Community Family Resources

Adolescent Services

STARS

The Substance Abuse Treatment for Adolescent Recovery and Success (STARS) program, located in Fort Dodge, offers several individualized treatment options for adolescents and their families. A counselor meets with the client to determine the appropriate program intensity, treatment schedule, and expected length of treatment. Treatment topics include: substance use, emotional health, group exercises/activities, role playing, relationship building, and learning the recovery skills necessary to implement and maintain a recovery-based lifestyle.

Typically, the residential portion of treatment lasts from 30-90 days and the outpatient group portion of treatment lasts 10-16 weeks and may be followed by aftercare. Adolescents are encouraged to attend 12 step meetings to further support their early recovery and help develop a recovery-based support network.

• Residential Treatment: Adolescents participate in 50+ hours of programming each week.

• Intensive Outpatient with Room: Adolescents participate in 20 or more hours of programming each week. Normal length of stay varies, but can last longer than 90 days.

While in treatment, the adolescent’s counselor will schedule individual and/or family sessions to review the adolescent’s and family’s progress in treatment, update/revise treatment plans, discuss discharge planning, answer questions, and discuss family concerns and/or referral options. A Teacher is on site to allow adolescents to explore their educational needs and continue classes while in treatment.

866-801-0085 or via information@cfrhelps.org

Substance Use Disorder Treatment

Learn about treatment options, including medications, and find a health care professional, community-based program, or recovery support. SAMHSA offers trainings and guidance to help those working in the substance use disorder treatment field improve their ability and capacity to provide evidence-based treatments.

https://www.samhsa.gov/substance-use/treatment

Unity Point 

https://www.unitypoint.org/find-a-service/substance-use-disorders

You or a loved one are ready to rebuild. Ready to move on from the uncertainty and pain that can be created by substance use disorders. Know that it is possible to live a life of recovery. Our experienced multi-disciplinary substance use disorder teams are here for you. We join individuals at every step to support their pursuit of recovery and well-being.

GuideLink Center

300 Southgate Ave. Iowa City, IA

319-688-8000

https://guidelinkcenter.org/

GuideLink Center Services

Behavioral Health Crisis Stabilization: Prompt evaluation and treatment for individuals presenting with acute symptoms or distress, including  “crisis stabilization” beds for stays up to 5 days as necessary to restore individuals’ ability to maintain safety and return to the community. These beds allow for a thorough evaluation, initiation of treatment and connection with follow up services.

Sobering Service: A safe place where someone can be closely watched while they withdraw from alcohol or other substances, and includes an opportunity to examine one’s interest or need to become involved in substance use treatment

Detoxification: Provides a safe, medically supervised space for individuals to withdraw from drugs or alcohol and stabilize before engaging in a treatment program

Referrals to Affiliated Partners:

·       Community mental health services

·       Sub-acute stabilization services (beyond 5 day stays)

·       Substance use services

·       Peer support

·       General medical services

·       Housing support

·       Vocational support

Yourlife Iowa

Do you or someone you know have a problem with alcohol, drugs, gambling, or mental health? To find providers offering services in your area, enter your address, city, or ZIP Code below, then select Search.

Find help and resources near you.

Call: 855-581-8111

Text: 855-895-8398

https://yourlifeiowa.org/en/facility-locator

What is the My life My Quit Program?

“The My Life, My Quit™ program is a free and confidential service developed by National Jewish Health, the nation's number one respiratory hospital, for young people who want help quitting all forms of tobacco including vaping. Our Tobacco Cessation Coaches have completed extensive training on adolescent cognitive and psychosocial development from a psychologist and professor at Stanford University who specializes in adolescent tobacco prevention.

By enrolling, teen participants receive:

·   Five, one-on-one coaching sessions usually scheduled every 7-10 days. Coaching helps teens develop a quit plan, identify triggers, practice refusal skills and receive ongoing support for changing behaviors.

·   Coaches available by phone, by text message or by online chat.

·   Self-help and educational materials designed for teens, with input from teens.

National Jewish Health operates tobacco quitlines in numerous states around the country and has helped more than one million people with their quit attempts.

My Life My Quit: Enroll Link

https://ia.mylifemyquit.org/en-us/

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