Area Substance Abuse Council Inc

“A draft of the form 990 will be distributed to all board members who will be given the opportunity to ask questions and make comments prior to its filing.”

“Before entering into agreements with new vendors, a review is completed to verify that the vendor is not a related party. New staff are provided with a personnel manual which includes the conflict of interest policy. New board members go through an orientation which includes an explanation of the conflict of interest policy.”

“The executive director submits a compensation proposal to the board of directors. The board reviews the proposal and, based on the accomplishments of the executive director, determines the compensation to be awarded to the executive director. The executive director determines the compensation for key employees. These employees are evaluated on a merit scoring system. The overall annual percentage increase is generally consistent with the overall percentage increase awarded to staff.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available upon request.”

“Asac prevention delivers evidence-based strategies and community education to address substance misuse, problem gambling, and suicide prevention in seven counties in eastern iowa including linn, jones, benton, jackson, clinton, dubuque, and delaware. Certified prevention specialists implement strategies intended to prevent or reduce therisk of developing a behavioral health problem. Prevention strategies include primary prevention services directed towards youth and adults prior to onset, coalition coordination to strengthen collaboration among various sectors of the community who are all working to prevent substance misuse, problem gambling, and suicide, promotion and intervention to support the entire continuum of behavioral health services, and network services to improve, promote, and expand services across the asac service area. These prevention strategies increase the understanding of substance misuse, problem gambling issues, and suicide and reduce the stigma of receiving support to address these behavioral health concerns. Asac prevention collaborates with community sectors such as school administration, first responders, treatment and recovery services, law enforcement, as well as others, to assess community needs, build capacity to address those needs, plan and implement evidence-based and promising practices related to those needs, and evaluate the practices to ensure sustainability.asac prevention projects are supported by federal, state, county, and local agencies and organizations to ensure exceptional prevention services are available and implemented throughout asacs seven-county catchment area.”

“Asac offers a comprehensive continuum of substance use treatment and problem gambling services, including early intervention, assessments, outpatient therapy, residential treatment, halfway houses, partial hospitalization, care navigation, peer support, and transitional housing. Each program is thoughtfully designed to meet the unique needs of diverse populations, including adolescents, men, women, pregnant women, mothers with children, families, and individuals experiencing homelessness. In fiscal year 2024, asac served more than 3,400 individuals, delivering person-centered care that empowers long-term recovery. We are proud to report a 59% treatment completion rate, exceeding the benchmark set by the iowa department of health and human services. Even more importantly, our impact goes beyond completion: 89% of patients reported an improved overall quality of life after treatmentup from 80% at admissiona powerful testament to the effectiveness and compassion of our care. Asac remains deeply committed to expanding access to care and strengthening recovery pathways for individuals of all ages. By continuing to evolve and adapt our services, we ensure that every person we serve receives the care they need to heal and thrive.”

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