Outpatient Services

ADMISSION: Prior to admission into the outpatient program, clients must complete an intake or an assessment.  An assessment can be done at UCS on a walk-in basis or another assessment agency of your choice.  The intake must be done UCS.

NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY

Walk-In Hours:   

Monday - Friday:          

8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Saturday - Sunday:                                  

9:00 a.m. -  Noon

Please bring:

• Photo identification (Driver's License, State ID, etc.)
• Proof of Income (Most recent pay stub, last year's taxes, Wage Verification Form "White Sheet" from Workforce Development, etc.)

If the client was assessed at another agency, the referral must be received by UCS by the time of intake.

For evaluations, clients are required to pay prior to services rendered.

COST: Fees for services are based on a Sliding Fee Scale and determined by client income unless covered by Medicaid or other third party insurance.

*Any previous balances of intakes or assessments must be paid in full before client can receive further services.

Intensive Outpatient (Level II.I)

Treatment Groups (4 days per week)   *Individual sessions as needed
Weekend group sessions are available.

Extended Outpatient (Level I.0)

Treatment Groups (2 days per week)   *Individual sessions as needed
Weekends treatment groups are available.

Group Schedule

Groups are offered:

    Weekdays:  Morning, Afternoon and Evenings

    Weekends:  Saturday and Sunday groups are available

    Call 515-280-3860 for specific group schedules.

Treatment Curriculum, following the American Society of Addiction Medicine criteria, is used to guide outpatient clients through the program. Successful completion is based on client and counselor determination of goal-directed progress, attendance and commitment to change. The curriculum consists of: 

No discharge verification paperwork will be released until client outstanding balance has been settled.
 

All services provided at:

UNITED COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC.
4908 Franklin Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50310
Ph: (515) 280-3860  Fax: (515) 883-2683