Community and Family Resources Ames Outpatient

CFR is LIFE SAVING. The staff here have been where I have been and are here to help us prepare for a new life in sobriety! My interactions with Kathy, Emma and Morgan have been 2nd to none. I am grateful for this incredible stepping stone up into the first day of the rest of my SOBER life! Thank You, CFR!!!

Absolutely horrible. The system is broke. Just look at Stan Grof the head of psychiatry at John's Hopkins and what he says. I tried to go into an in patient treatment but wasn't allowed to use my phone which unfortunately i need to manage finances, so that's not possible. Tonight I went to a group meeting apart of out patient treatment and I was kicked out just bc I said my drug of choice was ketamine and she said I couldn't say that, I said I was just trying to be honest. She says you're here for alcohol so you can't say that. Again I repeated in just being honest and then reflected that the questionnaire was flawed since I can't give an honest answer. And I was kicked out

The staff was so friendly and welcoming. The process was very smooth and easy. They accommodated me and treated me in a very reasonable time. I am very greatful for the staff and Dr. Dodd who was very attentive and receptive. He supported me in what I had to say and I am so glad I made the appointment with him. I wouldn't pay too much attention to the negative reviews, as many are mandatory treatments. Don't let that deter you from coming into this wonderful office!

Be prepared to be screwed over in every aspect and the lies that they tell when you have concrete evidence to prove otherwise is disgusting.

I had my child seen about a month ago by Dr Jack Dodd, psychiatrist since 1964. I myself have a masters in social work so I have working knowledge of how the mental health system works. Dr. Dodd was pleasant and seemed helpful at our 1st appointment. My child was diagnosed with ADHD about 6 months ago, and we went through a custody hearing. I have always been my son's primary care giver, he is 10 now, and the court granted me continued primary care. Dr Dodd started my son on a low dose of medication to help regulate the ADHD. Then he receives a call from my son's father who says, I don't believe in adhd and I don't want my son on medication (he is 65 and does not believe in mental health, nor understand.. I did not hear from Dr Dodd, however, I called his office and spoke to nurse and reported that my son was having no adverse side affects of the medications so I want to continue. She said sounds good. I went in for his 4 week check up. Dr Dodd spent a lot of time talking to my son which I appreciated, he saw him get upset, hit me and scream at me then proceeds to tell me there are other medications that would pry help my son more but my son doesn't think he needs them. I pointed out he is struggling at home and school. He suggested he go live with his father till he makes his life hell like he is doing in mine. We were in his office for nearly an hour and he just kept giving me the run around. It finally dawned on me, this guy is wasting my time. He wont advocate for his patient who is clearly is struggling, but didn't have the personal courtesy to just come out and say, I am scared of the son's father, even the the divorce decree states what the doctor says is what is to be followed. The fact that when I went to pay my co pay after my visit and the receptionist said there was no charge for the visit, said they knew before I walked in the door they were going to drop my son as a patient. I have excellent insurance, I have a graduate degree, and Dr Jack Dodd could not even pick up the phone to tell me, he could no longer serve my child. How does a parent get help for a child when professionals wont advocate for their patients.

Very professional

I attended cfr in person in 2022. I feel that they listened well. i really appreciated all the resources they helped with. It was a great start to where I am at in my sobriety and recovery. The different groups kept it interesting and when there was an unsafe moment they handled it extremly well. Only thing that was challanging was the frequent change of staff. but it was one great person in exchange for the next.

This place is a scam. If you are there for an evaluation Take a lawyer with you and make sure He reads everything that the counselor is typing. The counselor will mess with the screens, so you can't read anything or see what he's actually clicking on.He will make it go up and down. If you are there for an evaluation for an OWI, take a lawyer. Trust me. I guarantee you will need treatment!!! Plus they do a piss test and breathalyzer day 1. If you don't have insurance, they get a grant!!! To cover you.