Substance Use and Problem Gambling Data
Treatment
The IDPH Division of Behavioral Health collects client data from licensed substance use disorder treatment agencies to meet state and federal data (TEDS, etc.) reporting requirements. IDPH uses data to assist in decision making for system/network improvements, provider service delivery (access, engagement, retention, and completion of treatment), and linkages to associated services and support.
Data Integrity
Each month, IDPH conducts Data Integrity checks to ensure that data reported is complete and accurate. Data Integrity Reports are sent via encrypted mail on the 17th of the month. Agencies are expected to review their individual reports and to make the corrections noted by the 15th of the following month.
Training
Integrated Data Integrity Reports Manual (June 2020) ![]()
Integrated Data Integrity Reports Manual Training (March 10, 2020) 
Data Reporting
Iowa Behavioral Health Reporting System (IBHRS)
The Iowa Department of Public Health Department (IDPH) is pleased to announce that IBHRS, the new statewide integrated substance use disorder and problem gambling treatment reporting system which launched on July 1, 2021. IBHRS fulfills the integration of licensure and data reporting requirements set in motion by Senate File 2425 (2008) and House File 811 (2009), where the Iowa Legislature directed the Department to align SUD and problem gambling (PG) treatment systems. IBHRS combines SUD and PG data model and has extensive validation rules to ensure data submitted to IBHRS meets the Department’s standards.
Click here for more information on IBHRS.
Training
Click here for more information and webinars on the launching of IBHRS.
SAPG Prevention and Treatment Data Help Desk
The SAPG Data Help Desk is here to help with questions and provide technical assistance on prevention and treatment data reporting requirements and related data systems. The Help Desk can be reached via phone at 866-339-7913 (toll free), or via email at SAPGData@idph.iowa.gov.
Help Desk hours are M-F from 9-3 (excluding holidays). Calls to the help desk are directed to a voice mail system which transcribes the messages. When leaving a message, please speak slowly and clearly to ensure an accurate transcription. Please be sure to include your name, agency, phone number, best time to be reached, and the nature of the assistance needed. Help Desk personnel will respond to your request within 1 business day.