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UnityPoint Health - Des Moines Powell Chemical Dependency Center

UnityPoint Health - Des Moines Powell Chemical Dependency Center

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UnityPoint Health - Des Moines Powell Chemical Dependency Center

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Helping adults overcome alcohol and drug addiction, UnityPoint Health - Powell Chemical Dependency Center is a hospital-based treatment program offering short-term residential care, day treatment (PHP), intensive outpatient treatment (IOP), and evening outpatient services. Located at Iowa Lutheran Hospital on East University Avenue, they treat addiction involving alcohol, opioids, heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine, and other substances. Their abstinence-based, 12-step approach focuses on building recovery skills and maintaining sobriety.

They are open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Strengthen Recovery Beyond Treatment

Their treatment approach combines individual counseling, group education, relapse-focused care, and a 12-session Family Recovery Program that strengthens communication, boundaries, and coping skills. They also offer short-term mental health therapy and specialty groups addressing addiction-related liver and kidney disease. Serving central Iowa since 1973, they extend support through counselor-led continuing care, 18 volunteer-led aftercare groups, and sober alumni activities that encourage lasting connections beyond treatment.

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AT A GLANCE

Center Overview

Location
700 E. University Ave., Flr. 4, Des Moines, IA 50316 View Map
Part of
network
Primary Focus
This center primarily treats substance use disorders, helping you stabil...
Accreditation
CARF
Substance Use We Treat
Alcohol, Chronic Relapse, Cocaine, Drug Addiction +9 More
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(515) 263-2424

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MEDICATION ASSISTED TREATMENT

Supportive Medication for Recovery

Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) is an evidence-based approach that pairs FDA-approved medications with counseling to treat addiction. The medications are used to reduce cravings, ease withdrawal symptoms, or block the effects of substances. More about MAT

Methadone

(Dolophine®, Methadose®)
Reduces opioid cravings
Not Available

Naltrexone

(Vivitrol®, Revia®)
Blocks opioid effects
Available

Buprenorphine

(Suboxone®, Subutex®, Sublocade®, Zubsolv®)
Eases opioid withdrawal
Available

Note: Treatment centers offer different forms of MAT—such as oral tablets, dissolvable films, or monthly injections—and their policies can vary based on state regulations, provider preferences, and insurance coverage. Because of these differences, it's best to contact the center directly to learn what options are available and what might be right for your situation.

How to pay

Insurance Accepted

Accepts BlueCross BlueShield
BlueCross BlueShield
All Centers in Iowa
Accepts United Healthcare
United Healthcare
All Centers in Iowa
Accepts Aetna
Aetna
All Centers in Iowa
Accepts Medicaid
Medicaid
All Centers in Iowa
Accepts Medicare
Medicare
All Centers in Iowa
Accepts Tricare
Tricare
All Centers in Iowa
Provider's Policy: UnityPoint accepts insurance, cash, check, MasterCard, Visa, and Discover. Their financial counselors help patients understand and manage financial challenges related to their care, including questions about Medicaid. Patients can request an itemized bill.
(515) 263-2424
Private Pay Option

Cash Pay Rates

We don't have pricing information for this center. Please contact the center for more information.
(515) 263-2424
Care Options

Levels of Care

Everyone's recovery journey is unique. Whether it looks like residential rehab for 30 days, an outpatient program, or virtual therapy, you can find a level of care that fits your needs.
Not included
Detox
Not Offered at This Center
Typically the initial stage of treatment for substance use, focusing on medically supervised management of withdrawal symptoms.
Included
Residential Rehab
Offering intensive care with 24/7 monitoring, residential substance use treatment is typically 30 days. Length can range from 14 to 90 days.
Not included
Sober Living
Not Offered at This Center
Transitional housing designed to support individuals recovering from substance use disorders offering a safe, supportive and structured environment for practicing long-term sobriety, while reintegrating back into daily living.
Included
Day Treatment
In a PHP, patients live at home but follow an intensive schedule of treatment. Most programs require you to be on-site for about 40 hours per week.
Included
Intensive Outpatient Program
An intensive outpatient program (IOP) falls between inpatient care and traditional outpatient services, with therapy and skills-building activities designed to support recovery and provide flexibility. IOP is ideal for those needing support but not the 24/7 care of a residential facility.
Included
Outpatient
Outpatient treatment offers flexible therapeutic and medical care without the need to stay overnight in a hospital or inpatient facility. Outpatient care typically offers a range of therapies and medical interventions individuals can attend alongside daily life.
Not included
Virtual Care
Not Offered at This Center
Therapy and treatment delivered online through video sessions, messaging, or phone calls, so you can get care from anywhere, on a schedule that works for you.
Not included
In-Home Care
Not Offered at This Center
Clinicians come to you, providing treatment and support in the privacy and comfort of your own home.
Treatment

Your Care Options

Specializations

Alcohol
Chronic Relapse
Drug Addiction
Opioids

Who We Treat

Men
Women
Men and Women

Approaches

Medical
Twelve Step

Therapies

1-on-1 Counseling
Family Therapy
Group Therapy
Life Skills
Medication-Assisted Treatment
Motivational Interviewing
Relapse Prevention Counseling
Twelve Step Facilitation

Languages

English

Substances We Treat

Alcohol
Chronic Relapse
Cocaine
Drug Addiction
Ecstasy
Heroin
Kratom
Marijuana
Methamphetamine

Aftercare

Support Meetings
Relapse Prevention Planning
Alumni Events & Get-Togethers
Outpatient Treatment
Support Meetings (on-site)
Aftercare Group Therapy
On-site Aftercare
Mentoring and Peer support
Experience

Care Designed for Your Needs

Personal Amenities

Air-Conditioned Rooms
Private or Shared Rooms

Special Considerations

Family Program
Transition Program
Justice Involved
Wheelchair Accessible
First Responders Program

Smoking and Vaping Policy

Smoking Not Allowed
Vaping Not Allowed
Frequently Asked Questions

Further Research

The following therapies are included: group therapy, 1-on-1 counseling and more.
Des Moines, Iowa, United States.
UnityPoint accepts insurance, cash, check, MasterCard, Visa, and Discover. Their financial counselors help patients understand and manage financial challenges related to their care, including questions about Medicaid. Patients can request an itemized bill.
UnityPoint Health - Des Moines Powell Chemical Dependency Center provides day treatment, intensive outpatient program and more.

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