515 Highway 39, Denison, IA 51442
Part of Plains Area Mental Health · 9 locations listed See all locations →
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Plains Area Mental Health Center – Denison provides drug and alcohol treatment from its location at 515 Highway 39 in Denison, Iowa. It is a nonprofit provider.
Its services include intensive outpatient (IOP), standard outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment, and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, Matrix Model, and relapse prevention. For opioid use disorder, the program uses buprenorphine and naltrexone. It also prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder.
Payment options include government funding for people who qualify, Medicare, 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, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders.
Plains Area Mental Health Center – Denison is accredited by Council on Accreditation (COA).
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| Licensing & accreditation | Council on Accreditation (COA) |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Children/Adolescents, Young Adults, Seniors |
| Operated by | Private non-profit organization |
Crawford County, IA has 1 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facility for 16,378 residents. No facility in the county lists detox services, so people who need medically supervised withdrawal usually have to travel to another county first. It is the only listed provider of buprenorphine or methadone treatment in the county.
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.
Plains Area Mental Health Center – Denison lists the following levels of care: intensive outpatient (IOP), outpatient, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), dual diagnosis, and telehealth. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
According to SAMHSA data, Plains Area Mental Health Center – Denison accepts federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs, medicare, medicaid, federal military insurance (e.g., tricare), private health insurance, cash or self-payment, state-financed health insurance plan other than medicaid, and samhsa funding/block grants. 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.
Plains Area Mental Health Center – Denison 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. Plains Area Mental Health Center – Denison reports accreditation from COA. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
Plains Area Mental Health Center – Denison accepts children/adolescents, young adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders.
Crawford County, IA has 1 SAMHSA-listed treatment facility for about 16,378 residents: 0 list detox services, 1 offer buprenorphine or methadone treatment and 0 offer 24-hour care (2026 data).
The nearest other SAMHSA-listed programs are Manning Regional Healthcare Center – Recovery Center (Manning, 17.2 miles), St Anthony Regional Hospital – St Anthony Mental Health Services (Carroll, 25.9 miles), and Plains Area Mental Health Center Inc – Carroll (Carroll, 26 miles). Distances are straight-line.
Plains Area Mental Health Center – Denison has a 4.0-star rating from 2 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 Plains Area Mental Health Center – Denison directly at 800-325-1192. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be Plains Area Mental Health Center – Denison. Our helpline is not affiliated with Plains Area Mental Health Center – Denison.
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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 plainsareamentalhealth.org. A listing is not an endorsement. StartDrugRehab.com is not affiliated with Plains Area Mental Health Center – Denison.
