Iowa Awards $10M for Opioid Treatment and Recovery Initiatives

Iowa Strengthens Opioid Fight with Over $10 Million in Grants

In a move to combat the ongoing opioid crisis, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has allocated more than $10 million in grants to enhance treatment and recovery options across the state. The funding will support various initiatives in cities like Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Des Moines, Dubuque, Mason City, Oskaloosa, and Sioux City, focusing on facility expansion and the creation of sober-living housing.

"The opioid crisis continues to impact Iowa families," Governor Reynolds emphasized. "The grants announced today will strengthen prevention, treatment and recovery efforts, giving Iowans struggling with addiction a chance for healing and a better future."

Six organizations have received in excess of $8 million through the Iowa Opioid Treatment and Recovery Infrastructure Program. This financial boost is intended for constructing new treatment facilities, expanding existing ones, and refurbishing current structures to better serve those in need.

• Abbe Center for Community Mental Health, Cedar Rapids
• Area Substance Abuse Council, Inc., Dubuque
• Higley Partners, LLC, Cedar Rapids
• Jackson Recovery Centers, Inc., Sioux City
• Prairie Ridge Integrated Behavioral Healthcare, Mason City
• River Hills Community Health Center, Oskaloosa

An additional $1.9 million has been allocated to The Beacon and House of Mercy in Des Moines, as well as One Eighty in Davenport, under the Iowa Housing Recovery Program. These funds are aimed at acquiring properties for sober-living recovery housing, which is crucial for individuals recovering from substance abuse and for survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking.

The financial support leverages federal funding from the American Rescue Plan Act and is managed by the Iowa Economic Development Authority and the Iowa Finance Authority. For a comprehensive list of award recipients, click here.