IN THIS GUIDE
- Choices Therapy, Pathways Behavioral Services, and 8 other treatment centers. (View All)
- Each treatment center in our list has: (a) The Gold Seal of Approval from the Joint Commission for addiction services, (b) Composite online review score of 3/5 stars or better (our grading system explained), (c) Robust programs that effectively treat dual diagnosis disorders.
- Find trusted Iowa addiction resources including 2 crisis hotlines, 3 overdose prevention organizations, and 3 support groups.
- Looking for a particular level of care? Read our rankings of the best drug rehab centers in Iowa.
Top Dual Diagnosis Treatment Centers
YSS Family Counseling and Clinic
515-233-2250 | Visit Website
125 South 3rd Street, Ames, Iowa 50010
Though YSS Family Counseling and Clinic offers a wide array of community services, their adolescent inpatient treatment program is designed to address co-occurring disorders for individuals between the ages of 12 and 17. Programs are evidence-based, individualized. and gender-specific. Treatment includes learning and developing life skills, medication management, multidimensional family therapy, holistic therapies that address the mental, physical, and spiritual aspects of healing, and educational services.
What They Treat: Dual diagnosis substance abuse and anxiety and depression.
Levels of Care: Residential
TRUST SIGNALS
Online Reviews: A
Accreditations: CARF
Choices Therapy Services
515-279-0111 | Visit Website
1011 North Jefferson Way, Suite 800, Indianola, Iowa 50125
Outpatient treatment through Choices Therapy Services mostly includes individual and group counseling, anger management, and continuing care after treatment. Clients will also work to develop skills and positive coping mechanisms such as communication, social skills, self-advocacy, and stress management. Evidence-based treatments that clients participate in are cognitive-behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and various educational services.
What They Treat: Dual diagnosis substance abuse and anxiety and depression. They also provide mental health-specific services.
Levels of Care: IOP, OP
TRUST SIGNALS
Online Reviews: A
Accreditations: Joint Commission
Editorial Comment: Choices Therapy Services has very few reviews and none were in the last year, so keep this in mind when looking for rehab services.
Sieda Behavioral Health and Treatment Services
641-664-3251 | Visit Website
203 South Madison, Bloomfield, Iowa 52537
Sieda Behavioral Health provides extremely comprehensive programs to their clients as well as educational services. Prevention services are a key aspect of their programs to ensure that relapse does not take place and that sobriety lasts long-term. As a non-profit organization and recovery center, Sieda Behavioral Health works to help the family unit as a whole and strengthen the community through these services. They work with kids, young adults, and adults.
What They Treat: Dual diagnosis substance abuse and anxiety and depression.
Levels of Care: Outpatient
TRUST SIGNALS
Online Reviews: A
Accreditations: CARF
One of the major ways in which clients are treated for their substance use disorders and mental health disorders is through mindfulness intervention programs. Clients will participate in meditation, mindfulness, and education. The goal is to treat each person as a whole and ensure that they are treated physically, emotionally, and mentally rather than just the symptoms of their addiction.
What They Treat: Dual diagnosis substance abuse and eating disorders, anxiety, and depression.
Levels of Care: Outpatient
TRUST SIGNALS
Online Reviews: B
Accreditations: Joint Commission
Abbey Addiction Treatment Center
563-355-4707 | Visit Website
1401 Central Avenue, Bettendorf, Iowa 52722
Evidence-based treatment through Abbey Addiction involves a combination of individual therapy, group therapy, process groups, cognitive behavioral therapy, rational emotive behavioral therapy, trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing, gender-specific programs, 12-step facilitation. Continuing care is also a major component of treatment through Abbey Addiction, and clients will also participate in holistic treatments like yoga, meditation, music therapy, and art therapy to teach positive coping mechanisms and habits that can be used for long-term sobriety.
What They Treat: Dual diagnosis substance abuse and anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, depression, trauma, PTSD, OCD, eating disorders, mood disorders, ADD, ADHD, and personality disorders.
Levels of Care: Outpatient
TRUST SIGNALS
Online Reviews: B
Accreditations: CARF
Pathways Behavioral Services
319-235-6571 | Visit Website
3362 University Avenue, Waterloo, Iowa 50701
Pathways Behavioral Services regards addiction and dependency as a disease, meaning that all clients are victims and can be treated. Treatment options include group and individual counseling, family therapy, education, and problem-solving. Groups focus on topics such as relationships, relapse prevention, anger management, and more. These services really depend on the specific client and their needs and recovery goals since no two individuals are the same. Clients also work with their treatment team to develop a plan for after the program ends.
What They Treat: Dual diagnosis substance abuse and anxiety and depression.
Levels of Care: Detoxification, IOP, OP, Residential Treatment, Sober Living
TRUST SIGNALS
Online Reviews: B
Accreditations: CARF
Editorial Comment: Though Pathways Behavioral Services has fewer than 10 reviews, they are very detailed and give insight into the programs and staff at this treatment facility.
Central Iowa Psychological Services
515-233-1122 | Visit Website
223 South Walnut Avenue, Ames, Iowa 50010
Dual diagnosis mental health services at Central Iowa includes couples and family counseling, evaluations, medication assistance, education services, individual therapy, and group therapy. Clients work with their specific treatment team through 12-step programs and other therapy services, discussing topics such as relationships, communication, recovery skills, and relapse prevention. These treatment programs also include cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and acceptance, and commitment therapy.
What They Treat: Dual diagnosis substance abuse and anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ADD, ADHD, bipolar disorder, OCD, and PTSD.
Levels of Care: Intensive Outpatient Program
TRUST SIGNALS
Online Reviews: B
Accreditations: CARF
Treatment programs through MercyOne are individualized according to the needs and goals of the individual. Plans include group meetings, coping skill development, stress management, problem-solving, self-esteem improvement, communication skills, medication management, and education. They are a full-service healthcare facility as well, though, so clients do have access to other medical services that may be needed.
What They Treat: Dual diagnosis substance abuse and depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.
Levels of Care: Inpatient, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization, Detox
TRUST SIGNALS
Online Reviews: B
Accreditations: Joint Commission
Editorial Comment: MercyOne’s behavioral health facility has fewer than 10 reviews which is often the case with medical facilities since there are more than one specialties/facility locations. They are detailed for the most part, but none are from within the last year.
Area Substance Abuse Council
319-390-4611 | Visit Website
3601 16th Avenue SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52404
Rehab programs through Area Substance Abuse Council are entirely self-paced, allowing clients to lead the way through their treatment in a way that is comfortable. Clients will participate in group therapy with their peers, individual counseling, and family therapies that give loved ones a chance to participate in this process as well. Clients will work individually and in groups to address topics like stress or anger management, relationships, and communication. Medication-assisted treatments may also be offered to individuals experiencing withdrawal symptoms. Area Substance Abuse Council also has various prevention and recovery services to help the community prevent drug use and help individuals who are recovering from addiction.
What They Treat: Dual diagnosis substance abuse and anxiety and depression.
Levels of Care: Outpatient, Residential
TRUST SIGNALS
Online Reviews: C
Accreditations: CARF
Substance Abuse Treatment Unit of Central Iowa
641-752-5421 | Visit Website
9 North 4th Avenue, Marshalltown, Iowa 50158
Substance Abuse Treatment Unit of Central Iowa offers various behavioral health services to clients within the community that may be struggling with addiction and other co-occurring disorders. There are several prevention services, DUI classes, and treatment options. Group therapy is one of the main methods of therapy through SATUCI, and clients will participate in groups that discuss early recovery, anxiety/depression, Choice and Change, recovery, relapse prevention, gender-specific, and online courses are also available. Clients will also participate in individual therapy, DBT, and skill development.
What They Treat: Dual diagnosis substance abuse and anxiety and depression.
Levels of Care: OP, IOP
TRUST SIGNALS
Online Reviews: C
Accreditations: CARF
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Our Grading System
We assign letter grades to each center based on their cumulative online review ratings:
- A = 4.3 – 5 Stars
- B = 3.5 – 4.2 Stars
- C = 2.6 – 3.4 Stars
- D = 2 – 2.5 Stars
- F = > 2 Stars
Iowa Addiction & Mental Health Support
Additional Resources For Finding Help in Iowa:
- Iowa Crisis Chat
- Iowa Bureau of Substance Abuse
- Read our actionable guide to finding the best drug rehab centers.
- Find out why Joint Commission Accreditation matters.
- Learn about the importance of CARF Accreditation.
Overdose Prevention Resources
- In the event of a suspected overdose call 911 and monitor the individual until paramedics arrive.
- NEXT Distro – Iowa: A national overdose prevention organization, their website provides information about good samaritan laws in Iowa, information about naloxone, and resources for getting naloxone across the state.
- Naloxone Iowa: A statewide overdose prevention organization, their website provides information about naloxone use and can help people find naloxone across Iowa.
- Iowa Harm Reduction Coalition: A drug overdose prevention organization, this website provides information about harm reduction strategies and information about naloxone.
- Foundation 2 Crisis Services: Call 319-362-2174 or text 800-332-4224
- Your Life Iowa Crisis Line: Call 855-581-8111 or text 855-895-8398
Addiction Recovery Support Meetings
- Alcoholics Anonymous – List of AA meetings in Iowa.
- Narcotics Anonymous – The Iowa Region of Narcotics Anonymous website features a full list of NA meetings in the state.
- Crystal Meth Anonymous – Find CMA meetings all over Iowa.