1527 Albia Road, Ottumwa, IA 52501
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Southern Iowa Mental Health Center is a private substance use treatment provider in Ottumwa, Iowa, located at 1527 Albia Road.
Levels of care offered here include standard outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment, and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as anger management, brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, contingency management/motivational incentives, and motivational interviewing. For opioid use disorder, the program uses naltrexone.
Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, military insurance (TRICARE), private health insurance, cash or self-payment, and state-financed health insurance. A sliding fee scale based on income is available. 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 adolescents, young adults, women, men, and clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders.
Southern Iowa Mental Health Center is accredited by Council on Accreditation (COA) and licensed or certified by the state mental health department.
Payment assistance (check with facility for details) · Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
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| Licensing & accreditation | State mental health department, Council on Accreditation (COA) |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Children/Adolescents, Young Adults, Seniors |
| Operated by | Private for-profit organization |
Wapello County, IA has 5 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facilities for 35,681 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.
Southern Iowa Mental Health Center lists the following levels of care: outpatient, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), dual diagnosis, and telehealth. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
According to SAMHSA data, Southern Iowa Mental Health Center accepts medicare, medicaid, federal military insurance (e.g., tricare), private health insurance, cash or self-payment, 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.
Southern Iowa Mental Health 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. Southern Iowa Mental Health Center reports accreditation from COA. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
Southern Iowa Mental Health Center accepts children/adolescents, young adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include adolescents, young adults, adult women, adult men, and clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders.
Wapello County, IA has 5 SAMHSA-listed treatment facilities for about 35,681 residents: 0 list detox services, 1 offer buprenorphine or methadone treatment and 2 offer 24-hour care (2026 data).
Southern Iowa Mental Health Center is #3 of 4 ranked programs in Ottumwa 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 First Resources Corporation – Hope House Residential (Ottumwa, 1.4 miles), Southern Iowa Economic Dev Association – (SIEDA)/Behavioral Health and Treatment Services (Ottumwa, 1.7 miles), and River Hills Community Health Center – Wapello (Ottumwa, 1.8 miles). Distances are straight-line.
Southern Iowa Mental Health Center has a 2.8-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 Southern Iowa Mental Health Center directly at 641-682-8772. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be Southern Iowa Mental Health Center. Our helpline is not affiliated with Southern Iowa Mental Health 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 simhcottumwa.org. A listing is not an endorsement. StartDrugRehab.com is not affiliated with Southern Iowa Mental Health Center.
