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Substance Use & Addiction Resources
Quitting Tobacco, Nicotine & Vaping
My Life, My Quit™ is the free and confidential way to quit smoking or vaping. Text "Start My Quit" to 36072 or click to chat with a Coach. We are here for you every step of the way. It's YOUR LIFE and we're here to help you live it YOUR WAY.
AA meetings in Iowa includes open, closed, speaker, and other specialized meetings, all of which are designed to help you get sober and remain sober.
Support group for family and friends of those struggling with alcoholism. It offers a safe space for sharing experiences and finding understanding, helping members regain control and foster healing in relationships.
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Supporting a loved one with an alcohol use disorder
Support group for teens affected by someone drinking - offering a safe space to share experiences and learn strategies, helping young individuals connect with others who understand them.
Supportive community for individuals struggling with drug addiction to come together to share their experiences, strength, and hope in order to help each other achieve recovery.
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Iowa City Meetings: ​South-East Iowa Area of
Narcotics Anonymous
​Nar-Anon supports those affected by a loved one's addiction, fostering understanding and community. Narateen assists teens, promoting shared experiences and confidentiality. The Twelve Steps guide members toward overcoming difficulties and peace.
- Supporting a loved one with a substance use disorder​
Free online gambling screener: Click Here to Access ​
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Supporting a loved one with a gambling problem
Alcohol and Drug Dependency Services of SE Iowa
Provides prevention, substance use disorder and problem gambling treatment services.
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Iowa Spanish Helpline/Línea de Ayuda en Iowa
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515-344-3936
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​ASAC is one of top providers of substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery services in Eastern Iowa. With 14 locations spanning seven counties, they deliver both outpatient and residential treatment to individuals statewide, including a dedicated program for youth.
Peer-support fellowship for individuals seeking recovery from problem gambling. Meetings provide a safe, confidential space where members share experiences, offer mutual support, and work through the 12 steps to stop gambling and rebuild healthier lives. Participation is free, and the only requirement for membership is a desire to stop gambling.
A secular, evidence-based program that helps people overcome addictive behaviors using cognitive-behavioral tools. It focuses on four key areas: building motivation, coping with urges, managing thoughts and emotions, and creating a balanced life. Founded in 1994 as an alternative to 12-step groups, it emphasizes self-management, personal choice, and mutual support.
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Link to meetings (Iowa City, National) - Click Here
Your Life Iowa​
Your Life Iowa provides substance abuse and mental health resources, support and services for Iowans; offering programs such as crisis support, counseling, problem gambling, education and prevention services.​​​​​​
Naloxone, often referred to by its brand name Narcan, can reverse an overdose and save a life. This website has information on how to access and use free naloxone in Iowa.
Everybody knows somebody at risk for an overdose. Be prepared to save a life by having naloxone on-hand.
A nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing poverty by building partnerships and providing support services—like energy assistance, housing help, and more—to strengthen individuals and families in the region.