Compare 35 addiction treatment centers in and around Des Moines, reviewed against accreditation and licensing standards. Filter by level of care, insurance accepted, and specialty programs to narrow down drug and alcohol rehab options in Iowa for yourself or someone you love.
620 8th Street · Des Moines, IA 50309Des Moines, IA 50309
Des Moines · Outpatient
Orchard Place PACE Center, located in vibrant Des Moines, Iowa is a compassionate setting for children and adults. As part of Orchard Place, the oldest locally founded nonprofit in the city, they can help you work through mental health challenges…
250 Mercy Drive · Dubuque, IA 52001Dubuque, IA 52001
Dubuque · Detox, Outpatient
MercyOne Dubuque Behavioral Health is a clinic that provides comprehensive mental health services to the greater northeastern Iowa community in Dubuque, Iowa. It is a part of the larger MercyOne Health Network which provides medical and mental health care throughout…
2322 East Kimberly Road Suite 200 North · Davenport, IA 52807Davenport, IA 52807
Davenport · Outpatient
Rosecrance New Life Outpatient Center in Davenport, Iowa provides substance use treatment for adolescents and adults. They offer outpatient services that allow more flexibility for guests to continue working or attending school. Providing Court Services Rosecrance offers community-based court services…
1120 Depot Lane Southeast · 100, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Cedar Rapids · Detox, Inpatient, Outpatient
Still Waters Recovery and Wellness offers faith-based and holistic addiction treatment services in the Cedar Rapids, Iowa area. You’ll find outpatient substance abuse counseling, substance abuse evaluations, virtual therapy, and family counseling at this facility. Substance abuse evaluations are performed…
925 Southwest Porter Avenue · Des Moines, IA 50315Des Moines, IA 50315
Des Moines · Inpatient
Orchard Place Campus Residential Treatment Center is a residential treatment facility for youths ages 12 to 18. They’re located in Des Moines, Iowa. They provide treatment for mental health, substance use, and behavioral health. Age-Specific Substance Use Treatment Their substance…
1761 Hickman Road · Des Moines, IA 50314Des Moines, IA 50314
Des Moines · Outpatient
Broadlawns Medical Center is a full service hospital in Des Moines, Iowa. They offer multiple specialty services, including addiction treatment for clients seeking recovery from chemical dependency. Additionally, they offer mental health services for those with co-occurring mental health disorders.…
438 Southgate Avenue · Iowa City, IA 52240Iowa City, IA 52240
Iowa City · Detox, Outpatient
Prelude Behavioral Services in Iowa City, Iowa, has gone through a name change to Community and Family Resources. They still provide addiction and substance abuse recovery. This includes intensive detoxification programs and outpatient alcohol, drug or gambling addiction treatment. They…
700 East University Avenue 4th Floor · Des Moines, IA 50316Des Moines, IA 50316
Des Moines · Detox, Inpatient, Outpatient
The Des Moines, Iowa, Powell Chemical Dependency Center is a behavioral health facility that offers outpatient and inpatient substance use disorder (SUD) treatment. It is part of the greater UnityPoint Health network which provides care across the Midwest, including Iowa,…
5975 Rockwell Drive Northeast · Cedar Rapids, IA 52402Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Cedar Rapids · Outpatient
The Sedlacek Treatment Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa operates under the Mercy Medical health network. They provide comprehensive outpatient services for drug and alcohol addiction including flexible daytime and evening programs. They accept most major insurance providers, though some of…
320 North Eisenhower Avenue · Mason City, IA 50401Mason City, IA 50401
Mason City · Detox, Inpatient, Outpatient
Prairie Ridge Integrated Behavioral Healthcare in Mason City, Iowa, was built over 50 years ago as a small clinic to treat chronic alcoholism. This location now houses the main office, men’s residential units, and women’s residential units. The facility is…
1401 Central Avenue · Bettendorf, IA 52722Bettendorf, IA 52722
Bettendorf · Detox, Inpatient, Outpatient
People with a substance use disorder receive residential care at The Abbey Center, a rehab center in Bettendorf. On admission, each person is assessed using American Society of Addiction Medicine criteria, the clinical standards for gauging a level of care.…
800 5th Street · Sioux City, IA 51101Sioux City, IA 51101
Sioux City · Outpatient
Located in Sioux City, Iowa, the Rosecrance Jackson Centers recovery program serves residents throughout Woodbury County, including teens, adults, and families. They offer both in person counseling and virtual support. Within this outpatient program are behavioral health screenings, psychiatric and…
| Thumbnail | Name | Address | Phone | Treatment | Insurance | About |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
Broadlawns Medical Center Addiction Treatment Services |
1761 Hickman Road, Des Moines, IA 50314 |
Broadlawns Medical Center is a full service hospital in Des Moines, Iowa. They offer multiple specialty services, including addiction treatment for clients seeking recovery from chemical dependency. Additionally, they offer mental health services for those with co-occurring mental health disorders. The hospital accepts all types of insurance. Integrated Mental Health and Addiction Treatment in Des Moines One specialty program at… |
|||
|
Mercy One Des Moines First Step Recovery |
1750 48th Street Suite 2, Des Moines, IA 50310 |
MercyOne Des Moines First Step Recovery is a substance use treatment program in Des Moines, Iowa providing outpatient addiction and mental health care for adults as part of the broader MercyOne health system. As a nonprofit provider, First Step Recovery emphasizes accessible and evidence based care integrated with MercyOne's wider medical services. Alcohol and Opioid Rehabilitation Program Treatment may include… |
|||
|
|
Orchard Place PACE Center |
620 8th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309 |
Orchard Place PACE Center, located in vibrant Des Moines, Iowa is a compassionate setting for children and adults. As part of Orchard Place, the oldest locally founded nonprofit in the city, they can help you work through mental health challenges while building hope and resilience. Each year, they assist over 6,000 young people through a wide range of services including… |
|||
|
|
Orchard Place Campus- Residential Treatment Center |
925 Southwest Porter Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50315 |
Orchard Place Campus Residential Treatment Center is a residential treatment facility for youths ages 12 to 18. They’re located in Des Moines, Iowa. They provide treatment for mental health, substance use, and behavioral health. Age-Specific Substance Use Treatment Their substance use program helps youths heal from drug or alcohol use within the context of their communities and families. Teenagers learn… |
|||
|
|
Powell Chemical Dependency Center |
700 East University Avenue 4th Floor, Des Moines, IA 50316 |
The Des Moines, Iowa, Powell Chemical Dependency Center is a behavioral health facility that offers outpatient and inpatient substance use disorder (SUD) treatment. It is part of the greater UnityPoint Health network which provides care across the Midwest, including Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin. The network includes 17 regional hospitals, 19 community network hospitals, and over 400 clinics which includes the… |
|||
|
Covert Action Treatment Facility |
1223 Center St #22, Des Moines, IA 50309 |
Covert Action Treatment Facility is in Des Moines, Iowa is an outpatient addiction treatment center specializing in opioid dependence. Serving men and women across Des Moines and the surrounding area, the clinic combines medication with behavioral counseling and nursing support. The program is built around a practical, recovery-focused model that emphasizes daily accountability, individualized care and long-term stability. Medication Assisted… |
|||
|
Bridges of Iowa Des Moines |
1985 Northeast 51st Place, Des Moines, IA 50313 |
Bridges of Iowa is a nonprofit drug and alcohol rehab organization in Des Moines, Iowa. The majority of the organization’s clients come from jail and have low or no income, no access to treatment, and no health insurance. In addition to helping clients with substance use disorders, they offer services to help them successfully reenter the community. A Unique Long… |
|||
|
Orchard Place Child Guidance Center |
808 5th Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309 |
Orchard Place Child Guidance Center is a youth focused mental health and substance use treatment provider in Des Moines, Iowa. The center offers outpatient services and connections to higher levels of care including residential treatment at Orchard Place's campus. What kinds of addiction treatment does Orchard Place offer? Orchard Place provides outpatient substance use services specifically for Iowa youth under… |
|||
|
UnityPoint Health Eyerly Ball |
945 19th Street, Des Moines, IA 50314 |
UnityPoint Health Eyerly Ball provides outpatient addiction treatment and mental health services at its Des Moines location on 19th Street. The program offers substance use counseling, co-occurring disorders support and aftercare services for adults at every life stage. With CARF accreditation and a flexible, community based approach, Eyerly Ball meets clients where they are with accessible, evidence based care. Outpatient… |
|||
|
Prelude Behavioral Services Bernie Lorenz Recovery Womens Half Way Treatment Program |
4014 Kingman Boulevard, Des Moines, IA 50311 |
Prelude Behavioral Services Bernie Lorenz Recovery is a women's recovery residence in Des Moines, Iowa offering transitional housing and substance use treatment support for women rebuilding their lives after addiction. The program provides a substance free living environment designed to help women step down from higher levels of care and prepare for independent living. With a focus on trauma informed… |
|||
|
Urban Dreams Outpatient Services |
601 Forest Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50314 |
Urban Dreams Outpatient Services is a Des Moines program providing outpatient substance abuse treatment and mental health support in Central Iowa. The program offers counseling, co-occurring disorder treatment, aftercar, and a the OWI diversion track for adults. Urban Dreams is committed to serving underserved and underrepresented communities, blending addiction recovery with broader wraparound support to help clients build healthier, more… |
|||
|
MercyOne House of Mercy |
1409 Clark St, Des Moines, IA 50314 |
House of Mercy is a long term residential recovery program located in Des Moines, Iowa serving men who struggle with addiction to drugs and alcohol. The program integrates faith based spiritual development and structured daily routines, individual and group counseling, recovery meetings and life skills training. House of Mercy offers a no fee residential program where participants can stay up… |
|||
|
UCS Healthcare |
1300 Woodland Ave, Des Moines, IA 50265 |
UCS Healthcare is a multi-service provider in West Des Moines, Iowa that offers integrated addiction treatment, behavioral health, psychiatric care and primary medical services. The team specializes in substance use disorder treatment for opioid and alcohol use, and dedicated gambling addiction care for adults, seniors, LGBTQIA+ patients and Spanish-speaking communities. UCS Healthcare delivers confidential, individualized and compassionate care that meets… |
|||
|
UnityPoint Health - Des Moines |
700 E University Ave Floor 4, Des Moines, IA 50316 |
Powell Chemical Dependency Center, part of UnityPoint Health – Des Moines offers addiction treatment for adults age 18 and older in central Iowa. The center offers a full continuum of substance use care, including residential and aftercare services for alcohol and drug addiction. Rooted in a whole-person philosophy of body, mind and spirit, Powell CDC includes confidential, individualized recovery support.… |
|||
|
|
Center for Behavioral Health Des Moines |
1200 University Avenue Suite 106, Des Moines, IA 50314 |
Center for Behavioral Health, located in Des Moines, Iowa, is an alcohol and drug rehab center that offers addiction treatment to men and women. Their alcohol and drug rehab services are offered on an outpatient basis. This location specializes in medication assisted treatment and uses FDA-approved medications in conjunction with mental health therapy. Clients are required to engage in the… |
|||
|
|
Children and Families of Iowa Des Moines |
1111 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314 |
Children and Families of Iowa is a behavioral health provider in Des Moines, Iowa. They focus on offering outpatient substance use counseling and mental health therapy for youth and adults. The team offers flexible options with telehealth available statewide for easier access. Clients may appreciate the safe setting where they can feel at home throughout their recovery journey. Outpatient Opportunities… |
|||
|
|
Central Iowa Psychological Services Des Moines |
3737 Woodland Ave #415, Des Moines, IA 50266 |
Central Iowa Psychological Services is a mental health and addiction treatment provider in Des Moines, Iowa offering outpatient programs and advanced psychiatric care. The team serves adolescents, young adults, and adults of all genders with substance use concerns, co-occurring mental health disorders, and treatment-resistant symptoms. Clients benefit from flexible programming options and access to specialized interventions like TMS and Spravato… |
|||
|
|
Urban Dreams Des Moines |
1111 9th St Suite 210, Des Moines, IA 50314 |
Urban Dreams is a Des Moines-based facility providing outpatient substance abuse treatment and OWI education services across Iowa. The organization focuses on underserved and underrepresented individuals with programs addressing substance use, mental health and co-occurring disorders. Urban Dreams combines education with community support to help people move past barriers and build healthier futures. OWI and DUI Education Urban Dreams specializes… |
|||
|
Alternative Interventions Des Moines |
3116 Ingersoll Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50312 |
Alternative Interventions Des Moines is a rehab located in Des Moines, Iowa. Alternative Interventions Des Moines specializes in the treatment of addiction. |
|||
|
The Beacon of Life |
1717 Woodland Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50314 |
The Beacon of Life is a rehab located in Des Moines, Iowa. The Beacon of Life specializes in the treatment of addiction. |
|||
|
Children and Families Des Moines |
1111 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50314 |
Children and Families Des Moines is a rehab located in Des Moines, Iowa. Children and Families Des Moines specializes in the treatment of addiction. |
|||
|
Choices Therapy Services Lower Beaver Road |
3805 Lower Beaver Road, Des Moines, IA 50310 |
Choices Therapy Services Lower Beaver Road is a rehab located in Des Moines, Iowa. Choices Therapy Services Lower Beaver Road specializes in the treatment of addiction. |
|||
|
Choices Therapy Services Des Moines |
3805 Lower Beaver Road, Des Moines, IA 50310 |
Choices Therapy Services Des Moines is a rehab located in Des Moines, Iowa. Choices Therapy Services Des Moines specializes in the treatment of addiction. |
|||
|
Employee and Family Resources |
505 5th Avenue Suite 600, Des Moines, IA 50309 |
Employee and Family Resources is a rehab located in Des Moines, Iowa. Employee and Family Resources specializes in the treatment of addiction. |
|||
|
Integrative Counseling Solutions West Des Moines |
1200 Valley West Drive Suite 508, Des Moines, IA 50266 |
Integrative Counseling Solutions West Des Moines is a rehab located in Des Moines, Iowa. Integrative Counseling Solutions West Des Moines specializes in the treatment of addiction. |
|||
No centers match all of these filters.
Treatment centers in nearby cities, closest to Des Moines first. Filter by insurance, level of care, and who the program is designed for.
Expert insight
“I think these are the kind of resources we need more of to get a handle on this treatable disease.”
I was saddened to read in the latest Iowa drug strategy that Iowans binge drink, smoke, and use methamphetamines at rates higher than the national average.
Drug overdose deaths rose nearly 15% at the last count, killing 429 lives just in 2021. The culprit is the rise in opioid use, particularly fentanyl. What is good news, however, is that the Iowa Attorney General wants to destigmatize opioid addiction treatment by providing funding for medication-assisted treatment, with more than 80 new addiction treatment beds in Des Moines with the ability to help 1,500 outpatients.
Frequently asked questions
Every facility on this page is a licensed drug and alcohol treatment provider serving the Des Moines area. We build these listings from verified program data, including the levels of care each center offers, the specialty populations it serves, the payment types and insurance plans it accepts, and its accreditation and licensing status.
Listings are organized to help you compare options that matter most when choosing care: proximity, treatment intensity, cost, and whether a program fits your insurance and personal needs.
We prioritize centers that hold recognized accreditation from the Joint Commission or CARF and maintain current state licensure. We do not accept payment in exchange for a higher ranking, and a facility cannot buy its way to the top of the list.
Des Moines is the seat of Polk County and the largest city in Iowa, anchoring a metro area of more than 700,000 people in the central part of the state. People searching for treatment here have access to 35 facilities across the metro, ranging from hospital-based medical detox to community outpatient clinics. If you want to compare options beyond the city limits, the full Iowa rehab directory lists programs statewide.
Local behavioral health care in Polk County is coordinated in part through the county's Behavioral Health and Disability Services Department, based at River Place on Euclid Avenue, which supports access to mental health and substance use services for county residents.
Major providers in the metro include Broadlawns Medical Center, which operates a behavioral urgent care clinic, and UnityPoint Health's Eyerly Ball behavioral health services, whose roots in Polk County mental health care go back to the 1960s. These systems connect people to the full range of addiction treatment options, from assessment through aftercare.
Substance use in Des Moines reflects a broader Iowa pattern. The state has long reported some of the lowest overall overdose rates in the country, but Polk County has felt the crisis more acutely than most: its 2023 drug overdose death rate of roughly 25 per 100,000 residents was close to double the statewide rate.
Fentanyl now drives most opioid deaths in Iowa, and methamphetamine remains one of the state's most persistent challenges, with treatment admission rates that have historically run well above the national average.
Polk County has also directed opioid settlement funds toward local prevention, treatment, and harm reduction efforts, part of a coordinated response to rising synthetic opioid deaths. For families weighing where to start, the range of local options means care is available at nearly every level of intensity and for most budgets.
Treatment cost is one of the biggest concerns for people seeking help, and the price of rehab in Des Moines tracks closely with statewide Iowa averages. Iowa ranks among the more expensive states for treatment when paying without insurance, though most people never pay the full sticker price once insurance, Medicaid, or sliding-scale options are applied.
The figures below reflect Iowa state averages for full private-pay treatment and are useful as a planning benchmark.
Because Des Moines is Iowa's largest metro, costs at private centers here sit at or slightly above the state average given the higher cost of living relative to rural Iowa. Several factors move the final price up or down.
Verifying benefits before admission is the single most effective way to reduce what you pay. Learn more about using insurance for rehab and how to confirm coverage before you commit to a program.
Across the 35 treatment facilities in the Des Moines area, most accept more than one form of payment, so the cost figures above rarely represent what a person actually pays out of pocket. The snapshot below shows how many local programs accept each major payment type.
Iowa Medicaid, known as IA Health Link, covers substance use disorder treatment including outpatient care, intensive outpatient programs, residential treatment, and detox. Most beneficiaries receive services through a managed care organization such as Amerigroup or Iowa Total Care, and you do not need a referral to see a behavioral health provider.
Coverage extends to medication-assisted treatment, including buprenorphine and methadone, delivered through the fee-for-service system for opioid use disorder. In the Des Moines area, 22 facilities accept Iowa Medicaid.
Medicare covers medically necessary addiction treatment for eligible older adults and people with qualifying disabilities, including inpatient hospital care, outpatient counseling, and prescribed medications. Nine facilities in the Des Moines area accept Medicare.
Because coverage rules and cost-sharing vary by plan, it helps to confirm details in advance and to ask each program directly how Medicare applies to the specific level of care you need.
Twelve Des Moines-area facilities accept TRICARE, and veterans also have direct access to substance use care through the VA Central Iowa Health Care System. Service members and their families can look for programs that offer specialized, trauma-informed care attentive to military experience.
Private health insurance is the most widely accepted form of coverage in the metro, taken at 32 of the 35 facilities, and self-pay is accepted at 34. Under the Affordable Care Act, marketplace and employer plans must cover substance use disorder treatment as an essential health benefit, though specific benefits, deductibles, and prior-authorization requirements differ by plan. Major carriers active in the Des Moines market include:
For people without robust coverage, 11 area programs offer sliding-scale fees based on income, 14 offer some form of financial assistance, and 10 offer financing to spread payments over time. These options can make residential or intensive outpatient care realistic even on a limited budget.
No Des Moines-area facility in our directory advertises fully free treatment for all clients, but community health centers, county-supported services, and grant-funded programs can substantially reduce or eliminate cost for those who qualify. People who need help covering treatment may also explore rehab scholarships as a way to close the gap.
The 35 facilities in the Des Moines area span the full continuum of care, including 13 offering medical detox, 18 offering inpatient or residential treatment, and 32 providing outpatient services. This range means a person can step down from higher-intensity care to community-based support without leaving the metro.
Medical detox is the starting point for people with physical dependence on alcohol, opioids, or benzodiazepines, providing 24-hour monitoring to manage withdrawal safely. Thirteen Des Moines-area facilities offer supervised detox before a person transitions into ongoing treatment.
Inpatient and residential rehab provides structured, live-in care that removes daily triggers and immerses a person in therapy and recovery skills. With 18 programs in the metro, residential treatment is well represented for those who need to step away from their environment.
Partial hospitalization programs offer day-long clinical treatment while allowing a person to return home in the evenings, bridging the gap between residential and outpatient care. Two PHP options operate locally.
Standard and intensive outpatient care is the most widely available level in Des Moines, with 32 clinics offering scheduled therapy that fits around work, school, and family. Outpatient rehab often serves as both an entry point for milder cases and a step-down from higher levels of care.
Dual diagnosis treatment addresses substance use alongside co-occurring conditions such as depression or anxiety, and 25 area programs offer it. Integrated care for co-occurring depression and other mental health conditions improves outcomes when both are treated together.
Sober living homes provide a substance-free, peer-supported residence for people continuing recovery after formal treatment. Eight operate in the metro, supporting the kind of continuing care that helps protect against relapse.
Beyond standard treatment, many Des Moines facilities tailor programming to specific populations and substances. Matching a program to a person's identity, life stage, or primary substance can make treatment more relevant and easier to stay engaged with.
Alcohol remains the most commonly treated substance locally, with 28 programs offering care for alcohol use disorder, consistent with Iowa's high binge-drinking rates. Twenty programs treat opioid use disorder, reflecting the growing role of fentanyl in the region.
For service members and veterans, seven facilities provide tailored, trauma-informed care alongside broader rehab resources for veterans and military. Five programs offer LGBTQ+ affirming addiction care for people who want an environment attentive to their specific needs.
Cost and insurance gaps should not be a barrier to getting help. The Des Moines area has a network of crisis lines, county services, harm reduction programs, and veteran resources that provide free or low-cost support. The following are verified local and statewide options.
Polk County has experienced the substance use crisis more sharply than most of Iowa. In 2023, the county recorded a drug overdose death rate of roughly 25 per 100,000 residents, close to double the statewide rate and the highest county rate in the state that year. The figures below place local and state numbers in context.
Statewide trends underscore why demand for opioid use disorder treatment continues to grow. Iowa opioid deaths rose sharply from 2019 through 2021, driven primarily by synthetic opioids like fentanyl, before opioid deaths fell nationally between 2023 and 2024.
Iowa still reported one of the lowest opioid overdose death rates in the country in 2024, at 5.8 per 100,000, even as methamphetamine and alcohol continue to fuel treatment demand across the state.
Iowa's overall drug and overdose numbers remain low compared with national figures, but the concentration of harm in Polk County shows why local access to detox, treatment, and harm reduction matters. National context on substance use is available through our overview of national substance use statistics.
Medical reviewer
Libby Pelligrini, MMS, PA-C
Libby Pellegrini, MMS, PA-C, is a professionally-trained physician assistant. She has worked in numerous emergency healthcare settings, ranging from the rural United States to large metropolitan areas. Her experience helping patients suffering from acute crises related to intoxication and substance…
Read bioPhysician Assistant & Medical Writer. Read bio
Author
Olivia Pennelle
Located in Portland, OR, Olivia Pennelle (Liv) is an author, journalist & content strategist. She's the founder of Liv’s Recovery Kitchen, a popular site dedicated to providing the ingredients for a fulfilling life in recovery. Liv also co-founded the podcast…
Read bioCounselor, Expert Author, Podcaster. Read bio
Talk to someone today
Speak with someone about treatment options, insurance, and what’s available this week.
515-349-1680
