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Our Mission — our ultimate purpose To provide quality counseling, education, and support services to address alcohol, drug and gambling concerns while promoting physical and mental wellness.
Our Vision — what we aspire to do C
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We will work together everyday with integrity and compassion to provide a comprehensive recovery-oriented system of care and to be recognized as a provider of choice.
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Our Core Values — what we believe in Clients First - the client is the center around which the entire organization revolves. Integrity - Steadfastly adhering to high professional standards. Compassion - A willingness to help those struggling with addictions. Teamwork - “We” before “Me.” No one stands alone. We are committed to teamwork as teams of people out-perform individuals. Respect - We value all people and treat all with dignity, courtesy and attentiveness. We listen. Ethics - Do the best possible good for all we serve because it’s the right thing to do.
According to the National Council on Problem Gambling, it is estimated that as much as $380 billion each year is illegally wagered on sporting events.. “Gambling” is any act that involves risking of money or valuables on the outcome of a game, contest or other event. Betting on sporting events in Iowa is illegal. High risk behaviors: • Engaging in on-line gaming over the Internet.
• Placing bets using 900-number phone calls.
• Becoming obsessed about fantasy sports leagues. • Unusual interest in minor games.
• Shifting team allegiances based on scores. • Associating with other sports bettors.
• Frequently borrowing money from friends or family.
• Becoming defensive when questioned about gambling behavior. • Accumulating debts, unpaid bills and other financial troubles.
• Increasing the size of your bet in an effort to win back what you have lost. If you or a family member is experiencing any of these high risk behaviors, please contact us for a free confidential consultation at 1-888-771-6771.
SASC is available to help. • Crisis Services
~ The crisis line is answered 24 hours a day. ~ Call 1-888-771-6771.
• Counseling Services
~ Counselors can arrange to meet with gamblers and/or their family members in 9 different sites in Northeast Iowa.
• Distance Treatment Counseling Services
~ Counselors can provide help even when people are unable to travel to a counseling site by offering services through phone, e-mail, Internet or regular mail.
• Financial Counseling
~ Counselors will help people establish a budget and/ or develop a debt repayment plan.
Office Locations and phone numbers:
Dubuque County
799 Main Street, Suite 110 Dubuque, Iowa 52001 563-583-1216
Linn County
4403 1st Ave SE, Suite 307 Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402 319-294-1599
Delaware County
909 West Main Street, Suite 1 Manchester, Iowa 52057 1-888-771-6771
• Educational Programs
~ Counselors are available at no charge to present programs about gambling in schools, businesses, civic groups, churches and other groups. Just ask us.
• All services are confidential. • Iowa residents are eligible for subsidized services based on income and family size. Health insurance may apply. No Iowa resident is refused services based solely on an inability to pay.
Arrangements can be made to be seen in Maquoketa, Anamosa, Elkader, Guttenburg and Decorah. Please call 1-888-771-6771 to make arrangements.
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