Chatham Oaks RCF

4515 Melrose Avenue, Iowa City, IA 52246

2 care levels
(833) 567-5838 Free · Confidential · 24/7

Key Facts About Chatham Oaks RCF

  • Location: Iowa City, IA
  • Levels of Care: Residential Rehab, Co-Occurring Mental Health
  • Insurance: Accepts 24 providers including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield
  • Therapies: 1-on-1 Counseling, Group Therapy, Life Skills, Nutrition Counseling and more
  • Help Available: Call (833) 567-5838 for free insurance verification and placement assistance

About Chatham Oaks RCF

Chatham Oaks Residential Care Facility (RCF) provides residential care for adults seeking support for chronic mental illness. This facility provides a 24-hour well monitored, structured and supportive environment for their patients. It offers individualized, person-centered service plans that help residents develop skills for greater independence and community living.
The center’s approach focuses on skills-building to help residents live independently. The residential program provides various services to attend the needs of the patients. It has its own nursing services, care coordinators, social work support, and organized recreational activities to help clients to confidently manage their conditions and learn the skills needed for reintegration to the community.
Chatham Oaks offers daily and hourly home-based habilitation services for individuals with a primary mental health diagnosis. The program prepares individuals to fully integrate into the community through 24-hour support based on individual needs, empowering them to manage their conditions, live independently, and develop life skills.

Evidence-Based Context: According to SAMHSA's National Survey on Drug Use and Health (2023), approximately 48.7 million Americans aged 12 or older had a substance use disorder in the past year. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) emphasizes that treatment programs combining behavioral therapy with medication-assisted approaches show the highest rates of sustained recovery. Facilities like Chatham Oaks RCF provide structured pathways to evidence-based care. Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)

Who This Center Serves

Men Women Older Adults Young Adults LGBTQ+

Services Offered

Mental health treatment Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Residential/24-hour residential
Residential treatment center (RTC) for adults
Fluphenazine Haloperidol Perphenazine Aripiprazole Clozapine Lurasidone Olanzapine Olanzapine/Fluoxetine combination Paliperidone Quetiapine Risperidone Nicotine replacement Antipsychotics used in treatment of SMI
Activity therapy Abnormal involuntary movement scale
Private non-profit organization
County or local government funds Medicaid Cash or self-payment State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid State mental health agency (or equivalent) funds
TB screening Metabolic syndrome monitoring Laboratory testing
Housing services
Smoking permitted in designated area
Young Adults Seniors
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing Other languages (excluding Spanish)
French
Vaping permitted in designated area
Assisted Outpatient Treatment Court-ordered outpatient treatment Diet and exercise counseling Psychosocial rehabilitation services Supported housing Case management service Integrated primary care services Suicide prevention services

What to Expect at Chatham Oaks RCF

1. Initial Assessment

A clinical team evaluates your history, needs, and goals to create a personalized plan.

2. Active Treatment

Evidence-based therapies including 1-on-1 Counseling and Group Therapy, typically 30 days.

3. Progress & Recovery

Regular progress reviews, skill-building sessions, and adjustment of your treatment plan.

4. Aftercare Planning

Continued support, relapse prevention strategies, and connections to community resources for lasting recovery.

Understanding Your Treatment Options

Choosing the right treatment facility is one of the most important decisions in the recovery journey. Research published by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) shows that treatment duration, therapeutic approach, and aftercare planning are the three strongest predictors of long-term sobriety.

Chatham Oaks RCF offers 2 distinct levels of care, allowing patients to step through treatment intensities as they progress. This continuum-of-care model — moving from higher to lower intensity — is recommended by SAMHSA as the gold standard for addiction treatment.

The facility utilizes 6 evidence-based therapeutic modalities. According to NIDA research, combination therapy approaches that integrate behavioral interventions (such as 1-on-1 Counseling and Group Therapy) with holistic support show significantly improved outcomes compared to single-modality programs.

Under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, most commercial insurance plans are required to cover substance abuse treatment. Chatham Oaks RCF works with 24 insurance providers. Call (833) 567-5838 to verify your specific coverage and learn about out-of-pocket costs before admission.

Contact Information

4515 Melrose Avenue, Iowa City, IA, 52246

Quick Facts

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Free 24/7 Helpline

(833) 567-5838

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Levels of Care

Available treatment intensities

Treatment Philosophy

Holistic Individual Treatment

Conditions & Substances Treated

Co-Occurring Disorders Smoking Cessation

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Frequently Asked Questions

Chatham Oaks RCF accepts 24 insurance providers including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield, Bright Health, CareFirst. Coverage varies by plan. Call (833) 567-5838 for free verification.

Chatham Oaks RCF offers Residential Rehab, Co-Occurring Mental Health, with therapies including 1-on-1 Counseling, Group Therapy, Life Skills, Nutrition Counseling. Plans are individualized.

Costs vary by level of care, duration, and insurance. Most major insurance is accepted. Call (833) 567-5838 for a free cost estimate.

Yes. Browse all centers in IA or call (833) 567-5838 for recommendations.

Treatment starts with a comprehensive assessment, then a personalized plan with individual therapy, group sessions, and evidence-based methods. Programs typically last 30 days. Aftercare planning ensures ongoing support.

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