First Step Mercy Recovery Center, located at 1818 48th Street in Des Moines, IA, is a comprehensive substance abuse treatment facility dedicated to helping individuals and families recover from alcohol and drug addiction. Serving adolescents, teens, and adults, this Iowa-based treatment center specializes in treating people with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, as well as individuals referred through the criminal justice system. First Step Mercy Recovery Center combines evidence-based medical care with compassionate support to address the complex nature of addiction.
First Step Mercy Recovery Center offers multiple levels of care to meet each person's unique recovery needs. Detoxification services provide medically supervised withdrawal management, often the critical first step toward lasting recovery. The facility offers inpatient hospitalization for individuals requiring intensive, round-the-clock care and monitoring in a structured environment. For those who need ongoing support while maintaining daily responsibilities, outpatient treatment allows patients to receive therapy and counseling while living at home. Partial hospitalization or day treatment programs bridge the gap between inpatient and outpatient care, offering structured daily programming without overnight stays. Additionally, the center provides buprenorphine treatment, a medication-assisted therapy proven effective for opioid use disorder, combined with counseling and behavioral health services. First Step Mercy Recovery Center also specializes in treating co-occurring disorders, recognizing that many individuals struggle with both substance use and mental health conditions that must be addressed simultaneously.
First Step Mercy Recovery Center accepts multiple forms of payment to ensure treatment is accessible regardless of financial circumstances. The facility accepts Medicaid, Medicare, private health insurance, military insurance (VA and Tricare), state-financed programs, and self-payment options. Insurance coverage for mental health and substance use treatment is protected under the Mental Health Parity Act, which ensures that addiction treatment benefits receive the same coverage as other medical conditions. The team works with patients to verify insurance eligibility and explore all available payment avenues, because financial concerns should never prevent someone from getting the help they need.
If you or a loved one is struggling with substance abuse, alcohol addiction, or co-occurring mental health challenges, reaching out for help is the first step toward recovery. Contact First Step Mercy Recovery Center today at (515) 271-6075 to speak with a knowledgeable admissions counselor who can answer your questions, verify your insurance benefits, and guide you toward treatment. Recovery is possible, and compassionate, professional help is available now.
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