Outpatient Treatment for Addiction & Mental Health in Des Moines, IA
Structured outpatient care for substance use and mental health conditions, built around your work, study and family commitments.
Des Moines Outpatient Programs Overview
Clinical Goal
High-intensity addiction and mental health treatment while you live at home.
Program Options
Flexible part-day IOP sessions that work around your schedule.
Expert Oversight
Over 10 years of Quadrant Health expertise with master’s-level clinicians.
Dual-Diagnosis
Integrated care for substance use and co-occurring disorders like anxiety and PTSD.
Learn more — Dual-DiagnosisClinical Methods
Evidence-based approach using CBT, DBT, and EMDR for long-term stability.
Service Area
Serving Polk and Dallas County families with full transport logistics support.
Most Major Private Insurance Plans Accepted
At Des Moines Wellness Center, we believe that financial barriers should never stand in the way of life-saving care. Our admissions team works directly with your provider to maximize your benefits and minimize out-of-pocket costs. We provide a 100% confidential insurance verification process to get you the answers you need in minutes.
Who is Outpatient Care For?
The Step-Down Patient
Those who have completed a Residential or Detox program and need a structured bridge to transition back into the community safely.
The Busy Professional
Individuals who cannot take 30–90 days away from their career but require intensive support for alcohol, meth, or benzo recovery.
Early Intervention
Those who have recognised an emerging struggle with substance use or their mental health and want to address the roots of the problem before it requires a 24/7 hospital stay.
Stable Home Environments
Individuals with a supportive, safe place to live in Dallas or Polk County who want to leverage their local network during the healing process.
Outpatient Programs: The Last Step In Your Recovery from Addiction
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Medical Detox
Get Rid Of The Substance. The essential first step where we provide medical oversight to safely manage withdrawal symptoms and clear the body of substances.
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Residential Inpatient
Immersive Stabilization. A 24/7 immersive environment where you live onsite to focus entirely on intensive healing and breaking the cycle of addiction.
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Outpatient Programs
Back to Real Life. This is where you transition back to daily life. IOP offers clinical structure while you live at home. IOP lets you keep working or studying.
The Benefits of Outpatient Care in Des Moines
WHY OUTPATIENT?
Maintain Your Life
Stay connected to your family, job, or school in Des Moines without the need for an overnight stay.
Real-World Application
Practice new coping skills at home every evening while processing triggers in real-time with our clinicians.
comfortable Privacy
Access premier clinical care at our private estate while maintaining your personal and professional schedule.
Insurance Friendly
Our outpatient tracks are widely covered by private health insurance, making high-quality care more accessible.
Seamless Transition
Designed as a bridge to help you move from intensive treatment back into the local community with confidence.
Transport Logistics
We remove the stress of commuting by helping coordinate transportation to our rehab.
Convenient Access for Central Iowa
COMMUTING MADE EASY
We’ve removed the stress of the commute so you can focus on healing. Our Des Moines clinical sanctuary is strategically positioned for easy access, whether you are driving yourself or using local transit from across Polk or Dallas County.
If commuting is a hurdle, we offer coordinated transport for our IOP patients to ensure you never miss a clinical session.
Medically Reviewed By Wesley Starlin, LMHC
Wesley Starlin is the Executive Director at Des Moines Wellness Center with over 15 years of experience in behavioral health and addiction treatment.
Levels Of Care
IOP Program
Structured therapy on a schedule that fits work or school.
Detox
Medically supervised withdrawal with 24/7 clinical monitoring.
Residential
Full-time inpatient care in a structured, private setting.
Outpatient
our outpatient program
Immediate Clinical Consultation & Placement
Don’t navigate the complexities of addiction alone. Whether you are seeking admission for yourself or a loved one, our Des Moines team is ready to provide a confidential clinical assessment and verify your insurance coverage. Your path to stabilization begins with a single conversation.
Expert-led Outpatient Addiction & Mental Health Programs in Iowa
Ready to Start Your Recovery?
At Des Moines Wellness Center, we provide effective outpatient drug and alcohol rehab in Des Moines. By combining over 10 years of clinical experience with evidence-based therapies like CBT, DBT, and EMDR, we help families across Polk County and Dallas County find a path to lasting recovery. Whether you are stepping down from residential care or starting with a flexible Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), our dual-diagnosis experts address the roots of addiction to help you transition back into the broader Iowa community with confidence.
Our facility is strategically located near the I-35/I-80 interchange, providing easy access for residents in West Des Moines, Ankeny, Urbandale, and more. Our admissions team is standing by to provide direct answers about our IOP tracks, and help you understand your insurance coverage. Your path to a stable, sober life in Des Moines begins with a single, confidential conversation.
Secure Your Private Clinical Assessment
START THE PROCESS
Ready to move from research to recovery? Fill out the confidential form below to connect directly with our Des Moines admissions team. We provide a comprehensive medical review and insurance verification to ensure your transition into detox, residential or outpatient programs is seamless and immediate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers & Resources
The duration of our IOP tracks depends on your clinical progress. We ensure your step-down is timed perfectly for your stability.
Our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is specifically designed for this. We offer flexible schedules for residents in Polk County and Dallas County so you can maintain your professional or academic responsibilities while attending clinical sessions.
Yes. We coordinate transport for patients across the Des Moines metro, including Ankeny, Urbandale, and West Des Moines. Whether you are taking the bus or need a private ride, we help you get to our facility safely.
The primary difference is where you sleep. In Residential treatment, you live at the facility 24/7. In our Des Moines outpatient programs, you receive the same high-level clinical care, including dual-diagnosis therapy and medication management, during the day but return to your own home or sober living environment in the evening. This allows you to stay connected to your life while you heal.
Yes. We work with most major private insurance providers. Our admissions team offers free, confidential coverage verification and will handle the transportation logistics once your intake is approved. Call us at (888) 378-2158 to get a quick verification of your benefits.
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Find Us
Minutes from Des Moines, in Johnston
Our campus sits at 5820 Winwood Dr, Johnston, IA 50131, a short drive from downtown Des Moines and easily reached from Polk and Dallas County.