Addiction and Recovery Resources

SAMHSA National Helpline

  • Offers a confidential, free, 24/7 treatment referral and information service for individuals and families facing mental and or substance use disorders.
  • Contact: 1-800-662-HELP (4357) or TTY: 1-800-487-4889
  • Website: findtreatment.gov (This is SAMHSA's Treatment Locator)

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)

  • An international fellowship for people with a drinking problem. It is nonprofessional, self supporting, and open to anyone wanting to stop drinking.
  • Website: aa.org (Find local meetings via their site)

Narcotics Anonymous (NA)

  • A nonprofit fellowship of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. Recovering addicts meet regularly to help each other stay clean.
  • Website: na.org (Find local meetings via their site)

SMART Recovery

  • A global community of mutual support groups helping individuals abstain from addictions and problematic behaviors using a 4 Point Program® based on scientific research.
  • Website: smartrecovery.org

National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

  • A national leader in scientific research on drug use and addiction. Their website offers extensive, evidence based information on drug facts, prevention, treatment, and recovery.
  • Website: nida.nih.gov

Your Life Iowa

  • A comprehensive resource from the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services. It offers free, confidential, 24/7 support and connects Iowans to vital resources for substance use, mental health, problem gambling, and suicidal thoughts.
  • Contact: Call: (855) 581-8111 | Text: (855) 895-8398 | Live Chat available on their website.
  • Website: yourlifeiowa.org

AA Iowa (Local Chapters)

  • Connects you to local Alcoholics Anonymous meetings and resources specifically throughout Iowa. These sites help you find meetings in your region or city.
  • Website: Look for regional websites like aa-iowa.org (for Central Iowa) or aaiowacity.org for specific city/region meeting lists.

NA Iowa Region

  • Provides information and meeting schedules for Narcotics Anonymous groups specifically within the Iowa Region, helping you locate local support groups.
  • Website: iowa-na.org

FindTreatment.gov Iowa Specific Search

  • While a national directory from SAMHSA, you can use this tool to specifically search for licensed substance use treatment facilities and programs within Iowa by simply entering your location. It's an essential directory for finding different levels of care available in your state.
  • Website: findtreatment.gov (Enter "Iowa" in the search bar)