Heartland Family Service Charles E Lakin Human Services Campus

Heartland Family Services offers a wide range of services to children and families in western Iowa and eastern Nebraska. The Charles E. Lakin Human Services Campus Office, located in Council Bluffs, Iowa, provides programs to help those with significant mental illnesses, including individuals with co occurring substance use disorder. They also offer youth counseling services.

For programs with fees, Heartland accepts Medicaid and private insurance, and they have a sliding scale of fees for those who qualify. The Assertive Community Treatment and Integrated Health Home programs have no fees for participants.

Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) in Council Bluffs

The ACT program provides treatment and support for those with serious mental illnesses, including those with a coexisting substance use disorder or physical health issue.

The program facilitates coordinated treatment, where multiple professionals work on your care together. This might include a therapist, psychiatrist, medical doctor and social worker for example.

The goal of the program is to help you live successfully in the community with as much independence as is possible.

The Integrated Health Home Program

Integrated Health Home (IHH) is another form of coordinated care for those with severe mental illness. Participants must have Medicaid but pay no out of pocket costs.

A care coordinator, nurse manager, and peer support specialist work together to provide you with both mental health and physical health services in a cohesive and holistic way. They also ensure you are getting the social services you need to recover from mental disorders and potentially substance use as well.

The goal is to improve health outcomes for those who have both mental disorders and a serious medical condition. This can be impactful for those in treatment or recovery from addiction who may be struggling with HIV, hepatitis C, or other infections on an ongoing basis.