Iowa City mental health center reshapes response to addiction, mental illness

As Iowa faces bed shortage, new treatment center opens in Iowa City - The Daily Iowan

In 2018, Brock Milligan was in a detox bed in Des Moines. Now, he serves as the senior development and community relations coordinator for ThriveNow Recovery Centers, an addiction treatment center located in Pleasant Hill, Des Moines. “It’s a lot more fun to be on this side of it,” he said. “It is the most rewarding and fulfilling job that I can imagine. It gets pretty heavy at times, but I can’t imagine doing anything differently.” On April 22,…

Iowa City mental health center reshapes response to addiction, mental illness

The GuideLink Center in Iowa City offers 24/7 immediate care for adults facing emotional distress, mental health issues, or substance use challenges.