A nasty place full of uninterested people. My therapist made very clear he did not mind helping people. The rest of the staff only cares about the money and funding they get from drug abusers that got caught (like me). They should all be ashamed of themselves...
About Pathways Behavioral Health
Located in Waterloo, Iowa, Pathways Behavioral Health offers alcohol and drug rehab services. Their levels of care include detox, residential treatment, and medication assisted treatment. They also offer classes to individuals who have driven under the influence.
Pathways Behavioral Health begins treatment with an assessment to determine the appropriate level of care. SErvices include:
Detox
This is a medically supervised detox under the care of a medical physician or nurse. Clients will receive medications to help with detox symptoms and to help them with cravings. Upon completion of the program, clients are encouraged to continue treatment through residential or outpatient.
Residential
This program is a highly structured program that provides clients access to staff 24/7. Individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy, and educational classes are provided. Each person will receive a personalized treatment plan that focuses on his or her unique goals for treatment.
Medication Assisted Treatment
This program is for those who would benefit from medications that reduce cravings, mitigate withdrawal symptoms, and increase the chances of long-term success in recovery. FDA-approved medications are combined with individual mental health counseling.
Services at Jackson Recovery Centers – Chad’s House include aftercare planning and support. Dedicated services are available for young adults and persons with co-occurring addiction and mental illness.
Transitional Housing
Their short-term residential program allows men to focus on their recovery in a highly structured and supportive environment. Clients engage in intensive, trauma-informed individual, group, and family counseling that draws on proven psychotherapeutic modalities. The program promotes clients’ sustained sobriety and successful community reintegration through robust gender-specific life-skills training. Topics include coping, self-care, anger and stress management, job readiness, financial and household management, parenting, and relapse prevention. Clients are expected to seek and maintain stable employment to help fund their residential treatment and cultivate essential independent living skills.
Aftercare Services
Their aftercare services ensure a complete continuum of care aligned with clients’ evolving needs. These services include step-down support, 12-Step program facilitation, employment and housing assistance, vocational and academic training, and referrals for medical, mental health, and social service programs.
Accreditation and Payment
Jackson Recovery Centers – Chad’s House is accredited by CARF and accepts private insurance, Medicaid, sliding-scale payment schedules, and self-pay.
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Great counselors that really care. And the nurses are the very best Terry, Tami, Sarah, Kim. Luv them all. Have been with pathways for 7yrs. I've been to three or four different clinics in ny life and this is the very best one.
Horrible place that prefers to kick you to the curb. I hit the bottom of the barrel awhile back. I set up the initial consultation which was very awkward but despite the point. I was given a paper with the time and date for an appointment to come in the next week. When I came in I was told my time was changed and that if I messed up again then they would boot me out. Even handed her the paper that showed the time they initially gave me but I was still in the wrong. So I came in the next week and I was told they booted me out of the program for last weeks mess up. So help was never given and I learned that people will not help you and you can only rely on yourself. I'm still confused to this day about what reason they had to do this?
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Other Forms of Payment
Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.
Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.
Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.
Financial aid can take many forms. Centers may have grants or scholarships available to clients who meet eligibility requirements. Programs that receive SAMHSA grants may have financial aid available for those who need treatment as well. Grants and scholarships can help you pai for treatment without having to repay.
Sliding scale payments are based on a client's income and family size. The goal is to make treatment affordable to everyone. By taking these factors into account, addiction recovery care providers help ensure that your treatment does not become a financial burden to you or your family, eliminating one barrier to care.
Military members, veterans, and eligible dependents have access to specific insurance programs that help them get the care they need. TRICARE and VA insurance can help you access low cost or no cost addiction and mental health treatment. Programs that accept military insurance often have targeted treatment focused on the unique challenges military members, veterans, and their families face.
Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance for those 65 and older. It also serves people under 65 with chronic and disabling health challenges. To use Medicare for addiction treatment you need to find a program that accepts Medicare and is in network with your plan. Out of pocket costs and preauthorization requirements vary, so always check with your provider.
Addiction Treatments
Levels of Care
Outpatient This is the next step in Pathways’ continuum of care. Extended Outpatient services are provided in regularly scheduled sessions which do not exceed nine treatment hours a week. This programming is also offered at a variety of times, demonstrating Pathways’ responsiveness to clients’ needs. Their outpatient psychotherapy and counseling services offer a dynamic process in which therapists use professional skills, knowledge and training to help individuals using the service to realize and mobilize their strengths and abilities; take charge of their lives; and resolve issues and problems.
Intensive Outpatient Most intense level of outpatient counseling that they provide. It’s a combination of group and individual counseling, for a total of nine or more hours per week. Intensive Outpatient works to stabilize the client and to begin teaching the tools of recovery. In order to better accommodate the needs of the client, Intensive Outpatient groups are offered in the morning and the evening. This allows the client to access treatment while still maintaining family and work schedules and meeting obligations that solidify behavior change, thus breaking the cycle of substance abuse.
Inpatient For clients in need of more intense and structured treatment services, Pathways offers residential treatment. Pathways’ residential 24-hour treatment program is an 18-bed, male/female unit that serves clients 18 and older. Before a client is admitted to this residential care level, a comprehensive assessment and plan of care is developed. Each client is evaluated using an assessment instrument developed by the American Society of Addictive Medicine (ASAM).
Sober Living Homes Located in Waterloo, Black Hawk County, the Junkman-Knoebel Center is the only transitional living program specifically designed for persons in recovery from alcohol and/or drug addiction residing in northeast Iowa.
The Junkman-Knoebel Center provides supervised transitional housing for offenders with alcohol and/or drug addictions utilizing collaborative efforts of the medical, social service and law enforcement community. The Center also offers a structured environment where residents of the program develop living skills needed to independently maintain their sobriety.
Aftercare Support This is the lowest step in Pathways’ continuum of care. Continuing Care treatment provides one hour of treatment per week. Continuing Care works to strengthen the client’s understanding and use of the tools of recovery and provides the client with relapse information. This program is also offered at a variety of times to best suit clients’ needs.
24-Hour Clinical Care At certain points in the recovery process, it's important to have support available 24/7. 24-hour clinical care offers a safe environment in which to recover from drug or alcohol addiction in peace, knowing medical detox and other treatment will happen with professionals on hand.
12-Step 12-step programs are addiction recovery models based on Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). A number of substance abuse programs (including some drug and alcohol rehab centers) use the 12 steps as a basis for treatment. Beginning steps involve admitting powerlessness over the addiction and creating a spiritual basis for recovery. Middle steps including making direct amends to those who've been hurt by the addiction, and the final step is to assist others in addiction recovery in the same way. 12-Step offshoots including Narcotics Anonymous (NA), Cocaine Anonymous (CA), Dual Recovery Anonymous (DRA), Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA) and Gamblers Anonymous (GA).
Treatments
The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.
Drug rehab in Iowa is available in many formats. A variety of inpatient and outpatient options provide programs that are tailored to individual needs, making recovery possible for everyone.
Many of those suffering from addiction also suffer from mental or emotional illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety disorders. Rehab and other substance abuse facilities treating those with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder administer psychiatric treatment to address the person's mental health issue in addition to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.
A combined mental health and substance abuse rehab has the staff and resources available to handle individuals with both mental health and substance abuse issues. It can be challenging to determine where a specific symptom stems from (a mental health issue or an issue related to substance abuse), so mental health and substance abuse professionals are helpful in detangling symptoms and keeping treatment on track.
Opioid rehabs specialize in supporting those recovering from opioid addiction. They treat those suffering from addiction to illegal opioids like heroin, as well as prescription drugs like oxycodone. These centers typically combine both physical as well as mental and emotional support to help stop addiction. Physical support often includes medical detox and subsequent medical support (including medication), and mental support includes in-depth therapy to address the underlying causes of addiction.
Programs
Teen Program
Teen programs are designed to address the unique pressures teens face, pressures that can drive them to experiment with dangerous, addictive substances. They need programs that meet them exactly where they are and give them tools for long-term recovery. Therapy can help teenagers understand and work through underlying issues so they can reclaim the life ahead of them.
Adult Program
Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.
Program For Men
Men face specific challenges and concerns when seeking addiction treatment. Gender-specific recovery programs help them tackle these issues head-on in an environment that's focused, targeted, and distraction-free. It also gives them the opportunity to connect with and learn from other men who have been through a similar journey and can offer support for the next step.
Program For Women
Rehabs for women provide a safe, nurturing space for female clients to heal. These treatment programs consider the specific obstacles that women can face during recovery and place a special emphasis on mental, social, physical, and reproductive health. They explore how each woman's experience has shaped the trajectory of their substance use, addressing issues such as sexual abuse and past trauma.
Young Adult Program
Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.
LGBTQ Program
Recovery is most successful when clients feel accepted and validated by their peers and treatment providers. Facilities that offer LGBTQ-inclusive programming are committed to creating a safe space where everyone can grow and recover without fear of judgment or discrimination. They will have dedicated policies in place to create a safe and supportive environment that fosters free expression.
Clinical Services
Whether a marriage or other committed relationship, an intimate partnership is one of the most important aspects of a person's life. Drug and alcohol addiction affects both members of a couple in deep and meaningful ways, as does rehab and recovery. Couples therapy and other couples-focused treatment programs are significant parts of exploring triggers of addiction, as well as learning how to build healthy patterns to support ongoing sobriety.
Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.
Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.
In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.
Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) is a way of getting nicotine into the bloodstream without smoking. It uses products that supply low doses of nicotine to help people stop smoking. The goal of therapy is to cut down on cravings for nicotine and ease the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal.
Trauma therapy addresses traumatic incidents from a client's past that are likely affecting their present-day experience. Trauma is often one of the primary triggers and potential causes of addiction, and can stem from child sexual abuse, domestic violence, having a parent with a mental illness, losing one or both parents at a young age, teenage or adult sexual assault, or any number of other factors. The purpose of trauma therapy is to allow a patient to process trauma and move through and past it, with the help of trained and compassionate mental health professionals.
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Accreditations
The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) is a non-profit organization that specifically accredits rehab organizations. Founded in 1966, CARF's, mission is to help service providers like rehab facilities maintain high standards of care.
CARF Accreditation: Yes
Contact Information
(319) 235-6571 
3362 University Avenue
Waterloo, IA 50701
Get Help Now - 800-985-8516
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