About Substance Abuse Services Center – Dubuque
Substance Abuse Services Center – SASC in Dubuque, Iowa, offers drug rehab services for young adults, adults, parents with children, LGBTQ+ communities, and certain justice involved clients. They also treat other addictions, such as gambling. Programs include medication assisted treatment, inpatient treatment, and outpatient options. Halfway houses, aftercare, and prevention services are also available.
Clients must have referrals to enter the residential program. Eligible clients receive a combination of life skills development and emotional wellness training to build their recovery. Clients may also be eligible for medication assisted treatment to help curb cravings and withdrawal pains. Clients on medication assisted treatment receive FDA approved methadone, buprenorphine, and Vivitrol to control their withdrawal. Please note that detox is not available. Meals and laundry service are provided. Clients are supervised at all times. Clients may not bring electronic devices.
The outpatient program offers greater flexibility and independence to schedule treatment sessions. Clients do not need overnight stays and attend just for counseling and treatment. Programs vary, depending on clients’ gender, culture, and medical needs. Family conferencing is also available.
A halfway house program may be available for eligible clients who need extended care. Clients attend a minimum of 5 hours of therapy per week, attend AA or peer support group meetings, perform chores, and receive life skills development and career coaching. Clients slowly transition into independent living and learn how to make healthy living habits.
SASC is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). The center accepts Medicaid and is in network with insurance providers.