Broadlawns Medical Center New Connections

The New Connections intensive outpatient program allows individuals to engage in structured addiction treatment while maintaining their daily responsibilities and community connections. This hospital-based approach provides the clinical intensity needed for recovery while offering the flexibility that supports long-term lifestyle changes. Participants benefit from the comprehensive medical resources available on the Broadlawns campus, including crisis services and emergency care when needed.

The outpatient program structure enables individuals to apply recovery skills in real-world settings between treatment sessions. This approach strengthens the transition from acute treatment phases to ongoing recovery maintenance, making it particularly valuable for those stepping down from residential treatment or those beginning their recovery journey in a community-based setting.

New Connections specializes in treating individuals with co-occurring mental health disorders alongside substance use issues. The program recognizes that successful addiction recovery often requires addressing underlying psychological conditions, trauma histories, and PTSD symptoms that contribute to substance abuse patterns. This integrated approach ensures that both addiction and mental health concerns receive coordinated clinical attention.

Cognitive behavioral therapy serves as the foundation for addressing both substance use and mental health symptoms. The trauma-informed treatment model acknowledges how past experiences influence current behaviors and recovery challenges, providing specialized interventions for individuals whose addiction developed in response to traumatic experiences.

Broadlawns New Connections serves the diverse recovery community of Polk County and central Iowa through comprehensive accessibility services. The program provides American Sign Language interpretation, ensuring that deaf and hard of hearing individuals receive full access to addiction treatment and recovery support services. This commitment to accessibility extends to the program's comprehensive insurance acceptance policies.

The recovery center accepts all major insurance types including Medicaid, Medicare, state insurance plans, and private insurance coverage. This broad acceptance removes financial barriers that often prevent individuals from accessing needed addiction treatment, supporting the program's mission to serve the entire Polk County community regardless of economic circumstances.