3362 University Avenue, Waterloo, IA 50701
Part of Pathways Behavioral Services · 6 locations listed See all locations →
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Pathways Behavioral Services Inc is a nonprofit substance use treatment provider in Waterloo, Iowa, located at 3362 University Avenue.
Levels of care offered here include residential (inpatient) treatment, intensive outpatient (IOP), standard outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment, and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, relapse prevention, and substance use disorder counseling. For opioid use disorder, the program uses buprenorphine and naltrexone. It also prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder.
Payment options include government funding for people who qualify, Medicare, 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 adolescents, young adults, pregnant/postpartum women, veterans, and clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders.
Pathways Behavioral Services Inc is accredited by CARF and licensed or certified by the state mental health department and state department of health.
Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
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| Licensing & accreditation | State mental health department, State department of health, Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Children/Adolescents, Young Adults, Seniors |
| Operated by | Private non-profit organization |
| Exclusive services | Specially designed program for DUI/DWI clients |
Black Hawk County, IA has 5 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facilities for 132,348 residents. No facility in the county lists detox services, so people who need medically supervised withdrawal usually have to travel to another county first. It is one of 2 listed providers of buprenorphine or methadone treatment in the county.
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.
Pathways Behavioral Services Inc lists the following levels of care: inpatient / residential, intensive outpatient (IOP), outpatient, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), dual diagnosis, and telehealth. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
According to SAMHSA data, Pathways Behavioral Services Inc accepts federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs, medicare, 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.
Pathways Behavioral Services Inc 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. Pathways Behavioral Services Inc reports accreditation from CARF. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
Pathways Behavioral Services Inc accepts children/adolescents, young adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include adolescents, young adults, pregnant/postpartum women, veterans, and clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders.
Black Hawk County, IA has 5 SAMHSA-listed treatment facilities for about 132,348 residents: 0 list detox services, 2 offer buprenorphine or methadone treatment and 1 offer 24-hour care (2026 data).
Pathways Behavioral Services Inc is #2 of 4 ranked programs in Waterloo 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.
The nearest other SAMHSA-listed programs are Peoples Community Health Clinic – Behavioral Health (Waterloo, 3.2 miles), Black Hawk Grundy Mental Health Center (Waterloo, 3.6 miles), and Four Oaks Independence (Independence, 23.9 miles). Distances are straight-line.
Pathways Behavioral Services Inc has a 3.5-star rating from 20 Google reviews (as of November 2026). Ratings reflect individual experiences and are not a measure of clinical quality.
Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact Pathways Behavioral Services Inc directly at 319-235-6571. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be Pathways Behavioral Services Inc. Our helpline is not affiliated with Pathways Behavioral Services Inc.
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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. Logo courtesy of pathwaysb.org. A listing is not an endorsement. StartDrugRehab.com is not affiliated with Pathways Behavioral Services Inc.
