700 East University Avenue 4th Floor, Des Moines, IA 50316
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Powell Chemical Dependency Program – Iowa Lutheran Hospital is a nonprofit substance use treatment provider in Des Moines, Iowa, located at 700 East University Avenue.
Levels of care offered here include residential (inpatient) treatment, partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), standard outpatient counseling, and medication-assisted treatment (MAT). Clinicians use approaches such as anger management, cognitive behavioral therapy, contingency management/motivational incentives, motivational interviewing, and relapse prevention. For opioid use disorder, the program uses buprenorphine and naltrexone. It also prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder.
Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, military insurance (TRICARE), 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 and men.
Powell Chemical Dependency Program – Iowa Lutheran Hospital is licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency, state department of health, and hospital licensing authority.
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 department of health, Hospital licensing authority |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | 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.
Powell Chemical Dependency Program – Iowa Lutheran Hospital lists the following levels of care: inpatient / residential, partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), outpatient, and medication-assisted treatment (MAT). Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
According to SAMHSA data, Powell Chemical Dependency Program – Iowa Lutheran Hospital accepts medicare, medicaid, federal military insurance (e.g., tricare), 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.
Powell Chemical Dependency Program – Iowa Lutheran Hospital does not list detox services. If you need medically supervised withdrawal first, see detox programs or call (833) 589-6933 for help finding one.
Powell Chemical Dependency Program – Iowa Lutheran Hospital reports licensing or certification from: State substance use treatment agency, State department of health, and Hospital licensing authority.
Powell Chemical Dependency Program – Iowa Lutheran Hospital accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include adult women and adult men.
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).
Powell Chemical Dependency Program – Iowa Lutheran Hospital is #10 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 BHG Des Moines Treatment Center (Des Moines, under 1 miles), Children and Families of Iowa (Des Moines, 1.2 miles), and Orchard Place – Pace (Des Moines, 1.3 miles). Distances are straight-line.
Powell Chemical Dependency Program – Iowa Lutheran Hospital has a 3.9-star rating from 23 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 Powell Chemical Dependency Program – Iowa Lutheran Hospital directly at 515-263-2424 x1. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be Powell Chemical Dependency Program – Iowa Lutheran Hospital. Our helpline is not affiliated with Powell Chemical Dependency Program – Iowa Lutheran Hospital.
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