Area Substance Abuse Council
1940 Elm Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Area Substance Abuse Council
Also known as Dubuque Outpatient
Services reported to SAMHSA
- Treatment focus
- Substance use treatment · Mental health treatment · Treatment for co-occurring disorders plus serious mental illness (SMI) in adults
- Facility type
- Outpatient mental health facility
- Treatment approaches
- Individual psychotherapy
- Special programs
- Young adults · Seniors or older adults · Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders
- Ages accepted
- Young Adults · Adults · Seniors
- Payment accepted
- County or local government funds · Community Mental Health Block Grants · Community Service Block Grants · Federal Grants · IHS/Tribal/Urban (ITU) funds · Medicaid · Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE) · Other State funds · Private health insurance · Private or Community foundation · State corrections or juvenile justice funds · State education agency funds · Cash or self-payment · State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid · State mental health agency (or equivalent) funds · State welfare or child and family services funds · U.S. Department of VA funds
- Payment assistance
- Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
- Licensing and accreditation
- Mental Health Clinic or Mental Health Center
- Ownership
- Private non-profit organization
- Recovery support
- Mentoring/peer support
- Other services
- Education services
Questions to ask Area Substance Abuse Council
- Is my specific plan in network, and do you need prior authorization before admission?
- If I need medication for opioid or alcohol use disorder, do you prescribe it or refer out?
- Do you treat mental health conditions such as depression or anxiety at the same time?
- Is there a waitlist, and how soon can you do an assessment?
- What happens after the program ends: aftercare, alumni groups or step-down care?
Also confirm the facility is licensed by Iowa. If you are withdrawing from alcohol or benzodiazepines, ask about medical detox; do not stop suddenly on your own.
Paying for treatment at Area Substance Abuse Council
Area Substance Abuse Council reports accepting Medicaid, Private insurance, TRICARE / VA, Sliding scale, Self-pay. With Iowa Medicaid, treatment is usually covered at little or no cost, though some levels of care need prior authorization. Most private plans must cover substance use treatment on terms comparable to other medical care under federal parity law. A sliding fee scale is available, so bring proof of income.
Distance to specialized care from Dubuque
Measured from the population center of Dubuque County, using SAMHSA locator data mapped by FindRehabMap:
- Nearest medical detox: Cedar Rapids, about 60 miles
- Nearest methadone clinic (OTP): Cedar Rapids, about 60 miles
- Nearest buprenorphine (Suboxone) provider: Dubuque, about 4.4 miles (3 within 25 miles)
See the Dubuque County treatment map, methadone clinics near Dubuque County and Suboxone doctors near Dubuque County.
Frequently asked questions
What services does Area Substance Abuse Council offer?
Area Substance Abuse Council reports these levels of care to SAMHSA: Dual diagnosis. Call to confirm current services and openings.
Does Area Substance Abuse Council accept insurance?
It reports accepting Medicaid, Private insurance, TRICARE / VA, Sliding scale, Self-pay. Ask whether your specific plan is in network before admission.
Where is Area Substance Abuse Council located?
1940 Elm Street, Dubuque, IA 52001.
How far is the nearest medical detox from Dubuque?
From the center of Dubuque County, the closest program offering medical detox is in Cedar Rapids, about 60 miles away (straight-line), based on SAMHSA locator data mapped by FindRehabMap.
Other treatment facilities in Dubuque
Covenant Family Solutions Dubuque
505 Cedar Cross Rd, Dubuque, IA 52003
Life Connections Dubuque
210 Jones St., Door H, Ste. 108, Dubuque, IA 52001
Turning Point Treatment Center
250 Mercy Drive, Dubuque, IA 52001
UnityPoint Health
350 North Grandview Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
UnityPoint Health
350 North Grandview Avenue, Dubuque, IA 52001
See all 8 facilities in Dubuque · Outpatient · Accepts Medicaid · Accepts Medicare · Private insurance · Teens · Dual diagnosis
Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Facility details come from SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov locator and facility-provided information. Confirm services, availability and payment directly with the facility.