List of Long-Term Rehabs in Iowa
The Salvation Army Des Moines Adult Rehabilitation Center is a residential work-therapy program for adults in Des Moines, Iowa. Part of The Salvation Army's national network of Adult Rehabilitation Centers, the program serves men and women aged 21 to 65 who are struggling with substance abuse and related issues, providing spiritual, social, and emotional support through a structured 180-day residential stay at no cost to participants.
Rehab Settings
- Long-Term Inpatient
Services Offered
- Abstinence-Based Recovery
- Aftercare
- Drug Prevention and Education
- Drug Test
- Faith-Based
- Holistic
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Twelve-Step
- Vocational Rehabilitation
Payment Options
- Free or Low-Budget
- Low-Cost Options
Clientele Served
- Christian
133 E. 2nd St., Des Moines, IA
Key details about The Salvation Army – Des Moines Adult Rehabilitation Center
How much does The Salvation Army – Des Moines Adult Rehabilitation Center cost?
Free of charge
How long is treatment?
180 days
First Resources Corp. is a private, nonprofit agency in Ottumwa, Iowa, established in September 1987 and accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). Originally founded to serve people with disabilities in Southeast Iowa, the organization has expanded over the years to include substance use disorder treatment among its community-based programs, offering both residential and outpatient levels of care.
Rehab Settings
- Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
- Long-Term Inpatient
- Outpatient
Services Offered
- Assessment
- Co-Occurring Disorders
- Drug Prevention and Education
- Drug Test
- Faith-Based
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Twelve-Step
Payment Options
- Medicaid
- Self Payment
Clientele Served
- Adolescents
- Adults
927 Pennsylvania Avenue, Ottumwa, IA
Key details about First Resources Corp. – Substance Use Disorder Services (SUD)
How long is treatment?
Residential: up to 120 days
Outpatient: 8 to 12 weeks
The Salvation Army River Valley Adult Rehabilitation Center is a residential work-therapy program in Davenport, Iowa, serving individuals overcoming substance abuse and homelessness. The center is part of The Salvation Army's national network of Adult Rehabilitation Centers, which provide structured 180-day residential programs combining work therapy, counseling, and spiritual support at no cost to participants. The program is open to adults aged 21 to 65.
Rehab Settings
- Long-Term Inpatient
Services Offered
- Abstinence-Based Recovery
- Aftercare
- Drug Prevention and Education
- Drug Test
- Faith-Based
- Holistic
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Twelve-Step
- Vocational Rehabilitation
Payment Options
- Free or Low-Budget
- Low-Cost Options
Clientele Served
- Christian
4001 N. Brady Street, Davenport, IA
Key details about The Salvation Army – River Valley (Davenport) Adult Rehabilitation Center
How much does The Salvation Army – River Valley (Davenport) Adult Rehabilitation Center cost?
Free of charge
How long is treatment?
180 days
Adult & Teen Challenge of the Midlands, operating as Sheepgate, runs a faith-based, long-term residential recovery program for men at its campus in Colfax, Iowa. The program serves adult men struggling with drug addiction, alcohol abuse, and other life-controlling issues, using a Christ-centered discipleship model that aims to address the root causes behind destructive behaviors rather than symptoms alone.
Rehab Settings
- Long-Term Inpatient
Services Offered
- Assessment
- Faith-Based
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Vocational Rehabilitation
Payment Options
- Free or Low-Budget
- Low-Cost Options
Clientele Served
- Christian
- Men
- Services for Criminal Justice Clients
900 N League Rd, Colfax, IA
Key details about Adult & Teen Challenge of the Midlands (Sheepgate) – Men’s Program
How much does Adult & Teen Challenge of the Midlands (Sheepgate) – Men’s Program cost?
Intake fee: $1000
How long is treatment?
12 months
Does Adult & Teen Challenge of the Midlands (Sheepgate) – Men’s Program have a detox on-site?
No
Is it co-ed?
No, men only
What is their capacity?
50 men
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Midwest MBTC is a free, faith-based residential discipleship program in Cresco, Iowa, operated by Mission Teens, Inc., a non-denominational Christian ministry that runs over 20 Mission Bible Training Centers across the United States. The program serves adults aged 18 and older who are seeking help with addiction and other life-controlling problems, offering a highly structured residential environment at no cost to participants.
Rehab Settings
- Long-Term Inpatient
Services Offered
- Assessment
- Faith-Based
- Vocational Rehabilitation
Payment Options
- Free or Low-Budget
- Low-Cost Options
Clientele Served
- Christian
422 2nd St W, Cresco, IA
Key details about Mission Teens, Inc. – Midwest MBTC
How much does Mission Teens, Inc. – Midwest MBTC cost?
Free of charge
How long is treatment?
Four phases, each lasting 2-4 months
Does Mission Teens, Inc. – Midwest MBTC have a detox on-site?
No
Is it co-ed?
Yes
King House is a 24-hour residential addiction treatment program for men aged 18 and older in Clinton, Iowa. The facility is operated by the Area Substance Abuse Council (ASAC), a nonprofit founded in 1978 and licensed by the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, with 14 facilities spanning seven counties in Eastern Iowa. King House provides structured residential care focused on helping men build the skills and stability needed to sustain long-term recovery.
Rehab Settings
- Long-Term Inpatient
Services Offered
- Assessment
- Substance Abuse Counseling
Payment Options
- IA Health Link
- Low-Cost Options
- Medicaid
- Self Payment
- Sliding Fee Scale
Clientele Served
- Men
2219 Garfield Street, Clinton, IA
Key details about ASAC King House
Does ASAC King House have a detox on-site?
No
Is it co-ed?
No, men only
What professional/medical staff work at ASAC King House?
Cassandra Collins, LISW | Deputy Director
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
Hightower Place is a 24-hour residential addiction treatment program for women aged 18 and older in Clinton, Iowa, operated by the Area Substance Abuse Council (ASAC). The facility serves women who are working to overcome substance use disorders, including mothers who can remain with their children during treatment. ASAC is a nonprofit founded in 1978 that operates 14 facilities across seven Eastern Iowa counties and is licensed by the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services.
Rehab Settings
- Long-Term Inpatient
Services Offered
- Assessment
- Beds for Clients' Children
- Substance Abuse Counseling
Payment Options
- IA Health Link
- Low-Cost Options
- Medicaid
- Self Payment
- Sliding Fee Scale
Clientele Served
- Pregnant Women
- Women
2727 S. 19th Street, Clinton, IA
Key details about ASAC Hightower Place
Does ASAC Hightower Place typically have a waiting list?
Yes
Is it co-ed?
No, women only
What professional/medical staff work at ASAC Hightower Place?
Cassandra Collins, LISW | Deputy Director
Circle of Freedom is a faith-based residential recovery home for women in Seymour, Iowa. Founded in 2020 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the program serves women struggling with addiction and other life-controlling problems, using a Christ-centered approach and curriculum from Adult & Teen Challenge USA. The home accommodates up to ten women at a time in a multi-phase program that most participants complete in 12 to 15 months.
Rehab Settings
- Long-Term Inpatient
- Sober Living
Services Offered
- Drug Prevention and Education
- Faith-Based
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Vocational Rehabilitation
Payment Options
- Free or Low-Budget
- Low-Cost Options
- Self Payment
Clientele Served
- Christian
- Services for Criminal Justice Clients
- Women
400 E 4th Street, Seymour, IA
Key details about Circle of Freedom
How much does Circle of Freedom cost?
$750 processing entry fee
Scholarship available for qualified applicants
How long is treatment?
12 to 15 months
Does Circle of Freedom have a detox on-site?
No, and must be detoxed prior to entering Circle of Freedom.
Is it co-ed?
No, women only.
What is their capacity?
10 women
The Lost & Found Recovery Center is a 24-hour residential addiction treatment program for men aged 24 and older, operated by the Area Substance Abuse Council (ASAC) in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. ASAC is a nonprofit organization established in 1978 that has grown into Eastern Iowa's leading provider of substance use and problem gambling prevention, treatment, and recovery services, operating 14 facilities across seven counties. The Lost & Found Recovery Center, inspired by Michael "Mikey" Emberlin, provides structured residential care within ASAC's broader continuum of services.
Rehab Settings
- Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
- Long-Term Inpatient
- Outpatient
- Sober Coach
Services Offered
- Assessment
- Substance Abuse Counseling
Payment Options
- IA Health Link
- Low-Cost Options
- Medicaid
- Self Payment
- Sliding Fee Scale
Clientele Served
- Adolescents
- Adults
- Men
3601 16th Avenue SW, Cedar Rapids, IA
Key details about ASAC Cedar Rapids Outpatient
What are their business hours?
Monday to Friday - 8am to 5pm
Is it co-ed?
Residential: men only
Outpatient: co-ed
What professional/medical staff work at ASAC Cedar Rapids Outpatient?
Cassandra Collins, LISW | Deputy Director
Heart of Iowa is a 24-hour residential addiction treatment program for women aged 18 and older in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Operated by the Area Substance Abuse Council (ASAC), a nonprofit established in 1978, the program welcomes pregnant women and mothers with children, providing a setting where women can focus on recovery without being separated from their families. Heart of Iowa is part of ASAC's network of 14 facilities serving seven counties across Eastern Iowa.
Rehab Settings
- Long-Term Inpatient
Services Offered
- Assessment
- Beds for Clients' Children
- Substance Abuse Counseling
Payment Options
- IA Health Link
- Low-Cost Options
- Medicaid
- Self Payment
- Sliding Fee Scale
Clientele Served
- Pregnant Women
- Women
4050 Bowling Street SW, Cedar Rapids, IA
Key details about ASAC Heart Of Iowa
Is it co-ed?
No, women only
What professional/medical staff work at ASAC Heart Of Iowa?
Cassandra Collins, LISW | Deputy Director
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Frequently Asked Questions
Look for programs with clear phases that gradually increase your independence over time, not just months of the same routine. Check whether they offer life skills training, vocational programs, and a solid transition plan for when you complete the program. Verify the facility is licensed, ask about staff qualifications, and read reviews from former residents.
It depends on your situation, and there are real trade-offs either way. Going far from home removes you from the people, places, and routines tied to your addiction, which can be especially valuable when you're committing to months of treatment. But staying closer makes family involvement in therapy easier and can simplify the transition when you complete the program. If your home environment is a major trigger, distance is usually worth it. If family support and a smooth re-entry matter more, staying closer may make sense.
Short-term programs (around 30 days) provide stabilization and early recovery strategies, making them suitable for those with milder substance use issues and strong external support. Long-term programs (60–90 days or more) allow for deeper therapeutic work, relapse prevention, and life skills development, often leading to more sustainable recovery for individuals with severe or chronic addiction.
Cost is usually the first concern. Long-term programs mean more weeks of care, which adds up fast. But options like Medicaid, sliding-scale fees, payment plans, and free programs through nonprofits and religious organizations can make it more accessible than you'd expect. The other major hurdle is availability: long-term beds are harder to come by than short-term ones, so waitlists are common. Getting on a list now, even at multiple facilities, is the best move, and interim support like outpatient counseling or telehealth can keep you on track while you wait.
It depends on the program, not all long-term rehabs offer the same life skills training, so this is something worth asking about before you commit. Look for programs that go beyond classes and actually have you practicing skills as part of your daily routine: budgeting and managing money, cooking and household responsibilities, job readiness and interview prep, communication and conflict resolution. The best programs build these into your schedule over months so they become habits, not just information. If a program can't tell you specifically how life skills are structured into their day-to-day, that's worth noting.
Long-term care is most often a good fit when addiction has been going on for years, when there have been prior relapses after treatment, or when the home environment is unstable or high-trigger. It can also be the better option when someone has limited support, strained relationships, housing insecurity, or major life instability that would make an immediate return home risky. In those cases, more time in a structured setting gives someone room to rebuild stability and practice recovery before being thrown back into the same pressures that fueled the addiction.










































