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Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)–Palo Alto County Health System

Business Hours (Daytime, M-F)
https://pachs.com/services/departments/behavioral-health/

BEH-MAT@mercyhealth.com

712-852-5500 Option 2
3201 1st St, Emmetsburg, Iowa 50536

Palo Alto County Health System offers a Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) program to help individuals manage the symptoms of drug and alcohol disorders. Research shows that medically assisted treatment is having the highest success rate for treating opioid use disorder. MAT is an evidence-based practice that combines FDA-approved medication with substance abuse counseling and social support and is introducing people to recovery and improving their lives.

Suboxone is one of the most common drugs used in medication-assisted treatment. The medication supplies the body with the chemicals needed to prevent withdrawal and reduces cravings.

Eligibility Criteria
Open to support adolescents and adults and eligibility is determined on an individual basis. Please contact the PACHS Behavioral Health Department to further discuss eligibility.
Instructions for Referral

Referrals will be accepted by phone, or online at https://pachs.com/services/departments/behavioral-health/

Important Notice: Care Connections of Northern Iowa Will Close Operations on June 30, 2025

As part of Iowa’s statewide reorganization of behavioral health and disability services, Care Connections of Northern Iowa (CCNIA) will cease all operations effective June 30, 2025. Clients will be transitioned to new service coordination under the awarded Administrative Services Organization and Disability Access Points.

Providers are requested to submit all final invoices for services rendered prior to July 1, 2025, no later than August 10, 2025.

If you are a client or provider and have questions, please contact your CCNIA service coordinator or call our office at 712-264-3945.

Visit Iowa HHS for statewide transition information: https://hhs.iowa.gov/initiatives/system-alignment/behavioral-health-service-system

CCNIA Closure Letter
CCNIA Close Out Notice