1111 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50314
Part of Children and Families of Iowa · 2 locations listed See all locations →
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Children and Families of Iowa provides drug and alcohol treatment from its location at 1111 University Avenue in Des Moines, Iowa. It is a nonprofit provider.
Its services include standard outpatient counseling, co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment, and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, Matrix Model, relapse prevention, and substance use disorder counseling.
Payment options include Medicaid, military insurance (TRICARE), private health insurance, cash or self-payment, and state-financed health insurance. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.
The program accepts children and adolescents, young adults, adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for adolescents, young adults, women, men, and seniors or older adults.
Children and Families of Iowa is accredited by Council on Accreditation (COA) and licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency, state mental health department, and state department of health.
Based on SAMHSA-listed programs in our directory. Rankings use the StartDrugRehab Score; facilities can't pay to change them. Distances are straight-line.
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| Licensing & accreditation | State substance use treatment agency, State mental health department, State department of health, Council on Accreditation (COA) |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Children/Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults, Seniors |
| Operated by | Private non-profit organization |
Polk County, IA has 24 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facilities for 516,185 residents. 2 facilities in the county list detox services. 87 people died of a drug overdose in the county in the 12 months to March 2026 (CDC provisional data): 16.9 per 100,000 residents, compared with 11.1 statewide.
Source: StartDrugRehab Treatment Deserts 2026, built from SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, U.S. Census 2024 population estimates and CDC overdose data. Counts are SAMHSA-listed facilities only.
Children and Families of Iowa lists the following levels of care: outpatient, dual diagnosis, and telehealth. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
According to SAMHSA data, Children and Families of Iowa accepts medicaid, federal military insurance (e.g., tricare), private health insurance, cash or self-payment, and state-financed health insurance plan other than medicaid. Your exact coverage depends on your plan and network status. You can check your benefits with your insurer, or call (833) 589-6933 for a free benefits check.
Children and Families of Iowa does not list detox services. If you need medically supervised withdrawal first, see detox programs or call (833) 589-6933 for help finding one.
Yes. Children and Families of Iowa reports accreditation from COA. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
Children and Families of Iowa accepts children/adolescents, young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include adolescents, young adults, adult women, adult men, and seniors or older adults.
Polk County, IA has 24 SAMHSA-listed treatment facilities for about 516,185 residents: 2 list detox services, 10 offer buprenorphine or methadone treatment and 6 offer 24-hour care (2026 data).
Children and Families of Iowa is #12 of 13 ranked programs in Des Moines in our 2026 ranking, based on the StartDrugRehab Score (accreditation, levels of care, payment options, data completeness and patient ratings). Facilities cannot pay to change their rank.
Children and Families of Iowa has a 2.6-star rating from 12 Google reviews (as of November 2026). Ratings reflect individual experiences and are not a measure of clinical quality.
Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact Children and Families of Iowa directly at 515-288-1981. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be Children and Families of Iowa. Our helpline is not affiliated with Children and Families of Iowa.
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Source: SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, data updated October 2026. Facilities report this information to SAMHSA, and it can change, so confirm details before admission. A listing is not an endorsement. StartDrugRehab.com is not affiliated with Children and Families of Iowa.
