Still Waters Recovery Counseling

Still Waters Recovery Counseling operates as a community-based substance use treatment center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, offering both an Outpatient Program and an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). For individuals who are past the acute phase and focused on building a stable, sober life, outpatient and IOP structures provide the therapeutic consistency that sustained recovery requires — without requiring a residential stay.

The IOP track is designed for clients who benefit from a more concentrated schedule of treatment sessions while continuing to live at home, maintain employment, or fulfill caregiving responsibilities. This level of care is often the right fit for people transitioning from a higher level of care or for those whose circumstances call for structured support several days per week. Both program levels are offered on a scheduled basis at the Cedar Rapids location.

A defining feature of Still Waters Recovery Counseling is its explicit focus on co-occurring disorders and dual diagnosis treatment. Many people entering addiction treatment carry unaddressed trauma or PTSD that interacts directly with their substance use. Treating both simultaneously — rather than in sequence — is central to how Still Waters approaches recovery counseling.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is the therapeutic framework used at the center. CBT helps clients examine the connections between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, equipping them with concrete tools to manage triggers and build new patterns. For individuals in longer-term recovery who need a structured clinical approach that addresses the psychological roots of addiction, this focus on CBT and co-occurring care sets Still Waters apart from facilities that offer substance use counseling alone.

Still Waters Recovery Counseling serves one of the most diverse client populations of any outpatient center in the Cedar Rapids area. The center explicitly works with adolescents, young adults (18–25), veterans, pregnant women, seniors and older adults, men, women, court-ordered individuals, and those requiring HIV/AIDS support. This range is not incidental — it reflects a deliberate commitment to being a resource for the full Cedar Rapids community rather than a specialty-only program.

For families supporting a loved one through recovery, the breadth of populations served matters. It means that multiple family members at different life stages could, in principle, find clinically appropriate care at the same center. Veterans in particular benefit from a setting that recognizes the intersection of military service, trauma, and substance use — all areas addressed within Still Waters' confirmed treatment scope.

Still Waters Recovery Counseling accepts self-pay and offers a sliding scale fee structure. A sliding scale adjusts the cost of treatment based on a client's financial situation, which can make the difference between someone starting an outpatient program and delaying care. For individuals in the Cedar Rapids area weighing the practical side of committing to an IOP or ongoing outpatient treatment, this payment flexibility is a meaningful factor.

The center is located at 1120 Depot Lane SE, Suite 100, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401, and can be reached by phone at (319) 350-9444 or by email at [email protected]. The center is open Tuesday through Thursday from 10 AM to 7 PM, Friday from 10 AM to 5 PM, and Monday evenings from 6 PM to 7 PM.