United Community Services (UCS) is an Iowa based non-profit corporation and is licensed by the State of Iowa to provide substance abuse treatment services.  The current organization was incorporated on November 11, 1997.  UCS is managed by a volunteer Board of Directors and the day-to-day operations are managed by the Executive Director.

The mission of UCS is “to provide quality care in a recovery focused system.”  Our vision is “to provide care in partnership with persons served and in collaboration with the community to improve health and quality of life.”  Individuals served are the cornerstone of our business and clinical standards.  Our relationship with them must be built upon honesty, credibility, professionalism, and mutual respect. 

Our motto is “Recovery Begins with Hope.”

Over the past 3 years, UCS has treated approximately 2400 individuals for addiction.  Services provided include; assessment, treatment planning, individual and group therapies and pharmacological therapies.  Our staff is comprised of certified addiction counselors, three pharmacists and one physician who all work together to use various best practices and philosophies to tailor an effective plan for each individual client, as well as, family members in certain cases.  Aftercare services are provided, along with community resource referrals.  Case management services provide financial, job, health and housing resources to clients.

You may contact United Community Services at 515-280-3860.  Staff will assist you with any questions you many have.