Leadership... 45 years of definition, development, improvements and preservation

On January 25, 1980, a combined board leadership held its first official meeting of the newly formed Center for Alcohol & Drug Services, Inc. That was the beginning of a distinguished history combining efforts and shared success of multiple professionals and individuals dedicated to the prevention, assessment and treatment of substance abuse in the Quad Cities and surrounding communities. The organization is affectionately known as “CADS,” an acronym that implies familiarity without further explanation.

CADS is part of the Iowa HHS Integrated Provider Network, with services funded by the Department of Health and Human Services in Iowa and the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. CADS is a multi-modality bi-state program licensed by the Department of Health and Human Services in Iowa and the Department of Human Services, Division of Alcohol and Substance Abuse, in the State of Illinois.

In 2000, CADS was awarded the three (3) year accreditation from the Commission on the Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and has maintained this accreditation since. This is a tangible demonstration of the quality of services and programs provided by CADS and its conformance to the standards of excellence established by the commission.

In 2016, CADS joined UnityPoint Health to work in collaboration with the Robert Young Center in order to better serve those in our care.

CADS celebrates their history, relevance, and the contributions of staff and board members to a broad base of constituencies. CADS covers the entire continuum of care and serves all ages (0-100+). CADS offers different levels of care from adult in-patient and out-patient services, half-way house, adolescent services, prevention and problem gambling services. The organization has more than four decades of experience in the field of substance abuse, quality facilities, and a well-organized management structure. CADS oversees funding from multiple private and public sources, and a host of collaborative initiatives in the Quad Cities area and the states of Iowa and Illinois.

CADS is dedicated to the prevention, education, and treatment of addictions, substance abuse, and other disorders related to the harmful use of alcohol and drugs. We treat the individual and their family and friends.

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