Southern Iowa Mental Health Center

1527 Albia Road
Ottumwa, IA 52501

Southern Iowa Mental Health Center IA 52501

About Southern Iowa Mental Health Center

Southern Iowa Mental Health Center, located in Ottumwa, Iowa is a private alcohol and drug rehab that offers treatment for a variety of substance abuse addictions including alcoholism, co-occurring mental health disorders, and opiate addiction. They offer flexible outpatient addiction therapy allowing patients to live at home while receiving regular treatment.

Specialty rehab programs at Southern Iowa Mental Health Center include age-appropriate treatment for teens addressing adolescent-specific issues, specialized drug rehab for veterans, addressing combat-related trauma and reintegration, and inclusive treatment respecting diverse sexual orientations and gender identities.

Latest Reviews

Jeanine Reed
2 years ago on Google
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Horrible place. Went there for help and they just made me sit in front of everyone while I was having a melt down. Checked myself out.
Response from the owner1 year ago
We re sorry to hear you did not have a good experience Jeanine! Please consider giving us a try again in the future if needed.
Evy Boley-Elam
2 years ago on Google
4
Response from the owner1 year ago
Thank you Evy for your 4 star rating!!! We re happy to hear you had a good experience!!
Sierra Rojas
2 years ago on Google
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I got told that I was seeking attention for not cutting the right way made me felt like that person was judging me or like pushing me to do it I forgot her name and there is this one lady Biola she's old and every time I was there on the second day she was already talking about discharging me made me felt like I wasn't welcomed more than once that happened to me
Response from the owner1 year ago
We re sorry to hear you had a bad experience Sierra! We hope you ll consider reaching us again if needed.

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Accepted Insurance

Southern Iowa Mental Health Center works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

Other Forms of Payment

Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.

Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.

Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.

Financial aid can take many forms. Centers may have grants or scholarships available to clients who meet eligibility requirements. Programs that receive SAMHSA grants may have financial aid available for those who need treatment as well. Grants and scholarships can help you pai for treatment without having to repay.

Sliding scale payments are based on a client's income and family size. The goal is to make treatment affordable to everyone. By taking these factors into account, addiction recovery care providers help ensure that your treatment does not become a financial burden to you or your family, eliminating one barrier to care.

Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance for those 65 and older. It also serves people under 65 with chronic and disabling health challenges. To use Medicare for addiction treatment you need to find a program that accepts Medicare and is in network with your plan. Out of pocket costs and preauthorization requirements vary, so always check with your provider.

Military members, veterans, and eligible dependents have access to specific insurance programs that help them get the care they need. TRICARE and VA insurance can help you access low cost or no cost addiction and mental health treatment. Programs that accept military insurance often have targeted treatment focused on the unique challenges military members, veterans, and their families face.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

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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.

Treatments

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.

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.

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.

A combined mental health and substance abuse rehab has the staff and resources available to handle individuals with both mental health and substance abuse issues. It can be challenging to determine where a specific symptom stems from (a mental health issue or an issue related to substance abuse), so mental health and substance abuse professionals are helpful in detangling symptoms and keeping treatment on track.

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.

Programs

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Teen Program
Teen programs are designed to address the unique pressures teens face, pressures that can drive them to experiment with dangerous, addictive substances. They need programs that meet them exactly where they are and give them tools for long-term recovery. Therapy can help teenagers understand and work through underlying issues so they can reclaim the life ahead of them.
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Adult Program
Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.
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Child Program
The providers who specialize in the children's rehab space understand the specialized needs that this population faces. School-based and social services such as tutoring and family counseling are often central to treatment. Child programs may also address the needs of youth experiencing substance abuse in the home, including a parent's or sibling's addiction.
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Seniors Program
Nearly one million adults age 65 and older live with a substance use disorder. Treatment providers who specialize in senior care understand the social, psychological, and physical effects of aging and how they relate to recovery. They can help clients address particular challenges and risks they may face as they get older such as overdosing and medication interactions and dependencies.
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Hearing Impaired Program
A sensory disability, such as hearing impairment, can compound the challenges of addiction recovery. Drug rehabs that are specially designed to accommodate the needs of persons with hearing impairments will include special accessibility features and accommodations to make treatment as comfortable and effective as possible. This may include access to American Sign Language interpreters.
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HIV/AIDS Program
HIV/AIDS programs support disease prevention and management in high-risk individuals in recovery. Individuals who engage in intravenous drug use and other addictive behaviors are at a higher risk of becoming infected with HIV. Rehab centers that specialize in treating this population typically have a high number of nurses, physicians, and psychiatrists on staff who can make sure both their medical and mental health needs are met.
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LGBTQ Program
Recovery is most successful when clients feel accepted and validated by their peers and treatment providers. Facilities that offer LGBTQ-inclusive programming are committed to creating a safe space where everyone can grow and recover without fear of judgment or discrimination. They will have dedicated policies in place to create a safe and supportive environment that fosters free expression.
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Military Program
Serving in the military is both mentally and physically challenging, and can result in trauma that persists even after combat ends. Military programs are tailored to the specific and often complex needs of active duty personnel, veterans, and military families. Clients often access these programs through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
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Young Adult Program
Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.

Clinical Services

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.

Whether a marriage or other committed relationship, an intimate partnership is one of the most important aspects of a person's life. Drug and alcohol addiction affects both members of a couple in deep and meaningful ways, as does rehab and recovery. Couples therapy and other couples-focused treatment programs are significant parts of exploring triggers of addiction, as well as learning how to build healthy patterns to support ongoing sobriety.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a modified form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a treatment designed to help people understand and ultimately affect the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. DBT is often used for individuals who struggle with self-harm behaviors, such as self-mutilation (cutting) and suicidal thoughts, urges, or attempts. It has been proven clinically effective for those who struggle with out-of-control emotions and mental health illnesses like Borderline Personality Disorder.

Eating disorders include anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, and dysfunctional eating patterns. Many psychologists and other mental health professionals consider eating disorders to be food addictions, meaning food is being used in an addictive way (similar to drug or alcohol addiction). Certain substance abuse treatment programs will have treatment for eating disorders as one of the services offered. An eating disorder may also present as a co-occuring disorder or dual diagnosis alongside drug and alcohol addiction.

Experiential therapy is a form of therapy in which clients are encouraged to surface and work through subconscious issues by engaging in real-time experiences. Experiential therapy departs from traditional talk therapy by involving the body, and having clients engage in activities, movements, and physical and emotional expression. This can involve role-play or using props (which can include other people). Experiential therapy can help people process trauma, memories, and emotion quickly, deeply, and in a lasting fashion, leading to substantial and impactful healing.

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.

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.

In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.

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.

Contact Information

Phone icon (641) 682-8772
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1527 Albia Road
Ottumwa, IA 52501

Reviews of Southern Iowa Mental Health Center

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I was there last year, and I can honestly say that my counselor was the best and she really did help me. She taught me a variety of techniques to help me heal. What I liked the most was her non-judgmental attitude that made me feel safe.

Reviewed on 3/7/2019
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2.9 (17 reviews)
Jeanine Reed
2 years ago
1

Horrible place. Went there for help and they just made me sit in front of everyone while I was having a melt down. Checked myself out.

Response from the owner2 years ago
We re sorry to hear you did not have a good experience Jeanine! Please consider giving us a try again in the future if needed.
Evy Boley-Elam
2 years ago
4

Response from the owner2 years ago
Thank you Evy for your 4 star rating!!! We re happy to hear you had a good experience!!
Sierra Rojas
2 years ago
2

I got told that I was seeking attention for not cutting the right way made me felt like that person was judging me or like pushing me to do it I forgot her name and there is this one lady Biola she's old and every time I was there on the second day she was already talking about discharging me made me felt like I wasn't welcomed more than once that happened to me

Response from the owner2 years ago
We re sorry to hear you had a bad experience Sierra! We hope you ll consider reaching us again if needed.
Tammy Roberts
3 years ago
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Very poor! Our particular case was a very complex and complicated case that required someone with experience and highly skilled. Instead of SIMH recommending a counselor with those attributes, they gave us someone with a temporary license and severely under educated and unprepared to handle the situation. When people go to a mental health facility, they are not at their best. There is typically some kind of trauma that they have been through or even a lifetime of depression and/or anxiety, which is trauma as well. The public expects that they will be put with a counselor that best accommodates the individuals needs based on a thorough intake and understanding of the situation. When that basic process doesn't happen, it causes more trauma for the clients. SIMH is simply a "factory" of billable hours and doesn't have the client's best interest in mind. If you choose to go to SIMH because of financial resource availability, I would HIGHLY suggest researching the counselor they assign to you. Make sure they have the skill set, experience and the education that will serve you the best. Make your voice heard and advocate for yourself before you enter into any type of counseling sessions with them .

Response from the owner2 years ago
We re sorry to hear you had a bad experience Tammy!! We hope you will consider us again in the future if needed.
Tonya Westhoff
3 years ago
5

I have had 2 Therapist at SIMHC that became more like close friends to me. They have given me tools to deal with the loss of my son. Mental health is a very tough field right now and the shortage of licensed providers make it very challenging for facilities. If you want to help change this contacted your Representative and Senator and get involved.

Response from the owner2 years ago
Thank you Tonya for your five star review! We re happy to hear you had a good experience!!!
Von Shadduck
3 years ago
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I was struggling with depression really bad and missed 3 appointments within 1 year and they put me on same day scheduling. This made it almost impossible to get the help I wanted/needed because my therapist was always booked and needed to schedule weeks in advance. I wanted to think that southern Iowa is a good place, but it is far from it, not to mention extremely overpriced and doesn t take a lot healthcare options. But the therapist themselves aren t terrible, just the business, there in it for the money, not the help.

Response from the owner3 years ago
Thank you Von for your comment. Have you talked to our business office about options for your bill? They can see if there are other resources available to help you.
Hannah Huffman
3 years ago
5

Response from the owner3 years ago
Thank you Hannah for your 5 star rating! We re happy to hear you had a good experience.
KolesonGamez YT
3 years ago
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Response from the owner3 years ago
Is there something we can help you with?
Patricia Mincks
3 years ago
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I just called to your facility and hear girl say who talking to me say ambulance is here and I said you want me to let you go , ... yes.. so God bless I was fine and not suicide. Hope that person ok

Response from the owner3 years ago
Thanks Patricia! If your call was good could you please give us more than one star?
Carrie Roberts
4 years ago
5

Kayla Willis
4 years ago
3

Travis Reeves
4 years ago
5

Response from the owner3 years ago
Thank you Travis for your 5 star rating!!
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