Bureau of Substance Abuse - Program Licensure and Regulation

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

Substance Abuse and Problem Gambling Treatment Programs

For questions about the licensure process, licensure verifications, or to file a complaint contact:

• Lori Hancock-Muck (515) 204-9766
• Amanda McCurley (515) 218-0630

Resources

Guidance for COVID-19

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

Confidentiality

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

Iowa Administrative Code Standards

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

Licensure Application, License Revision, and Complaint Form

• Application and Re-Application Forms (PDF)
• Deemed Status Application and Re-Application Forms (PDF)
• License Revision Request Form (PDF)
• Complaint Form-Licensed Programs (Word)

Counselor Certification and Training

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