MercyOne House Mercy - Des Moines

Family-Focused Residential Care

MercyOne House Mercy provides a structured residential setting designed to support women and their families. Clients receive case management, 12-step meetings, and life-skills support. The center's on-site accredited daycare helps parents remain engaged in treatment while caring for their children. Short- and long-term residential options are available, with individualized plans centered on recovery, housing stability, and family reunification. Parenting programs such as Circle of Security, 24/7 Dads, and Child Parent Psychotherapy add another layer of support for families in recovery.

Accessible Outpatient and Assessment Services

For those balancing recovery with daily responsibilities, House Mercy offers intensive outpatient, extended outpatient, and regular outpatient care. Services include prevention education, therapy, and telehealth access. Walk-in substance use assessments are available on weekdays in Des Moines and select days at nearby locations, with scheduled appointments also offered. These flexible options provide multiple entry points for care and make it easier to continue treatment while managing work, school, or caregiving.

Integrated Substance Use and Mental Health Treatment

The facility treats substance use disorders alongside co-occurring mental health conditions. Therapy, psychiatric services, and medication management are available for both adults and children. Approaches include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, trauma counseling, and relapse prevention. House of Mercy also addresses specific needs like trauma, anger, and gambling disorder. Medications for addiction treatment (MAT), including buprenorphine, naltrexone, disulfiram, and clonidine, are used to reduce cravings, manage withdrawal, and block substance effects, with coordination available for clients prescribed MAT elsewhere.

Recovery Supports and Specialized Access

House of Mercy prioritizes admission for pregnant women who use substances and individuals who inject drugs, ensuring timely help for those at greatest risk. Recovery support extends well beyond treatment through vocational training, employment counseling, peer mentoring, naloxone and overdose education, and structured aftercare. Services are available to adolescents, young adults, men and women, active-duty military, justice-involved clients, and those who have experienced trauma or violence. This broad range of programming reflects a commitment to helping diverse populations sustain recovery and rebuild stability across multiple areas of life.