Best Substance Abuse in Des Moines, Iowa — 4 resources

4 Resources

1. Powell Chemical Dependency Center

Residential substance abuse treatment facility in downtown Des Moines offering medically supervised withdrawal, inpatient rehabilitation, and aftercare planning. Fathers entering treatment should bring photo ID, insurance card, current medications, and seven days of personal items. Medicaid and many private insurers are accepted; staff assist with verification. Admissions are handled 24/7 by phone. Located at the MercyOne Des Moines campus on Center Street.

515-309-2010 · 1315 Center St, Des Moines, IA 50309

2. House of Mercy – Des Moines

Recovery housing and addiction support services for men in central Iowa with residential programming, life-skills training, and aftercare. Fathers in recovery can apply for long-term residential treatment and structured sober living. Staff help with employment, co-parenting reconnection, and legal issues. Medicaid and scholarships may cover costs. Bring photo ID, current medications, and prior treatment records at intake. Located on Clark Street.

515-643-6500 · 1409 Clark St, Des Moines, IA 50314

3. Bridges of Iowa – Men's Recovery

Long-term residential recovery program for men in central Iowa offering structured sober living, trauma-informed counseling, 12-step support, employment coaching, and aftercare. Fathers in recovery can apply for multi-month stays that emphasize reintegration and fatherhood restoration. Medicaid, private pay, and scholarships available. Bring photo ID, prior treatment records, and current medications at intake. Campus on 7th Street in Des Moines.

515-288-2580 · 1525 7th St, Des Moines, IA 50314

4. Iowa Governor's Office of Drug Control Policy

State office coordinating substance abuse prevention, treatment, and enforcement policy across Iowa. Publishes data, funds prevention programs, and maintains referral resources for Iowans seeking treatment. Fathers can call or visit the website for help finding state-funded treatment slots and understanding programs like drug courts and opioid response. Based in the East 12th Street state offices in Des Moines. Free public information statewide.

515-725-0300 · 321 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50319

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