their rank.
Bridges of Iowa Inc has a 3.1-star rating from 8 Google reviews (as of November 2026). Ratings reflect individual experiences and are not a measure of clinical quality.
Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact Bridges of Iowa Inc directly at 515-287-8255. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be Bridges of Iowa Inc. Our helpline is not affiliated with Bridges of Iowa Inc.
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Source: SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, data updated October 2026. Facilities report this information to SAMHSA, and it can change, so confirm details before admission. Logo courtesy of bridgesofia.org. A listing is not an endorsement. StartDrugRehab.com is not affiliated with Bridges of Iowa Inc.
