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Substance Abuse Evaluation via Phone. You will receive a call from Still Waters within 1 business day to confirm appointment and discuss your next steps.
(1 hour appointment)

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​Our Counselor,
​ Coach and 
​Director

Kelly Marsengill

The name of our agency, Still Waters, comes from Psalm 23 "He leads me beside still waters... He restores my soul."  We feel our name captures the essence of recovery - restoration and transformation.  Also, the image of still waters represents an air of mindfulness and peace and that's central to our approach as well.  Many clients purposely seek us out because we are able to provide them with a non-dogmatic, Christian approach to recovery.  Although the idea of providing a faith-based option isn't new, we are the only licensed provider in the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City Corridor, for those who want to incorporate their faith into their recovery.  Regardless of anyone's culture, faith or beliefs, we maintain an air of warmth, acceptance and respect.

On another note, our goal is to revolutionize the treatment industry and Still Waters is the leader in virtual substance abuse programming.   I got the idea to use virtual meeting after doing secure, secret, virtual meetings during my Civil Affairs tour in the Army during operations in Iraq in 2007-2008.  As a result, we were doing virtual meetings for therapy groups 3 years before the Zoom Meeting craze.   We have developed an extensive virtual workbook that clients use to learn about recovery-related topics and even have yoga and exercise programs built into the workbook.  We give the option of using an online cognitive behavioral therapy program that delivers interactive computer-based therapy as well.  Another virtual option we offer is purchasing a phone app that delivers daily notifications of a brief, recovery-minded message/study with other good recovery-related features too.  We apply the use of gamification, the idea of making learning and counseling fun and use a dashboard to keep track of your progress and allow you to even get "extra credit. You don't have to be a computer guru, we will guide you through the process.  We think you'll like the flexibility and convenience of our virtual services.  Most of all, we strive to provide you with a personalized, meaningful experience and encourage you to compare our reviews with other programs.

Last of all, we strive to be the best - period.  We do this by working with clients not against them.  Our mission is to help clients live better lives and to help them make their dreams and goals a reality.  Simply put, our objective is to help clients to see if they have a better chance of being who they're meant to be, living the life they're supposed to live (aka "living the dream") with or without drugs and alcohol.  But, you don't have to take our word for it.  See what clients say about us by reading our Client Testimonials. 

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Prescription Drug Abuse Webinar     by Kelly Marsengill

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​Mission: Like the Blues Brothers, Still Waters is "on a Mission from God".  Our mission is simple... "to live better, happier, more fulfilled lives."  What's the point of sober living if your life isn't any better?  So hold on to your sun glasses Jake and Elroy, sit back and enjoy the ride... change is coming to town.  

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