Youth and Shelter Services (YSS) Family Counseling Clinic

125 South 3rd Street, Ames, IA 50010

2 care levels
(833) 567-5838 Free · Confidential · 24/7

About Youth and Shelter Services (YSS) Family Counseling Clinic

Comprehensive outpatient center providing trauma-informed care for substance use, mental health, and trauma with personalized treatment plans. Youth and Shelter Services (YSS) Family Counseling Clinic is located in Ames, IA. The facility provides Co-Occurring Mental Health, Outpatient programs. Treatment approaches include 1-on-1 Counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Life Skills. This center serves Men, Women, Adolescents, Older Adults, Young Adults, LGBTQ+, Veterans. Youth and Shelter Services (YSS) Family Counseling Clinic accepts 24 insurance providers, including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield, Bright Health. For more information or to verify insurance coverage, call (833) 567-5838.

Who This Center Serves

Men Women Adolescents Older Adults Young Adults LGBTQ+ Veterans

Services Offered

Substance use treatment Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Outpatient Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment Regular outpatient treatment
Buprenorphine used in Treatment Naltrexone used in Treatment
No formal relationship with prescribing entity
Accepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhere This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder
In-network prescribing entity No formal relationship with prescribing entity
Prescribes naltrexone Relapse prevention with naltrexone Accepts clients using MAT but prescribed elsewhere Lofexidine or Clonidine detoxification
Buprenorphine with naloxone Naltrexone (oral) Clonidine Medication for mental disorders
Brief intervention Cognitive behavioral therapy Motivational interviewing Matrix Model Relapse prevention Substance use disorder counseling Telemedicine/telehealth therapy Trauma-related counseling
Private non-profit organization
State Substance use treatment agency Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)
Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs Medicaid Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE) Private health insurance Cash or self-payment State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
Adolescents Young adults Adult women Pregnant/postpartum women Adult men Seniors or older adults Veterans Active duty military Members of military families Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders Clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders Clients with HIV or AIDS Clients who have experienced sexual abuse Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence Clients who have experienced trauma
Comprehensive mental health assessment Comprehensive substance use assessment Screening for tobacco use Screening for substance use Screening for mental disorders
Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing Drug or alcohol urine screening TB screening
Aftercare/continuing care Discharge Planning Naloxone and overdose education
Housing services Assistance with obtaining social services
HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support Substance use disorder education Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling Individual counseling Group counseling Family counseling
Smoking not permitted
Female Male
Specially designed program for DUI/DWI clients
Vaping not permitted
Case management service Domestic violence services, including family or partner Mental health services Social skills development Suicide prevention services

What to Expect at Youth and Shelter Services (YSS) Family Counseling Clinic

1. Initial Assessment

A clinical team evaluates your history, needs, and goals to create a personalized plan.

2. Active Treatment

Evidence-based therapies including 1-on-1 Counseling and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, typically 30 days.

3. Progress & Recovery

Regular progress reviews, skill-building sessions, and adjustment of your treatment plan.

4. Aftercare Planning

Continued support, relapse prevention strategies, and connections to community resources for lasting recovery.

Contact Information

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

Quick Facts

Program30 days
FocusThis center treats substance u...
Insurance24 accepted

Free 24/7 Helpline

(833) 567-5838

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Levels of Care

Available treatment intensities

Conditions & Substances Treated

Co-Occurring Disorders Drug Addiction Chronic Relapse

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Frequently Asked Questions

Youth and Shelter Services (YSS) Family Counseling Clinic accepts 24 insurance providers including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield, Bright Health, CareFirst. Coverage varies by plan. Call (833) 567-5838 for free verification.

Youth and Shelter Services (YSS) Family Counseling Clinic offers Co-Occurring Mental Health, Outpatient, with therapies including 1-on-1 Counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy. Plans are individualized.

Costs vary by level of care, duration, and insurance. Most major insurance is accepted. Call (833) 567-5838 for a free cost estimate.

Yes. Browse all centers in IA or call (833) 567-5838 for recommendations.

Treatment starts with a comprehensive assessment, then a personalized plan with individual therapy, group sessions, and evidence-based methods. Programs typically last 30 days. Aftercare planning ensures ongoing support.

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Information last verified: April 2026 · Data sourced from SAMHSA
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