ASAC is a nonprofit organization formed in 1978. We’ve grown to become Eastern Iowa’s leading provider of substance use and problem gambling prevention, treatment, and recovery services. We accept patients from anywhere in Iowa. Our primary service area includes the counties of Benton, Clinton, Delaware, Dubuque, Jackson, Jones, and Linn.
Our Mission
To promote brain health and substance use recovery while fostering community well-being through individualized care, education, harm reduction, and advocacy.
Our Core Focus
We are driven to change lives.
Our Core Values
Loves Our Community
We value people who are compassionate and care deeply about the well-being of others. This means bringing empathy into all interactions and keeping people at the center of the work.
Consistently Reliable
We count on each other to follow through. This includes being present, dependable, and working with integrity.
Whole-Hearted Dedication
We show up every day ready to give our best. It’s about owning our work, taking initiative, and doing what needs to be done, even when it’s not easy.
Growth Mindset
We value curiosity, problem-solving, and a willingness to learn. This means not being afraid to ask questions and always looking for ways to improve.
Unstoppable
We are mission-driven and forward-focused. It’s about commitment to our goals, resilience in the face of challenges, and continuing to move ahead.
What We Do
ASAC is licensed by the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services to provide problem gambling help and substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery services.
Our approach is personal, connecting on a human level to improve lives while changing narratives. Our services are tailored, aligning with each patient’s circumstances to build the best path toward recovery.
Annual Report
Year after year, we see the impact of our work—from individual patients who rediscover their purpose on their road to recovery to communities strengthened by our presence.
Read our annual report to discover how our services helped thousands of people throughout Eastern Iowa this past year.