Youth and Shelter Services (YSS)

612 Locust Street, Des Moines, Iowa, 50309

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
Call 515-233-2250Visit website

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

Youth and Shelter Services (YSS) in Des Moines, Iowa is a CARF accredited treatment provider offering medical detox for people addressing opioid use and other substance concerns. It is set up to serve a range of clients, including pregnant women, and is among a smaller group of area programs treating chronic pain alongside addiction.

Care at YSS includes EMDR, a therapy approach used by a limited number of nearby providers, and academic support for clients who need help maintaining schoolwork during treatment. The facility offers a sliding scale payment option, which can make care more accessible depending on individual financial circumstances.

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 40 treatment centers we list within 30 miles of Des Moines, this is one of:

  • 9that treat Chronic Pain
  • 11that offer EMDR
  • 12that serve Pregnant Women

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.

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Where this information comes from

Listing details for Youth and Shelter Services (YSS) are compiled from SAMHSA National Directory of Treatment Facilities and findtreatment.gov.

  • Website checked and reachable 28 July 2026
  • Name confirmed on the facility’s own website 28 July 2026

Record last updated 1 August 2026.

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