Axial Clinic IA PC
501 SW 7th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Bridges of Iowa
Address: 1985 NE 51st Pl, Des Moines, IA 50313 · Map
Phone: (515) 348-8000
Website: thebridgesofiowa.org
About Bridges of Iowa
Bridges of Iowa offers long-term residential care for people working through substance use disorders. The center follows a structured, community-focused program designed to provide guidance for over a year. Residents benefit from individualized treatment plans that support their move from intensive services toward increased independence, including help in securing employment and rebuilding everyday life.
Recovery at Bridges is supported by both evidence-based and holistic therapies. The program blends group sessions, individual counseling, and peer-led options such as AA/NA. In addition, clients participate in wellness activities, community service, and skill-building programs. Together, these components strengthen long-term sobriety by meeting physical, mental, and social needs.
During their stay, clients can use supervised, supportive housing as part of the program. Living arrangements include shared rooms and communal spaces for meals and daily activities. The approach maintains consistent oversight while encouraging growth, including outdoor time and transportation assistance, to help residents prepare for a successful return to independent living.
Facility-provided information
- Care offered
- Outpatient · Co-Occurring Mental Health
- Substances treated
- Alcohol · Benzodiazepines · Co-Occurring Disorders · Cocaine · Drug Addiction · Ecstasy · Heroin · Marijuana · Methamphetamine
- Therapies
- 1-on-1 Counseling · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy · Group Therapy · Life Skills · Relapse Prevention Counseling · Spiritual Care · Twelve Step Facilitation
- Approaches
- Evidence-Based · Individual Treatment · Therapeutic Community · Twelve Step
- Who it serves
- Men · Men and Women · Midlife Adults · Older Adults · Women
- Aftercare
- Continuing Care · Employment Counseling
- Languages
- English
Before you call
- Have your insurance or Medicaid card ready and ask whether the facility is in network.
- Ask how soon they can do an assessment and whether there is a waitlist.
- Confirm the facility is licensed by Iowa.
- If you are withdrawing from alcohol or benzodiazepines, ask about medical detox; do not stop suddenly on your own.
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Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Facility details come from SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov locator and facility-provided information. Confirm services, availability and payment directly with the facility.