Addiction Medicine

University of Iowa Health Care is dedicated to offering care and hope to all people with addiction issues, meeting the special needs of dual diagnosis patients, and providing resources to other clinical departments, the general university community, and the state of Iowa.

Request an Appointment

For all requests:

1-319-335-6980

For all other requests:: 1-800-777-8442

Our integrated, multi-disciplinary team of physicians, nurses, counselors, social workers, occupational therapists, and recreational therapists work together to provide the most flexible and complete care for patients with addiction issues and/or mental health issues.

Our programs combine professional care and self-help approaches with an emphasis on risk reduction, family participation, relapse prevention, and health promotion.

Outpatient Therapy Services

We provide a full range of outpatient services for adults who want to address their addiction and regain control over their lives.

Extended Outpatient Program

The Extended Outpatient Program provides therapy options (individual, group, family, pharmacotherapy) for individuals with substance use disorders that focus on recovery goals, relapse prevention, and coping skills.

Individuals learn about the physical, psychological, and spiritual aspects of addictive behaviors.

Intensive Outpatient Program

Individuals with substance use disorders have the option of receiving outpatient treatment three evenings a week from 4 to p.m. through our Intensive Outpatient Program.

The Intensive Outpatient Program is designed to aggressively address addiction problems while allowing individuals to maintain a job and live at home.

Treatment plans are individualized and involve some combination of individual, group, and family therapy.

Partial Hospital - Dual Diagnosis Track

The Dual Diagnosis Track in the Partial Hospital provides care to individuals who have either a medical or mental illness in combination with an addiction.

Individuals participate in structured therapy programs during the day and spend nights at home.

Our professional staff develops an individualized treatment plan that includes both individual and group therapy as well as medication management.

Services are designed to help individuals readjust to community life and/or move into less structured outpatient programs.

The program meets five days a week from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Professional Program

The Professional Program is designed to meet the special needs of professionals with addiction issues.

Services include individual and group therapy, UA testing, and assistance managing various professional-licensing board requirements.

Legal (OWI) and Non-legal Evaluations

UI ARC provides legal, or court-ordered (including OWI), substance use evaluations for individuals. Evaluations include treatment recommendations when appropriate. UI ARC also offers non-legal substance use evaluations to understand an individual's substance use and to develop appropriate treatment plans. These evaluations assess the severity of substance use disorders, identify related psychosocial needs, and determine the best interventions for recovery.

For more information or to schedule an OWI evaluation, please call 319-384-8765.

Medication for Addiction Treatment (MAT)

Our MAT services combine FDA-approved medications with recovery support to treat substance use disorders and promote long-term recovery. MAT is a proven, evidence-based approach that can:

Reduce the risk of return to substance use
Improve overall health and quality of life
Support stability and goal achievement—such as maintaining employment
Improve birth outcomes for pregnant individuals with substance use disorders
Lower the risk of HIV and hepatitis C, protecting both the individual and the community
Save lives

Some medications we offer:

Buprenorphine-Naloxone (Suboxone®)
Naltrexone
Acamprosate
Varenicline
Naloxone (Narcan®) for take-home use

Insurance and Payment Options
We accept Iowa Medicaid, Medicare, and most major health insurance plans. If you do not have insurance, our case managers are available to help you explore payment options.

MAT clinic locations

MAT Outpatient Clinic

At the MAT Clinic, we provide comprehensive support for individuals seeking recovery from substance use disorders. We also manage complex medical needs/chronic medical conditions. Our team works with you to create a personalized treatment plan tailored to your unique needs. Medications may be a part of your recovery plan and are sometimes combined with other therapies to ensure the best outcomes.

Location and Hours
200 Hawkin Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242
John Pappajohn Pavilion (JPP), Level 1, Elevator I
Phone: 319-335-6980
Hours: Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

MAT Walk-in Clinic

The goal of the MAT Walk-in Clinic is to provide simple access to medications that help people with substance use disorders. We mostly see patients who are interested in starting buprenorphine (Suboxone®) for opioid use disorder, but those with stimulant use, alcohol use, and tobacco use disorders are also welcome.

Available to:

Patients interested in starting buprenorphine or naltrexone for opioid use disorder\
Patients interested in starting medication for alcohol use disorder
Established MAT Clinic patients who need urgent follow-up
Established MAT Clinic patients unable to attend their scheduled appointments

What to expect:

Meeting with the provider will take place in a private room
Appointments will last approximately 45 minutes.
You will complete a few brief questionnaires.
Provider may prescribe medications, including buprenorphine, for home initiation.
You will be given a follow-up appointment for further MAT care.
Consultation with a social worker as needed.

Location and Hours
3640 Middlebury Road, Iowa City, IA 52245
319-467-6789
Wednesdays, 1 to 4:30 p.m.

MAT Mobile Clinic

The MAT Mobile brings clinicians, case managers, and peer recovery coaches to deliver clinical care, education, and outreach in Iowa. Once a week, we provide addiction treatment to underserved areas. Clinical services include MAT evaluations and follow-up care, medication prescribing, and delivery of recovery support services.