Program Licensure and Regulation

IDPH licenses and monitors approximately 120 substance use disorder and problem gambling treatment programs.  Staff assist programs through the  licensure process, help Iowans find appropriate treatment, as well as responding to and resolving complaints received against substance use disorder and problem gambling treatment programs.

Substance Abuse and Problem Gambling Treatment Programs

• Lori Hancock-Muck (515) 242-6162
• Amanda McCurley  (515) 281-6283

Support Staff

• Robin Misel (515)281-4417

Resources

Guidance for COVID-19

• Licensed Program Guidance for COVID-19 (Updated April 14, 2020) 

Confidentiality

• Adolescent & Young Adult Health Care in Iowa: A Guide to Understanding Consent & Confidentiality Laws 

Iowa Administrative Code Standards:

• Licensure Standards for Substance Use Disorder and Problem Gambling Treatment Programs (IAC 641, Chapter 155) 

Licensure Application, License Revision, and Complaint Form:

• Application and Re-Application Forms 
• Deemed Status Application and Re-Application Forms 
• License Revision Request Form 
• Complaint Form-Licensed Programs  

Counselor Certification and Training

• Iowa Board of Certification (IBC)
• Mid-American ATTC