Schizophrenia and Psychotic Disorders
This cluster of illnesses is manifested by the following symptoms: hallucinations (hearing, feeling, or seeing things that are not real); delusions (bizarre behavior or beliefs); constricted or inappropriate affect; social withdrawal; poor attention to personal hygiene; or formal thought disorder.

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• Adult Psychiatry offers evaluation, consultation and treatment for patients with schizophrenia or other psychotic disorders. During the initial evaluation or consultation, individual recommendations for treatment are discussed. This treatment may be provided in the Adult Psychiatry Clinic or in our downtown location at Plaza Centre One. Adult Psychiatry Services include medication management, psychological testing, individual therapy, and group therapy. Call 319-353-6314 or 877-384-8999.
• Child and Adolescent Psychiatry offers evaluation, consultation and treatment for patients with schizophrenia or other psychotic disorders. During the initial evaluation or consultation, individual recommendations for treatment are discussed. This treatment may be provided in the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Clinic or in our downtown location at Plaza Centre One. Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Services include medication management, educational consultation/testing, psychological testing, individual therapy, and family counseling. Call 319-356-1188 or 877-384-8999.
• Integrated Multidisciplinary Program in Assertive Community Treatment (IMPACT). IMPACT assists those with serious and persistent mental illness by providing intensive treatment, support, and rehabilitative services at home and in the community. These include medication management, counseling, day-to-day problem solving, vocational services and treatment of substance abuse. A member of the IMPACT team is available to assist program participants with crises resolution 24-hours-per-day, 7-days-per-week. Program staff includes a psychiatrist, psychiatric nurses, and rehabilitation counselors from various disciplines. Call 877-384-8999 or 319-356-1754.
• Schizophrenia Research Center. The Mental Health Clinical Research Center supports multiple protocols to study schizophrenia and related disorders, including neuroimaging (MRI, PET, IMRI), genetic association studies, phenomenology, and multiple treatment studies. Study participants receive an extensive evaluation and are followed on the inpatient or outpatient service. Some studies include a three-week medication free period during which participants will be housed on a locked psychiatric inpatient unit. Participants will not be responsible for any costs related to the research of the Center. The Center encourages referral of all patients diagnosed with schizophrenia and related disorders, however priority patients include both untreated and first episode patients with psychosis. Call 877-384-8999 or 319-356-4719.

Sleep Disorders
Sleep disorders include difficulty going to sleep, staying asleep or sleep that is restless and associated with daytime fatigue.

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• Center for Disabilities and Development offers the Pediatric Sleep Disorders Service for children with sleep disorders and their families. A pediatrician and a social worker work with each family to understand the child’s sleep habits and to provide medical or behavioral treatments to improve sleep patterns. An overnight sleep study can be scheduled if needed, and psychologists or other members of the Center’s interdisciplinary team contribute to the evaluation and treatment plan when appropriate. Call 319-353-6900 or 877-686-0031.
• Pediatric Psychology evaluates and treats children and adolescents with sleep disorders. This includes young children with sleep disturbance, refusal or sleep terrors and adolescents where sleep disturbance may be related to other emotional disturbance. Treatments include behavioral intervention for young children and counseling for older children and adolescents. 888-573-5437 (ask to be transferred to 356-2434) or call 319-356-2434.

Substance Abuse Disorders
A maladaptive pattern of substance use leading to clinically significant impairment or distress. Recovery from addiction is a lifelong process. Chemical dependency services through UI Behavioral Health provide comprehensive support for individuals who want to address their chemical dependency and regain control over their lives.

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• Dual Diagnosis Clinic. Special services have been developed to care for individuals who have either a medical or mental illness in combination with a substance abuse disorder. UI Behavioral Health offers a dual diagnosis clinic to address these complex needs in one setting. Patients undergo an evaluation to help them and their health care professionals better understand the nature of substance abuse problems in conjunction with other psychiatric and/or medical symptoms. An individualized treatment program is then developed that may include individual and group counseling, and medication. Addressing all the patient's medical and behavioral health needs at once provides greater success for addiction recovery. Referrals: Call 319-384-8765 or 877-384-8999.
• Intensive Outpatient Program. The Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) provides primary treatment intervention for people who are experiencing substance abuse problems. The program is tailored to meet each individual client's needs. Clients receive from 9-20 hours of treatment per week. The program includes education, group therapy, and family therapy as needed. Call 319-384-8765 or 877-384-8999.
• Operating While Under the Influence Evaluations (OWI). Evaluations are conducted by certified addiction counselors. A physician certified in addictions is available for consultation. Call 319-384-8765 or 877-384-8999.
• Outpatient services help patients begin making choices necessary for recovery by providing education and treatment. Services include comprehensive evaluation, group and individual therapy, pharmacotherapy, recreation therapy, and family therapy. Therapy focuses on substance abuse problems, relapse issues, and coping skills. Patients learn about the physical, psychological, and spiritual aspect of addictive disorders. Call 319-384-8765 or 877-384-8999.
• Dual Diagnosis of Partial Hospitalization Substance Abuse service is available to help patients who need intensive treatment but do not require the security or intensity of inpatient care. The program focuses on moving patients into less structured outpatient programs. Patients participate in structured therapy programs during the day and evening and spend nights at home. This cost-effective strategy helps transition individuals back into community life. Call 319-384-8765 or 877-384-8999.
• Pediatric Psychology offers evaluation, consultation, and possible treatment of adolescents (ages 12 and over) with complaints of adjustment or emotional problems, personality disorders and behavior disorders. This clinic is helpful in determining what type of treatment is best by performing objective testing. It is also helpful to counselors and therapists in determining whether the adolescent is an appropriate counseling candidate. More severe problems may require both counseling and psychiatric intervention. Call 888-573-5437 or 319-356-2434.