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Mary Greeley Medical Center

1111 Duff Avenue
Ames, IA 50010
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Mary Greeley Medical Center Behavioral Health IA 50010

About Mary Greeley Medical Center

This treatment center takes a holistic and person centered approach to recovery and wellness. That means they don’t just provide counseling about addiction but they help you with other aspects of your life and health that affect your addiction and your state of mind. For example they have social workers who can help connect you with resources for more stable housing and food security. They have experienced psychologists who can help you identify why you’re drawn to drugs and alcohol and help you treat the root causes.

There are several levels of treatment available here, too. They have an inpatient program for adults who’re in crisis and need a high level of support which you might need in your early sobriety or when you’re at risk for a relapse. They have transitional living as well where your treatment schedule isn’t as intense but you’re still living on site so you still get a supportive and structured living environment. And there’s outpatient treatment too so you can continue working on your recovery while living at home.

With such wide capabilities the team here will be able to put together a custom treatment plan and get you the specific care you need for a healthier future.

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Latest Reviews

lou forward
3 weeks ago on Google
5
The best of the best. From care received following a life threatening illness to necessary outpatient procedures ..I received excellent, professional and caring treatment. Thank you also to Dr Paul, he's been more than compassionate through all of this. Thanks also to Dr Alexander and dr Fulton.
Carrie Jessica
1 month ago on Google
1
My recent experience at Mary Greeley and McFarland was deeply disappointing and concerning. Despite arriving with clear evidence of head trauma and seizure activity, my charting contains inaccurate and contradictory statements, including speculative claims about intoxication that were objectively disproven by lab results (ethanol = 0). When I attempted to discuss and correct these discrepancies, I was repeatedly brushed off and told no one could “discuss” the documentation, even though federal law (HIPAA §164.526) gives patients the right to request and review amendments. My written request for correction has now been ignored, leaving damaging, false information in my record. It’s alarming when a hospital prioritizes assumptions and outdated stigma over clinical accuracy. The documentation itself contradicts their own findings, yet no one has been willing to clarify or amend it. Transparency, accountability, and professionalism should be the baseline in healthcare, not the exception. If you’re considering care here, I strongly recommend documenting everything, requesting copies of all notes and labs, and ensuring your record reflects verified facts, not speculation.
Carrie Gottschalk
1 month ago on Google
1
My recent experience at Mary Greeley and McFarland was deeply disappointing and concerning. Despite arriving with clear evidence of head trauma and seizure activity, my charting contains inaccurate and contradictory statements, including speculative claims about intoxication that were objectively disproven by lab results (ethanol = 0). When I attempted to discuss and correct these discrepancies, I was repeatedly brushed off and told no one could “discuss” the documentation, even though federal law (HIPAA §164.526) gives patients the right to request and review amendments. My written request for correction has now been ignored, leaving damaging, false information in my record. Through multiple calls, call transfers being hung up on, an no call backs.. the level of care seems quite clear. It’s alarming when a hospital prioritizes assumptions and outdated stigma over clinical accuracy. The documentation itself contradicts their own findings, yet no one has been willing to clarify or amend it. The documentation also gives me a score for interpretation that I’m suppose to die in the next 30 days and also am likely to have a blood disease that was not discussed with me. Transparency, accountability, and professionalism should be the baseline in healthcare, not the exception. If you’re considering care here, I strongly recommend documenting everything, requesting copies of all notes and labs, and ensuring your record reflects verified facts, not speculation.
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Other Forms of Payment

Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.

Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.

Financial aid can take many forms. Centers may have grants or scholarships available to clients who meet eligibility requirements. Programs that receive SAMHSA grants may have financial aid available for those who need treatment as well. Grants and scholarships can help you pai for treatment without having to repay.

Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance for those 65 and older. It also serves people under 65 with chronic and disabling health challenges. To use Medicare for addiction treatment you need to find a program that accepts Medicare and is in network with your plan. Out of pocket costs and preauthorization requirements vary, so always check with your provider.

Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.

Military members, veterans, and eligible dependents have access to specific insurance programs that help them get the care they need. TRICARE and VA insurance can help you access low cost or no cost addiction and mental health treatment. Programs that accept military insurance often have targeted treatment focused on the unique challenges military members, veterans, and their families face.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

Outpatient rehab programs are designed to support clients who are exiting inpatient treatment and for those who prefer to remain in their own homes during active recovery. Clients in outpatient care typically integrate treatment into their ordinary daily routine, including work and school schedules. Evening, night, and weekend therapy sessions, recovery training courses, and other outpatient services are widely available to accommodate clients' needs. Many outpatient rehabs also offer medication assisted treatment (MAT), including medication induction and maintenance.

Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient's individual requirements.

Intervention services can help family members communicate effectively with each other and with the individual who is struggling with a substance use disorder. A professional interventionist addresses family dynamics that have worsened the situation or prevented the individual from seeking help. This expert can also help the family plan a drug intervention in Iowa. After the intervention, ongoing intervention services can help families in their own recovery, regardless of whether the individual chooses to enter treatment.

In the addiction treatment process, detox is typically the initial stage of recovery, and it involves 24-hour clinical care in Iowa. During this process, you receive constant medical supervision as harmful substances are purged from your body. Medical staff may prescribe medications to treat withdrawal symptoms and allow you to safely and comfortably break free from physical dependence on the substance.

Treatments

Many of those suffering from addiction also suffer from mental or emotional illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety disorders. Rehab and other substance abuse facilities treating those with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder administer psychiatric treatment to address the person's mental health issue in addition to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.

Mental health rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from mental illnesses like bipolar disorder, clinical depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and more. Mental health professionals at these facilities are trained to understand and treat mental health issues, both in individual and group settings.

Programs

Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.

Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.

Recovery is most successful when clients feel accepted and validated by their peers and treatment providers. Facilities that offer LGBTQ-inclusive programming are committed to creating a safe space where everyone can grow and recover without fear of judgment or discrimination. They will have dedicated policies in place to create a safe and supportive environment that fosters free expression.

Serving in the military is both mentally and physically challenging, and can result in trauma that persists even after combat ends. Military programs are tailored to the specific and often complex needs of active duty personnel, veterans, and military families. Clients often access these programs through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Clinical Services

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a modified form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a treatment designed to help people understand and ultimately affect the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. DBT is often used for individuals who struggle with self-harm behaviors, such as self-mutilation (cutting) and suicidal thoughts, urges, or attempts. It has been proven clinically effective for those who struggle with out-of-control emotions and mental health illnesses like Borderline Personality Disorder.

Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.

In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.

Trauma therapy addresses traumatic incidents from a client's past that are likely affecting their present-day experience. Trauma is often one of the primary triggers and potential causes of addiction, and can stem from child sexual abuse, domestic violence, having a parent with a mental illness, losing one or both parents at a young age, teenage or adult sexual assault, or any number of other factors. The purpose of trauma therapy is to allow a patient to process trauma and move through and past it, with the help of trained and compassionate mental health professionals.

Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.

Learning healthy eating habits is an important part of drug rehab in Iowa. Nutrition therapy protects you from future substance use by giving your body the energy and strength it needs. It will help you avoid cravings or "off" feelings that can lead to relapse.

Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) is a way of getting nicotine into the bloodstream without smoking. It uses products that supply low doses of nicotine to help people stop smoking. The goal of therapy is to cut down on cravings for nicotine and ease the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal.

ECT is a form of treatment in which controlled electric currents are passed through the brain, sometimes causing short seizures. Treatments are done under general anesthesia. ECT appears to change brain chemistry for the better, and has been shown to provide fast and sometimes dramatic improvements in severe mental health conditions that can exist alongside addiction, including depression, bipolar disorder, psychosis, and suicidality. ECT is also often used by those who prefer it to taking medication.

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Accreditations

The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) is a non-profit organization that specifically accredits rehab organizations. Founded in 1966, CARF's, mission is to help service providers like rehab facilities maintain high standards of care.

CARF Accreditation: Yes

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1111 Duff Avenue
Ames IA, 50010

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lou forward
3 weeks ago
5

The best of the best. From care received following a life threatening illness to necessary outpatient procedures ..I received excellent, professional and caring treatment. Thank you also to Dr Paul, he's been more than compassionate through all of this. Thanks also to Dr Alexander and dr Fulton.

Carrie Jessica
1 month ago
1

My recent experience at Mary Greeley and McFarland was deeply disappointing and concerning. Despite arriving with clear evidence of head trauma and seizure activity, my charting contains inaccurate and contradictory statements, including speculative claims about intoxication that were objectively disproven by lab results (ethanol = 0). When I attempted to discuss and correct these discrepancies, I was repeatedly brushed off and told no one could “discuss” the documentation, even though federal law (HIPAA §164.526) gives patients the right to request and review amendments. My written request for correction has now been ignored, leaving damaging, false information in my record. It’s alarming when a hospital prioritizes assumptions and outdated stigma over clinical accuracy. The documentation itself contradicts their own findings, yet no one has been willing to clarify or amend it. Transparency, accountability, and professionalism should be the baseline in healthcare, not the exception. If you’re considering care here, I strongly recommend documenting everything, requesting copies of all notes and labs, and ensuring your record reflects verified facts, not speculation.

Carrie Gottschalk
1 month ago
1

My recent experience at Mary Greeley and McFarland was deeply disappointing and concerning. Despite arriving with clear evidence of head trauma and seizure activity, my charting contains inaccurate and contradictory statements, including speculative claims about intoxication that were objectively disproven by lab results (ethanol = 0). When I attempted to discuss and correct these discrepancies, I was repeatedly brushed off and told no one could “discuss” the documentation, even though federal law (HIPAA §164.526) gives patients the right to request and review amendments. My written request for correction has now been ignored, leaving damaging, false information in my record. Through multiple calls, call transfers being hung up on, an no call backs.. the level of care seems quite clear. It’s alarming when a hospital prioritizes assumptions and outdated stigma over clinical accuracy. The documentation itself contradicts their own findings, yet no one has been willing to clarify or amend it. The documentation also gives me a score for interpretation that I’m suppose to die in the next 30 days and also am likely to have a blood disease that was not discussed with me. Transparency, accountability, and professionalism should be the baseline in healthcare, not the exception. If you’re considering care here, I strongly recommend documenting everything, requesting copies of all notes and labs, and ensuring your record reflects verified facts, not speculation.

Iowa Man
1 month ago
3

I would have given it 5 stars had it not been for my discharge fiasco. The doctor took forever to write DC orders and then they weren’t able to retrieve my valuables from their safe. I sat around and waited for hours into the evening, which messed up my travel plans to get back to my home town. There was also a mixup on my admission med list when I first came in. Apart from that, there was much to like. Good culture there, very patient centered. The nurses are compassionate and attentive. Good doctors. The food was excellent, and it is a beautiful facility. Tests were done promptly and technicians were friendly. I wouldn’t hesitate to return and would recommend to others, but there were a few hiccups.

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