MercyOne House of Mercy

1409 Clark St
Des Moines, IA 50314

Des Moines, Iowa
515-643-6500

About MercyOne House of Mercy

Since 1988, House of Mercy has been a nonprofit and has helped adults and their families who have drug use and mental health disorders. When you sign up, there'll be a lot of outpatient (OP) options to choose from. They're part of the MercyOne network. You'll find 'em located in Des Moines, Iowa.

They accept many private insurers, Medicaid, and Medicare. You may also be eligible for discounted fees if you don’t have insurance.

You might be wondering what makes them so special. Well, you can access residential and outpatient options. Each has a customized treatment plan that places your exact needs first. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), parenting education, life skills training, and 12 Step meetings are available. These approaches can help get to the root of your addictions so that you can build coping skills to address it in a healthy way.

How else do they stand out? Their specialized parenting programs offer many unique tracks. In part, this is because they prioritize pregnant women in their waiting list. You can participate in workshops for dads, child and parent therapy, and their Circle of Security program. These sessions help you learn essential parenting skills to better your family. They also offer onsite accredited daycare. Their emphasis on family shines through in these features. You and your child will have a safe, supportive environment to learn and heal together.

There are some additional programs that can supplement your recovery. They can improve your nutrition so you're feeling fit and don't have to rely on drugs to feel energized and confident. There's a program for dads who want to be more involved with their kids. You can also take parenting classes so you can better communicate with your children. This'll help if interventions and prevention strategies are needed.

Another feature was their walk-in services. They offer same-day substance abuse assessments to determine the best level of care for you. Deciding to seek addiction treatment can be a challenging step. It’s wonderful that you can easily find the care you need whenever you’re ready with this service.

They're accredited by CARF and licensed by the state.

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Amenities

Day School

Addiction treatment programs provide an opportunity to get your life back on track with access to school classes or college courses. Whether you want to finish your GED or go back to school to learn a new trade, facilities often enlist tutors and teachers who are certified or licensed by the state to oversee self-study or distance-learning education.

Addiction Treatment Programs

Adult Program

Treatment at an adult program in Iowa is targeted for men and women over the age of 18. These recovery services focus on establishing healthy coping skills that allow individuals to stop abusing substances.

Alcoholism

The journey through alcohol rehab in Iowa typically involves four key phases. Treatment initiation is followed by early abstinence. Participants then learn how to maintain abstinence, and finally enter advanced recovery. These steps teach individuals how to develop and maintain a healthy, sober lifestyle.

Men's Rehab

Men’s rehab in Iowa offers multiple levels of care. Treatment programs designed for men include inpatient, outpatient, partial hospitalization programs (PHP), intensive outpatient programs (IOP), detox, and sober living.

Women's Rehab

Women and men react differently biologically, emotionally, and socially to substance abuse and addiction. That’s why women’s rehab in Iowa provides treatment targeted to meet women’s needs.

Drug Rehab

Drug rehab in Iowa is available in many formats. A variety of inpatient and outpatient options provide programs tailored to individual needs. The aim of each is to help participants recover from drug addiction.

Levels of Care

Outpatient Rehab

Outpatient rehab in Iowa is tailored to fit each person’s needs. It may last a few weeks or more than a year. During that time, you will attend regular therapy sessions and receive support from a group such as AA or NA. This treatment will help you put strategies in place to prevent relapse and promote recovery.

Inpatient Rehab

Also known as residential treatment, inpatient rehab in Iowa typically involves group and individual therapy, family therapy, medication management, and other therapy methods. Participants receive these treatments while living at the facility under 24/7 care.

Detox & MAT

During detox in Iowa, your body is slowly and safely cleansed of all addictive substances. This is typically the first step of drug rehab in Iowa. It involves 24/7 professional supervision and may include medication to treat withdrawal.

Accreditations

CARF
State License

Accepted Insurance

MercyOne House of Mercy works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

Oscar Insurance
Wellmark

Contact Information

Building icon 1409 Clark St Des Moines, IA 50314
Fact checked and written by:
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Edited by:
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