- 4 detox programs within 10 miles
- 4 detox programs within 25 miles
- 6 detox programs within 50 miles
- Polk County, Iowa · population 473,957
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Call 866-825-1171LGBTQ Detox programs closest to Des Moines
Central Iowa Psychological Services – Des Moines/Drake
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)DetoxIOP / PHPAlcohol treatmentCentral Iowa Psychological Services
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)DetoxIOP / PHPAlcohol treatmentCentral Iowa Psychological Services – West Des Moines/Valley West
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)DetoxIOP / PHPAlcohol treatmentCentral Iowa Psychological Services – West Des Moines
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)DetoxIOP / PHPAlcohol treatmentCentral Iowa Psychological Services
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)DetoxIOP / PHPAlcohol treatmentCentral Iowa Psychological Services – Knoxvile
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)DetoxIOP / PHPAlcohol treatmentEvery listing comes from the SAMHSA National Directory of Substance Use Treatment Facilities, where the facility reported offering a program or group for LGBTQ clients; ratings come from public business data. Services change, so confirm details with the program. See all detox programs in Iowa.
What the programs near Des Moines offer
Of the 6 listed programs shown here, 6 accept private insurance, 6 offer trauma-related counseling, 6 offer cognitive behavioral therapy, 6 offer telehealth, 6 treat co-occurring mental health conditions, and 6 run a program for clients with HIV. Always confirm with the program before you go.
Levels of care within 25 miles of Des Moines
Counts of detox programs that report each service to SAMHSA, out of 4 detox programs within 25 miles.
| Service | Programs |
|---|---|
| Detox services | 4 |
| Intensive outpatient (IOP) | 4 |
| Regular outpatient | 4 |
| Trauma-related counseling | 4 |
| Telehealth | 4 |
Nearby cities to compare
| City | Distance from Des Moines | LGBTQ Detox programs within 10 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Hill, IA | 6 miles | 1 |
| Norwalk, IA | 7 miles | 3 |
| Altoona, IA | 9 miles | 1 |
| West Des Moines, IA | 9 miles | 3 |
| Johnston, IA | 10 miles | 4 |
Why LGBTQ-specific care can matter
Research summarized by the National Institute on Drug Abuse finds that sexual and gender minority people report higher rates of substance use and substance use disorders than the general population. Researchers often explain the gap with minority stress: the extra, ongoing strain of stigma, discrimination and having to stay on guard.
A program with an LGBTQ group gives you a place to talk about those pressures with people who share them, instead of working around them.
Safety in detox
Ask how the program handles room assignments and whether you can keep taking prescribed medications, including hormones, during detox. You shouldn't have to choose between safe withdrawal and being respected.
Local resources in Des Moines
Public behavioral health services
Polk County Behavioral Health & Disability Services is the county's local behavioral health office, listed in the Iowa Health and Human Services location directory.
Iowa rules and programs that affect treatment
These state-level facts apply to everyone seeking LGBTQ detox in Des Moines.
Who oversees treatment
Iowa Health and Human Services, through its Division of Behavioral Health, leads, funds and monitors statewide substance use efforts. The agency also licenses and monitors substance use disorder treatment programs under standards set in the Iowa Administrative Code.
Overdose Good Samaritan law
Iowa Code section 124.418, titled for persons seeking medical assistance for a drug-related overdose, provides the state's overdose help-seeking protections under the controlled substances chapter.
Using your insurance
Before you call a program, have your insurance card ready and ask three things: is the program in network, does this level of care need prior authorization, and what will you owe after the deductible. Our insurance guides walk through major carriers.
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Call 866-825-1171Frequently asked questions
What happens after detox?
Detox is the first step. Treatment continues in residential, partial hospitalization or outpatient care. Ask each program about its referral plan.
Where is the nearest LGBTQ-inclusive detox to Des Moines, IA?
The nearest listed program is Central Iowa Psychological Services – Des Moines/Drake, about 3 miles from Des Moines. Programs on this page report detox services and an LGBTQ program or group.
How long does detox take?
Usually several days to about a week, depending on the substance and how long you've used it.
What does it mean that a program reports an LGBTQ program?
Each listed facility told SAMHSA's national treatment survey that it offers a program or group specifically for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer clients. It's self-reported, so ask the program how the group works and how often it meets.
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