PRIVATE ADDICTION & RECOVERY SUPPORT
DES MOINES, IOWA
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JESSICA CLARK, CADC

There is an after.

Private addiction support.
When you can’t keep doing this.

For adults and the people who love them.
Call or text Jessica.
JESSICA CLARK, CADC · DES MOINES, IOWA

You can stopholding itall together.

Private addiction support for the person carrying it, and the one they love. Starting with you, even if they’re not ready.

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THE WAY I WORK

“Meet themwhere they’re at.

Change the goalso the next one is achievable.”

Jessica ClarkFounder, The After Group

Jessica Clark, CADC, founder of The After Group in Des MoinesJessica Clark, CADC · Founder
17 YEARS IN CENTRAL IOWA ADDICTION CARE

I’m
Jessica.

I started at a front desk in Des Moines, answering calls from scared families who didn’t know where to begin.

Since then I’ve counseled, built an opioid treatment program from the ground up, and worked in hospital addiction medicine. I know the programs, the people, and exactly where plans fall apart.

I built The After Group so you can work directly with someone who knows you. Private sessions, practical help and continuing support, built around your goals and your life.

Jessica Clark, CADCCertified Alcohol and Drug Counselor · Founder
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HOW I CAN HELP

Tell me
what’s
going on.

One appointment, something specific or ongoing support. We’ll decide what fits your situation.

ONE APPOINTMENT · FOCUSED SERVICES · CONTINUING SUPPORT
THE AFTER MODEL

More sure
of yourself.
Less need for
my direction.Your own
footing.

I want you and your family to understand your options and feel secure making decisions. Over time, you should need less direction from me.

Tell me what’s happening, what you want to change and what’s in the way. We work out where to start and one thing you can actually do.

We notice the small wins. We talk about setbacks. If a goal isn’t achievable, we change it.

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WHY THE AFTER GROUP

Support for
the life
you’re living.

You can want help with drinking or drug use without wanting to enter a program. You can also finish treatment and still need support getting through an ordinary week.

We can work on what happens at home, at work and in your relationships. I can meet with you privately, involve your family with your permission, coordinate appointments or arrange practical help.

Someone who knows you.YOUR HISTORY STAYS PART OF THE WORK
Skills you can use.PRACTICE WITH WHAT’S HAPPENING NOW
More independence.LESS NEED FOR MY DIRECTION OVER TIME

We decide together what help you need, how often we meet and when to step back.

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WAYS TO WORK TOGETHER

One session.
We can
start there.

Book a private appointment, hire me for a specific service or arrange continuing support. We discuss fees before you decide.

A passerby captured in motion against a dark doorway
Life in motion · Mert Coşkun

Bring what’s
going on.

Work on your drinking, drug use, cravings or a family concern. Leave with something specific to practice. Meet once or come back regularly.

Something needs
to happen.

An intervention. A treatment admission. Getting someone home. Testing, transport or a companion. We’ll agree on the work and who’s doing what.

The support
keeps going.

Continue with sessions, family work, check-ins or practical help after treatment. We review what’s useful and reduce my involvement as you take on more.

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There is an after.

You don’t have to figure it all out
before you call.

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A free, private 20-minute conversation.

515-373-4131
YOU MIGHT BE WONDERING

Before you
book.

Do I have to be ready to stop?+

No. Tell me what you want to change. We can work from your goals and readiness, whether or not abstinence is your goal.

Can I get help if my adult child or partner won’t?+

Yes. Your appointment can focus on money, boundaries, treatment decisions and what you’ll do when the next request comes. They don’t have to attend.

Where do we meet, and can I book just one session?+

Meet in person in Des Moines and Central Iowa, or by phone or video across Iowa. One session is an option. We discuss the private-pay fee before booking.

What if there’s a setback?+

Tell me what happened. We review the goal, change what isn’t working and connect additional care if needed.

Can you work with the people already involved?+

With your permission, yes. I can help with communication, appointments and follow-through with your prescriber, therapist, treatment program or other professionals.

Can I get private addiction help in Des Moines without entering a treatment program?

Yes. Start with a private session about your drinking, drug use or recovery. If you need medical care or structured treatment, I can help arrange it.

Can you help outside a weekly appointment?

Yes. Agreed services can include provider calls, family contact, testing, monitoring, transport or a recovery companion. We’ll specify the work, availability and cost first.

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PRIVATE SESSIONS

Let’s talk about
what’s happening.

You may want to change your drinking or drug use. You may be worried about someone else. Or you may be doing well and want help keeping it that way.

One appointment or regular sessions, for you or your family. You don’t have to be sure you want to stop. We’ll start with what you want to change.

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JESSICA CLARK, CADC

From intake
to hospital care.

I started at the front desk and went on to become Program Director at Covert Action, where I built a medication-supported treatment program.

My background includes 13 years in opioid treatment and four in hospital addiction medicine, working with adults, families and the providers around them.

The After Group lets me keep working with adults and families as their goals and needs change. We can meet for private sessions and arrange coordination or practical support when it’s useful.

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