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Drug Rehab in Altoona

Struggling with any kind of drug addiction is a heavy burden to carry, and one which comes with numerous consequences if left unresolved. People with the very best of intentions who want to stop typically try and do so many times over with no success, and wind up just dropping deeper into a life of addiction. There are reasons why individuals cannot quit on their own, and these factors are what make drug rehab in Altoona a more effective and established method of handling drug addiction.

The positive aspects of a drug rehab in Altoona include having the support and tools at hand to resolve any complications and challenges that may come up in the course of detox and withdrawal, as well as the possibility to address the real issues that triggered drug addiction which are ordinarily not physical ones at all. For example, many persons become involved in substance abuse to mask and avoid significant problems in their lives. If one only tries to overcome the physical urges and such on one's own, they really aren't making any headway at actually resolving the psychological and emotional issues, that once resolved, will guarantee long-term sobriety.

Once a person comes to terms with the reality that they need help to resolve drug addiction, the next step is choosing the appropriate drug rehab for them. Some drug rehabilitation programs don't call for any type of inpatient stay and offer services on an outpatient basis for instance. At this type of drug rehab the person receives treatment during the day and returns home in the evening. While this kind of drug rehab may seem practical, it will not offer the appropriate treatment environment for someone who desires to step away from drug influences and other circumstances which could compromise one's sobriety. The most confirmed and effective treatment settings are those which call for an inpatient or residential stay, so that the individual can focus entirely on bettering themselves and healing from addiction, not on every day distractions and drug addiction triggers.

For example, someone or some circumstance in one's environment could be the precise cause of one's drug use. If the person returns to this just about every day while in drug rehab, all gains will be lost and most will usually relapse. There are also various lengths of stay even in inpatient and residential drug rehabilitation programs, with treatment curriculums varying from 30 days to up to a year for some. As a rule of thumb, a person who is intent on fixing addiction problems once and for all should remain in drug rehab as long as it takes. A month in treatment is barely enough time to even recuperate physically from chronic substance abuse. A considerable amount of time is needed, even months in some situations, to benefit from intensive therapy and other treatment tools to heal mentally and emotionally so that one can actually make a fresh start once treatment is finished.

The expense of drug rehab can fluctuate considerably of course, depending on the amenities supplied, length of stay, etc. While price should never be an impediment to getting life-saving treatment in drug rehab, it is a logistic that some may have concern over. After all, addiction is inclined to exhaust all resources and it can be challenging to pay for drug rehab when the time comes. Fortunately, most private drug rehab programs accept many types of private health insurance as well as Medicare and Medicaid. Some drug rehabilitation programs will even work with people to either supply payment assistance or offer a sliding fee scale based off of one's income and individual circumstances. Addicted men and women and their families will find that treatment counselors are more than ready to help present solutions and support to get the logistical and financial problems resolved so that these are not a hurdle to getting the individuals started in drug rehab.

If someone you know is addicted to drugs but will not easily accept the offer to go to drug treatment, drug interventions are a last ditch yet effective method of helping persuade them to do so. Drug treatment programs in Altoona work closely with professional drug interventionists who are trained and experienced in getting people to treatment efficiently. An intervention is a tool which can help drug addicted individuals see past the immediate need to satiate their drug behavior, and notice the gift that is being offered to them which can help them make a healthier and productive life for themselves.

If you or another person you know would like help, contact a treatment counselor at a drug rehab to get any questions answered and any support needed to get the process started right away. The sooner the particular person is in drug rehab, the faster they can be back in the game of life and winning.

Additional Information on Drug Addiction and Treatment

20 treatment listings in or near Altoona, Iowa:

  • Iowa Lutheran Hospital
    8.2 miles from Altoona, Iowa
    Iowa Lutheran Hospital is a Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program that is located at:

    700 East University Avenue
    Des Moines, IA. 50316

    If you would like to contact Iowa Lutheran Hospital, you can reach them at 515-263-5230.

    Iowa Lutheran Hospital offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
  • Youth Emergency Services and Shelter
    8.4 miles from Altoona, Iowa
    Youth Emergency Services and Shelter is a Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program that is located at:

    918 SE 11th Street
    Des Moines, IA. 50309

    If you would like to contact Youth Emergency Services and Shelter, you can reach them at 515-282-9377.

    Youth Emergency Services and Shelter offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Adolescents
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare), Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)
  • Urban Dreams
    8.9 miles from Altoona, Iowa
    Urban Dreams is a Drug Rehabilitation Center that is located at:

    1410 6th Avenue
    Des Moines, IA. 50314

    If you would like to contact Urban Dreams, you can reach them at 515-288-4742.

    Urban Dreams offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men, Dui/Dwi Offenders, Criminal Justice Clients
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Private Health Insurance
  • Woodward Community Based Services
    9.2 miles from Altoona, Iowa
    Woodward Community Based Services is a Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center that is located at:

    611 5th Avenue
    Des Moines, IA. 50309

    If you would like to contact Woodward Community Based Services, you can reach them at 515-274-9607.

    Woodward Community Based Services offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Halfway House, Outpatient, Adolescents, Women, Men
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Private Health Insurance
  • Visiting Nurse Services of Iowa
    9.2 miles from Altoona, Iowa
    Visiting Nurse Services of Iowa is a Drug Rehab Center that is located at:

    1111 9th Street
    Des Moines, IA. 50314

    If you would like to contact Visiting Nurse Services of Iowa, you can reach them at 515-558-6251.

    Visiting Nurse Services of Iowa offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)
  • Child Guidance Center
    9.2 miles from Altoona, Iowa
    Child Guidance Center is a Drug and Alcohol Rehab Facility that is located at:

    808 5th Avenue
    Des Moines, IA. 50309

    If you would like to contact Child Guidance Center, you can reach them at 515-244-2267.

    Child Guidance Center offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare), Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)
  • Community Access and Life Management
    9.6 miles from Altoona, Iowa
    Community Access and Life Management is a Drug Abuse Rehab Center that is located at:

    333 SW 9th Street
    Des Moines, IA. 50309

    If you would like to contact Community Access and Life Management, you can reach them at 515-554-0878.

    Community Access and Life Management offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Residential Short-Term Treatment (30 Days Or Less), Adolescents, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men, Dui/Dwi Offenders, Criminal Justice Clients
    Payment forms accepted:
  • Broadlawns Medical Center
    9.6 miles from Altoona, Iowa
    Broadlawns Medical Center is a Drug and Alcohol Rehab Program that is located at:

    1801 Hickman Road
    Des Moines, IA. 50314

    If you would like to contact Broadlawns Medical Center, you can reach them at 515-282-6610.

    Broadlawns Medical Center offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance
  • Optimae Behavioral Health Services
    9.7 miles from Altoona, Iowa
    Optimae Behavioral Health Services is a Drug Treatment Facility that is located at:

    Capitol One Center Building
    Des Moines, IA. 50309

    If you would like to contact Optimae Behavioral Health Services, you can reach them at 515-243-3525.

    Optimae Behavioral Health Services offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)
  • Eyerly Ball CMHC
    10 miles from Altoona, Iowa
    Eyerly Ball CMHC is a Drug Rehabilitation Facility that is located at:

    945 19th Street
    Des Moines, IA. 50314

    If you would like to contact Eyerly Ball CMHC, you can reach them at 515-241-0982.

    Eyerly Ball CMHC offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired, Other Languages
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare), Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)
  • Orchard Place
    11.3 miles from Altoona, Iowa
    Orchard Place is a Drug and Alcohol Rehab Center that is located at:

    925 Porter Avenue
    Des Moines, IA. 50315

    If you would like to contact Orchard Place , you can reach them at 515-285-6781.

    Orchard Place offers the following treatment services: Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Gays And Lesbians
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
  • Mercy Medical Center
    11.7 miles from Altoona, Iowa
    Mercy Medical Center is a Drug and Alcohol Rehab Center that is located at:

    1750 48th Street
    Des Moines, IA. 50310

    If you would like to contact Mercy Medical Center, you can reach them at 515-271-6075.

    Mercy Medical Center offers the following treatment services: Outpatient
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
  • First Step Mercy Recovery Center
    11.7 miles from Altoona, Iowa
    First Step Mercy Recovery Center is a Drug and Alcohol Rehab that is located at:

    1750 48th Street
    Des Moines, IA. 50314

    If you would like to contact First Step Mercy Recovery Center, you can reach them at 515-271-6075.

    First Step Mercy Recovery Center offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Adolescents, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
  • United Community Services
    11.8 miles from Altoona, Iowa
    United Community Services is a Substance Abuse Treatment Program that is located at:

    4908 Franklin Avenue
    Des Moines, IA. 50310

    If you would like to contact United Community Services, you can reach them at 515-280-3860.

    United Community Services offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Methadone Detoxification, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men, Criminal Justice Clients, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)
  • Clearview Recovery Inc
    12 miles from Altoona, Iowa
    Clearview Recovery Inc is an Addiction Treatment Facility that is located at:

    501 North Sherman Street
    Prairie City, IA. 50228

    If you would like to contact Clearview Recovery Inc, you can reach them at 515-994-3562.

    Clearview Recovery Inc offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Halfway House, Outpatient, Residential Short-Term Treatment (30 Days Or Less), Residential Long-Term Treatment (More Than 30 Days), Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid
  • Youth Homes of Mid America
    12.7 miles from Altoona, Iowa
    Youth Homes of Mid America is a Substance Abuse Program that is located at:

    7225 NW 58th Street
    Johnston, IA. 50131

    If you would like to contact Youth Homes of Mid America, you can reach them at 515-276-3473.

    Youth Homes of Mid America offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)
  • Everest Institute
    14.1 miles from Altoona, Iowa
    Everest Institute is a Drug and Alcohol Rehab Center that is located at:

    2500 82nd Place
    Urbandale, IA. 50322

    If you would like to contact Everest Institute, you can reach them at 515-412-5112.

    Everest Institute offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Private Health Insurance
  • Integrative Counseling Solutions Inc
    15.5 miles from Altoona, Iowa
    Integrative Counseling Solutions Inc is an Addiction Treatment Facility that is located at:

    1200 Valley West Drive
    West Des Moines, IA. 50266

    If you would like to contact Integrative Counseling Solutions Inc, you can reach them at 515-267-1340.

    Integrative Counseling Solutions Inc offers the following treatment services: Outpatient
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
  • House of Mercy
    19.9 miles from Altoona, Iowa
    House of Mercy is a Drug Rehabilitation Program that is located at:

    310 North Buxton Street
    Indianola, IA. 50125

    If you would like to contact House of Mercy, you can reach them at 515-358-7610.

    House of Mercy offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Adolescents, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men, Criminal Justice Clients, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare), Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)
  • Integrated Treatment Services
    21.1 miles from Altoona, Iowa
    Integrated Treatment Services is a Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program that is located at:

    303 South 2nd Avenue West
    Newton, IA. 50208

    If you would like to contact Integrated Treatment Services, you can reach them at 641-792-0045.

    Integrated Treatment Services offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Dui/Dwi Offenders
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private Health Insurance, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)