Business Details
18 Years
experience
Your Trusted Addiction Treatment Center in Bettendorf, IA
Since 2008, The Abbey has been a leading provider of addiction and mental health treatment, dedicated to improving clients' health and happiness through individualized care. Our CARF-accredited facility employs highly qualified clinical staff with over a decade of experience on average, utilizing evidence-based protocols and a 12-step foundation. We specialize in addressing co-occurring mental health concerns like depression, anxiety, and trauma, while offering holistic therapies, family programming, and continuing care.Our serene, secure environment features private accommodations, nutritious meals, and structured activities designed to support long-term recovery. With a focus on affordability and accessibility, we work with major insurance providers and offer financing options to ensure treatment is available to all who need it.
Services
Addiction Treatment
Mental Health Services
Residential Care
Outpatient Programs
Family Therapy
12-Step Facilitation
Holistic Therapies
Co-Occurring Disorders
Continuing Care
Sober Living
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- CARF-accredited addiction treatment facility with proven outcomes
- Specialized care for co-occurring mental health disorders
- 20+ years of clinical experience among management team
- 12-step foundation integrated with evidence-based therapies
- Comprehensive continuum of care from residential to outpatient
Associations and certifications
- Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)
What people say
Compassionate staff
Effective programs
Life-changing
Excellent assistance
Highly qualified team
Services
Addiction Treatment
Our comprehensive addiction treatment programs address alcohol, drug, and prescription medication dependencies using evidence-based therapies. We combine cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and 12-step facilitation to help clients achieve sobriety. Clinical staff with over 10 years' average experience provide individualized care plans that address both addiction and underlying mental health concerns.
Mental Health Services
We specialize in treating co-occurring mental health disorders like depression, anxiety, and PTSD alongside addiction. Our master's-level counselors use trauma-informed care and psychiatric support to address complex emotional needs. Treatment includes process groups and gender-specific therapy to help clients develop coping strategies for long-term recovery from dual diagnoses.
Residential Care
Our residential program offers 24/7 clinical support in a secure, serene environment with private and semi-private accommodations. Clients participate in structured daily programming including individual therapy, group sessions, and holistic activities. The facility features secure courtyards, communal dining, and chapel access to support comprehensive recovery through immersive care.
Family Programming
We provide weekly family therapy sessions and Al-Anon support groups to repair relationships affected by addiction. Our programming educates families about addiction as a disease while teaching communication skills. Clients and loved ones participate in joint sessions to address past trauma and develop support systems essential for sustained recovery.
Continuing Care
Our continuum of care includes outpatient services, alumni groups, and booster sessions to prevent relapse after primary treatment. We connect clients with local recovery resources and offer ongoing 12-step facilitation. The program emphasizes long-term management strategies through regular check-ins and re-engagement opportunities for alumni needing additional support.
People
Karen Relf
Program Director
Karen Relf, M.S.Ed., has over 20 years of social services experience and has led The Abbey's clinical operations since 2013. She specializes in addiction treatment and co-occurring disorders, developing individualized care plans that combine evidence-based therapies with 12-step principles.
Joseph L. Lemon, Jr.
Founder & General Counsel
Joseph Lemon, J.D., M.B.A., established The Abbey in 2008 with a vision for compassionate, accessible addiction treatment. He oversees legal and operational strategy while maintaining the facility's commitment to CARF-accredited care standards and community-focused recovery programs.
Questions
What insurance plans do you accept?
We work with major providers including Blue Cross, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Aetna, and Humana. Most clients use insurance to cover treatment costs.
Do you offer family therapy programs?
Yes, we provide weekly family programming including therapy sessions and Al-Anon support groups for loved ones.
How long are treatment programs?
Our core program is 4 weeks, with flexible durations based on individual needs ranging from short-term to extended care.
What makes The Abbey unique?
We combine CARF-accredited clinical care with 12-step foundation, holistic therapies, and a continuum of care in a serene, secure facility.
How do I start the admission process?
Contact us at (800) 438-7535 for insurance verification and pre-certification assistance to begin your treatment journey.
Reviews (5)
Teresa Vonk Pleima
Dec 11, 2021
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My son just spent 5 weeks at the Abbey, we can’t thank you enough for everything he learned and the friendships he made. The next journey begins today as he comes home. THANKS!
Chrissy Hillbloom
Jul 31, 2021
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The Abbey saved my life. I'm coming up on two years of sobriety and I owe it to the Abbey on getting me started the right way. The staff is caring and compassionate and take their jobs very seriously. If you're looking for a rehabilitation facility this place is the best.
Lisa Beaman
Jul 31, 2021
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The Abbey center is the best inpatient treatment center in Iowa all the staff is amazing I had no problem with any of them and yes you can smoke while your there its a beautiful place. The Abbey saved my life if I hadnt went there I would not be here today, I thank god every day for sending me to the abbey. The director Karen is the most kind, patience and sweetest person you will ever meet. I just received a check up call from the abbey 2 days ago, I highly recommend the Abbey center.
Jim Harms
Jul 25, 2021
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3 1/2 yrs sober and I never would have the life I have today had it not been for the Abbey and it's staff. Simple as that! Take it from me, there is something spiritual about that place and thank God for Joe seeing that it was a place to re start lives and give back. Hope you can find the hidden you inside yourself and meet the person you were always meant to be...I did.
Aaron Pasker
Jul 24, 2021
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The Abbey is an excellent place to get help with addiction issues and start your road to recovery. It is far superior to most of the recovery centers out there.
