Medication for Addiction Treatment (MAT)

Our MAT services combine FDA-approved medications with recovery support to treat substance use disorders and promote long-term recovery. MAT is a proven, evidence-based approach that can:

  • Reduce the risk of return to substance use

  • Improve overall health and quality of life

  • Support stability and goal achievement—such as maintaining employment

  • Improve birth outcomes for pregnant individuals with substance use disorders

  • Lower the risk of HIV and hepatitis C, protecting both the individual and the community

  • Save lives

UI ARC MAT Clinics

MAT Outpatient Clinic

At the MAT Clinic, we provide comprehensive support for individuals seeking recovery from substance use disorders. We also manage complex medical needs/chronic medical conditions. Our team works with you to create a personalized treatment plan tailored to your unique needs. Medications may be a part of your recovery plan and are sometimes combined with other therapies to ensure the best outcomes.

Some Medications We Offer
  • Buprenorphine-Naloxone (Suboxone®)
  • Naltrexone
  • Acamprosate
  • Varenicline
  • Naloxone (Narcan®) for take-home use
Insurance and Payment Options

We accept Iowa Medicaid, Medicare, and most major health insurance plans. If you do not have insurance, our case managers are available to help you explore payment options.

Location and Hours

MAT Walk-In Clinic
Overview

The goal of the MAT Walk-In Clinic is to provide simple access to medications that help people with substance use disorders. We mostly see patients who are interested in starting buprenorphine (Suboxone®) for opioid use disorder, but those with stimulant use, alcohol use, and tobacco use disorders are also welcome.

Available To
  • Patients interested in starting buprenorphine or naltrexone for opioid use disorder 
  • Patients interested in starting medication for alcohol use disorder 
  • Established MAT Clinic patients who need urgent follow-up
  • Established MAT Clinic patients unable to attend their scheduled appointments
Medications Available 
  • Buprenorphine-naloxone (Suboxone®)
  • Naltrexone 
  • Naloxone (Narcan®) 
  • Acamprosate 
  • Disulfiram
  • Medications for nicotine/tobacco cessation
What to Expect
  • Meeting with the provider will take place in a private room.
  • Appointments will last approximately 45 minutes.
  • You will complete a few brief questionnaires.
  • Provider may prescribe medications, including buprenorphine, for home initiation.
  • You will be given a follow-up appointment for further MAT care.
  • Consultation with a social worker as needed.
Location and Hours 

MAT Mobile Clinic

The MAT Mobile brings clinicians, case managers, and peer recovery coaches to deliver clinical care, education, and outreach in Iowa. Twice per week, we provide addiction treatment to partner sites in underserved areas or with underinsured populations. Clinical services include MAT evaluations and follow-up care, medication prescribing, and delivery of recovery support services.

Request an Appointment

or Contact Us
Phone: 319-335-6980
Email: uiarc@healthcare.uiowa.edu

Outpatient Therapy

Our outpatient programs integrate professional care with self-help strategies, emphasizing family involvement, relapse prevention, and overall wellness. Services are provided at the University of Iowa Health Care’s University Campus Medical Center, located on 5 Boyd Tower.

UI ARC Outpatient Therapy Services

Extended Outpatient Program (EOP)

The Extended Outpatient Program provides therapy options (individual, group, family, pharmacotherapy) for individuals with addiction issues that focus on addiction problems, relapse prevention, and coping skills. 

Individuals learn about the physical, psychological, and spiritual aspects of addictive behaviors.

Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)

The Intensive Outpatient Program is designed to aggressively address addiction problems while allowing individuals to maintain a job and live at home. Individuals attend group therapy three times a week on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday with time options from 1-4 p.m. or 4-7 p.m.

Treatment plans are individualized and involve some combination of individual, group, and family therapy. 

OWI Evaluations / Legal and Non-legal Evaluations

In need of OWI evaluation services in Iowa City? UI ARC provides legal, or court-ordered (including OWI), substance use evaluations for individuals. Evaluations include treatment recommendations when appropriate. 

UI ARC also offers non-legal substance use evaluations to understand an individual's substance use and to develop appropriate treatment plans. 

These evaluations assess the severity of substance use disorders, identify related psychosocial needs, and determine the best interventions for recovery. 

For more information or to schedule an OWI evaluation, please call (319) 384-8765.

To fax your OWI documents: 

OWI-AMC@UIOWA.EDU

Partial Hospitalization - Dual Diagnosis Program

The Partial Hospitalization Program is designed for individuals with both substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions who need a higher level of care. 

This full-day program runs Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and includes group therapy, individual therapy, activities therapy, health education, and psychiatric support. PHP helps individuals stabilize and begin building a strong foundation, through individualized treatment plans that include individual and group therapy as well as medication management. 

Services are designed to help individuals readjust to community life and/or move into less structured outpatient programs.

Professional Program

A variety of outpatient services are provided for a unique treatment program designed to meet the special needs of professionals who struggle with substance use. Services include individual and group therapy, tailored treatment planning, UA testing and assistance with the management of various board requirements.

Outpatient Services flyer

Request an Appointment

or Contact Us
Phone: 319-384-8765
Email: uiarc@healthcare.uiowa.edu 

Inpatient Services

We provide assessment and consultation services for patients on inpatient units. When appropriate, referrals are made to licensed addiction medicine providers for specialized treatment and follow-up care.

Patient Care Locations

UI Health Care University Campus Medical Center

MAT Outpatient Clinic

Address: 200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242

John Pappajohn Pavilion (JPP), Level 1, Elevator I

Phone: 319-335-6980

Hours: Monday -Thursday, 8am-5pm

UI Health Care Medical Center on the University Campus | University of Iowa Health Care

Iowa City - Scott Boulevard Clinic

MAT Walk-In Clinic

Address: 3640 Middlebury Road, Iowa City, IA 52245

Phone:  319-467-6789

Hours: Wednesdays, 1-4:30pm 

Iowa City, Scott Boulevard | University of Iowa Health Care

UI Health Care University Campus Medical Center

Outpatient Therapy Services

Address: 200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242

5 Boyd Tower (BT), Level 5, Elevator A

Phone: 319-384-8765

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm

UI Health Care Medical Center on the University Campus | University of Iowa Health Care