Youth and Shelter Services (YSS).
A premier destination for recovery in Ames, Iowa
Youth and Shelter Services (YSS) is a licensed substance use treatment provider located in Ames, Iowa. Specializing in structured residential and inpatient rehabilitation, this facility focuses on guiding individuals through the recovery process with a blend of medical supervision and therapeutic support.
The clinical team utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to address the root causes of addiction. Furthermore, the program is specifically designed to meet the unique needs of LGBTQ+ individuals, pregnant or postpartum women, clients with co-occurring mental health disorders, adolescents, ensuring a safe and inclusive environment for healing.
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Treatment
programs.
72 programs across 7 categories, drawn from the service codes this facility filed with SAMHSA.
Inpatient Residential
3- Residential/24-hour residential
- Long-term residential
- Short-term residential
MAT Protocols
5- In-network prescribing entity
- Other contracted prescribing entity
- No formal relationship with prescribing entity
- Does not use medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder. Accepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhere
- Accepts clients using MAT but prescribed elsewhere
Clinical Therapies
13- Anger management
- Brief intervention
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Contingency management/motivational incentives
- Motivational interviewing
- Relapse prevention
Specialized Tracks
10- Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
- Adolescents
- Young adults
- Pregnant/postpartum women
- Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer/questioning (LGBTQ)
- Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients
Insurance & Payment
9- Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs
- IHS/Tribal/Urban (ITU) funds
- Medicaid
- Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE)
- Private health insurance
- Cash or self-payment
Medical Support
28- 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
Pharmacotherapy
4- Clonidine
- Medication for mental disorders
- Nicotine replacement
- Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation
Insurance
Accepted.
This facility works with a wide range of insurance providers to make treatment as accessible as possible. Call the SAMHSA National Helpline, a free and confidential service, to talk through your payment and coverage options.
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Frequently Asked
Questions
Common questions about this facility, its programs, and what to expect during treatment.
What clinical services are provided?
Youth and Shelter Services (YSS) offers a clinical suite including Residential/24-hour residential, Long-term residential, Short-term residential, Anger management, Brief intervention. Programs are medically supervised.
How is insurance verification handled?
We accept major carriers including Federal funding for substance use treatment, IHS/Tribal/Urban (ITU) funds, Medicaid. Verification is instant via our admissions line.
Are specialized tracks available?
Yes. Validated tracks include: Adolescents, Young adults, Pregnant/postpartum women, LGBTQ+, Criminal justice clients, Co-occurring mental health disorders, Sexual abuse survivors, Domestic violence survivors, Trauma survivors, Children/Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults, Seniors, Female.