Youth and Shelter Services (YSS)

125 South 3rd Street, P.O. Box 1628, Ames, Iowa, 50010

Levels of care: Detox, Outpatient Rehab, Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) +3 more
Accreditation: CARF Accredited, State Licensed
Insurance: Medicaid, TRICARE
Languages: English

Contact this center

In crisis? Call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), or 911 for emergencies.

Youth and Shelter Services (YSS) in Ames, Iowa is a CARF-accredited treatment provider offering medical detox for people addressing opioid use. Its care extends to pregnant women and to people managing chronic pain alongside substance use, needs that many nearby facilities do not address.

Treatment approaches include EMDR, and academic support is available for clients balancing recovery with schooling. YSS offers a sliding fee scale to help adjust costs to a client's financial situation. Among area facilities, it is one of a smaller number that treat chronic pain, serve pregnant women, or provide EMDR.

Conditions treated

Conditions / Mental Health

PTSD / TraumaCo-Occurring DisordersSelf-HarmChronic Pain

Substances Treated

AlcoholOpioidsNicotine / Tobacco

Treatment approaches

Therapies Offered

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)Dialectical Behavioral (DBT)EMDRMotivational InterviewingGroup TherapyIndividual TherapyFamily TherapyTrauma-Focused

Treatment Approaches

Evidence-BasedTrauma-InformedHarm Reduction

Who this facility serves

Who We Support

MenWomenTeens / AdolescentsYoung AdultsAdultsSeniorsVeterans / MilitaryPregnant WomenNew MothersCourt-Ordered / DUIMilitary Families

Age Groups

Adolescents (13–17)Young Adults (18–25)Adults (26–64)Seniors (65+)

Gender Program

Co-Ed

Languages

English

Levels of care

✓Detox
✕Inpatient
✕Residential Rehab
✕PHP / Day Treatment
✕Intensive Outpatient (IOP)
✓Outpatient Rehab
✓Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
✓Dual-Diagnosis / Co-Occurring
✕Sober Living
✓Aftercare / Continuing Care
✓Virtual / Telehealth
✕In-Home Care
✕Interventions
✕Recovery Coaching
✕Concierge Treatment
✕Retreat
✕Recovery School
✕Therapeutic Boarding School

Insurance & payment

Accepts

MedicaidTRICARE

Payment options

medicaidmilitary-tricarePrivate InsuranceSelf-Pay / CashSliding ScaleState-Funded / Free

Accreditation and licensing

CARF AccreditedState Licensed

The facility

Academic Support / School

Admissions and policies

Smoke-Free FacilityVape-Free Facility

How this compares nearby

Among the 32 treatment centers we list within 30 miles of Ames, this is one of:

6that treat Chronic Pain
9that serve Pregnant Women
11that offer EMDR

Frequently asked questions

What levels of care does Youth and Shelter Services (YSS) offer?

Youth and Shelter Services (YSS) offers Detox, Outpatient Rehab, Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), Dual-Diagnosis / Co-Occurring, Aftercare / Continuing Care and Virtual / Telehealth.

What conditions does Youth and Shelter Services (YSS) treat?

Youth and Shelter Services (YSS) treats PTSD / Trauma, Co-Occurring Disorders, Self-Harm and Chronic Pain.

What therapies does Youth and Shelter Services (YSS) use?

Youth and Shelter Services (YSS) offers Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral (DBT), EMDR, Motivational Interviewing, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Family Therapy and Trauma-Focused.

Is Youth and Shelter Services (YSS) accredited?

Youth and Shelter Services (YSS) lists accreditation from CARF Accredited and State Licensed.

Who does Youth and Shelter Services (YSS) serve?

Youth and Shelter Services (YSS) lists programmes for Men, Women, Teens / Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults, Seniors, Veterans / Military and Pregnant Women, and 3 others.