RHD Iowa ACT – Cedar Rapids

RHD’s Iowa ACT – Cedar Rapids is an evidence-based, best-practice model of service provided through an interdisciplinary team to ensure a recovery-oriented system of care. Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) is available 24 hours a day, seven days per week, and is prepared to carry out a full range of treatment functions in the participant’s chosen community. The ACT team consists of the following members: master’s level mental health clinicians, registered nurse, substance abuse specialist, vocational specialist, psychiatrist/advanced registered nurse practitioner, peer support specialist, and a program assistant. Team members work together with the individuals served to promote symptom stability and appropriate use of medication; restore personal, community living, and social skills; promote and maintain physical health; establish access to entitlements, housing, work, and social opportunities; and help maintain the highest possible level of functioning in the community. Iowa ACT – Cedar Rapids serves a 60-mile radius of the Cedar Rapids office of the East Central Iowa Region’s mental health and disability services (MHDS).

Referral Packet

Jamie receives services at Iowa RIST (Residential Intensive Support Team). RHD Iowa RIST, located in the Cedar Rapids area, provides in-home services and supports to participants diagnosed with serious mental illness.

“Before I came to RHD, my life was pretty much a mess. I didn’t really do anything to take care of myself, I didn’t have anybody there to really care. At RHD, my staff helps motivate me to do better things in life. It always brings me joy when I see them. It makes me feel good to know there’s somebody who cares, who thinks that I matter. “Without RHD, I wouldn’t be here.” Jamie, a client at RHD Iowa ECR RIST