Bridges of Iowa – Des Moines, Iowa
1985 NE 51st Place, Des Moines, Iowa, 50313
Last Updated: June 26, 2026
Insurance
Payment Options
- Cash or self-payment
- Medicaid
- State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
- Private health insurance
- Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs
- IHS/Tribal/Urban (ITU) funds
Addiction Resource Score
Scoring is assigned by a proprietary system which helps surface key metrics that determine quality. The 10-point scale factors in categories such as operations, customer satisfaction, and trust metrics.
We understand that choosing an addiction treatment center can be overwhelming, especially with so many options, promises, and marketing messages. That's why we've developed a clear, standardized rating system designed to cut through the noise and highlight what truly matters: safety, quality of care, and transparency. Our goal is to give individuals and families the information they need to make confident, informed decisions during a critical time.
In this guide, we explain exactly how we rate treatment centers—from accreditation and staff credentials to therapy options, facility environment, and family involvement. You'll see how we assign scores, award badges, and update listings to ensure accuracy and fairness. Most importantly, our system focuses on elevating centers that prioritize ethical, evidence-based care, not just those with the best marketing. This way, you can trust that the ratings you see reflect meaningful standards that help you find the right fit for lasting recovery.
8.0
Out of 10
Bridges of Iowa is a dedicated facility in Des Moines, Iowa, that provides a wide range of drug abuse treatment programs. The center helps both men and women adults and is committed to giving good care that is based on evidence.
Bridges of Iowa uses a dual diagnosis method to help people who have both mental health and substance use disorders at the same time. As part of its outpatient services, the facility offers both one-on-one and group therapy to help clients stay sober. The center also uses the 12-Step program to support its treatment methods, making sure that everyone who comes for help is in a safe and caring setting.
Treatment Options
The facility offers multiple levels of care, such as:
- Housing services
- Discharge Planning
- Employment counseling or training
- Self-help groups
- Outcome follow-up after discharge
The center treats the following addictions and co-occurring disorders:
- Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients
- Screening for tobacco use
- Comprehensive substance use assessment
- Screening for substance use
- Complete medical history/physical exam
Treatment Modalities
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
- Substance use disorder counseling
- Group counseling
- Motivational interviewing
- Anger management
- Relapse prevention
- Holistic Treatment
- Individual psychotherapy
Conditions Treated
- Alcoholism
- Substance use treatment
Levels Of Care
- Hospital inpatient treatment
- Outpatient
- Short-term residential
- Long-term residential
- Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization
- Intensive outpatient treatment
- Regular outpatient treatment
- Aftercare
- Halfway house
License and Accreditation
- State department of health
- Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)
Ancillary Services
- Social skills development
- Transportation assistance
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Most private insurances accepted