1223 Center Street Suite 22, Des Moines, IA 50309
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Covert Action LLC – Des Moines provides drug and alcohol treatment from its location at 1223 Center Street in Des Moines, Iowa. It is a private provider.
Its services include standard outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), a federally certified opioid treatment program (methadone), co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment, and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, contingency management/motivational incentives, motivational interviewing, relapse prevention, and substance use disorder counseling. For opioid use disorder, the program uses methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone.
Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, private health insurance, and cash or self-payment. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.
The program accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for women, pregnant/postpartum women, men, veterans, and clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders.
Covert Action LLC – Des Moines is accredited by CARF and licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency, SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP), and Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA).
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| Licensing & accreditation | State substance use treatment agency, Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP), Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Young Adults, Adults, Seniors |
| Operated by | Private for-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.
Covert Action LLC – Des Moines lists the following levels of care: outpatient, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), methadone clinic (OTP), dual diagnosis, and telehealth. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
According to SAMHSA data, Covert Action LLC – Des Moines accepts medicare, medicaid, private health insurance, and cash or self-payment. 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.
Covert Action LLC – Des Moines 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. Covert Action LLC – Des Moines reports accreditation from CARF. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
Covert Action LLC – Des Moines accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include adult women, pregnant/postpartum women, adult men, veterans, and clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders.
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).
Covert Action LLC – Des Moines is #3 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.
Covert Action LLC – Des Moines has a 4.3-star rating from 42 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 Covert Action LLC – Des Moines directly at 515-218-6125. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be Covert Action LLC – Des Moines. Our helpline is not affiliated with Covert Action LLC – Des Moines.
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