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Powell Chemical Dependency Program

Des Moines, Iowa · Polk County

Summary

Powell Chemical Dependency Program, in Des Moines, Iowa, is listed in SAMHSA’s FindTreatment.gov directory for substance use treatment. Its listing names Medicaid and Medicare among the payments it accepts. Source: SAMHSA, FindTreatment.gov, retrieved 2026-11-11.

Official data

This page shows the facility’s listing in SAMHSA’s FindTreatment.gov directory. SAMHSA does not rate treatment quality, and we do not rank or recommend facilities. Services, payment and openings change: call before you go.

In an emergency, call 911.

At a glance

Substance use treatmentListed by SAMHSA as
YesAccepts Medicaid
YesAccepts Medicare
Not listedServices in Spanish
Young Adults, Adults, SeniorsAges

Quick answers

What is Powell Chemical Dependency Program?
Powell Chemical Dependency Program is a treatment facility in Des Moines, Iowa, listed in SAMHSA’s FindTreatment.gov directory for substance use.
Does Powell Chemical Dependency Program accept Medicaid?
Its SAMHSA listing names Medicaid among the payments it accepts. Ask whether it takes your Medicaid plan.
Does Powell Chemical Dependency Program accept Medicare?
Its SAMHSA listing names Medicare among the payments it accepts.
Does Powell Chemical Dependency Program offer services in Spanish?
Spanish is not among the language services in its SAMHSA listing. Call to ask about interpreters.
Where is Powell Chemical Dependency Program?
700 East University Avenue, 4th Floor, Des Moines, IA 50316, in Polk County, Iowa.
What is the phone number of Powell Chemical Dependency Program?
(515) 263-2424 ext. 1, as listed by SAMHSA. Call to confirm services and hours.

Type of care and setting

Type of careSubstance use treatment
Service settingOutpatient; Residential/24-hour residential; Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization; Intensive outpatient treatment; Regular outpatient treatment; Short-term residential
HospitalGeneral Hospital (including VA hospital)

Who it serves

Age groups acceptedYoung Adults; Adults; Seniors
Sex acceptedFemale; Male
Special programs or groupsAdult women; Adult men

Payment and insurance

Payment, insurance or funding acceptedMedicare; Medicaid; Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE); Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment

Treatment and services

Type of opioid treatmentPrescribes buprenorphine; Prescribes naltrexone; Relapse prevention with naltrexone; Accepts clients using MAT but prescribed elsewhere; Lofexidine or Clonidine detoxification; Maintenance service with medically supervised withdrawal after stabilization
Opioid medications used in treatmentBuprenorphine used in Treatment; Naltrexone used in Treatment
Alcohol use disorder treatmentAccepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhere; This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder
External source of opioid medicinesOther contracted prescribing entity
External source of medicines for alcohol use disorderIn-network prescribing entity; No formal relationship with prescribing entity
Treatment approachesAnger management; Cognitive behavioral therapy; Contingency management/motivational incentives; Motivational interviewing; Relapse prevention; Substance use disorder counseling; Trauma-related counseling; 12-step facilitation
Medicines (pharmacotherapies)Acamprosate (Campral®); Buprenorphine with naloxone; Naltrexone (oral); Clonidine; Medication for mental disorders; Nicotine replacement; Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation
Assessment and pre-treatmentComprehensive substance use assessment; Outreach to persons in the community; Complete medical history/physical exam; Screening for tobacco use; Screening for substance use; Screening for mental disorders; Professional interventionist/educational consultant
TestingBreathalyzer or blood alcohol testing; Drug or alcohol urine screening; TB screening
Education and counseling servicesHIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support; Hepatitis education, counseling, or support; Substance use disorder education; Individual counseling; Group counseling; Family counseling; Marital/couples counseling
Ancillary servicesCase management service; Mental health services; Social skills development
Recovery support servicesSelf-help groups; Housing services; Assistance with obtaining social services; Mentoring/peer support
Transitional servicesAftercare/continuing care; Discharge Planning; Naloxone and overdose education; Outcome follow-up after discharge

About the facility

License, certification or accreditationState substance use treatment agency; State department of health; Hospital licensing authority
Facility operationPrivate non-profit organization
Smoking policySmoking not permitted
Vaping policyVaping not permitted

As listed by the facility in SAMHSA’s FindTreatment.gov directory. Ask the facility to confirm before you start. Sources

What to ask when you call

  • Are you taking new clients, and how soon can I start?
  • Do you accept my insurance or my Medicaid or Medicare plan? What will I pay?
  • Which programs do you offer here (outpatient, intensive outpatient, residential, detox), and how long do they last?
  • Do you offer medicines for alcohol or opioid use disorder, or do you work with someone who prescribes them?
  • Is the program licensed or accredited, and by whom?
  • Do you have staff who speak my language, or interpreters?
  • Can family members take part?

A general checklist, not medical advice. For advice about your health, talk to a doctor or other health professional.

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Nearest emergency rooms

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Contact details from the listing

Address700 East University Avenue, 4th Floor, Des Moines, IA 50316
CountyPolk County
StateIowa
Phone(515) 263‑2424 ext. 1
Website (as listed by SAMHSA)unitypoint.org/desmoines/powell-chemical-dependency-center.aspx
Program or other nameIowa Lutheran Hospital
SAMHSA listingsSubstance use treatment
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Sources

  1. FindTreatment.gov: National Directory of Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment Facilities — Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), retrieved 2026-11-11
  2. FindTreatment.gov API documentation — SAMHSA
  3. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: frequently asked questions — SAMHSA, checked 2026-11-11
  4. SAMHSA’s National Helpline — SAMHSA, checked 2026-11-11
  5. U.S. Census Bureau ZIP code areas (ZIP-to-county relationship file) — county of the ZIP code