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A group of smiling people standing outside in front of a building with a sign for Successful Living, Intensive Psychiatric Rehabilitation. The group includes young women, a man, and an elderly woman in a wheelchair, under a partly cloudy blue sky.
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Welcome to Successful Living

Quality, person-centered support services for adults living with chronic mental illness.

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Refer a Client
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250+

People Served in 2025

28

Years of Service

15

Supportive Homes

9 in 10

Clients Report Improved QOL

Who We Help

Successful Living serves adults (18+) living with chronic mental illness who are looking for additional support to live independently and achieve their personal goals.

Whether someone needs stable housing, community-based support, psychiatric rehabilitation, peer support, or structured daytime programming, we're here to help.

Why Choose Successful Living?

  • Person-centered support

  • Experienced mental health professionals

  • Community-based services

  • Long-term recovery focus

  • Individualized care plans

  • Trusted throughout Eastern Iowa

Our Programs

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Housing

Safe, affordable housing with daily support.

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Outreach

Individualized support in the community.

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Day Hab

Daily activities focused on life skills and community engagement.

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IPR

Recovery-focused services to pursue short or long-term goals.

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Peer Support

Support through others with lived experience.

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Clients First

  • A woman smiling and petting a small goat through a metal fence on a farm.

    “My favorite thing about being in the program is going on outings and talking with peers. Day Hab has helped me learn to cook and socialize with others.”

    Day Hab

  • A man sitting on a black metal park bench outdoors, smiling with squinting eyes, wearing a gray t-shirt. Behind him is a brick house with a window, bushes, and a small tree. The sky is partly cloudy.

    "I enjoy coming here and seeing beautiful faces, everyone is very loving and caring. All the staff are caring, funny, and easygoing. Meeting new people and getting to know people helps me feel like I'm part of a group..."

    Peer Support

  • A woman in a tie-dye shirt and shorts standing in front of a white garden archway in a lush, flower-filled garden.

    “My favorite thing about being in the Outreach program is the helpful staff. My counselor and other staff have helped me become more outgoing in my daily life.”

    Outreach

  • A person with short, messy hair and blue glasses is smiling at the camera, wearing a gray and black sweatshirt with the words "Stay. Support." and a slogan about independence and teamwork.

    “I love how I get to spend lots of time here connecting with staff and clients. It's awesome they are working with me long term to problem solve, use resources, and take action steps towards my goal... Snacks and pizza parties are great too.”

    IPR

  • A middle-aged man with a full white beard and mustache, wearing a gray t-shirt and a necklace with a large gold cross pendant, inside a room with bunk beds in the background.

    "Successful Living has worked with me individually with my Hab House staff to become more organized and routine in my daily activities... The individually tailored care is once again the greatest thing the Successful Living Hab House Program does for me"

    Housing