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House of Mercy

1409 Clark Street
Des Moines, IA - 50314
(515) 643-6500

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Essential services provided by the House of Mercy include: transitional and permanent housing; meals; transportation; licensed childcare; individual, group and family therapy; addiction counseling services including relapse prevention education and therapy; aftercare support; twelve-step meetings; primary medical care; trauma counseling; education and employment assistance; skill development training in communication, parenting and nutrition. House of Mercy is dedicated to making the community a healthier place. House of Mercy offers substance-related/addictive disorders treatment and mental health programs to individuals and families in need of these critical services and supports. The primary goal is to exceed client expectations while helping them to create a healthy lifestyle and sense of personal self-worth and well-being.


Services: Mix of mental health and substance abuse services, Substance abuse treatment, Halfway house, Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Ou

Fees: Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors), Payment assistance (Check with facilit

Insurances: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE), Access to Recovery
House of Mercy
House of Mercy
House of Mercy

Important Top Tips Before Applying

If you Interested in applying to House of Mercy, we recommend that you call them and find out some answers to some or all of the below questions:

  • What type of housing do you offer? Is it shared or private housing? Is it furnished or unfurnished?
  • What are the length of stay requirements? How long can I stay in the program?
  • What kind of support services do you offer? Do you offer job training, case management, or other support services to help me achieve permanent housing and self-sufficiency?
  • What are the rules and policies? Are there any rules or policies that I need to be aware of, such as curfews, visitor restrictions, or substance abuse policies?
  • What is the cost of the program? Is there a monthly fee? Are there any other costs associated with the program?
  • Is the program accredited or licensed? This will help ensure that the program meets certain standards of quality.


In addition to these general questions, you may also want to ask more specific questions about the program, such as:
  • What is the staff-to-resident ratio? This will give you an idea of how much support you can expect from staff.
  • What is the success rate of the program? How many residents have gone on to achieve permanent housing and self-sufficiency?
  • What are the cultural competency practices of the program? Is the program staffed by people who are culturally competent and able to meet the needs of a diverse range of residents?
  • How does the program ensure the safety and security of residents? What safety measures are in place?
  • What is the process for resolving disputes? Is there a clear and fair process for resolving disputes between residents and staff?

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Comments

2020-12-26 07:58:22

Looking for apartments but with my income. I have to pay rent but I come across income restrictions and on disability I cannot stretch my income to 2x or 3x my income. I have a mental disorders that I have to live in walking distance of shopping and grocery stores and I found a good one but 2x my couldn't get it. It so much stress on me all I do is cry most of the time. Can you please help me?

2021-09-04 16:19:32

Hi, my name is Sara , I have a couple questions for you. I just left the heart of Iowa and had completed the program, my stay there is over but I have a dhs case and have my daughter every other week, and the recommend transmissi housing, is there a way I could come there. I am currently pregnant and want to be able to live with spouse

2021-09-22 15:12:05

Hello, I'm and alcoholic looking for a short term (30 days or less) residential program, leading into a halfway house or sober living facility while I get employed and back on the sober path. I was recently approved for Iowa Medicaid. I'm currently staying at Bethel Missions, but it is not what I am looking for. Any information would be greatly apprectiative. Thank-you, Matthew

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