Bridges of Iowa Inc

A Structured Path to Recovery

Bridges of Iowa Inc. provides a long-term, phased program designed to support lasting recovery. Clients start in a highly structured residential setting and gradually step into transitional housing and outpatient care. This extended timeline gives individuals the stability and accountability needed to rebuild their lives over the course of many months.

Therapies and Recovery Supports

Treatment combines evidence-based approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and relapse prevention. Both group and individual counseling are central to care. Clients also engage in support groups including Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), SMART Recovery, and Celebrate Recovery, along with health and wellness activities, substance use education, and anger management.

Life Skills and Employment Focus

One of the program’s defining features is its emphasis on preparing clients for independence. During the halfway house phase, Bridges offers resume support, interview coaching, and financial management guidance. Partnerships with local employers help clients secure and maintain jobs, while outpatient programming continues to reinforce accountability with group therapy, individual counseling, and regular drug testing.

Community and Mission-Driven Care

Founded in 1999, Bridges of Iowa is a nonprofit born from a family’s personal experience with addiction. The program is guided by values of faith, hope, and love, and is committed to helping adults who often lack access to quality treatment. Many clients enter through the criminal justice system, making the program’s focus on rebuilding family ties, personal accountability, and community connection especially impactful.

Ongoing Support for Recovery

Support continues after program completion through aftercare planning, peer mentoring, and community-based self-help groups. With accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and strong ties to local organizations, Bridges of Iowa provides a trusted foundation for people seeking to achieve long-term recovery and reintegration into daily life.