Southern Iowa Mental Health Center

1527 Albia Rd
Ottumwa, IA 52501

Ottumwa, Iowa
641-682-8772

About Southern Iowa Mental Health Center

Southern Iowa Mental Health Center is located in Ottumwa, Iowa. This organization serves adolescents, adults and their families with behavioral health struggles or substance use disorders. Care is offered in an outpatient (OP) setting with intensive outpatient programs (IOP) if you need more robust care.

Services are offered at set prices and are affordable for accessible care.

The substance use recovery program works with individuals aged 12 and over. When you start treatment here, you’ll have access to comprehensive care to meet your unique recovery needs. You’ll undergo a thorough evaluation where the treatment team can determine if you have any underlying conditions. They'll develop an individualized treatment plan that addresses your addiction struggles with appropriate care.

You’ll receive individualized counseling. You’ll work with trained and experienced addiction recovery counselors who’ll help you build the skills you need. For example, you'll learn how to identify triggers and manage your emotions when you encounter difficulties in your recovery.

There are also aftercare services available once you complete the substance use program. The services can help you continue on the path to recovery. You can get connected to peer meetings to learn from mentors and those experiencing similar struggles. This will help you build a sense of motivation towards your recovery. The mission of the aftercare program is abstinence. You'll work to build a lifestyle that helps you maintain your sobriety.

Read More

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.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Triggers can cause a person who is addicted to crave a substance and relapse. Cognitive behavioral therapy in Iowa teaches people how to manage these triggers in multiple ways that don’t involve turning to substances.

EMDR Therapy

EMDR Therapy is a neurobiological treatment modality used to address trauma disorders and related mental and behavioral health challenges. Short for eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, EMDR is designed to help clients cope with distressing memories and emotions, including fear, sadness, and anger. EMDR may help clients in addiction recovery manage the psychological and emotional triggers that contribute to substance misuse and/or addiction relapse.

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.

LGBTQ Friendly 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.

Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)

Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) is an integrative, community-based care strategy designed to address the needs of persons with severe and/or complex mental illness or behavioral disorders. ACT is typically provided by a multidisciplinary team of medical and mental health care providers, social workers, therapists, and other specialists, including addiction recovery professionals. These services are frequently provided in the home and community to clients in crisis, those who are clinically unstable, and those who are unable or unwilling to travel to a hospital or clinic for in-person treatment.

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.

Dual Diagnosis & Mental Health

Iowa dual diagnosis treatment centers focus on treating both mental health and substance abuse disorders. Since these two conditions interact heavily, this dual program is crucial to meet the needs of those who have co-occurring disorders.

Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
Aftercare & Alumni Program

Once you’ve completed treatment, Iowa aftercare rehab helps you adapt to everyday life. It addresses issues and challenges associated with recovery. It offers practical support to help you maintain a sober lifestyle. This may continue as long as you need it, which for most people is at least one year after initial sobriety.

Insurance

Financial Aid

If you need assistance with the cost of alcohol and drug rehab in Iowa, financial aid may be a solution for you. Various financial aid options and grants are available for addiction treatment and mental illness, including grants, scholarships, non-profit programs, personal funding, and health insurance programs.

Medicaid Accepted

If you’re struggling to pay for alcohol and drug rehab in Iowa, Medicaid can assist with the cost of all levels of care. In most cases, Medicaid will cover most or all of the total costs associated with drug or alcohol rehabilitation and treatment.

Medicare Accepted

Medicare is a federal health insurance program for those over 65 and for those with certain disabilities, and it can help with the cost of alcohol and drug rehab in Iowa. The amount of coverage will depend on many things, so it’s important to reach out to Medicare and get specific plan details.

TRICARE

Administered by the Department of Defense, TRICARE offers comprehensive military health insurance plans for active and retired military members and their families. Similar to PPO programs offered by private insurance companies, TRICARE covers multiple levels of care for addiction treatment, including detox, inpatient rehab, and outpatient services.

Private Insurance

Private insurance can help make alcohol and drug rehab affordable. The extent of coverage will vary based on your rehab insurance policy and the treatment you choose. You may be required to pay some costs out of pocket, so.check with your insurer for detailed information.

Self-Pay Options

Paying for alcohol and drug rehab in Iowa via self-pay options means you're paying out-of-pocket. Examples of self-pay are personal checks, credit cards, personal loans, medical loans, and many more. Treatment fees largely depend on the level of care you need and the rehab's amenities.

Sliding Scale Payment

If you want to attend alcohol or drug rehab in Iowa, but cannot afford to pay the full amount, a sliding scale payment plan may be a viable option. Discount treatment fees are usually calculated according to adjusted gross income and other factors (like existing insurance coverage). To qualify, you must complete an application and provide supporting financial documentation.

Contact Information

Phone icon 641-682-8772
Building icon

1527 Albia Rd
Ottumwa, IA 52501

Fact checked and written by:
Nadia El-Yaouti, M.Ed.
Edited by:
Peter Lee, PhD

Nearby Treatment Centers

Get Help Today Phone icon 800-783-0593 Question iconSponsored