List of Detox Centers in Iowa
St. Gregory Recovery Center is a CARF-accredited residential addiction treatment facility in Bayard, Iowa, with more than 20 years of operation. The center provides medically managed detoxification and residential treatment for adults struggling with alcohol and drug addiction, including cocaine, opiate, benzodiazepine, methamphetamine, and prescription medication dependencies. St. Gregory describes its approach as one of the region's most advanced evidence-based rehabilitation programs, built on brain-functioning research and an empowerment-based recovery model.
Rehab Settings
- Detox
- Long-Term Inpatient
- Medical Detox
Services Offered
- Aftercare
- Assessment
- Holistic
- Medical Staff On-Site
- Nutritional Therapy
- Substance Abuse Counseling
Payment Options
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Optum
- Tricare/Military Insurance
- United Behavioral Health
- UnitedHealthcare
Clientele Served
- Family Programs
601 2nd Street, Bayard, IA
Key details about St. Gregory Recovery Center – Residential
How much does St. Gregory Recovery Center – Residential cost?
$27,000
How long is treatment?
35 days
Does St. Gregory Recovery Center – Residential typically have a waiting list?
No
Does St. Gregory Recovery Center – Residential have a detox on-site?
Yes
Is it co-ed?
Yes
What professional/medical staff work at St. Gregory Recovery Center – Residential?
Brittany Rice, MS, IADC | Director of Clinical Services
GuideLink Center is a 24/7 walk-in crisis facility in Iowa City, Iowa, serving adults aged 18 and older who are experiencing mental health or substance use crises. The center is a community-initiated collaborative led by the Johnson County Board of Supervisors and managed by UnityPoint Health-AbbeHealth. Services are open to anyone regardless of residency or ability to pay, and the facility accepts walk-ins, individuals accompanied by family, and law enforcement referrals.
Rehab Settings
- Detox
- Medical Detox
Services Offered
- Aftercare
- Assessment
- Co-Occurring Disorders
- Medical Staff On-Site
Payment Options
- Free or Low-Budget
- Low-Cost Options
Trust Factors
- Licensed Staff
- Partnered with National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Johnson County
300 Southgate Avenue, Iowa City, IA
Key details about GuideLink Center
How long is treatment?
Up to 5 days
What professional/medical staff work at GuideLink Center?
Dr. Monica Jindal | Medical Director
Diane Brecht | Executive Director Nursing
The Recovery Center at Manning Regional Healthcare Center is a 16-bed, co-ed substance abuse treatment facility in Manning, Iowa, a small community of about 1,500 residents located 90 miles west of Des Moines. Operating since 1981, the center is a department within Manning Regional Healthcare Center, a critical access hospital, which gives residents integrated access to physician supervision, nursing care, laboratory services, and emergency medicine. The facility moved into a new 62,000-square-foot building in 2014, with home-like furnishings in residential rooms and common areas designed to feel more like a living space than a hospital setting.
Rehab Settings
- Detox
- Medical Detox
- Outpatient
- Short-Term Inpatient
Services Offered
- Assessment
- Drug Prevention and Education
- Faith-Based
- Medical Staff On-Site
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Twelve-Step
Payment Options
- IA Health Link
- Medicaid
- Self Payment
Clientele Served
- Adolescents
- Adults
- Family Programs
- Services for DUI/DWI Offenders
1550 6th Street, Manning, IA
Key details about Recovery Center at Manning Regional Healthcare Center
How much does Recovery Center at Manning Regional Healthcare Center cost?
$30,000
How long is treatment?
Detox: 1 to 5 days
Residential: 30 days
Outpatient: 3 months to more than a year (approximately 9 hours a week)
Does Recovery Center at Manning Regional Healthcare Center typically have a waiting list?
Yes
Does Recovery Center at Manning Regional Healthcare Center have a detox on-site?
No
Is it co-ed?
Yes
What is their capacity?
16 people
Detox Centers Near Iowa
EOSIS Beauterre is a co-ed residential addiction treatment center in Owatonna, Minnesota, part of the EOSIS network and set on an established campus about an hour south of the Twin Cities. It serves adults dealing with alcohol or drug addiction, including those with co-occurring mental health concerns, offering social detoxification and residential treatment through comprehensive, individualized plans. Its licensed co-occurring model allows medical, mental health, and substance use needs to be addressed together.
Rehab Settings
- Detox
- Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
- Long-Term Inpatient
- Outpatient
- Short-Term Inpatient
Services Offered
- Assessment
- Co-Occurring Disorders
- Drug Prevention and Education
- Faith-Based
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Twelve-Step
- Virtual Counseling for Addiction
Payment Options
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
- Cigna
- Humana
- Medicaid
- Optum
- United Behavioral Health
- UnitedHealthcare
Trust Factors
- CARF-Accredited
- Client Testimonials
- Evidence-Based Approach
- LegitScript Certified
- Licensed Staff
141 miles away from Iowa
2480 County Hwy 45, Owatonna, MN
Key details about EOSIS Beauterre
What are their business hours?
IOP: Monday to Thursday - 5pm to 9pm
How long is treatment?
4 to 6 weeks
Does EOSIS Beauterre have a detox on-site?
Yes, but only social detox, not medical detox (other EOSIS locations offer medical detox)
Is it co-ed?
Yes
What professional/medical staff work at EOSIS Beauterre?
Tim Walsh, MA, LP, DPA | Executive Director
Emily Brunner, MD, DFASAM | Medical Director
Josh Jensen, MS, LADC, LPCC | Clinical Director & Counselor
Karissa Hunt, LADC | Program Coordinator
Mary Jo Kraus, LPN | Lead LPN
Katrina Klocek, RN | Nurse Manager
Tyler Worke, LADC | Counselor
Tabatha Manke, LADC | Counselor
and many more.
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The Gables is a women's residential addiction treatment center in Rochester, Minnesota, and part of the nonprofit NUWAY Alliance. Housed in a historic Tudor-style mansion, it serves adults who identify as female, offering an extended, community-based setting for recovery from substance use, including for those with co-occurring mental health needs. The program has provided treatment since 1983 and takes a trauma-informed, affirming approach.
Rehab Settings
- Detox
- Long-Term Inpatient
- Medical Detox
Services Offered
- Co-Occurring Disorders
- Community-Based Programs
- Faith-Based
- Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Twelve-Step
Clientele Served
- LGBTQ+ Community
- Women
Trust Factors
- Evidence-Based Approach
- Licensed Staff
- Non-Profit Organization
148 miles away from Iowa
604 5th Street Southwest, Rochester, MN
Key details about NUWAY Alliance – The Gables
Is it co-ed?
No, women only
What professional/medical staff work at NUWAY Alliance – The Gables?
Joy Olsowsky, LPN
Brown County Evaluation Center is a detoxification facility in New Ulm, Minnesota, providing a safe, caring place to withdraw from alcohol and other substances. Serving adults and adolescents across southern Minnesota, the co-ed center offers short-term, medically monitored detox for people who are intoxicated or in withdrawal and cannot safely care for themselves. It accepts both voluntary and involuntary admissions and takes referrals around the clock.
Rehab Settings
- Detox
- Medical Detox
Services Offered
- Assessment
- Medical Staff On-Site
Payment Options
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- United Behavioral Health
- UnitedHealthcare
Trust Factors
- Licensed by the Minnesota Department of Health
- Licensed by the Minnesota Department of Human Services
- Licensed Staff
164 miles away from Iowa
510 North Front Street, New Ulm, MN
Key details about Brown County Evaluation Center
How long is treatment?
48 to 72 hours
Does Brown County Evaluation Center have a detox on-site?
Yes
Is it co-ed?
Yes
What is their capacity?
16 people
The Bridge Behavioral Health, Voluntary Medical Withdrawal Unit, offers medically supervised detox for adults aged 19 and older. Stays typically last three to five days.
Rehab Settings
- Detox
- Medical Detox
Payment Options
- Medicaid
Trust Factors
- CARF-Accredited
- Licensed Staff
182 miles away from Iowa
721 K Street, Lincoln, NE
Key details about The Bridge Behavioral Health – Voluntary Medical Withdrawal Unit
What professional/medical staff work at The Bridge Behavioral Health – Voluntary Medical Withdrawal Unit?
Katie Kimmerling, LIMHP, LADC | Director of Clinical Services
Nursing staff, APRN, LADC, LMHP, etc.
The Glory House provides detoxification services alongside residential and outpatient rehab, with comprehensive counseling options and sliding fee scales.
Rehab Settings
- Detox
- Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
- Long-Term Inpatient
- Outpatient
- Sober Living
Services Offered
- Aftercare
- Assessment
- Beds for Clients' Children
- Co-Occurring Disorders
- Drug Test
- Holistic
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance Abuse Counseling
Payment Options
- Access to Recovery Voucher
- Low-Cost Options
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Self Payment
- Sliding Fee Scale
Clientele Served
- Family Programs
- LGBTQ+ Community
- Native Americans
- Pregnant Women
- Services for Criminal Justice Clients
189 miles away from Iowa
4000 South West Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD
Key details about The Glory House
What professional/medical staff work at The Glory House?
Kari Joldersma, MA Licensed Addiction Counselor
EOSIS Gateway is a co-ed medical detoxification center in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, part of the EOSIS network of recovery facilities. It serves adults eighteen and older who need a safe, medically supported way to withdraw from drugs or alcohol before continuing their recovery. The center is designed as a starting point that connects clients to further treatment once detox is complete.
Rehab Settings
- Detox
- Medical Detox
Services Offered
- Assessment
- Co-Occurring Disorders
- Drug Prevention and Education
- Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Substance Abuse Counseling
Payment Options
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
- Cigna
- Humana
- Medicaid
- UnitedHealthcare
Trust Factors
- CARF-Accredited
- Client Testimonials
- Evidence-Based Approach
- LegitScript Certified
- Licensed Staff
197 miles away from Iowa
6775 Cahill Avenue E, Inver Grove Heights, MN
Key details about EOSIS Gateway (Inver Grove Heights)
Does EOSIS Gateway (Inver Grove Heights) have a detox on-site?
Yes
Is it co-ed?
Yes
What professional/medical staff work at EOSIS Gateway (Inver Grove Heights)?
Dr. Lewis Zeidner, PhD | CEO
Stacy Rivers, MSW, LICSW | Vice President of Clinical Services
Dr. Emily Brunner, MD | Medical Director
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Frequently Asked Questions
Detox is the foundation of safe recovery, clearing substances from the body while managing withdrawal symptoms under professional supervision. It helps stabilize individuals physically and mentally, preparing them for counseling, therapy, and long-term treatment. While detox alone is not a cure, completing it greatly increases the likelihood of success in ongoing addiction treatment.
Withdrawal can trigger both physical and psychological symptoms when someone stops using substances. Physically, people may experience sweating or chills, headaches, digestive issues, loss of appetite, insomnia, and rapid heart rate. Psychologically, symptoms often include fear, depression, confusion, poor concentration, irritability, and mood swings. The exact severity depends on the drug used, how much, and for how long.
At-home detox may seem convenient or less expensive, but it carries significant risks such as unmanaged withdrawal symptoms, relapse, and potential medical emergencies. Professional detox, by contrast, provides medical supervision, access to medications, and structured support that makes the process safer and more effective. Understanding both options can help individuals and families make an informed decision about the best path forward.
A typical withdrawal management program lasts between 3 to 10 days, though the exact duration depends on several factors including the type of substance being used, the severity of the dependence, individual health needs and the detox setting. Medical professionals determine the appropriate length based on individual assessments to ensure safe and effective withdrawal management.
Older adults face unique challenges during detox, including chronic health conditions, medication interactions, and increased vulnerability to complications like dehydration or malnutrition. Standard detox settings may not be equipped to handle these complexities. Senior-focused detox programs provide medical supervision, careful medication management, extended timelines, and holistic support tailored to aging bodies and minds. Involving family and caregivers further strengthens recovery, creating a safer and more supportive environment.
A Professional Perspective on Detox
Detoxification is one of the most misunderstood steps in the recovery process. Many people searching for help believe that getting through withdrawal is the hardest part, that once the substance is out of the body, the real work is done. Research consistently shows otherwise, that what happens after detox matters far more than detox itself, and that the transition into ongoing treatment is where outcomes are actually determined.
“However, detoxification does not serve as standalone care for substance dependence. Rather, detoxification should function as an entry point to addiction treatment. Successful transitions from detoxification to addiction treatment are well-known to benefit outcomes such as reduced relapse, criminal justice system involvement, and crisis-related health care utilization, and increased employment and stable housing.”
What this means if you are searching for detox
Getting through detox is a real accomplishment and a necessary first step; but it is the beginning of the process, not the finish line. If you are looking for a detox program for yourself or someone you love, the most important question to ask is: what comes next? A program that sends someone home without a clear next step is leaving them vulnerable without a plan.