At the moment, lawmakers in Iowa are pushing for more federal support as they battle the fentanyl crisis and race to support residents in need. If opioids and drug use impact you, you’re not alone. St. Gregory Recovery Center offers multiple pathways to treatment if you’re one of the thousands of people struggling with substance use disorder in Iowa.
Both of our locations in Bayard and Des Moines have the staff, space, and expertise to provide effective, evidence-based programming grounded in compassion, accountability, and faith. Contact us today to learn how we can help you.
Receive Residential Treatment For Substance Use
We design our residential treatment program in Bayard to offer adults a supervised, safe, and supportive environment where you and your family can fully focus on your recovery. The program’s structure can be particularly beneficial for individuals who require comprehensive recovery immersion.
You’ll enjoy the following:
- A peaceful campus where you can rediscover your strengths and establish healthier habits.
- 24/7 guidance from trained staff and support for your peers.
- Engagement in a range of one-on-one counseling sessions and group therapies that help you develop the skills to maintain sobriety long-term.
- Daily routines complete with time dedicated to wellness, nutrition, and reflection.
We also offer spiritual support and educational programming to help you better understand your relationship with substances, and how to create a life beyond dependence.
Lean on Our Family Recovery Program in Des Moines
Problematic substance use doesn’t just affect one person; it can extend across friend groups and family units. We believe recovery lasts longer when families stick together, which is why we run a dedicated family recovery program in the background alongside your treatment. This approach focuses on restoring trust, optimizing and enriching communication, and mutual healing.
Our family services give participants:
- Education about substance use disorder (SUD) as a treatable condition.
- Family therapy to address strained dynamics.
- Tools for boundary-setting and healthier interactions.
- Support for loved ones navigating their own emotional journey.
The family program features both in-person and virtual components so your family can participate from anywhere.
Utilize Our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) in Iowa
Our intensive outpatient program (IOP) can be a great alternative if residential care turns out to be too far from the comforts of your home. Clients who gravitate toward the IOP may be:
- Transitioning out of inpatient treatment.
- Managing recovery while balancing work or family obligations.
- Reinforcing coping strategies in real-time settings with real-world triggers.
Ideally, you would attend sessions multiple times a week, prioritize relapse prevention, build life skills, practice emotional regulation, and connect with peers. The IOP stems from accountability and community, with regular check-ins and access to healthcare professionals throughout the week.
Welcoming All Veterans to Tactical Recovery in Bayard
Veterans are people, too, and they can face added challenges if they’re battling SUD. The Tactical Recovery Program provides veteran-specific services, carefully considering the military context and culture that impact many former military personnel. We also work closely with the VA and other veteran networks to ensure a helpful, thoughtful experience, whether you’re newly out of service or years into civilian life.
Staff members trained in veteran care lead this program, so you can expect:
- Trauma-informed therapy
- Peer support with other veterans
- Skill-building sessions to manage stress, triggers, and reintegration.
- Optional spiritual and faith-based resources
The St. Gregory Recovery Center Approach to Healing
Our programming offers a breadth of options, allowing you to choose the ones that resonate best with your values, beliefs, and lifestyle.
- 12-Step Alternatives. For those seeking a non-traditional route, you can opt for an alternative 12-step approach that still emphasizes personal growth and forming new habits.
- Equine Therapy. Working with horses can help you develop emotional awareness, rebuild trust in yourself, cultivate patience, and stay present for long-term recovery.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). CBT helps you identify and reshape the thought patterns that contribute to problematic substance use. It’s a practical, goal-oriented therapy used in both individual and group settings.
- Behavioral Modification Therapy. This approach focuses on modifying learned behaviors through structured feedback, coaching, and reinforcement, so you can maintain healthier routines.
- S.M.A.R.T. Recovery. This is another 12-step alternative and supplemental secular, science-based recovery tool. S.M.A.R.T group meetings center on goal-setting and self-accountability.
- Faith-Based Therapy. Faith can have a positive impact on your recovery. If you’re curious or need a spiritual component in your recovery journey, Christ-centered counseling and devotional reflection are available.
Explore the Admissions Process in Iowa
If you or a loved one is struggling, you have multiple options for getting help, but you must be 18 or older and undergo an empathic, thorough assessment and pre-admission evaluation. Medical assessments and detoxification services may also be part of the onboarding process. Every difficult step you take can bring you closer to life-changing, personalized treatment. Stay up-to-date with our blog to discover how to start fresh every day.
