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About MercyOne House of Mercy
MercyOne House of Mercy is a nonprofit treatment provider serving individuals and families across Central Iowa since 1988. The organization offers residential treatment for women, outpatient services for men, women and children and medication assisted treatment through evidence based practices including CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing and trauma informed care.
As part of the MercyOne healthcare network, House of Mercy provides compassionate and integrated care that addresses substance use, mental health and the whole person needs of those seeking recovery.
Iowa’s Leading Residential Program for Mothers and Children
House of Mercy operates Iowa’s largest residential treatment program for parenting women, offering 24/7 care where mothers can bring their children and maintain custody while receiving comprehensive substance use disorder and mental health treatment.
The program includes priority access for pregnant women and features an NAEYC accredited onsite Child Development Center, allowing mothers to focus on recovery while their children receive quality care.
Treatment combines individual and group therapy, trauma counseling, relapse prevention and specialized parenting programs like Circle of Security and Child Parent Psychotherapy.
Sessions address underlying issues while building practical skills for sustained recovery and healthy family relationships.
Outpatient and Medication Assisted Treatment Options
House of Mercy provides extended outpatient and intensive outpatient programs at three Central Iowa locations, plus outpatient medication assisted treatment with methadone, buprenorphine or naltrexone.
Walk in substance use disorder assessments are available Monday through Friday in Des Moines, making access to care simple and immediate for those ready to begin their recovery journey.
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Inpatient and residential programs provide round-the-clock medical and emotional support as you live at the treatment facility. This level of care may be recommended if you have severe addictions or mental health conditions since it removes outside distractions and allows you to focus solely on therapy. |
In outpatient therapy, you’ll attend therapy sessions several times each week while living at home. This is ideal if you have a strong support system and a lower risk of relapse. Outpatient treatment offers flexibility to maintain work, school or family obligations. |
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Inpatient detox occurs in a dedicated treatment facility. You’ll live there around the clock and receive intensive medical support and supervision to help manage your withdrawal symptoms. It is suitable for individuals with moderate to severe addictions as it ensures a stable detox environment. |
Outpatient detox gives you access to medically supervised withdrawal services while still allowing you to live at home. You’ll attend a clinic for treatment and monitoring. This flexible option is suitable for those with mild to moderate withdrawal symptoms who have strong support systems. |
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Alcohol detox programs offer medical support to help individuals withdraw safely from alcohol. Your care team may use medications to ease your symptoms and provide medical monitoring to address complications. |
Drug detox programs support individuals who are withdrawing from addictive substances like cocaine and heroin. Medical support helps you manage symptoms in a controlled and safe environment so you can achieve initial sobriety. |
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Levels of Care
Inpatient and residential programs provide round-the-clock medical and emotional support as you live at the treatment facility. This level of care may be recommended if you have severe addictions or mental health conditions since it removes outside distractions and allows you to focus solely on therapy.
In outpatient therapy, you’ll attend therapy sessions several times each week while living at home. This is ideal if you have a strong support system and a lower risk of relapse. Outpatient treatment offers flexibility to maintain work, school or family obligations.
Detox Service Setting
Inpatient detox occurs in a dedicated treatment facility. You’ll live there around the clock and receive intensive medical support and supervision to help manage your withdrawal symptoms. It is suitable for individuals with moderate to severe addictions as it ensures a stable detox environment.
Outpatient detox gives you access to medically supervised withdrawal services while still allowing you to live at home. You’ll attend a clinic for treatment and monitoring. This flexible option is suitable for those with mild to moderate withdrawal symptoms who have strong support systems.
Programs
Alcohol detox programs offer medical support to help individuals withdraw safely from alcohol. Your care team may use medications to ease your symptoms and provide medical monitoring to address complications.
Drug detox programs support individuals who are withdrawing from addictive substances like cocaine and heroin. Medical support helps you manage symptoms in a controlled and safe environment so you can achieve initial sobriety.
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