Program Description: Our vision is to provide support, education, and therapeutic interventions to adolescents and their families, thereby offering a safer, healthier ‘path for life’. We offer a wide range of evidenced-based therapeutic programs that meet the needs of teens who have just begun alcohol/drug use, are experiencing significant problems due to alcohol/drug use, or are experiencing family distress.

Teen Intervene For adolescents….. -Who have just started experimenting with alcohol/drug use. -Who are experiencing mild to moderate problems as a result of alcohol/drug use. -Who are having problems in school. -Who are experiencing family distress.	Click here to view the Pamphlet. (PDF: 920 KB)
3-session program, which includes a family session. Helps teens assess their alcohol/drug use and the consequences of their using, develop coping skills, learn to deal with peer pressure, and develop a plan for risk-reduction and elimination. Helps parents/guardians learn about alcohol & drugs, establish healthy family rules and guidelines, and how to best help their child

Intensive Outpatient Treatment

• For those adolescents abusing or dependent on alcohol/drugs and who are experiencing significant problems as a result of their using.
• 6 to 8 hours of group and individual therapy sessions weekly.
• Weekly multi-family therapy group and individual family therapy sessions as needed.
• Individualized treatment goals and interventions.
• Offer psychiatric consultation, assessment, and medication management.

Continuing Care Services

• For those adolescents who have completed a primary alcohol/drug treatment program.
• Focus on maintaining sobriety and relapse prevention skills.

Individual & Family Therapy

• Therapy sessions on an individual basis for adolescents who are struggling with self-esteem, problems at home or school, or are in emotional distress.

Drug Screening

• We will complete a urinalysis drug test, with immediate results.
• Included is a consultation with one of our Intake Clinicians.

Question & Answers:

1. Q: How do I know which program is right for my child?
A: Although you may get some idea, based on the information above, about which program may fit best for your child, we have a team of clinical experts that will help you make that determination. Prior to any treatment/intervention service, a clinical assessment will be completed and from that, recommendations will be made.

2. Q: How long does each program last?
A: Except for the ‘Teen Intervene’ program, the length of stay will be based on the needs of your child and how they are able to progress in services. The therapist will work with you and your child to help determine this from the very start of therapy services.

3. Q: How much will it cost?
A: We have many funding options available for families. We accept and will contact insurance companies and seek pre-certification for our services. We accept Iowa Medicaid (Title-19). We also offer services on a sliding-fee-scale, which is based on family income and may result in a significant reduction in fees. The most important thing for you to know, as a parent/guardian, is that we see it as our job to find the most cost-effective way for your child to enter our program and will find a way to make it work for you.

4. Q: Is it safe? Confidential?
A: Our Youth and Family Center has recently re-located to a separate area in our facility. This has allowed us a separate entrance, restrooms, and separation from adult services. All information shared with our clinical staff is completely confidential and we realize the importance of this in helping you feel safe and comfortable while in our facility.