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Des Moines, Iowa - Seniors/Older Adults

You may be shocked to read that today more and more seniors/older adults are entering drug treatment programs in Des Moines, IA. Addiction is an issue that can affect anyone. Even the elderly who have far more life experience can drop into the lure of drug abuse and addiction. Often times their doctor prescribes a medication to help with the pain, anxiety, etc. They find that the medication is useful and may take a lot more than prescribed or in conjunction with other substances like alcohol. Drug treatment programs are a beneficial tool in helping seniors/older adults addicted to prescription drugs and other substances. Many elderly addicts are also struggling from co-occurring psychological health problems that are able to be treated in conjunction with their addiction troubles.

  • Urban Dreams
    Urban Dreams 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
  • Community Access and Life Management
    Community Access and Life Management 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
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  • Central Iowa Psychological Services
    Central Iowa Psychological Services is located at:

    223 South Walnut Avenue
    Ames, IA. 50010

    If you would like to contact Central Iowa Psychological Services, you can reach them at 515-233-1122.

    Central Iowa Psychological Services offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, 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, Criminal Justice Clients
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
  • Southern Iowa Mental Health Center
    Southern Iowa Mental Health Center is located at:

    110 East Main Street
    Ottumwa, IA. 52501

    If you would like to contact Southern Iowa Mental Health Center, you can reach them at 641-682-8772.

    Southern Iowa Mental Health Center offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Seniors/Older Adults, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)