Recovery Brands, LLC
📍 1211 Vine Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265
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<p><strong>ABOUT BRIDGES OF IOWA INC.</strong></p> <p>Bridges of Iowa Inc. is a <strong>faith-based, non-profit</strong> treatment center located in Des Moines, Iowa. Bridges of Iowa offers <strong>residential, outpatient, and sober living homes</strong> to men and women struggling with substance misuse disorders. Additionally, the facility works specifically with individuals who are in the <strong>criminal justice system</strong> as a result of drug-related offenses. According to a <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/IA17.pdf" target="_blank">2017 SAMHSA survey</a>, 35.6 percent of rehabs in Iowa offer a program specifically tailored for criminal justice clients. </p> <p><strong>TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT</strong></p> <p>The facility’s treatment program is based in <strong>Christian principles</strong> and uses the <strong><a href="https://www.recovery.org/pro/articles/how-a-non-religious-journalist-makes-a-case-for-aa-in-2017/" target="_blank">12-Steps</a></strong>. One of just 27 <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/IA17.pdf" target="_blank">rehab facilities in the state</a> (16.6 percent of all facilities in the state) to provide a long-term (30 days or more) residential program, Bridges of Iowa's <strong>one-year</strong> treatment program involves <strong>three phases</strong>.</p> <p>In the first phase of treatment, clients receive education and programming based on the four manifestations defined by the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM): biological, psychological, social, and spiritual.</p> <p>In the second phase of treatment, facility staff assists clients in <strong>improving their resumes, learning interview skills, and identifying potential employers</strong>. According to a <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/IA17.pdf" target="_blank">2017 SAMHSA survey</a>, 33.1 percent of rehabs in Iowa offer employment counseling or training for clients. After program participants begin working, their paychecks are held in a trust managed by Bridges of Iowa. Clients also learn budgeting and financial management in this phase.</p> <p>Phase three of the program involves <strong>transition into sober living</strong> and <strong>outpatient treatment</strong>. This phase offers clients a less structured environment in which to reintegrate into society. </p> <p><strong>STAFF CREDENTIALS</strong></p> <p>There is currently no information provided by the facility regarding its treatment staff. However, the lone individual surveyed by Rehabs.com to date gave Bridges of Iowa a four out of five-star rating when asked whether facility staff were experienced and well-trained. </p> <p><strong>ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES</strong></p> <p>Though there is currently no information provided by the facility regarding its living arrangements and related offerings, the sole individual polled by Rehabs.com gave Bridges of Iowa a four out of five-star rating for accommodations and amenities, a two-star rating for meals and nutrition, and a four-star rating for facility cleanliness. </p> <p><strong>WHAT ALUMNI SAY</strong></p> <p>A.J.L., the lone alum surveyed by Rehabs.com to date, gave a review that was mixed but skewed positive and indicated that she <strong>would recommend</strong> the facility to others. The alum gave Bridges of Iowa four stars for family participation, exercise and leisure options, and connectivity and visitor policies. A.J.L. felt that a strength of the facility was that the program was faith-based but also felt the facility could improve upon their programming for family members.</p> <p>Though her review was positive overall, she indicated that she felt the program had changed since she completed it. She wrote, “They have completely changed this program now...Im not sure how I feel about it. They took the faith outta the program...and the 12 steps. But kept the awful safe program.” Furthermore, A.J.L. gave one- or two-star ratings to several metrics, including holistic offerings and counseling options.</p> <p>On Google, the facility received an overall rating of 3.1 out of five stars based on 15 total reviews.<small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a></small> <strong>Reviews were polarized</strong>, with several alumni giving five-star reviews and others giving one-star reviews. While some credited the facility for sustained recovery, others were critical of staff and the strict environment. Reviews from alumni on the facility's unofficial Facebook page were far more positive with an average rating of 4.8 out of five stars based on the seven reviews.<small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-2"><sup>[2]</sup></a></small></p> <p><strong>WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY</strong></p> <p>Though Rehabs.com has yet to receive any feedback from friends or family of alumni, a single loved one, K.C., left a highly positive review on Google. K.C., who gave five stars, wrote, “It was a relief to know where they were and that they were SAFE. Strict rules and an empathetic staff that prevents enabling allow most clients to find their way.”</p> <p><strong>FINANCING</strong></p> <p>There is currently no information provided by the facility regarding its costs. However, the sole individual surveyed by Rehabs.com to date gave the facility a three out of five-star rating regarding the cost of Bridges of Iowa.</p> <p><small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a><a href="https://goo.gl/MbkXjE" target="_blank">GoogleReviews</a></small><br /> <small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-2"><sup>[2]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bridges-of-Iowa/166805979997513" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bridges-of-Iowa/166805979997513</a></small></p>
— Kevin Schwartzbach · 2019-01-25 08:02:49 PST
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