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Heart of Iowa - ASAC | Area Substance Abuse Council

20 hours ago Mar 07, 2019 · Claim this listing. (1) (1) Area Substance Abuse Council (ASAC) - Heart of Iowa helps women overcome substance abuse issues through a variety of programs and services while being able to remain with their children and care for them. Area Substance Abuse Council (ASAC) - Heart of Iowa is located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Write a Review. >> Go To The Portal


What happened to ASAC’s heart of Iowa?

Mar 07, 2019 · Claim this listing. (1) (1) Area Substance Abuse Council (ASAC) - Heart of Iowa helps women overcome substance abuse issues through a variety of programs and services while being able to remain with their children and care for them. Area Substance Abuse Council (ASAC) - Heart of Iowa is located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Write a Review.

What is heart of Iowa?

Jan 06, 2020 · Need Help Now? Call (319) 390-4611 ASAC is here to help individuals, families, workplaces and communities to be healthy and drug free.

How do I get into heart of Iowa’s primary residential program?

ASAC • About Us • Blog • Grants • Assisting Heart of Iowa Patients. ... Care Navigator position we have seen an increase in the attendance at appointments and an increase in the percentage of Heart of Iowa patients completing treatment. Comparing FY15 to FY16 patient completions; there was an increase from 55% to 66%; both exceeding the ...

Why choose heart of Iowa for treatment?

Oct 25, 2021 · ASAC - Area Substance Abuse Council - Heart of Iowa is a place where people can get the help they need in their sobriety journey. They offer a variety of treatment methods that are all focused on individualized sobriety programs. Their rehab center has helped individuals of all backgrounds overcome their addictions and live sober lives.

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What is substance rehab?

Substance rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from substance abuse, including alcohol and drug addiction (both illegal and prescription drugs). They often include the opportunity to engage in both individual as well as group therapy.

How long does a halfway house stay?

This program is for recovering men and women who are either homeless or do not have a home to return to after primary residential that is suitable to their recovery. The average length of stay is 2 to 3 months.

What is outpatient treatment?

Outpatient treatment services are self-paced and patients participate for varying lengths of time based on individual needs and assessment recommendations. Group meetings are available at different times throughout the week. Several specialty groups are available to serve the needs of specific participants, and may include groups specific to age, gender, culture, drug of choice and other issues associated with a person’s substance use. Individual and family counseling sessions are provided as needed.

What is an IOP program?

Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) are for those who want or need a very structured treatment program but who also wish to live at home and continue with certain responsibilities (such as work or school ). IOP substance abuse treatment programs vary in duration and intensity, and certain outpatient rehab centers will offer individualized treatment programs.

What is residential treatment?

Residential treatment utilizes an intensive curriculum in which patients delve into the affect their substance use disorder has had not just on their lives, but also on their family, friends, employer, and co-workers. Special group sessions are provided on topics such as stress management, decision making, communication, and anger management/anger replacement. Treatment is self-paced and lengths of stay are based on individual needs and progress of the patient.

What is aftercare in rehab?

Completing a drug or alcohol rehab program shouldn't spell the end of substance abuse treatment. Aftercare involves making a sustainable plan for recovery, including ongoing support. This can include sober living arrangements like halfway houses, career counseling, and setting a patient up with community programs like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA).

What is intervention services?

Intervention services helps family or friends of addicts stage an intervention, which is a meeting in which loved ones share their concerns and attempt to get an addict into treatment. Professional intervention specialists can help loved ones organize, gather, and communicate with an addict. They can guide intervention participants in describing the damage the addict's behavior is causing and that outside help is necessary to address the addiction. The ideal outcome of an intervention is for the addict to go to rehab and get the help they need.

Residential Services

Residential treatment utilizes an intensive curriculum in which patients delve into the affect their substance use disorder has had not just on their lives, but also on their family, friends, employer, and co-workers.

Admission Criteria

Each of these may require different documentation for admission into it’s program, please view the program page for more information, call (319) 390-4611, or email us at info@asac.us.

What is 24 hour residential treatment?

24 hour residential treatment is provided for those patients who require a structured and supervised environment to be substance free. This level of care provides a healthy environment for a positive road to recovery. ASAC has support staff who are available anytime day or night during a residential treatment stay. For more information please see the Residential Page.

What age is the CD+ program?

This youth residential substance abuse treatment program is focused toward males and females ages 13 to 18. This treatment is specialized for individuals who are battling with a level of substance use that requires the structure and support of a 24-hour treatment program. For more information please see the CD+ Youth Residential Page.

What is the Heart of Iowa?

Heart of Iowa is a special treatment program specifically developed for pregnant women and women with children. The program is designed to help women overcome substance use disorders through a variety of programs and services. For more information please see the Heart of Iowa Page.

What is the Hightower Place?

ASAC’s Hightower Place is a program that provides 24-hour supervision and substance use disorder treatment services to women 18 years of age and older and for their children. For more information please see the Hightower Place Page.

What is medication assisted treatment?

Medication Assisted Treatment is a combination of counseling and medication to assist an individual with a substance use disorder in maintaining long term recovery. These medications can reduce the risk of relapse and help individuals be more successful in their treatment and recovery process.For more information please see the Medication Assisted Treatment Page.

Why is family support important in recovery?

Family support during treatment and recovery helps to build a strong sustainable support system. Patients in treatment services often participate in multiple levels of care prior to completion.

Is outpatient treatment self-paced?

Outpatient treatment is self-paced and patients participate for varying lengths of time based on individual needs and assessment recommendations. Group meetings are available at a variety of times throughout the week. For more information please see the Outpatient Page.

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Services We Provide

  1. Residential Treatment
  2. Recovery Services
  3. Family living in furnished 2 and 3 bedroom on-site apartments
  4. Case management services
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Admission Criteria

  • To be admitted to Heart of Iowa’s primary residential program, besides either being pregnant or having children who accompany their mom to treatment, the patient must have an American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) assessment and insurance pre-authorization. A candidate must have a chronic substance abuse problem that has significantly affected other areas of her …
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What to Bring

  1. Personal items and clothing appropriate for the weather for self and children
  2. An alarm clock
  3. Personal hygiene items
  4. A radio or portable stereo/CD player or books
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Family Involvement

  • Families are encouraged to participate in Family Education Day and family outreach sessions to learn more about substance use disorder and how they can support their loved ones who are working on finding their way towards recovery.
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For More Information

  • For more information about the Heart of Iowa program, or to refer a client to this program, contact our office at 319-862-1050.
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