Youth and Shelter Services (YSS) — Family Counseling Clinic

125 South 3rd Street, Ames, IA 50010

Brief Intervention

4 levels of care

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About this center

Youth and Shelter Services (YSS) — Family Counseling Clinic is an addiction treatment provider in Ames, Iowa. According to the public treatment facility listing record for this address, the program offers care delivered on an outpatient basis, covering intensive outpatient (iop), outpatient program, medication-assisted treatment (mat), and telehealth.

The same record identifies treatment for substance use disorder, opioid use disorder, co-occurring disorders / dual diagnosis, mental health, and trauma / ptsd. Programming is listed as serving active duty military, adolescents, co-occurring disorders / dual diagnosis, court-ordered clients, and hiv/aids support. Services are listed as available in English.

Listed accreditation and treatment approaches include Brief Intervention, Buprenorphine, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Matrix Model, and Motivational Interviewing. This reflects what is in the listing record; current standing can be checked with the accrediting body or your state licensing agency.

Youth and Shelter Services (YSS) — Family Counseling Clinic is located at 125 South 3rd Street, Ames, Iowa 50010, and the number listed for this location is (515) 233-2250, which reaches the center directly. Treatment Locators does not own or operate this center and is not paid by it for this listing. Details such as bed availability, insurance accepted, and current programming are set by the facility and should be confirmed by phone.

At a glance

Location: 125 South 3rd Street, Ames, IA 50010
Phone: (515) 233-2250
Levels of care: Intensive Outpatient (IOP), Outpatient Program, Medication-assisted Treatment (MAT), and Telehealth
Conditions treated: Substance Use Disorder, Opioid Use Disorder, Co-occurring Disorders / Dual Diagnosis, Mental Health, Trauma / PTSD, Chronic Pain, and HIV/AIDS
Treatment approaches: Brief Intervention, Buprenorphine, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Matrix Model, Motivational Interviewing, Naltrexone, Psychiatric Medication Management, Relapse Prevention, Substance Use Counseling, Telehealth Services, and Trauma-Informed Counseling
Populations served: Active Duty Military, Adolescents, Co-occurring Disorders / Dual Diagnosis, Court-ordered Clients, HIV/AIDS Support, Men, Military Families, Pregnant And Postpartum Women, Seniors / Older Adults, Survivors Of Domestic Violence, Survivors Of Sexual Abuse, Trauma / PTSD, Veterans, Women, and Young Adults
Languages: English
Facility type: Non-Profit Organization

Payment and accreditation

Payment options reported

Private Health Insurance
Cash or Self-Payment
Sliding Fee ScaleFee is based on income and other factors.
Military Insurance (TRICARE)
State-Financed InsuranceA state health insurance plan other than Medicaid.
Federal or State Grant FundingGovernment or block-grant funding for treatment programs.

Licensing and accreditation

CARF AccreditedCARF is an independent non-profit that accredits health and human service programs against published standards for quality and person-centered care.
Licensed by State Substance Use AgencyThe state agency that oversees substance use treatment licenses this facility to operate.

Reported by the facility to the federal treatment services record (September 2026). The record lists payment and funding types only — it does not name insurance carriers, so it cannot confirm that a specific plan is accepted. Call the center to confirm current payment options and costs, and see how insurance coverage for treatment works.

Levels of care

Intensive Outpatient (IOP)
Outpatient Program
Medication-assisted Treatment (MAT)
Telehealth

Conditions treated

Substance Use Disorder
Opioid Use Disorder
Co-occurring Disorders / Dual Diagnosis
Mental Health
Trauma / PTSD
Chronic Pain
HIV/AIDS

Treatment approaches

Brief Intervention
Buprenorphine
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Matrix Model
Motivational Interviewing
Naltrexone
Psychiatric Medication Management
Relapse Prevention
Substance Use Counseling
Telehealth Services
Trauma-Informed Counseling

Populations served

Active Duty Military
Adolescents
Co-occurring Disorders / Dual Diagnosis
Court-ordered Clients
HIV/AIDS Support
Men
Military Families
Pregnant And Postpartum Women
Seniors / Older Adults
Survivors Of Domestic Violence
Survivors Of Sexual Abuse
Trauma / PTSD
Veterans
Women
Young Adults

Languages spoken

English

Frequently asked questions about Youth and Shelter Services (YSS) — Family Counseling Clinic

Where is Youth and Shelter Services (YSS) — Family Counseling Clinic located?

Youth and Shelter Services (YSS) — Family Counseling Clinic is located at 125 South 3rd Street, Ames, IA 50010.

What levels of care does Youth and Shelter Services (YSS) — Family Counseling Clinic offer?

The listing for Youth and Shelter Services (YSS) — Family Counseling Clinic shows intensive outpatient (iop), outpatient program, medication-assisted treatment (mat), and telehealth. Confirm current availability with the facility, since programs open and close beds over time.

What does Youth and Shelter Services (YSS) — Family Counseling Clinic treat?

Listed areas of treatment include substance use disorder, opioid use disorder, co-occurring disorders / dual diagnosis, mental health, trauma / ptsd, chronic pain, and hiv/aids.

How do I contact Youth and Shelter Services (YSS) — Family Counseling Clinic?

The phone number listed for Youth and Shelter Services (YSS) — Family Counseling Clinic is (515) 233-2250. Calling the center directly is the best way to confirm current details.

What payment options does Youth and Shelter Services (YSS) — Family Counseling Clinic report?

In the federal treatment services record (September 2026), Youth and Shelter Services (YSS) — Family Counseling Clinic reports private health insurance, cash or self-payment, sliding fee scale, military insurance (tricare), state-financed insurance, and federal or state grant funding. The record lists payment types only, never specific insurance carriers, so call the center at (515) 233-2250 to confirm whether your plan is accepted.

Is Youth and Shelter Services (YSS) — Family Counseling Clinic licensed or accredited?

The federal record lists CARF Accredited and Licensed by State Substance Use Agency for this location. Licensure and accreditation change over time, so current standing is best confirmed with the accrediting body or your state licensing agency.

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