Mason City, IA

YSS of North Iowa

Founded

1976

Program Length

5 days

Focus

This center treats substance use disorders and mental health conditions. You'll receive individualized care catered to your unique situation and diagnosis, learn practical skills for recovery, and make new connections in a restorative environment.

YSS of North Iowa is a facility for adolescents experiencing homelessness in addition to mental health and substance use disorders. For over 45 years, YSS has provided education, counseling, and housing services for adolescents and families in need. The center's main goal is to eliminate homelessness among youth in Iowa, providing the necessary resources to help them gain independence and break the cycle of poverty. YSS of North Iowa offers specialized mental health counseling to help adolescents receive the essential care they need to achieve greater stability and independence. The center has case managers who assist patients in reaching their educational goals, providing support such as tutoring, financial aid, and additional resources. YSS’s Ember Recovery addiction treatment program uses evidence-based treatments and individualized care, teaching youth healthy relapse prevention strategies. Gender-responsive care, family involvement, and a cozy environment ensure that patients feel supported and at ease throughout their recovery journey. YSS of North Iowa provides a variety of services centered around supporting adolescents who are experiencing homelessness, regardless of where they are in their recovery journey or how open they are to receiving help. The organization provides emergency beds, ensuring safe and supportive housing. Drop-in services include showers, laundry services, hygiene items, free meals, job assistance, and additional resources.

Services

Key offerings grouped by category

Type of Care

Substance use treatment Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, Inpatient, etc.)

Outpatient Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment Regular outpatient treatment

Opioid Medications used in Treatment

Buprenorphine used in Treatment Naltrexone used in Treatment

External Opioid Medications Source

No formal relationship with prescribing entity

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment

Accepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhere This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

External Source of Medications Used for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment

In-network prescribing entity No formal relationship with prescribing entity

Type of Opioid Treatment

Prescribes naltrexone Relapse prevention with naltrexone Accepts clients using MAT but prescribed elsewhere Lofexidine or Clonidine detoxification

Pharmacotherapies

Buprenorphine with naloxone Naltrexone (oral) Clonidine Medication for mental disorders

Treatment Approaches

Brief intervention Cognitive behavioral therapy Motivational interviewing Matrix Model Relapse prevention Substance use disorder counseling Telemedicine/telehealth therapy Trauma-related counseling

Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public)

Private non-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation

State Substance use treatment agency Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted

Medicaid Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE) Private health insurance Cash or self-payment State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

Payment Assistance Available

Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)

Special Programs/Groups Offered

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

Assessment/Pre-treatment

Comprehensive mental health assessment Comprehensive substance use assessment Screening for tobacco use Screening for substance use Screening for mental disorders

Testing

Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing Drug or alcohol urine screening TB screening

Transitional Services

Aftercare/continuing care Discharge Planning Naloxone and overdose education

Recovery Support Services

Housing services Assistance with obtaining social services

Education and Counseling Services

HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support Substance use disorder education Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling Individual counseling Group counseling Family counseling

Facility Smoking Policy

Smoking not permitted

Sex Accepted

Female Male

Facility Vaping Policy

Vaping not permitted

Ancillary Services

Case management service Domestic violence services, including family or partner Mental health services Social skills development Suicide prevention services

Contact Information

Address

50 North Eisenhower Avenue, Mason City, IA, 50401

Phone

(641) 423-7362

Contact

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