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Creston provides drug and alcohol treatment from its location at 216 West Montgomery Street in Creston, Iowa. It is a nonprofit provider.
Its services include intensive outpatient (IOP), standard outpatient counseling, co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment, and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as anger management, brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, contingency management/motivational incentives, and motivational interviewing.
Payment options include government funding for people who qualify, Medicaid, 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 clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders.
Creston is accredited by CARF and licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency.
Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
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| Licensing & accreditation | State substance use treatment agency, Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Children/Adolescents, Young Adults, Seniors |
| Operated by | Private non-profit organization |
Union County, IA has 2 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facilities for 11,955 residents. No facility in the county lists detox services, so people who need medically supervised withdrawal usually have to travel to another county first.
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.
Creston lists the following levels of care: intensive outpatient (IOP), outpatient, dual diagnosis, and telehealth. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
According to SAMHSA data, Creston accepts federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs, medicaid, 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.
Creston does not list detox services. If you need medically supervised withdrawal first, see detox programs or call (833) 589-6933 for help finding one.
Yes. Creston reports accreditation from CARF. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
Creston accepts children/adolescents, young adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders.
Union County, IA has 2 SAMHSA-listed treatment facilities for about 11,955 residents: 0 list detox services, 0 offer buprenorphine or methadone treatment and 0 offer 24-hour care (2026 data).
Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact Creston directly at 641-362-0033. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be Creston. Our helpline is not affiliated with Creston.
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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 Creston.
