1801 Hickman Road, Des Moines, IA 50314
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New Connections – Broadlawns Medical Center provides drug and alcohol treatment from its location at 1801 Hickman Road in Des Moines, Iowa. It is a public provider.
Its services include partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), standard outpatient counseling, co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment, and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, relapse prevention, and substance use disorder counseling.
Payment options include government funding for people who qualify, Medicare, Medicaid, private health insurance, and state-financed health insurance. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.
The program accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders.
New Connections – Broadlawns Medical Center is accredited by The Joint Commission and licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency and state department of health.
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| Licensing & accreditation | State substance use treatment agency, State department of health, The Joint Commission |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Young Adults, Adults, Seniors |
| Operated by | Local, county, or community government |
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.
New Connections – Broadlawns Medical Center lists the following levels of care: partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), outpatient, dual diagnosis, and telehealth. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
According to SAMHSA data, New Connections – Broadlawns Medical Center accepts federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs, medicare, medicaid, private health insurance, 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.
New Connections – Broadlawns Medical Center 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. New Connections – Broadlawns Medical Center reports accreditation from The Joint Commission. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
New Connections – Broadlawns Medical Center accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders and clients who have experienced trauma.
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).
New Connections – Broadlawns Medical Center is #9 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.
The nearest other SAMHSA-listed programs are MercyOne House Mercy – Des Moines (Des Moines, under 1 miles), Children and Families of Iowa (Des Moines, 1.2 miles), and BHG Des Moines Treatment Center (Des Moines, 1.6 miles). Distances are straight-line.
New Connections – Broadlawns Medical Center has a 3.1-star rating from 477 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 New Connections – Broadlawns Medical Center directly at 515-282-6610. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be New Connections – Broadlawns Medical Center. Our helpline is not affiliated with New Connections – Broadlawns Medical Center.
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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. Logo courtesy of broadlawns.org. A listing is not an endorsement. StartDrugRehab.com is not affiliated with New Connections – Broadlawns Medical Center.
