This supportive, homelike program is designed to help women prepare to rebuild their lives after recovery. Through a prescription of 12-step meetings, individual and group therapy, life skills education and vocational counseling, clients assume increasing responsibility for their addiction, their behavior and long-term recovery.
ABOUT PRELUDE BEHAVIORAL SERVICES – IOWA CITY
Prelude Behavioral Services is a CARF-accredited organization that provides substance abuse, gambling addiction, and mental health treatment services for adults throughout Iowa. Formerly known as MECCA, this location in Iowa City offers comprehensive residential and outpatient programming for individuals struggling with addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders. Detox services are available on-site.
TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT
Provided in a safe and nurturing setting, highly personalized evidence-based residential treatment aims to treat both substance abuse and any co-occurring mental health issues, such as depression or anxiety, according to the center’s website. Typically lasting from 20 to 40 days, the length of stay depends on clients’ progress. Graduates are highly encouraged to take advantage of Prelude’s support services, which can take place on a weekly or monthly basis.
Outpatient programming for adults, adolescents, and families, as well as for those seeking gambling addiction treatment is also available. Clients can expect to work with assigned counselors, and have access to individual and group sessions that focus on various topics. According to the facility’s website, individuals seeking gambling addiction treatment may qualify for up to four initial free services.
Case management, continuing care, transitional housing, and drug testing are also offered by Prelude. Other behavioral health services are offered next door to the main treatment center at a facility called Synchrony.
STAFF CREDENTIALS
The center’s website notes the clinical team at Prelude Behavioral Services, including for facilities outside of Iowa City, consists of physicians, licensed nurses, certified substance abuse counselors, recovery assistants, licensed social workers, prevention specialists, and licensed mental health counselors.
ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES
Though information on living arrangements is currently limited, three reviewers polled by Best-rehabs.com awarded four out of five stars for accommodations on average.
WHAT ALUMNI SAY
The three alumni surveyed by Best-rehabs.com at the time of this writing provided positive reviews. They mentioned they would recommend the center and rated the center highly for treatment effectiveness.
Alum T.L. was appreciative of the “supportive” staff, and alum S.S. indicated that the facility gave them the “tools to get back on track” after a relapse. Former client Maria spoke highly of her experience. “They keep you busy, in groups all day.”
Elsewhere online to date, ratings from alumni are moderate. On the facility’s Facebook page, which it has the ability to edit, seven ratings averaged 3.7 out of five stars.[1] While former client Patrick gave five stars and noted “amazing staff,” Jay awarded the lowest rating of one star and wrote: “Wouldn’t recommend to anyone,” noting high prices for evaluations.
Additionally, there are 12 ratings on Google that averaged 3.2 out of five stars at the time of this writing, though many did not leave commentary.[2] Dan gave five stars and wrote: “Awesome folks and truly concerned for clients,” while James’s two-star review described the rehab as “28 days to hide from the world, it is what you make of it.” An additional disgruntled alum noted issues with medications and expressed that treatment was too short.
WHAT STAFF SAY
The one staff member who was polled by Best-rehabs.com at the time of this writing left positive feedback. They noted they would recommend the center for friends and family. “I feel the counselors are very good about working with clients where they are in their individual motivation to change / enter recovery,” they wrote.
Ratings elsewhere online from employees are mostly positive. There are two four-star ratings and one for five out of five stars on Indeed to date. [3] “This is a fun place to work, but you need to be able to handle stress well and fast paced work,” one reviewer wrote, while another added, “Monthly meetings and annual training to keep up with business practices.”
Additionally, there are six ratings on Glassdoor to date that average 3.6 out of five stars, though several reviews are for different locations.[4] Those who served in Iowa City noted issues with communication, a lack of staff, and low pay.
FINANCING
According to the center’s website, Prelude Behavioral Services accepts Medicaid, private insurance, and self-pay, and financial staff are available to help determine insurance coverage and coordinate payment plans. Financial assistance is also available for those who qualify.
[1] https://www.facebook.com/pg/preludeiowa/reviews/?ref=page_internal
[2] https://goo.gl/Qycies
[3] https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Prelude-Behavioral-Services/reviews?fcountry=US&floc=Iowa+City%2C+IA
[4] https://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/Prelude-Behavioral-Services-Reviews-E862665.htm