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515-297-7748About The Beacon
The Beacon is a low barrier emergency shelter in Des Moines providing recovery focused programming for adults experiencing homelessness and substance use challenges. The facility offers Safe Recovery services that include withdrawal management and intensive outpatient treatment, recovery coaching and peer support for individuals actively using substances or in recovery. The Beacon meets guests where they are with a trauma informed, harm reduction approach designed to reduce harm, stabilize lives and connect people to housing and treatment when they are ready.
Harm Reduction Support
The Beacon’s Safe Recovery programming provides structured, shelter based support for guests working through substance use and addiction. Services include recovery coaching, group sessions and intensive case management that help guests reduce harm and build stability while accessing a safe place to stay.
Using a harm reduction model, the team supports individuals at every stage of their recovery journey without requiring abstinence as a precondition for services. Guests receive personalized support, connections to counseling and medication management through community partners and practical resources like employment assistance and housing navigation to address root causes of instability.
Withdrawal Management
The Beacon offers withdrawal management services and intensive outpatient treatment onsite making it one of the few low barrier shelters in Iowa to provide integrated recovery care. Guests can access medical and psychiatric connections, peer support and coordinated referrals for ongoing substance use and mental health treatment in the community.
Location and Access
The Beacon is located at 1717 Woodland Avenue in downtown Des Moines and operates 24/7 as an in person emergency shelter with onsite recovery programming. The facility serves adults experiencing homelessness with a housing focused model designed to move guests from crisis to stability.
Operation Hours
- Sunday 6AM - 9PM
- Monday 6AM - 9PM
- Tuesday 6AM - 9PM
- Wednesday 6AM - 9PM
- Thursday 6AM - 9PM
- Friday 6AM - 9PM
- Saturday 6AM - 9PM
Levels of Care
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Inpatient
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.
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Dual Diagnosis
Dual diagnosis programs address substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions simultaneously. This integrated approach to care improves the likelihood of long term recovery and stability by addressing the root causes of addiction.
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Aftercare
Aftercare programs provide ongoing support after you complete a rehab program. They may include several components to help you maintain sobriety including therapy, community support groups and relapse prevention strategies. This gives you a network of resources as you reintegrate into your daily life.
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Sober Living
Sober living homes provide a supportive and substance free environment for you to live in as you overcome your addiction. Residents must follow house rules and support each other's recovery journeys. Sober living fosters accountability and stability during this critical phase of recovery.
Detox Service Setting
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Inpatient Detox
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.
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MAT
Medication assisted treatment combines medication and counseling to manage withdrawal and reduce cravings for opioid and alcohol addiction. Medications may include methadone, buprenorphine or naltrexone. MAT is tailored to your needs so you can actively participate in your treatment journey.
Programs
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Adult (18+)
Adult programs address the substance use and life challenges specific to adults. Therapists can deliver sessions in individual, group and family settings. Services often include job support and life skills training in a structured environment.
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Alcohol Detox
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.
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Women
Women's programs offer a safe and supportive space to focus on gender specific issues such as trauma, family roles and mental health conditions. Therapists tailor the sessions to address women's needs and foster empowerment in a healing and nurturing environment.
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Opioid Detox
Opioid detox uses medications to ease severe withdrawal symptoms. It also includes medical supervision to help you manage potential complications. These services allow you to stabilize and begin a recovery plan.
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Drug Detox
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.
Amenities
- Private Setting
- Residential Setting
Contact
1717 Woodland Avenue Des Moines, IA 50309
