Area Substance Abuse Council East Office

Area Substance Abuse Council (ASAC) East Office is a nonprofit outpatient addiction treatment location in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, serving adults across Eastern Iowa. The East Office provides outpatient substance use treatment, aftercare support and intervention services for alcohol, opioid and other substance use concerns, with dedicated programming for men, women and young adults.

ASAC takes a whole person, stigma reducing approach built on individualized care, person first language and self paced recovery plans.

Outpatient Addiction Treatment in Cedar Rapids

The East Office focuses on outpatient care for adults navigating substance use disorders. As part of ASAC's broader continuum, services may include standard outpatient treatment, intensive outpatient programming and connections to medication assisted treatment within the larger network.

Treatment typically begins with a substance use disorder or problem gambling assessment, followed by personalized recommendations. Sessions emphasize individualized goals, education and harm reduction, with ongoing aftercare to help clients sustain progress beyond initial treatment.

Peer Recovery Coaching and Whole Person Support

ASAC integrates Peer Recovery Coaches with lived experience into its outpatient support model, offering relatable guidance alongside clinical care. The organization also addresses problem gambling, broadening its scope as a behavioral health resource for the region.

Access, Insurance and Getting Started

The East Office is located at 4837 1st Avenue SE, Suite 206 in Cedar Rapids and is part of ASAC's 14 location network serving 7 counties across Eastern Iowa. ASAC is a long standing nonprofit leader in regional substance use prevention, treatment and recovery services.

The East Office accepts Medicare, private insurance and self pay, with sliding scale and financial assistance options available.