901 Douglas Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50316
Part of Youth and Shelter Services (YSS) · 8 locations listed See all locations →
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Youth and Shelter Services (YSS) – Ihyc provides drug and alcohol treatment from its location at 901 Douglas Avenue in Des Moines, Iowa. It is a nonprofit provider.
Its services include 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 naltrexone. It also prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder.
Payment options include 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, pregnant/postpartum women, and men.
Youth and Shelter Services (YSS) – Ihyc is accredited by CARF and licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency.
Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
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| Licensing & accreditation | State substance use treatment agency, Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Children/Adolescents, Young 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.
Youth and Shelter Services (YSS) – Ihyc 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, Youth and Shelter Services (YSS) – Ihyc accepts 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.
Youth and Shelter Services (YSS) – Ihyc 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. Youth and Shelter Services (YSS) – Ihyc reports accreditation from CARF. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
Youth and Shelter Services (YSS) – Ihyc accepts children/adolescents, young adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include adolescents, young adults, adult women, pregnant/postpartum 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).
Youth and Shelter Services (YSS) – Ihyc is #5 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.
Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact Youth and Shelter Services (YSS) – Ihyc directly at 515-233-2250. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be Youth and Shelter Services (YSS) – Ihyc. Our helpline is not affiliated with Youth and Shelter Services (YSS) – Ihyc.
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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 yss.org. A listing is not an endorsement. StartDrugRehab.com is not affiliated with Youth and Shelter Services (YSS) – Ihyc.
