House of Mercy

Des Moines, Iowa

1409 Clark Street
Des Moines, IA 50314

(515) 643-6500
4 (10 reviews)

About House of Mercy

House of Mercy, in Des Moines, Iowa, is a comprehensive drug and alcohol rehab for adolescents and adults. They offer dual diagnosis care, medically supervised detox, and inpatient, outpatient, sober living, and aftercare services. Dedicated programs for teens, young adults, postpartum women, military personnel, and persons with hearing impairments are available.

House of Mercy is a comprehensive addiction recovery center for teens and adults in Des Moines, Iowa, specializing in medically supervised detox and inpatient, outpatient, sober living, and aftercare services. They also offer dedicated programs for postpartum women, young adults, military personnel, persons with hearing impairments, and persons with co-occurring mental health disorders. Their primary treatment modalities include trauma informed individual, group, and family counseling.

The experienced clinicians at House of Mercy provide round the clock medical supervision for clients detoxing from drugs and alcohol. They are licensed to prescribe FDA approved medications to ease withdrawal symptoms and prevent potentially life threatening complications.

The inpatient program at House of Mercy is designed to allow clients to focus on their recovery in a safe, comfortable, and highly supportive environment. While in inpatient care, clients attend multiple therapy sessions daily, including a combination of individual, group, and family counseling. They also work on recovery focused life skills to support long term health and sobriety, including courses on coping, stress and anger management, self care, nutrition and wellness, problem solving, communication, conflict resolution, and relapse prevention.

House of Mercy’s outpatient programs encompass multiple levels of care to align with clients’ evolving needs. Their intensive outpatient program (IOP) offers more substantive support for clients in early recovery or at heightened risk of relapse. Both IOP and traditional outpatient programs allow clients to continue cultivating their recovery through robust and frequent counseling, education, and training. Likewise, House of Mercy’s sober living programs enable clients who are stepping down from intensive inpatient care to transition into a structured and supportive sober environment while preparing to reintegrate into their homes and communities.

House of Mercy’s full complement of aftercare services are intended to promote sustained sobriety through a substantive continuum of care. Depending on clients’ unique needs, these services may include 12 step program induction, peer coaching, social service referrals, and career counseling.

House of Mercy accepts private insurance, self pay, and Medicaid. Financial assistance and sliding scale payment plans are available.

Dollar icon Payment Options

  • shield-cross iconPrivate insurance
  • self-pay iconSelf-pay options
  • financial-aid iconFinancial aid
  • sliding-scale-payment iconSliding scale payment assistance
  • medicare iconMedicare
  • military iconMilitary insurance
  • medicaid iconMedicaid

Medical briefcase icon Levels of Care

outpatient iconOutpatient

Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.

inpatient iconInpatient Rehab

Clients in inpatient rehab reside at the treatment facility for the duration of the program, which may range from two weeks to more than 18 months, depending on unique needs and the program's design. Inpatient treatment typically consists of extensive addiction counseling, which may include CBT, DBT, RBT, and motivational interviewing. Clients may also engage in recovery-focused life skills training and/or evidence-based complementary therapies, such as massage, meditation, and experiential therapy.

intensive-outpatient iconIntensive Outpatient

Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) are for those who want or need a very structured treatment program but who also wish to live at home and continue with certain responsibilities (such as work or school). IOP substance abuse treatment programs vary in duration and intensity, and certain outpatient rehab centers will offer individualized treatment programs.

aftercare iconAftercare

Rehab aftercare programs support clients' reintegration into their home, workplace, and community following inpatient and residential treatment. They also promote long-term recovery for clients who may no longer be receiving outpatient treatment. Rehab aftercare services encompass a wide range of modalities and often include various medical, mental health, and social service programs. Case managers and care teams develop clients' customized service plans based on the client's evolving needs and recovery goals.

12-step icon12-Step

Many rehabs base their treatment models on 12 step programs, which are often considered a gold standard in addiction recovery. 12 step recovery prioritizes participants' spiritual development as a means to heal the emotional and psychological wounds that have contributed to the addiction. Participants engage in regular, peer-led group meetings, which are free, anonymous, and accessible 24 hours per day, 365 days a year in most communities. Though these programs are spiritually-grounded, religious affiliation isn't required.

sober-living iconSober Living Homes

Sober Living Houses (SLHs), aka sober homes or halfway houses, are safe, substance-free, supportive living facilities for those recovering from substance abuse. Ideal for those who've just been through inpatient or outpatient treatment, SLHs are supervised environments with rules that support sobriety, such as curfews, shared chores, and therapeutic meetings. Residents are also often trained on life skills and coping skills to make it easier to transition into society. SLHs also provide a strong sense of community that can lead to the kind of deep and lasting connections with other sober individuals that supports a new, healthy lifestyle.

medically-assisted-detox iconMedically Assisted Detox

Drug and alcohol addiction often takes a heavy toll on one's body. Over time, a physical dependence can develop, meaning the body physiologically needs the substance to function. Detox is the process of removing drugs and/or alcohol from the body, a process that can be lethal if mismanaged. Medical detox is done by licensed medical professionals who monitor vital signs and keep you safe, healthy, and as comfortable as possible as you go through detox and withdrawal.

User icon Programs

check iconAdolescence program

adult-program iconAdult program

men iconProgram for men

women iconProgram for women

young-adult iconYoung adult program

children iconChildren program

elderly iconElderly program

hearing iconHearing impaired program

hiv iconHIV/AIDS program

lgbtq iconLGBTQ program

military-hat iconMilitary program

House check icon Settings & Amenities

  • home-setting iconResidential Setting

Shield icon Insurance

Our Policy: House of Mercy works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, please contact us to verify your specific insurance provider.

Heart icon Treatment

alcohol iconAlcoholism

The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.

drugs iconDrug Addiction

Drug rehab in Iowa is available in many formats. A variety of inpatient and outpatient options provide programs that are tailored to individual needs, making recovery possible for everyone.

check iconDual Diagnosis

Many of those suffering from addiction also suffer from mental or emotional illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety disorders. Rehab and other substance abuse facilities treating those with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder administer psychiatric treatment to address the person's mental health issue in addition to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.

opium iconOpioid Addiction

Opioid rehabs specialize in supporting those recovering from opioid addiction. They treat those suffering from addiction to illegal opioids like heroin, as well as prescription drugs like oxycodone. These centers typically combine both physical as well as mental and emotional support to help stop addiction. Physical support often includes medical detox and subsequent medical support (including medication), and mental support includes in-depth therapy to address the underlying causes of addiction.

substance-abuse iconSubstance Abuse

Substance rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from substance abuse, including alcohol and drug addiction (both illegal and prescription drugs). They often include the opportunity to engage in both individual as well as group therapy.

Hand holding medical sign icon Clinical Services

inpatient-file iconCognitive Behavioral Therapy

During cognitive behavioral therapy in Iowa, you'll gain a better understanding of your thinking and motivations. Your therapist will then help you develop new patterns of thinking and behaving that allow you to cope with life's challenges without abusing substances.

intervention iconGroup Therapy

Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.

mental-health iconIndividual Therapy

Individual therapy sessions offer you a personalized approach that involves an in depth exploration of your life experiences and patterns of substance use disorder. This helps your therapist identify harmful behaviors and thoughts and helps you recognize them so you have a deeper understanding of addiction and make positive changes in your life.

desert iconMotivational Interviewing

During motivational interviewing in Iowa, the client and therapist collaborate to identify any discrepancies in the client's current situation and future goals. By asking open ended questions and using reflective listening skills, the therapist encourages the client to reach their own conclusions and make a commitment to any needed changes in their life.

house-medical iconTrauma Therapy

Trauma therapy addresses traumatic incidents from a client's past that are likely affecting their present-day experience. Trauma is often one of the primary triggers and potential causes of addiction, and can stem from child sexual abuse, domestic violence, having a parent with a mental illness, losing one or both parents at a young age, teenage or adult sexual assault, or any number of other factors. The purpose of trauma therapy is to allow a patient to process trauma and move through and past it, with the help of trained and compassionate mental health professionals.

couples-therapy iconCouples Therapy

Couples therapy in Iowa involves mediation, education, and psychotherapy. Participants learn about themselves and each other and how to successfully navigate challenges in the relationship. Sessions can include both joint and individual meetings with the therapist.

family iconFamily Therapy

Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.

Check icon Accreditations

CARF

The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) is a non-profit organization that specifically accredits rehab organizations. Founded in 1966, CARF's, mission is to help service providers like rehab facilities maintain high standards of care.

CARF Accreditation: Yes

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1409 Clark Street
Des Moines, IA 50314

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4 (10 reviews)
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House of Mercy is a wonderful place for starting a new life. Thanks to them I'm free from addiction, and I've got my life and family back.

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Noah Berry
2 months ago
1

Place is always full no matter what time you show up. Pathetic staff.

Tamara Scholz
5 months ago
2

Christy Rotert
6 months ago
3

cale neighbors
7 months ago
5

This place saved my life! Lisa is incredibly welcoming and helped out tremendously. It's was super easy to walk in and get an assessment done. Karen was very professional and kind. She guided me all of the way and I couldn't be more grateful. Craig has helped me along the way. He is incredibly kind and caring. I looked forward to our meetings every week. He has done so much research for me when I was unable to. Again without this place I have no clue where I'd be to this say. We as a community are very lucky to have this as a resource.

Janet Hockey
1 year ago
4

Can you help the children of the addicts understand the work world.

Donna Singh (Singhsingh)
1 year ago
5

Christine Casel
2 years ago
4

Cindy Doyle
2 years ago
5

Lisa @ the front desk is awesome. She's truly a kind soul to each and everyone who walks through the door. She has an awesome way with people. Generally when people are walking through the doors of house of mercy they are not in the best of circumstances and are sometimes at the lowest points of their lives. She treats everyone with dignity and respect. House of mercy is lucky to have her. I hope she's recognized for her uncanny ability to make a person like myself feel un judged . Cm x

Rhonda Draper
2 years ago
3

I understand the many rules that govern a facility such as this, however it seems to me to be overly punitive. Their attitude seems to be "if you don't like it, take you and/or your kids elsewhere. However one must realize there are not a lot of options for these women/families. For instance while being quarantined due to Covid, they cannot leave their rooms, food (whatever food they choose to send) is brought to them. Children have no access to any food outside what is brought to them and only three times a day. Many of the women receive EBT benefits and must pay for food with them. They decided to allow, those who could afford it, to order food on New Years eve. However denied that opportunity to the women and children in quarantine. One would think or hope that the warden (resembles a correction facility) or director would make some special arrangements for these moms and their kids. Hopefully I'm proven wrong and they have made arrangements to brighten these children's new years eve.

Sherri Smith (Sherri Sparrow)
3 years ago
5

They are awesome.e.

Response from the owner3 years ago
Thank you Sherri for the 5 star review and comment!
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