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Area Substance Abuse Council – Cedar Rapids/The Way Home

5480 Kirkwood Boulevard SW Suite 100, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404

3.3 45 reviews on Google Maps

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Levels of care7 programsInpatient & outpatient
Payment6 optionsTakes private insurance
AgesTeens & adultsAll genders
MATOfferedBuprenorphine
LanguagesEnglish
AccreditationCARFIndependent quality review

StartDrugRehab Score

Our 10-point score combines licensing and accreditation, the levels of care and payment options this facility reports, and patient ratings from Google and StartDrugRehab.com reviewers. Paid or claimed listings never change a score. Read full methodology

How this score breaks down
State licensed & listed with SAMHSA4 / 4.0
Accreditation1.2 / 1.8
Levels of care1.5 / 2.1
Patient ratings0.36 / 1.5
Insurance & payment access0.5 / 0.6

Patient ratings use 45 Google reviews (3.3★), weighted toward a 4.0 average until there are enough reviews to be reliable.

About Area Substance Abuse Council – Cedar Rapids/The Way Home

Area Substance Abuse Council – Cedar Rapids/The Way Home provides drug and alcohol treatment from its location at 5480 Kirkwood Boulevard SW in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. It is a nonprofit provider.

Its services include residential (inpatient) treatment, intensive outpatient (IOP), standard outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment, transitional or sober living housing, and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as anger management, brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, contingency management/motivational incentives, and motivational interviewing. For opioid use disorder, the program uses buprenorphine.

Payment options include government funding for people who qualify, Medicaid, military insurance (TRICARE), private health insurance, cash or self-payment, and state-financed health insurance. A sliding fee scale based on income is available. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.

The program accepts children and adolescents, young adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for young adults, women, pregnant/postpartum women, men, and seniors or older adults.

Area Substance Abuse Council – Cedar Rapids/The Way Home is accredited by CARF and licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency and state department of health.

Programs & levels of care

Treatment approaches

  • Anger management
  • Brief intervention
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Contingency management/motivational incentives
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Matrix Model
  • Relapse prevention
  • Substance use disorder counseling
  • Trauma-related counseling
  • Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
  • 12-step facilitation

Medications used

  • Buprenorphine with naloxone

Insurance & payment

MedicaidAccepted
MedicareNot listed
Private InsuranceAccepted
Military Insurance (TRICARE)Accepted
Cash / Self-PayAccepted
Sliding Scale FeesAccepted
State-Funded / Low-CostAccepted

Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)

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How Area Substance Abuse Council – Cedar Rapids/The Way Home compares

  • #3of 7 ranked programs in Cedar Rapids in our 2026 ranking. See the Cedar Rapids ranking
  • ✓Offers residential treatment: only 2 of 13 programs in Cedar Rapids do.
  • ✓Offers medication-assisted treatment: only 6 of 13 programs in Cedar Rapids do.
  • ✓Accepts military insurance (TRICARE): 8 of 13 programs in Cedar Rapids do.

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Who they serve & support services

Specialized groups

  • Young adults
  • Adult women
  • Pregnant/postpartum women
  • Adult men
  • Seniors or older adults
  • Veterans
  • Active duty military
  • Members of military families
  • Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients
  • Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders
  • Clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders
  • Clients with HIV or AIDS
  • Clients who have experienced sexual abuse
  • Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence
  • Clients who have experienced trauma

Recovery support

  • Self-help groups
  • Housing services
  • Assistance with obtaining social services
  • Recovery coach
  • Mentoring/peer support
  • Employment counseling or training

Counseling & education

  • HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support
  • Hepatitis education, counseling, or support
  • Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis
  • Substance use disorder education
  • Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling
  • Individual counseling
  • Group counseling
  • Family counseling

Ancillary services

  • Case management service
  • Domestic violence services, including family or partner
  • Early intervention for HIV
  • Social skills development
  • Transportation assistance
  • Suicide prevention services
Licensing & accreditationState substance use treatment agency, State department of health, Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)
Ages acceptedChildren/Adolescents, Young Adults, Seniors
Operated byPrivate non-profit organization
Exclusive servicesSpecially designed program for DUI/DWI clients

Treatment access in Linn County, IA

16Treatment facilities
1Offer detox
5Buprenorphine or methadone
3Offer 24-hour care

Linn County, IA has 16 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facilities for 231,762 residents. 1 facility in the county list detox services. It is one of 5 listed providers of buprenorphine or methadone treatment in the county. 28 people died of a drug overdose in the county in the 12 months to March 2026 (CDC provisional data): 12.1 per 100,000 residents, compared with 11.1 statewide.

Source: StartDrugRehab Treatment Deserts 2026, built from SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, U.S. Census 2024 population estimates and CDC overdose data. Counts are SAMHSA-listed facilities only.

Location

Address5480 Kirkwood Boulevard SW Suite 100
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
Facility's own phone319-390-4611
Websiteasac.us

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Questions about Area Substance Abuse Council – Cedar Rapids/The Way Home

What services does Area Substance Abuse Council – Cedar Rapids/The Way Home offer?

Area Substance Abuse Council – Cedar Rapids/The Way Home lists the following levels of care: inpatient / residential, intensive outpatient (IOP), outpatient, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), dual diagnosis, sober living / transitional housing, and telehealth. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.

Does Area Substance Abuse Council – Cedar Rapids/The Way Home accept insurance?

According to SAMHSA data, Area Substance Abuse Council – Cedar Rapids/The Way Home accepts federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs, medicaid, federal military insurance (e.g., tricare), private health insurance, cash or self-payment, state-financed health insurance plan other than medicaid, and samhsa funding/block grants. Your exact coverage depends on your plan and network status. You can check your benefits with your insurer, or call (833) 589-6933 for a free benefits check.

Does Area Substance Abuse Council – Cedar Rapids/The Way Home offer detox?

Area Substance Abuse Council – Cedar Rapids/The Way Home does not list detox services. If you need medically supervised withdrawal first, see detox programs or call (833) 589-6933 for help finding one.

Is Area Substance Abuse Council – Cedar Rapids/The Way Home accredited?

Yes. Area Substance Abuse Council – Cedar Rapids/The Way Home reports accreditation from CARF. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.

Who does Area Substance Abuse Council – Cedar Rapids/The Way Home treat?

Area Substance Abuse Council – Cedar Rapids/The Way Home accepts children/adolescents, young adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include young adults, adult women, pregnant/postpartum women, adult men, and seniors or older adults.

How many addiction treatment programs are in Linn County, IA?

Linn County, IA has 16 SAMHSA-listed treatment facilities for about 231,762 residents: 1 list detox services, 5 offer buprenorphine or methadone treatment and 3 offer 24-hour care (2026 data).

How does Area Substance Abuse Council – Cedar Rapids/The Way Home rank among rehab centers in Cedar Rapids?

Area Substance Abuse Council – Cedar Rapids/The Way Home is #3 of 7 ranked programs in Cedar Rapids in our 2026 ranking, based on the StartDrugRehab Score (accreditation, levels of care, payment options, data completeness and patient ratings). Facilities cannot pay to change their rank.

What is Area Substance Abuse Council – Cedar Rapids/The Way Home's Google rating?

Area Substance Abuse Council – Cedar Rapids/The Way Home has a 3.3-star rating from 45 Google reviews (as of November 2026). Ratings reflect individual experiences and are not a measure of clinical quality.

How do I get admitted to Area Substance Abuse Council – Cedar Rapids/The Way Home or a similar program?

Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact Area Substance Abuse Council – Cedar Rapids/The Way Home directly at 319-390-4611. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be Area Substance Abuse Council – Cedar Rapids/The Way Home. Our helpline is not affiliated with Area Substance Abuse Council – Cedar Rapids/The Way Home.

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Source: SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, data updated October 2026. Facilities report this information to SAMHSA, and it can change, so confirm details before admission. A listing is not an endorsement. StartDrugRehab.com is not affiliated with Area Substance Abuse Council – Cedar Rapids/The Way Home.