Pathways Behavioral Services

Pathways Behavioral Services Pathways provides compassionate behavioral health treatment, prevention services and more to support

Pathways Behavioral Services is a nonprofit corporation licensed by the Iowa Department of Public Health and accredited by the Department of Human Services. Pathways supports individuals, families and communities in the fight against mental and behavioral illness and addiction. Our compassionate care delivers innovative programs and services in a safe and unique environment, allowing clients more options and support for improving the quality of their lives. Pathways offers substance abuse and mental health prevention and treatment services to people in six northeast Iowa counties: Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Butler, Chickasaw and Grundy. Pathways Behavioral Services provides the following services:
- Prevention Services
- Substance Abuse Treatment Services
- OWI Services
- SAP Evaluation Services
- Gambling Treatment, Prevention and Recovery Support Services
- Mental Health Services

For more information, please visit http://www.pathwaysb.org/. We provide high quality, research-based and outcome-driven programs. Treatment programs are customized to work with a wide range of clients and their family members. Our certified staff members handle referrals from the Department of Juvenile Court Services, schools, employers, Department of Human Services and other agencies. Pathways offers community-based services and primary prevention to equip individuals with strategies and recovery tools to prevent problems with alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. We view secondary prevention as a tool for early identification of high-risk behaviors, so Pathways provides a mixture of primary and secondary prevention services.

We’re incredibly grateful for Ashton and the positive impact she continues to make at Pathways and throughout our commun...
02/18/2026

We’re incredibly grateful for Ashton and the positive impact she continues to make at Pathways and throughout our community! 🤩

We’re proud to highlight Ashton for National School-Based Healthcare Awareness Month!💛

Ashton is a Substance Use Counselor with Pathways who meets confidentially with students at Success Street sites to provide substance use education and counseling.

When asked what she loves most about Success Street, Ashton shared, “I get to work with our amazing students.”

We are so grateful for Ashton’s dedication and the positive impact she makes in the lives of young people every day. Thank you for helping students grow, learn, and thrive! 🌟

02/18/2026

Black Hawk County Public Health’s I-Smile Program is partnering with Kimball and Beecher Family Dentistry to provide free dental care to children in need on Friday, March 13 from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Give Kids a Smile in the Cedar Valley Day provides free dental services to children ages 3-13. Services include oral exams, X-Rays, preventive care, and restorative care.

Children must be registered in advance. Call (319) 235-6287 to register and reserve your child’s spot today!

Spots fill up quickly, so registering early is encouraged.

I-Smile Dental Home Initiative

Those struggling with addiction need our help. Your Life Iowa is here 24/7. Visit www.yourlifeiowa.org for more informat...
02/17/2026

Those struggling with addiction need our help. Your Life Iowa is here 24/7. Visit www.yourlifeiowa.org for more information!

02/17/2026
02/17/2026
It’s National Play Therapy week! 🤩Today’s highlights are:✨ Jackie Fober ✨✨ Valerie Chesnut ✨At Pathways we celebrate Pla...
02/06/2026

It’s National Play Therapy week! 🤩

Today’s highlights are:

✨ Jackie Fober ✨
✨ Valerie Chesnut ✨

At Pathways we celebrate Play Therapy week by helping people to understand the power of play in our every day lives and its important role in the therapy process for both children and adults.

Our children’s staff specialize in providing play based treatment to children, families, and adults. Play allows children to have treatment through fun and enjoyable activities that relieve stress, develop positive connections, assists in regulating emotions, and boosts self-esteem!

If you have questions about referrals or would like additional information about our programs please contact us at 319-344-4994.

02/06/2026

*Update 2/6/2026 -- Change of Upcoming Dates/Hours:
• Friday, February 6: 8:30-11:30 a.m., 1-4 p.m.
• Monday, February 9: 9:30-11:30 a.m., 1-4 p.m.
• Tuesday-Friday, February 10-13: 8:30-11:30 a.m., 1-4 p.m.

This Valentine’s Day, show love and respect. Get yourself checked!

From February 2–6 and 9–12, Black Hawk County Public Health is offering a FREE goodie bag filled with condoms and sweet treats for you and your sweetheart when you complete an HIV or STI test! (Goodie bags available while supplies last.)

Get tested for:
• HIV
• Chlamydia
• Gonorrhea
• Syphilis

Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to prioritize your sexual health, but don’t forget, we offer these free services all year long too during our regular clinic hours!

Walk-ins are welcome. Appointments are preferred.

Call (319) 291-2413 to schedule.
Location: 1407 Independence Ave., 5th Floor, Waterloo, IA 50703

02/06/2026

We're gearing up for the Valentine's edition of Food with Friends, coming Tuesday, February 10th at 4pm at The Salvation Army Waterloo Cedar Falls Iowa. We're thrilled to announce we'll be joined by these partner community organizations:

Iowa Legal Aid
Molina Healthcare
Northeast Iowa Food Bank
Natural Grocers
Pathways Behavioral Services
The Parent Partners Program - Iowa HHS
Cedar Valley Thrift & Outreach
Court Appointed Special Advocates
Riverview Center
Iowa Total Care
Wellpoint
Fades on 4th

Hope to see you there!

It’s National Play Therapy week! 🤩Today’s highlights are:✨ Molly Hammen ✨✨ Mandy Gesme ✨At Pathways we celebrate Play Th...
02/04/2026

It’s National Play Therapy week! 🤩

Today’s highlights are:

✨ Molly Hammen ✨
✨ Mandy Gesme ✨

At Pathways we celebrate Play Therapy week by helping people to understand the power of play in our every day lives and its important role in the therapy process for both children and adults.

Our children’s staff specialize in providing play based treatment to children, families, and adults. Play allows children to have treatment through fun and enjoyable activities that relieve stress, develop positive connections, assists in regulating emotions, and boosts self-esteem!

If you have questions about referrals or would like additional information about our programs please contact us at 319-344-4994.

It’s National Play Therapy week! 🤩Today’s highlights are:✨ Jennifer Adams ✨✨ Allie Calhoun ✨At Pathways we celebrate Pla...
02/03/2026

It’s National Play Therapy week! 🤩

Today’s highlights are:

✨ Jennifer Adams ✨
✨ Allie Calhoun ✨

At Pathways we celebrate Play Therapy week by helping people to understand the power of play in our every day lives and its important role in the therapy process for both children and adults.

Our children’s staff specialize in providing play based treatment to children, families, and adults. Play allows children to have treatment through fun and enjoyable activities that relieve stress, develop positive connections, assists in regulating emotions, and boosts self-esteem!

If you have questions about referrals or would like additional information about our programs please contact us at 319-344-4994.

Address

3362 University Avenue
Waterloo, IA
50701

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 5pm
Tuesday 7am - 5pm
Wednesday 7am - 5pm
Thursday 7am - 5pm
Friday 7am - 12pm

Telephone

+13192356571

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Pathways Behavioral Services is a nonprofit corporation licensed by the Iowa Department of Public Health and accredited by the Department of Human Services. Pathways supports individuals, families and communities in the fight against mental and behavioral illness and addiction. Our compassionate care delivers innovative programs and services in a safe and unique environment, allowing clients more options and support for improving the quality of their lives. This institution is an equal opportunity provider- https://www.fns.usda.gov/usda-nondiscrimination-statement Pathways offers substance abuse and mental health prevention and treatment services to people in six northeast Iowa counties: Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Butler, Chickasaw and Grundy. Pathways Behavioral Services provides the following services: - Prevention Services - Substance Abuse Treatment Services - OWI Services - SAP Evaluation Services - Gambling Treatment, Prevention and Recovery Support Services - Mental Health Services For more information, please visit http://www.pathwaysb.org/. We provide high quality, research-based and outcome-driven programs. Treatment programs are customized to work with a wide range of clients and their family members. Our certified staff members handle referrals from the Department of Juvenile Court Services, schools, employers, Department of Human Services and other agencies. Pathways offers community-based services and primary prevention to equip individuals with strategies and recovery tools to prevent problems with alcohol, to***co and other drugs. We view secondary prevention as a tool for early identification of high-risk behaviors, so Pathways provides a mixture of primary and secondary prevention services.