UnityPoint Health St Lukes Chemical Dependency

UnityPoint Health St. Luke's Chemical Dependency is a longstanding outpatient addiction treatment provider in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, offering substance use disorder care since 1992. The program delivers a full continuum that includes evaluation, intensive outpatient treatment, extended outpatient services, relapse prevention and alumni supported aftercare, with hospital based detoxification and stabilization available when medically indicated.

As part of the UnityPoint Health network, the program emphasizes whole person care through a multidisciplinary team approach.

Why People Choose Unitypoint Health St. Luke's Chemical Dependency

The program offers a continuum of care that includes evaluation, intensive outpatient, extended outpatient, relapse prevention, aftercare and hospital based detox when needed. Flexible IOP scheduling includes morning and evening tracks that meet 3 days per week for 9 to 10 weeks.

The program serves adults and young adults, including clients with co occurring mental health disorders and those involved in the criminal justice system. Treatment may include evidence based and 12 step approaches, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, brief intervention and integration of Alcoholics Anonymous principles.

Care is provided by a multidisciplinary team that may include physicians, substance use counselors, family therapists, social workers, recreational therapists, nutritionists and spiritual care professionals. Comprehensive services include group therapy, individual counseling, family awareness groups, spirituality groups, recreational therapy, nutritional counseling, telehealth and peer support.

The program is centrally located at 810 1st Avenue NE and is connected to UnityPoint Health St. Luke's Hospital resources. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, military insurance, private health plans and self pay, with financial assistance available through the hospital network.

Begin Your Recovery Journey

Getting started typically begins with a comprehensive substance use evaluation, where the team provides treatment recommendations and referrals based on individual needs. Admissions staff at UnityPoint Health St. Luke's Chemical Dependency in Cedar Rapids can help match clients to the appropriate level of care, verify insurance benefits and explain payment options.