Bridges of Iowa
Saves Lives
We offer help and hope to those suffering with addiction
Cross the Bridge to a Better Life
Our Mission
We invite you to a better life.
Our Vision
Bridges of Iowa graduates will live free from substance abuse and criminality, become contributing members of their families and society, and continue to explore and to develop their individual faith.
Our Values
Prudence, Justice, Fortitude, Temperance, Faith, Hope, and Love
Our History
In 2000, Don and Charlene Lamberti founded Bridges of Iowa to help those struggling with drug and alcohol addiction. They understood first-hand about how addiction affects families: Their son, Anthony, struggled with substance abuse for several years and eventually went to prison for drug-related crimes. While incarcerated, Anthony began his own recovery journey and urged his parents to start Bridges to help others who didn’t have the resources to access treatment. More than two decades later, Bridges of Iowa has saved thousands of lives with a long-term program that helps clients achieve sobriety, tackle their demons, improve their emotional and physical health, repair broken relationships with families and friends, secure employment, and lead productive and fulfilling lives.
Bridges of Iowa is a registered 501 (c)(3) organization. We collaborate with Polk County and the Polk County Sheriff’s Office in our shared goal of reducing recidivism in our community and successfully help those affected by substance use disorders. Our community-based program takes a long view of helping those who have spent years mired in addiction to recover, rebuild, and reconnect.
Our Services
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Residential Substance Use Treatment
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Outpatient Substance Use Treatment
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Peer Support Services
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Employment Services
Leadership Team
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Dr. Charles Wadle
Medical Director
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Patrick Coughlin
Chief Executive Officer
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Angela Rodberg
Senior Director of Clinical Operations
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James Greenfield
Chief Financial Officer
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Deb Coughlin
Director of Admissions & Assessments
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Kelli Grochala
Clinical Director
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Jeff Lamberti
Board of Directors Chairman
“Bridges was the beginning of a journey. I worked the steps, I believed in the program. I never knew that living clean could be so joyous. I don’t look at anything as a hopeless situation anymore.”
— Aisha E., Bridges of Iowa graduate