Healing Starts with Hope
Ember Recovery, Residential Addiction Treatment, provides a successful, individualized, and evidence-based recovery program in a safe, homelike atmosphere for youth ages 12-17 and a separate young adult program for youth ages 18-24.
1 in 6 people struggle with substance use in their lifetime—and 90% start as a teen.
Overnight stays in Ember Recovery’s Residential Addiction Treatment program in 2022
Residential addiction treatment clients served since the beginning of the program.
Our welcoming & trauma-informed campus is the first of its kind in Iowa, catering to our youth.
Gender-specific treatment & homes helps youth develop coping skills, healthy relationship-building skills, & relapse prevention strategies.
Youth continue their education while in treatment and, in many cases, are able to catch up on high school credits they previously missed.
We offer an environment focused on recovery and well-being.
We are a licensed provider of the Strengthening Familes Program and offer family weekends, family therapy & virtual family sessions.
We focus on getting kids off the path of prison and juvenile detention. An ember may be about to go out, but can be saved & stoked.
At Ember Recovery, we understand that each young individual's journey to recovery is unique. This understanding guides our approach and the variety of programs we offer, which include:
Our dedicated team at Ember Recovery is equipped to handle a wide range of issues faced by adolescents, including but not limited to:
Ember Recovery employs a variety of therapeutic approaches to ensure a personalized treatment plan for each client, including:
The positive impact of teen treatment centers like Ember Recovery is immeasurable. Key benefits include:
Selecting the right treatment center is critical to a teenager's recovery journey. At Ember Recovery, we recommend considering the following when making your choice:
At Ember Recovery, we are committed to providing a path to recovery that respects the individuality of each adolescent we serve. Our comprehensive approach, combined with our dedication to evidence-based practices and family involvement, sets us apart as a leading teen treatment center in Iowa. For families seeking a beacon of hope and healing, we invite you to reach out and learn more about how we can support your journey towards recovery.
Our financial team works with each family to find a funding option that fits your needs—whether it’s commercial insurance (including Blue Cross Blue Shield options), Medicaid, or private pay. Our team at our adolescent residential treatment center in Cambridge Iowa can also work with you to set up payment plans.
We understand the importance of family on the journey to recovery. At Ember Recovery, family is integrated into treatment through visits, family therapy, and virtual parent information sessions.
Throughout the year, Strengthening Family Weekends allow current residents and their family members to come together for trainings, meals, and games. At our adolescent drug treatment in Cambridge Iowa, we teach parents how to support their kids through bonding, setting boundaries, and monitoring.
Residential Addiction Treatment offers youth the opportunity to heal in a comforting and
comfortable space. Our caring staff provides safety and security as youth begin to recover
from addiction.
Our counselors are highly trained to help build coping skills, educate on substance abuse and motivate youth to be successful in their journey toward sobriety. Each individual client’s progress is reviewed by the treatment team during a weekly supervision.
Ember Recovery Campus is officially open and accepting referrals for youth and young adults seeking a path to healing and lasting recovery. Surrounded by a peaceful, nature-based setting near Cambridge, Iowa, Ember Recovery Campus offers residential addiction treatment, crisis stabilization, and emergency shelter—all within a retreat-style environment designed to inspire healing, hope, and personal growth.
At Ember, we believe in the power of new beginnings. Much like a small ember can be reignited into a strong flame, we help young people overcome life’s challenges and rediscover hope. Our thoughtfully designed campus features cozy cottages, wellness and recreation spaces, nature trails, and specialized therapy areas—all fostering mental wellness and long-term success.
Together, we’re creating a brighter future for Iowa’s youth. Referrals are now open—ignite the spark of recovery today.
We continue to support youth after they graduate from our program and
return to
their communities. Our Cambridge adolescent
addiction treatment offers:
