728 Erie Street, Storm Lake, IA 50588
Part of Plains Area Mental Health · 9 locations listed See all locations →
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Plains Area Mental Health Center – Storm Lake provides drug and alcohol treatment from its location at 728 Erie Street in Storm Lake, 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 – Storm Lake 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 |
Buena Vista County, IA has 2 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facilities for 20,816 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 – Storm Lake 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 – Storm Lake 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 – Storm Lake 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 – Storm Lake reports accreditation from COA. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
Plains Area Mental Health Center – Storm Lake accepts children/adolescents, young adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders.
Buena Vista County, IA has 2 SAMHSA-listed treatment facilities for about 20,816 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 Seasons Center for Behavioral Health – Storm Lake (Storm Lake, under 1 miles), New Opportunities Inc – Sac City (Sac City, 18.4 miles), and Plains Area Mental Health – Sac City (Sac City, 18.4 miles). Distances are straight-line.
Plains Area Mental Health Center – Storm Lake has a 3.9-star rating from 7 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 – Storm Lake 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 – Storm Lake. Our helpline is not affiliated with Plains Area Mental Health Center – Storm Lake.
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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 – Storm Lake.
