Overview
Since 1971, Prairie Ridge Integrated Behavioral Healthcare has been a cornerstone of recovery in Mason City, Iowa. As a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic, they provide a full spectrum of care for adults and adolescents facing substance use and gambling disorders. Set on a 15-acre campus with gender-specific, dorm-style residential units, the facility offers a structured, clinical environment for healing. Their programming focuses on treating co-occurring disorders through evidence-based methods like Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and the Matrix Model, fostering a supportive path to wellness. While medical detox is not performed on-site, the clinical team coordinates referrals to ensure clients receive the necessary care before beginning their program. Visit their website here.
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Amenities & Details
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Treatment
Levels of Care
Residential Treatment (28-Day)
High-Intensity, Gender-Specific Program
This is the most intensive level of care, providing 24/7 support in a structured environment. Clients live in gender-specific housing and engage in a full daily schedule of evidence-based therapies like DBT and the Matrix Model. It's designed for individuals with co-occurring disorders who require a stable foundation for recovery.
Intensive Outpatient (IOP)
Flexible Therapy to Fit Your Life
IOP provides a robust level of support while allowing clients to live at home and continue with work, school, or family duties. It's an excellent step-down from residential care or for those who need more than standard outpatient counseling. Sessions focus on skill-building and relapse prevention.
Adolescent Services
Specialized Care for Youth
Prairie Ridge offers dedicated outpatient mental health, psychiatry, and substance use disorder services tailored to the unique needs of adolescents. They also provide virtual school-based services, making care accessible and integrated with a teen's daily life.
Gambling Treatment Program
Targeted Support for Gambling Disorders
This specialized outpatient track provides targeted counseling and therapeutic interventions for individuals struggling with gambling addiction. The program helps clients understand the underlying issues of their addiction and develop strategies for financial and emotional recovery.
Approaches
Policies
Detox Prerequisite
Clients requiring detox are referred out before admission.
MAT Integrated
Medication-Assisted Treatment is available.
Tobacco-Free
The entire campus is tobacco-free. Patches provided.
No Electronics
Personal cell phones and laptops are prohibited.
Mandatory Participation
All groups and activities are compulsory.
Family Visitation
Allowed on weekends from 2 PM to 5 PM.
Cost
Payment Structure
As a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic, Prairie Ridge accepts Medicaid, most private insurance plans, and offers a sliding-fee scale based on income for those who qualify.
Enquire About CostsSelf-Pay
For clients paying out-of-pocket, please call to confirm exact pricing. Outpatient is a separate cost.
- Residential Program: Est. $1,000 / day
Reviews
Based on 50 Google reviews
What Clients Appreciate
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Compassionate Staff: Reviewers consistently praise the staff for being caring, professional, and instrumental in their recovery.
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Effective Program: Described as life-changing, providing clients with essential tools for sobriety.
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Supportive Atmosphere: The facility is frequently noted as being clean, safe, and conducive to healing.
"This place saved my life and it will save your life as well if you do the work! If you go in there with an open mind and willingness to change your life you will get all the tools you need to do so. The counselors are amazing and really care about you... My life is 1000x better then it was before and I owe it all to them."
"Amazing staff! Very helpful and willing to do whatever they can to help you on your road to recovery. The food is also very good. I can't thank Prairie Ridge enough for what they've done for me!"
View additional context from reviews
While most reviews are highly positive, a small number of critical reviews mention communication issues or negative interactions with specific staff members. Some former clients also expressed frustration with program rules or administrative matters like billing.
Tip: The program's success appears closely tied to a client's readiness to engage with the structured, evidence-based curriculum and community environment.
Location
Address
Prairie Ridge Main Office320 N Eisenhower Ave
Mason City, IA 50401, USA
Hours
Admissions: M-Th 8am-5:30pm, F 8am-12pm
Residential programs operate 24/7.
Frequently Asked Questions
Program & Treatment
Why choose this program? What makes it different?
Prairie Ridge offers over 50 years of experience as a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic. It delivers evidence-based, personalized treatment for co-occurring disorders, integrating services like an on-site pharmacy to provide comprehensive care.
What substance use disorder treatment programs do you offer?
They offer a 28-day high-intensity, gender-specific residential program, an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), general outpatient counseling, Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), and specialized OWI services.
How do you treat dual diagnosis / co-occurring disorders?
Yes, treating co-occurring disorders is a core focus. The residential program and outpatient services are designed to integrate psychiatric and behavioral health care to address both substance use and mental health conditions simultaneously.
What types of therapies are used?
The program uses a variety of evidence-based and experiential therapies, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), the Matrix Model, trauma groups, adventure-based therapy, cinema therapy, music therapy, mindfulness, and a 12-Step introduction group.
Does this program use the 12-Steps?
The core treatment model is not based on the 12-Steps. However, they do offer a 12-Step Introduction group for clients who are interested in learning about or incorporating that model into their recovery plan.
Is the program faith-based?
No, Prairie Ridge is a clinical, evidence-based program and is not faith-based.
How long has this facility been open?
Prairie Ridge Integrated Behavioral Healthcare was founded in 1971.
Cost & Admission
What will my costs be for treatment?
The estimated self-pay rate for the residential program is $1,000 per day. Outpatient costs are separate. Costs will vary based on insurance coverage. They accept Medicaid, private insurance, and offer a sliding-fee scale.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes, Prairie Ridge accepts Medicaid, most private insurance plans, and provides self-pay and sliding-fee scale options to ensure care is accessible.
Do you provide detoxification services?
No, on-site medical detox is not available. For clients who require it, the staff provides referrals to local hospitals and will coordinate the transition into their program once medically cleared.
Is Suboxone (MAT) permitted?
Yes, Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) is a key part of their services. They offer medications such as Buprenorphine (Suboxone), Naltrexone (Vivitrol), Acamprosate, and Antabuse through their outpatient programs.
Daily Life, Rules & Family
How long is the program?
The high-intensity residential program has a typical length of stay of 28 days.
What is the living situation like? Can I get my own room?
The living quarters are dorm-style in a clinical residential unit. Rooms and bathrooms are shared with roommates; private rooms are not available.
Is this a closed/locked facility?
No, the campus is not locked. It operates on a model of trust and personal responsibility, where clients are expected to be committed to their treatment program.
Can I use my phone/laptop? Is smoking allowed?
Phones/Laptops: No. Personal electronics with screens or cameras are prohibited. Clients have limited, 10-minute access to facility landlines and scheduled access to computers.
Smoking: No. The campus is completely tobacco-free. Nicotine replacement patches are provided.
What should I bring? What should I leave at home?
Bring: Up to two bags with about 5 days of clothing, a 30-day supply of any prescription medications in their original bottles, and basic personal hygiene items. Towels and linens are provided.
Leave at Home: All electronics (cell phones, laptops), outside food/snacks, over-the-counter medications, all tobacco and vaping products, weapons, and expensive items.
Who else will be in treatment with me?
The programs are co-ed and serve both adults and adolescents. While residential housing is separated by gender, daily programming is mixed. The client population is diverse, including those with private insurance, Medicaid, and those on a sliding-fee scale.
What is the family involvement and visitation policy?
Family visitation is permitted during set hours on weekends (Saturdays and Sundays, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM). After 21 days in the program, clients may become eligible for day passes. Specifics on family therapy sessions were not detailed. Are you the owner? Claim this listing to add more detail.
What kind of aftercare and follow-up support is available?
The program includes a "Transition Group" to help clients plan for continuing care, such as stepping down to outpatient services and arranging housing. While specific alumni or long-term follow-up programs are not detailed, clients can continue with the facility's extensive outpatient services.
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State of Iowa
Licensed Treatment Facility
CCBHC Certified
Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic