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ASAC offers a thorough assessment of a person’s use of substances to determine if treatment is warranted, and if so, what level of care is most appropriate. We will then work with each individual to identify the most appropriate and cost-effective treatment option for their specific needs.

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Medication Assisted Treatment is now available at ASAC!

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Each gift will be utilized to assist in changing lives.

Not always the most glamorous jobs, but every bit of effort helps. There are several ways you can volunteer,
either as an individual, or with a group

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What are the signs of substance abuse? How do I get into residential treatment?
Find out the answers to these questions and more!

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ASAC offers a variety of training opportunities for professional in the
medical and substance abuse treatment fields.

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Learn How to Communicate with Difficult People

ASAC Training on November 19, 2019 Look at the difficult people in your life. Chances are, at least one person manages to get along with them. You can, too. In this training learn to derail problem people and teach them to treat you with respect. Kn ... Read More

Learn How to Communicate with Difficult People

ASAC Welcomes New Executive Director

Jeannette Archer-Simons Begins Her Duties August 26, 2019 The Area Substance Abuse Council (ASAC) announced that Jeannette Archer-Simons has been named as the executive director of the community-based nonprofit organization that provides accessible, ... Read More

ASAC Welcomes New Executive Director

ASAC and UCS Healthcare to Open Cedar Rapids Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Clinic August 26

Medication Assisted Treatment Will Be Available On-Site The Area Substance Abuse Council (ASAC), in partnership with UCS Healthcare in Des Moines, opened a medication assisted treatment (MAT) clinic at ASAC’s Cedar Rapids main campus, 3601 16th Avenu ... Read More

ASAC and UCS Healthcare to Open Cedar Rapids Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Clinic August 26

Local Church Volunteers Make Over Heart of Iowa

An HGTV-Worthy Facelift for ASAC’s Cedar Rapids Women and Children’s Program ASAC’s Heart of Iowa residential treatment facility for women and children had its own extreme makeover on July 20, 2019. A dedicated crew of more than 50 ... Read More

Local Church Volunteers Make Over Heart of Iowa

Recovery Is Possible: Marika’s Story

Recovery Is Possible: Marika's Story

Treatment of and recovery from substance use disorder isn’t all rainbows and unicorns. It’s hard work. And although setbacks during treatment or recovery used to be viewed as a failure, ASAC no longer defines recovery as abstinence from substances or ... Read More

Recovery Is Possible: Marika’s Story

Smoke-Free Properties Benefit Renters and Landlords Alike

Iowa’s Smoke-Free Homes Registry Includes More Than 1,000 Properties Location, size and access to shopping are common things many residents consider when choosing a rental property. Protecting their family’s health should also be a consideratio ... Read More

Smoke-Free Properties Benefit Renters and Landlords Alike

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