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About UnityPoint Health – Childrens Specialty Services
UnityPoint Health – Childrens Specialty Services is a nonprofit mental health treatment provider in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, located at 4050 River Ridge Drive NE.
Levels of care offered here include outpatient care and partial hospitalization (day treatment). Clinicians use approaches such as activity therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and group therapy.
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 adults. It offers specialized groups for children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED).
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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Who they serve & support services
Specialized groups
Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED)
Ancillary services
Court-ordered outpatient treatment
Family psychoeducation
Suicide prevention services
Treatment access in Linn County, IA
16Treatment facilities
1Offer detox
5Buprenorphine or methadone
3Offer 24-hour care
Linn County, IA has 16 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facilities for 231,762 residents. 1 facility in the county list detox services. 28 people died of a drug overdose in the county in the 12 months to March 2026 (CDC provisional data): 12.1 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.
Location
Address4050 River Ridge Drive NE Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Questions about UnityPoint Health – Childrens Specialty Services
What services does UnityPoint Health – Childrens Specialty Services offer?
UnityPoint Health – Childrens Specialty Services lists the following levels of care: mental health treatment. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
Does UnityPoint Health – Childrens Specialty Services accept insurance?
According to SAMHSA data, UnityPoint Health – Childrens Specialty Services accepts county or local government funds, medicare, medicaid, federal military insurance (e.g., tricare), private health insurance, cash or self-payment, state-financed health insurance plan other than medicaid, and state mental health agency (or equivalent) funds. 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.
Does UnityPoint Health – Childrens Specialty Services offer detox?
UnityPoint Health – Childrens Specialty Services does not list detox services. If you need medically supervised withdrawal first, see detox programs or call (833) 589-6933 for help finding one.
Who does UnityPoint Health – Childrens Specialty Services treat?
UnityPoint Health – Childrens Specialty Services accepts children/adolescents, young adults, and adults. Specialized groups include children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (sed).
How many addiction treatment programs are in Linn County, IA?
Linn County, IA has 16 SAMHSA-listed treatment facilities for about 231,762 residents: 1 list detox services, 5 offer buprenorphine or methadone treatment and 3 offer 24-hour care (2026 data).
What are the closest alternatives to UnityPoint Health – Childrens Specialty Services?
The nearest other SAMHSA-listed programs are A New Leaf Mental Health and Wellness (Cedar Rapids, 2.4 miles), Mercy Medical Center – Sedlacek Treatment Center (Cedar Rapids, 2.8 miles), and Abbe Center for Community MH – Kingston Hill (Cedar Rapids, 3.4 miles). Distances are straight-line.
How do I get admitted to UnityPoint Health – Childrens Specialty Services or a similar program?
Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact UnityPoint Health – Childrens Specialty Services directly at 319-558-4900. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be UnityPoint Health – Childrens Specialty Services. Our helpline is not affiliated with UnityPoint Health – Childrens Specialty Services.
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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. A listing is not an endorsement. StartDrugRehab.com is not affiliated with UnityPoint Health – Childrens Specialty Services.
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