Support for first responders by first responders.

At the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, we understand that life's challenges can sometimes be difficult. Whether you're facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, our caring counselors are here for you. You are not alone.

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
• The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides emotional support for people in distress in the U.S.
• 24/7/365 via text, call, and chat services. No judgment, just help

Have a problem with alcohol? There is a solution.

A.A. has a simple program that works. It’s based on one alcoholic helping another.

Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of people who come together to solve their drinking problem.  It doesn’t cost anything to attend A.A. meetings. There are no age or education requirements to participate. Membership is open to anyone who wants to do something about their drinking problem.

A.A.’s primary purpose is to help alcoholics to achieve sobriety.

Key Words: 12 steps, AA, The Big Book, Problem Drinking, sobriety, 

Local AA Group

• Monday - 12:00 PM and 7:00 PM
• Tuesday - 12:00 PM and 6:30 PM
• Wednesday - 12:00 PM and 5:30 PM
• Thursday - 12:00 PM and 7:00 PM
• Friday - 12:00 PM and 6:30 PM
• Saturday - 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM
• Sunday - 6:00 PM

Our personal situations may be different, but we share as equals because of what we have in common: our lives have been affected by another person’s drinking. Al-Anon is a mutual support group.

We can find understanding and support when we share our common experience with each other. Some of us are here because a spouse or partner has struggled with alcoholism. For others, the problem drinker is a parent, child, or grandchild. Sometimes a brother, a sister, or some other friend or relative brings us to Al-Anon. Many of us have had more than one alcoholic family member or friend.

Alcoholism has similar effects on us all, even though our relationships to the alcoholic may be different. Many newcomers are most interested in hearing about situations and relationships that are similar to their own. Over time, however, we come to understand that we can benefit from hearing how the Al-Anon principles worked in many different circumstances.

Support group for families of persons with alcohol addiction.
Toll Free: 888-4AL-ANON

ALATEEN

United Church of Christ
902 Broad St.
Grinnell, IA 50112
Phone: 641-236-3111

• Monday & Thursday at noon

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
6th and State 
Grinnell, IA 50112
Phone: 641-236-6254

• Tuesdays 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm - virtual option available.
• Thursdays 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
• Saturdays 9:30 am - 10:30 am

Provides an informational time of sharing and support for anyone with someone close that has a diagnosis of Dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease.

Provides guidance and resources to assist those who want to quit smoking.

• Quitline Iowa (or call 800-QUIT-NOW)
• Resource Request Form
• Provider Resources (Google Drive Folder)
• My Life My Quit
• Quitlogix Education
• American Lung Association Education & Training

Ardent takes a collaborative team approach so that your therapist can design the most effective therapy possible for you.

We provide counselors near me in Chicago, Illinois, Iowa, Indiana and Nebraska to suit your needs.

We can help with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, PTSD and many more conditions.

The ASAC Heart of Iowa, located in Cedar Rapids, is a residential treatment program for pregnant women, women with children, and adults dealing with substance use and mental health disorders

A world where all people with autism can reach their full potential.

Key terms: autism, spectrum, 

Open to patients who have had weight-loss surgery; as well as support people and Surgical Associates patients who are considering surgery.

The mission of the Brain Injury Association of Iowa is to create a better future through brain injury prevention, advocacy, education, research, and support.

Resource Library

Our Resource Library is designed to provide you with a comprehensive collection of materials and tools tailored to support survivors, caregivers, and professionals.

Brain Injury Resource Facilitation

Brain Injury Resource Facilitation is a fee-free service offered by the Brain Injury Association of Iowa to help people with brain injury and their families, caregivers, and community navigate medical and general life challenges after a brain injury.

We offer support in coping with the issues of living with brain injury and transitioning back to work and the community, and we help connect individuals and families with the services and supports they may need. Support is provided in a variety of forms, including:

• Providing brain injury specific information and resources
• Enhancing natural supports and providing linkage to appropriate supports, services, and community resources
• Providing training to service providers to increase Iowa’s system capacity to provide appropriate services
• Accessing, securing and maximizing funding, both private and public
• Sharing the Iowa Brain Injury Resource Network Tote Bag, which contains important brain injury information and information on various services and supports for individuals and families experiencing brain injury.

Support Groups

Our support groups are where individuals can connect, share experiences, and find encouragement. Together, we provide understanding, resources, and community to help one another navigate challenges and celebrate successes. All support groups meet in person or virtually.

Iowa Brain Injury Resource Network

We strive to continually expand Iowa’s capacity to serve individuals and families experiencing brain injury, and to increase the number of access points where people can get consistent, reliable information and referrals to get the assistance or care they need. IBIRN member sites receive monthly communication about BIAIA services and supports, updated resources, training opportunities, and the opportunity to participate in our Brain Injury Tote Bag Program

Support group for women to encourage and support breastfeeding their babies. It is free and open to nursing mothers. Infant weight checks are done following the class and are open to anyone, or may be scheduled.

Residential Substance Use Treatment

Outpatient Substance Use Treatment

Peer Support Services

Employment Services

Residential Treatment

The program begins with highly structured, supervised residential treatment that consists of:

• • Group therapy
  • One-on-one counseling
  • Health & Wellness
  • Community service
  • Support groups including AA/NA, SMART Recovery and Celebrate Recovery

Halfway House Treatment

The Middle Phase entails clients taking on more responsibility and accountability while also gaining more freedom. This is the part of the program where they become employed. In this phase we help clients with:

• • Resumes
  • Interviewing skills
  • Transportation

• We work with a multitude of local employers to help clients:
  • Find a job
  • Maintain that Job

• We administer trust accounts for all our clients that help:
  • Manage their money
  • Save money for graduation and becoming self-sustaining.

• Bridges of Iowa accepts individuals directly into our halfway house treatment program. Participation in our high-intensity residential treatment is not required for admission into this level of care.

Outpatient Treatment

This last phase of our program is when clients move out of our residential facility and into their own living arrangements where they:

• • Continue their treatment in our outpatient program in the East Village which includes:
    • Weekly group therapy sessions
    • Monthly individual counseling sessions.
    • Compliance with weekly drug testing
  • Bridges of Iowa accepts individuals directly into our outpatient treatment program. Participation in our residential treatment is not required for outpatient admission.

Graduation

Upon completion or graduation from our program, our clients are:

• • Clean and sober for nearly a year or more
  • Employed and contributing financially to a portion of their treatment costs
  • Participating in a sober support network through, family, friends,12-steps, church, and other groups.

It is obvious to see how our long-term continuum of care truly prepares them for success. 

We conduct bi-monthly graduation that include brief speeches from graduates and their families and conclude with a “crossing the bridge” ceremony.

Prolonged Grief is different from depression and it’s different from PTSD. Effective help depends on a clear understanding of what a person is dealing with.

The Center for the Advancement of Bereavement Care provides science-based support, education, and training focused on understanding and coping with grief and bereavement. We are building a global network of grief-informed healthcare providers, community members, and resources.

Children/Adolesent  Counseling

Our residential recovery home offers women a safe place to get grounded in their faith, find Christ-centered solutions to addiction, and begin life reestablishment.

Our home provides for up to 10 women.  The program is divided into phases with each phase bringing more independence, responsibility, and preparation towards life outside the home.  In each phase, the women work through an individualized study plan using curriculum developed by Adult and Teen Challenge USA (with a 65 year history of positive outcomes and radical life transformation in their centers across the US and Canada). Women also receive practical life-skills training in areas like developing/restoring healthy relationships, parenting, communication, financial management, cooking, and cleaning. Students are required to follow “house rules” and a daily schedule including work therapy, Bible Study, Chapel time, group activities, class time and homework assignments. Completion time varies depending on the individual but ranges between 12 and 15 months.  In later phases, women get outside employment while still having the accountability of living at the home.

• Prevention and Education Services
• Detoxification Services
• Outpatient Substance Use Treatment Services
• Mental Health Services
• Problem Gambling Services
• Recovery Housing
• Residential Substance Use Treatment Services
• Specialized Services

• Mental Health and substance Peer Support and activities
• Lunch service Monday - Friday.
• Warming and Cooling Shelter from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m
• For Mental Health - see Capstone BH link
• Laundry Program: Must meet certain criteria. Sponsored by Neighbors Helping Neighbors. Free to those who qualify.
• Help with Community Resources

Iowa Legal Aid: Rights of People in Civil Commitments

Information about Mental Health Commitments

• Involuntary Hospitalization of Adult Persons With Mental Illness • https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LG/801703.pdf

• Iowa Code Section 229 • https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/code/229.pdf

Court Forms

Covert Action Treatment Facility is a private drug rehab specializing in treating drug and alcohol addiction in Des Moines, Iowa. Since 2006, this addiction treatment center has followed practices outlined by Dr. Christopher Covert that focus on treating opiate addiction and dependence.

With more than 4,000 individuals receiving treatment at this center, it has become a well known rehab with one of Iowa’s highest rates of patient sobriety. As such, it’s unsurprising that it operated a medication-assisted treatment (MAT) program. To learn more about this program, read below:

The medication-assisted treatment (MAT) program offered at this addiction treatment center helps patients reach sobriety and stability quickly. This program aims to help individuals eliminate opioid dependence and addictive behaviors through one-on-one and group counseling, and FDA-approved medically monitored medication dispensation.

At this rehab center, qualified healthcare professionals administer Suboxone and Methadone to qualifying individuals. With the help of these drugs, patients can deal with withdrawal symptoms and cravings in a safe environment. In addition, the Covert Action Treatment Facility team creates individualized treatment plans based on the patient’s needs. This ensures relapse prevention.

Ember Recovery, Residential Addiction Treatment, provides a successful, individualized, and evidence-based recovery program in a safe, homelike atmosphere for youth ages 12-17 and a separate young adult program for youth ages 18-24.

Gambling, substance misuse, employee assistance services, case management, professional development, & education/communication to youth, adults, & families.  EFR provides prevention education in schools.  Substance abuse and overdose education (narcan). 

24/7 Help Line: 515-244-6090 or 800-327-4692

Amanda the Panda’s expertise in supporting children and adults through the grieving process is naturally aligned with the bereavement services offered by EveryStep. This partnership is an exciting one that allows us to serve more children and families across our state.

We are eager to share our story and mission and continue to provide hope and healing to many more families with your support. With vision and dedication, Amanda the Panda and EveryStep Grief & Loss Services will continue to bring compassion, healing, and joy to children, individuals, and families. 

Focuss was created in 2015. We are a non-profit 5013c. Our team focuses on educating and empowering our youth with the skills to succeed in life and to attain their greatest potential.

Objective: Create opportunities to teach our youth responsibility, teamwork, and financial stability to be successful leaders among family, friends, and in the community. Our program will prepare them for real-life challenges such as job interviews, appropriate attire, body language, healthy living habits, financials, and positive relationship goals.

At GriefShare you’ll receive valuable guidance and tips, leading you to relief, comfort, and peace of mind.

A support group to help you move through the grief process

A GriefShare support group is a safe, welcoming place where people understand the difficult emotions of grief. Through this 13-week group, you’ll discover what to expect in the days ahead and what’s “normal” in grief. Since there are no neat, orderly stages of grief, you’ll learn helpful ways of coping with grief, in all its unpredictability—and gain solid support each step of the way.

Need Help Dealing with Grief?

GriefShare Grief & Loss Support Groups Are Here for You. In person and online. 

Grieving.com is a community of people supporting each other. The forum is supported through donations and advertising. We have an amazing group of people from over 100 countries. If you are interested in having this community support your product/service please sign up for it here

A Welcoming Center Offering Urgent Mental Health and Substance Use Care

Our goal is to provide easier access to immediate, onsite assessment and stabilization—outside of a hospital setting—for those 18+ years of age who are experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis.

Our goal is to create an effective alternative for those in need who, until now, may have had no other choice than to go to an emergency room or be sent to jail. Individuals will be able to walk into our center, be brought in by friends or family members, or be accompanied by law enforcement. You do not have to be a resident of Johnson County. Individuals over 18 years old will be provided care regardless of their ability to pay. Insurance may be billed if available; deductibles and co-pays may apply.

HealGrief® is a social support network that is there when everyone else goes away, and the real grieving begins. Everything we do is inspired by our core belief that no one should ever grieve alone. HealGrief® provides the tools and resources to guide one’s journey with grief into healthy personal growth.

Hickory Recovery Network is providing substance use and co-occurring mental health treatment services for adult males and females at Hickory Treatment Center at Grinnell, IA. Hickory Recovery Network is committed to offering the highest standard of substance use and co-occurring mental health treatment services to ensure a nurturing and therapeutic environment for recovery.

Addiction Treatment

• Our specialized programs address various forms of addiction, including alcohol, drugs, and other substances
• Addiction is multifaceted, so we focus on treating the root causes rather than just the symptoms
• Our medical professionals, therapists, and counselors collaborate to design personalized treatment plans.

Treatment Specialties Include:

• Detox Management
• Substance Use Treatment
• Addiction Treatment
• Co-occurring Mental Health Treatment
• Personalized Care Management
• Discharge Planning
• Relapse Management & Intervention

Co-occurring Mental Health Support (The client must have a primary diagnosis of a substance use disorder (SUD). 

• • Beyond addiction, we understand the impact of mental health disorders. Our services extend to managing acute symptoms related to depression, anxiety, trauma, and more.
  • Co-occurring mental health treatment is a priority for us as we recognize the interconnectedness of addiction and mental health.

Comprehensive Care Treatment Modalities

• • Evidence-Based Methods: Our treatments are grounded in research and proven effective. We tailor our methods to each individual.
  • Structured programs include counseling, individual therapy, group therapy, and skill-building activities.
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
  • Detoxification: We provide a safe and comfortable detox process, ensuring that clients receive the necessary support during withdrawal.
  • Inpatient Treatment Programs: Our residential facility offers a supportive community where clients can focus on recovery.
  • Health & Wellness Programs
  • Aftercare and Relapse Prevention: Recovery doesn’t end with treatment. We provide robust aftercare plans, equipping clients with tools to maintain sobriety and prevent relapse.

Insurance and Accessibility

• Most Insurance Accepted: We work closely with most insurance providers to ensure quality care is accessible to everyone.
• Affordability: We believe addiction recovery should not be hindered by financial barriers. Our team assists clients in navigating insurance coverage and exploring all financial options.

Transportation assistance is available. 

Men and Women

Age: 18 and older.

Fax: 515-461-9426

We are so glad you have found us.   

At Hope Family Counseling, our neurodivergent team knows firsthand that life can be both beautiful and overwhelming at the same time. That’s why we believe therapy is for everyone—because everyone deserves a safe, supportive space to process life’s challenges and celebrate its victories.

We understand the importance of having someone walk beside you during difficult seasons, and we are here to offer compassion, perspective, and hope along the way. 💙 We look forward to meeting you and supporting you on your journey.

Locations in Grinnell, Marshalltown, and Urbandale.

• Outpatient treatment center that serves adults, adolescents, and children with substance abuse and mental health needs. Services include outpatient substance abuse assessment, outpatient chemical dependency treatment, OWI assessments, and mental health & expressive arts therapy. 
• Peer Recovery Coach is available free of charge in Jasper County.  Please contact kendi.mccollum@mercyone.org. Tel: 641-792-0717

Work­ing Togeth­er to Trans­form Lives Through the Gift of Organ & Tis­sue Donation

As Iowa’s sole organ pro­cure­ment orga­ni­za­tion, we facil­i­tate both organ and tis­sue recov­ery and serve as the state’s pri­ma­ry con­tact for organ, tis­sue, and eye dona­tion.

Grief Support, Death resources

Supportive Resources

IHRC works to create health equity in Iowa communities through advocacy, education, and drug user health services.

We are committed to building power among people impacted by the war on drugs, including people who use drugs and communities of color; committed to acceptance of stigmatized and minoritized peoples and people who use drugs; and committed to dismantling systems of race, class, and gender-based privilege.

Health & Social Services

Using a drug user health framework, IHRC provides comprehensive health and social services to people who use or inject drugs.

Services prioritize the unique health concerns of people who use drugs, including overdose prevention, prevention of disease transmission, treatment for substance use dependency, and homelessness. IHRC utilizes a harm reduction model and meets participants literally where they're at, offering services in multiple low-barrier settings, including home deliveries, mobile outreach, and office-based services.

IHRC offers services in four metro areas and 23 of Iowa's 99 counties. We are consistently expanding our services and service area, and we offer groups of individuals the opportunity to bring harm reduction services to their community by implementing chapters of the Iowa Harm Reduction Coalition.

IHRC's service portfolio can be divided into two programmatic areas: overdose & infectious disease. All services offered are centered on the prevention and treatment of overdose and infectious disease. With regards to overdose, services include overdose prevention training, naloxone distribution, intensive patient navigation for linkage to care, and engagement in peer recovery support services. With regards to infectious disease, services include counselling, education, and distribution of materials for the prevention of viral, bacterial, and fungal infections associated with drug use (emphasizing HIV, hepatitis C, abscess, bacteremia, and endocarditis); HIV and hepatitis C testing; wound care; and patient navigation and intensive case management for linkage to care for hepatitis C.

Risk Reduction Kits
We offer safer injection and risk reduction kits, which include cottons, cookers, ties, sterile water, antibiotic wipes, vitamin C, band-aids, and condoms. By improving access to these materials, we help people who inject heroin, meth, and other drugs reduce their risk of contracting HIV and hepatitis C.

Naloxone Kits
Naloxone is the life-saving medication used to reverse an opioid overdose and is also commonly known as Narcan. We provide free naloxone kits and training on naloxone use to individuals, families, and organizations, and do not require a prescription or insurance.

Syringe Clean Up
Used syringes are often found in public spaces and construction sites throughout Eastern Iowa. We provide free syringe clean up and disposal of sharps upon request via our hotline, (319) 214-0540.

HIV/HCV Rapid Testing
IHRC provides free HIV and hepatitis C rapid testing. Tests can be administered anywhere, anytime, and are available at IHRC’s office, via outreach locations, or can take place in an individual’s home.

Hotline
We operate a 24-hour hotline to answer questions related to safer injection, vein health, and wound care. We also schedule supply mailings, deliveries, and drop-offs through this number.

To schedule or request a supply mailing or delivery in Iowa City or Cedar Rapids, please call (319) 214-0540. For access in Des Moines & Central Rapids, please call (515) 957-1252. Please note that we are unable to provide comprehensive medical advice through this hotline. In case of an emergency, please call 911.

Fentanyl Test Strips
Because fentanyl increases the risk of overdose when present in heroin, meth, and cocaine, we provide drug testing materials that allow participants to test their drugs. Drug testing allows individuals to make informed decisions about their use and to reduce the risk of overdose.

Linkage to Housing & Homelessness Services
For individuals experiencing homelessness, we provide linkage to supportive services and rapid re-housing programs.

Linkage to Substance Use & Drug Treatment
Because treatment can be difficult to access in Iowa, we work with individuals to help them gain access to local methadone and suboxone treatment programs, also known as MAT, for opiate dependency.

Patient Navigation for Hepatitis C
We provide linkage into care and patient navigation services for individuals living with hepatitis C. Because receiving curative hepatitis C treatment is a complicated process, we offer patient navigation services primarily for individuals enrolled in IA Medicaid.

Virtual Overdose Prevention Site
For people using drugs by themselves, IHRC offers a courtesy call or safety check system. Send a text message with your address and location to our anonymous hotline (319-214-0540) and request a safety check within a certain number of minutes. If you do not answer a phone call at that time, we will alert emergency medical services. If you’d like someone to stay on the phone with you, you may call the number above.

Rural Naloxone Access
IHRC mails naloxone around Iowa through the national naloxone mailing system, NEXT naloxone. Request a kit through NEXT, our website, or our hotline. IHRC also provides naloxone training to farmers, agricultural workers, and people working in Iowa feedlots to expand overdose prevention to rural communities in our state.

Sex Worker Support
IHRC provides outreach services to people engaging in club-based and full-service sex work. Services include access to condoms & lube, Narcan distribution to local clubs, and non-judgmental and confidential counseling. Have a bad date? Call or text IHRC to help us share information about bad dates to keep others in the sex work community safe.

The Iowa Office of Recovery Services helps people navigate Iowa’s mental health and substance use systems. We ensure the voices of lived experience are heard and represented in policy change and system improvement.

NA is a nonprofit fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem.

Find a Meeting

Support and education about SIDS in Iowa. Grief Support.

The Iowa SIDS Foundation is dedicated to providing emotional support to SIDS and SUID families, to educating Iowa families, healthcare professionals and childcare providers on SIDS and safe sleep practices, and to supporting medical research into unexpected sleep related infant deaths. 

The Iowa SIDS Foundation was founded by parents for parents. In 1993, three parent support groups formed the Iowa SIDS Alliance. In 2004, this group transitioned to the Iowa SIDS Foundation becoming a 501c3 non-profit organization. The service area for the Iowa SIDS Foundation includes all 99 Iowa counties.

The Warm Line is a Peer run, telephone-based, non-crisis, confidential listening line for anyone struggling with mental health or substance use issues. The line is staffed 24/7 by people who have been through a similar journey and are in recovery themselves. The Warm Line can…. • Give support for individuals not requiring crisis management. Those in crisis are transferred to the Crisis Line for critical services. • Provide an empathetic, non-judgmental listening. • Provide referrals to specialty resources and assistance in accessing services. • Empower individuals to pursue health and well-being.

At Ivory Plains, we understand that substance use disorder has a devastating impact on the lives of individuals, families, and communities. Addiction doesn't occur in isolation and no one should suffer in silence from substance use disorders.

Ivory Plains residential program is typically 30 days in length but may be tailored based on need and or individual progress. Everyone is unique and progresses at different rates in the early stages of recovery.

Life Connections supports individuals who are experiencing Mental Health and Substance addiction issues and who want to work on their recovery goals and situations before getting into a crisis.

We are a Non-profit, faith based program for individuals seeking recovery pre and post treatment. With a Christ-centered program focused around learning daily life skills for a successful transition back to a drug/alcohol free life

Manning Regional Healthcare Center is a rural, critical access hospital. We feature a family practice clinic, specialty clinic, surgery suites, therapy department, Senior Life Solutions, and a substance misuse recovery center.

We need not walk alone. We are The Compassionate Friends. We reach out to each other with love, with understanding, and with hope. The children we mourn have died at all ages and from many different causes, but our love for them unites us. Your pain becomes my pain, just as your hope becomes my hope. We come together from all walks of life, from many different circumstances. We are a unique family because we represent many races, creeds, and relationships. We are young, and we are old. Some of us are far along in our grief, but others still feel a grief so fresh and so intensely painful that they feel helpless and see no hope. Some of us have found our faith to be a source of strength, while some of us are struggling to find answers. Some of us are angry, filled with guilt or in deep depression, while others radiate an inner peace. But whatever pain we bring to this gathering of The Compassionate Friends, it is pain we will share, just as we share with each other our love for the children who have died. We are all seeking and struggling to build a future for ourselves, but we are committed to building a future together. We reach out to each other in love to share the pain as well as the joy, share the anger as well as the peace, share the faith as well as the doubts, and help each other to grieve as well as to grow. We Need Not Walk Alone. We Are The Compassionate Friends.

The Compassionate Friends provides highly personal comfort, hope, and support to every family experiencing the death of a son or a daughter, a brother or a sister, or a grandchild, and helps others better assist the grieving family.

Midwest Recovery is more than just an addiction treatment center; we are a community of professionals dedicated to helping individuals achieve lasting recovery through faith-based treatment programs. From residential treatment to outpatient treatment, we provide confidentiality, flexible payment options, and all the support necessary for a successful recovery.

• Association for Mental Health & Wellness
• Autism Society of Iowa Zoom Support Group for Parent/Caregivers
• Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance
• Family Caregiver Alliance
• Mindspring
• Parents Anonymous
• Parent to Parent USA
• Parents of Children with Mental Health Disorders Support Group
• Psychology Today
• Support Groups.com

Services Offered: 

• Mobile Crisis Response Team: serves 18 counties, including Jasper County. Eyerly Ball offers a 24/7 Mobile Crisis Response Team for 18 counties. The Mobile Crisis Response Team is an active part of a state-wide crisis system of prevention, response and postvention services, responding immediately to crisis events and providing postvention follow-up services to all clients.
• Children's Behavioral Health
• Counseling and Outpatient Therapy
• Community Support Services
• Urgent Behavioral Health Care
• Integrated Services Project
• Residential Services
• RESTORE First Episode Psychosis Program  Ages 15-40
• Substance Use Services
• Substance use evaluations, treatment, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), Group settings treatment offerings (Ames and Penn Ave)

How to Access Services

To access the Mobile Crisis Response Team, anyone within the 18-county region may call the Crisis Center at 1-855-581-8111. The service is available to all ages. Anyone experiencing a crisis can access the crisis line, whether it is adolescent behavioral issues, depression, anxiety, substance use, suicidal thoughts and everything in between. Trained phone responders will assess the situation and deploy the Mobile Crisis Response Team if an in-person response is deemed to be necessary or helpful.

A trained two-person team will leave as soon as they have been dispatched and will respond to the scene within 60 minutes. Once onsite, the on-call counselors are able to perform crisis assessments and will take the necessary time with the client to:

• Determine if suicidal or homicidal ideations are present
• Determine if de-escalation and stabilization in the field are possible
• Complete a thorough safety plan with the client if they are willing to contract for safety in that moment

If transportation is necessary to ensure client safety, on-call counselors will transport voluntary clients ages 12 and above (with the presence of a parent or guardian for children and dependent adults).

Within 24 hours of the end of the crisis interaction, a case manager will attempt to make contact with the client and is available to provide up to 30 days of case management services. Case management can coordinate appointments, provide transportation for appointments and provide reassurance to clients.

Crisis Stabilization Community-Based Services

Crisis Stabilization Community-Based Services (CSCBS) are short-term services designed to de-escalate an individual experiencing a mental health crisis and stabilize them where the individual lives, works, attends school, or socializes. CSCBS is a voluntary service for individuals in need of a safe, secure location that is less intensive and restrictive than an inpatient hospital. The goal of CSCBS is to stabilize the individual within the community.
Services provided through Crisis Stabilization Community-Based Services include, but are not limited to:

• Psychiatric services and assessment
• Medication management
• Counseling
• Referral to additional Eyerly Ball programs
• Peer support
• Connection to ongoing services and resources

Crisis Stabilization Community-Based Services are offered to individuals who have utilized the Mobile Crisis Response Team in one of the eighteen counties listed above.

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is authorized to purchase and distribute free naloxone under the statewide standing order to eligible Iowa organizations, businesses, and schools for on-site or distribution purposes.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness is the nation’s largest. grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for millions of Americans. We offer free mental health support groups, classes, and presentations, along with free one-on-one support.

For information and support call: 515-292-9400

If in Crisis - Link to resources if you or a family member is in crisis.

Postpartum Support Group: A free group focused on caregivers and their infant(s) newborn to one year of age, Baby weight checks, breast and bottle feeding guidance, professional and peer support, come and go setting, light refreshments provided. Meetings are on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month in the Tomasek Conference Room from 5-6:30 PM. For information call 641-236-2905.

Prairie Ridge Integrated Behavioral Healthcare is a private, non-profit corporation offering a wide-range of inpatient/outpatient substance use with co-occurring disorders, mental health therapy, problem gambling treatment and prevention services for adults and children to eight North Central Iowa counties; Our history of accessible, quality, cost-effective, and patient-centered services represent a firm and proven foundation from which to deliver a qualified response to the needs of our patients, consumers, and communities.

Wraparound spectrum of services intended to increase access to mental health and substance use care for consumers of all ages in Jasper County. Consumers who have encountered barriers to seeking medication management, therapy, case management, or peer support services are eligible for each of these services offered in home, free of charge.

SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.

Find Treatment.gov 

https://findtreatment.gov/

Key words: addiction, rehab, opioids, drugs, alcohol, 

SMART Recovery was established in 1994, here in the USA, to meet the increasing demand of those seeking a secular and evidence-informed alternative to the widespread 12-Step addiction recovery program.

Such was its popularity that SMART Recovery grew from 42 meetings at the beginning to more than 1,500 in North America alone today and now proliferating worldwide in 23 countries and counting.

Outpatient programs offer flexible treatment options for individuals struggling with drug or alcohol addiction, allowing them to maintain their daily responsibilities while receiving the necessary support and care. At St. Gregory Recovery Center in Iowa, our outpatient programs, including Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP), provide comprehensive care that includes medical supervision, therapy, and holistic treatments. These programs are designed for individuals who need intensive treatment but do not require 24/7 residential care. Our goal is to provide a supportive and structured environment where individuals can achieve lasting recovery while still engaging in their everyday lives. 

Outpatient programs offer flexible treatment options for individuals struggling with drug or alcohol addiction, allowing them to maintain their daily responsibilities while receiving the necessary support and care. At St. Gregory Recovery Center in Iowa, our outpatient programs, including the Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), provide comprehensive care, including medical supervision, therapy, and holistic treatments. These programs are designed for individuals who need intensive treatment but do not require 24/7 residential care. Our goal is to provide a supportive and structured environment where individuals can achieve lasting recovery while still engaging in their everyday lives. 

St. Gregory utilizes the latest in brain functioning research to help you learn how to manage depression, anxiety and stress. Understanding your emotions and how to deal with them is the only way to resume a life without addiction. St. Gregory is the only program in America with a documented track record of success.

If you or your loved one is dealing with a drug or an alcohol addiction, has experienced multiple relapses or just knows there is more to life than endless meetings and harmful labels, look no further. The St. Gregory Recovery Program© is a unique solution that provides the very best opportunity to leave a lifetime of addictions and meetings behind – permanently!

St. Gregory utilizes the latest in brain functioning research to help you learn how to manage depression, anxiety and stress. Understanding your emotions and how to deal with them is the only way to resume a life without addiction. St. Gregory is the only program in America with a documented track record of success.

If you or your loved one is dealing with a drug or an alcohol addiction, has experienced multiple relapses or just knows there is more to life than endless meetings and harmful labels, look no further. The St. Gregory Recovery Program© is a unique solution that provides the very best opportunity to leave a lifetime of addictions and meetings behind – permanently!

If you or your loved one is dealing with a drug or an alcohol addiction, has experienced multiple relapses or just knows there is more to life than endless meetings and harmful labels, look no further. The St. Gregory Recovery Program© is a unique solution that provides the very best opportunity to leave a lifetime of addictions and meetings behind – permanently!

St. Gregory Recovery Center in Bayard, Iowa, is honored to support our military and first responder communities through the Tactical Recovery program.  The Tactical Recovery program is unique among addiction treatment centers in that it provides a veteran-focused tract that runs alongside our traditional programming. Our residential treatment provides a safe, structured environment for veterans and first responders who are struggling with a substance use disorder. While at St. Gregory, our clients find recovery in their mind, body, and spirit. Our Program allows guests to cultivate the confidence and strength needed to make the decision to leave behind their drug or alcohol dependency. 

 Individualized & Compassionate Care

Upon admission, each client is assessed with diagnostic criteria set forth by the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM).  Together with this assessment and other diagnostic tools (medical examination, psychiatric evaluation, a biopsychosocial analysis, etc.), we develop an Individualized Treatment Plan that addresses the client’s specific needs.  That Individualized Treatment Plan is reviewed continually with the client – and modified over time (as appropriate), based upon the client’s growth and progress while in treatment.

Our highly competent and well trained staff know and understand the disease of addiction.  Our job is not to judge or lecture our clients – nor to treat them as though they are morally deficient.  Our priority is to provide our clients with the tools necessary to treat their addictions and to improve their overall health and happiness in a life of fulfilling Recovery. 

The Recovery Center at Manning Regional Healthcare Center is a 16-bed co-ed chemical dependency facility located in western Iowa. Our substance abuse rehab facility is licensed through the Iowa Department of Public Health for Adult Levels IV, III.5, II.5, II.1 and I and Juvenile Levels II.1 and I services.

This licensure means the Recovery Center adheres to state-mandated guidelines to provide clinically-managed and medically-monitored services to meet a variety of treatment needs. Therefore, many insurance companies recognize the medical necessity of these services and will provide medical coverage for both Residential and Outpatient substance abuse treatment plans.

One-on-one addiction counseling and a full time recovery residential program.

At ThriveNow Recovery Centers™, we prioritize evidence-based and integrative care. Our dedicated team, comprising physicians, psychiatrists, registered nurses, and licensed clinical social workers, collaborates to deliver top-tier inpatient treatment. Our services include medication-assisted treatment, detoxification, individual, group, and family psychotherapy, among others. This comprehensive approach enhances the likelihood of long-term recovery for individuals with substance use disorders.

At ThriveNow Recovery Centers™, we aim to make the detox process as comfortable as possible while helping you manage withdrawal symptoms to start your recovery journey. Our facilities incorporate Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) to reduce cravings at the outset of your treatment. Detox stabilization at ThriveNow Recovery Centers™ involves a holistic approach, addressing both your mental and physical health. We understand that true recovery requires attention to every aspect of your life.

At ThriveNow Recovery Centers™, we offer residential care for individuals seeking recovery from substance use disorders who need a safe and supportive place to stay. Our inpatient treatment services provide both recovery support and temporary residence. Through individualized therapy, we help you learn to manage your symptoms and cope with stressful situations in healthy ways. You will have access to a range of treatment modalities, from medication-assisted treatment to therapy programs focusing on skills training and education.

According to the National Institutes of Health, around 1 in 4 individuals with serious mental illness also have a substance use disorder (SUD). At ThriveNow Recovery Centers™, we provide mental health treatment services designed to improve the well-being of individuals with SUD. Our goal is to help you achieve and maintain long-term healing and positive lifestyle changes through evidence-based treatment programs that encourage, motivate, and support you.

TriveNow Recovery Centers has a second location in Iowa City. 15 Silvercrest Pl. Iowa City, Iowa 52240

UCS Healthcare delivers comprehensive and compassionate health care to our patients. Expanding upon our promise, we can now bring mobile medical services to under-served communities throughout Iowa by putting health providers on the road in our mobile clinic. If you see our purple and white modified RV around town, know it has lovingly been nick-named Betty White.

The Mobile Unit addresses addiction and other substance use disorder issues, and we offer connections to services for extended physical/mental/behavioral healthcare.

UCS Healthcare has been delivering comprehensive and compassionate care to Iowans for over 25 years. We are proud to offer a wide range of services, including substance use disorder assessments, Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) for substance use, mental health assessments, counseling/therapy, psychiatry, primary care, and LGBTQIA+ specialty care. We are dedicated to putting our patients first, and our approachable staff have been extensively trained in cultural sensitivity and trauma-informed care. 

Substance use disorder therapy services, addiction treatment services & mental health therapy.

Powell Chemical Dependency Center (CDC), located at Iowa Lutheran Hospital, is a safe and supportive setting where individuals can face their drug and alcohol abuse and learn to recover. We offer services to adults, age 18 and older. Powell CDC allows individuals to work with their families and significant others to rebuild their lives and the lives of others affected by the uncertainty, pain, loss, helplessness and fear created by drug abuse. It is possible to live life substance free. Powell Chemical Dependency Center is licensed through the Bureau of Substance Abuse with the State of Iowa Department of Health and Human Services.

Our purpose at Powell Chemical Dependency Center involves several important individual and community goals:

• Provide the highest quality alcohol and drug addiction treatment in central Iowa
• Teach the basic skills needed for recovery
• Connect people with the best social supports needed to remain sober
• Treat the whole person: body, mind, and spirit
• Provide individualized treatment planning for every patient based on his or her own unique needs
• Contribute positively to the Des Moines area and the treatment and recovery community of central Iowa
• To continuously strive to meet these objectives

UI ARC can help facilitate finding medication providers. We can also use telehealth to help people with buprenorphine access. Call or email us.

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Urban Dreams Outpatient Services is an addiction treatment center that specializes in creating equal opportunities for those in recovery. This means that this drug rehab center, located in Des Moines, Iowa, works with people to help them pursue their dreams by first achieving sobriety.

Although Urban Dreams Outpatient Services doesn’t have many treatment programs, it does help individuals with drug and alcohol abuse through its OP and OWI jail diversion programs. To learn more about these substance abuse addiction treatment programs and how they work to uplift underserved and underrepresented people, read below:

This rehab center’s outpatient program (OP) offers counseling sessions to those who need help overcoming substance abuse addiction. According to this addiction treatment center, they help more than 1,750 individuals with drug-related issues every year. This drug rehab center also offers an OWI jail diversion program and operates OWI school weekend diversion classes.

YSS – Youth & Shelter Services – Youth Recovery House, located in Ames, Iowa, is a non-profit alcohol and drug rehab that offers treatment for a variety of substance abuse addictions, including alcoholism, co-occurring mental health disorders, and opiate addiction. They offer residential care, providing long-term support for addiction recovery. Additional levels of care offered include relapse prevention, recovery housing, and 12-step therapy.

Specialty rehab programs at YSS – Youth & Shelter Services – Youth Recovery House include gender-specific addiction treatment addressing unique challenges faced by men and age-appropriate treatment for teens addressing adolescent-specific issues.

Patients at YSS – Youth & Shelter Services – Youth Recovery House will find the residential setting creates an immersive environment promoting full engagement in recovery away from daily triggers. For recreation, patients can unwind in the rec room after a lengthy day of therapy, use the meditation room to promote mindfulness during recovery, or continue education during recovery with the day school.

YSS – Youth & Shelter Services – Youth Recovery House has received accreditations from CARF.

Prevention

SUD/Problem Gambling and Mental Health Assessments

Continuing Care Outpatient SUD

Extended Outpatient SUD/Problem Gambling

Intensive Outpatient SUD

Adult Male Halfway SUD Treatment

Adult Male Residential SUD Treatment

Peer Recovery Coaching

Anger Management

Drug Testing

12 Hour OWI Classes

Mental Health Outpatient

Medication Management

Peer Support Services

Community Support Services

EMDR

Problem Gambling Treatment

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