Ames, IA · Treatment facilities
Treatment facilities in Ames, IA
According to SAMHSA N-SUMHSS facility counts among tracked cities, Ames ranks #903 of 5,095, and #12 of 100 in Iowa. Ames, Iowa has a modest, real set of listed providers: 4 substance use and mental health treatment facilities on record.
- 4
- Facilities
- 2
- With MAT
- 4
- Accept Medicaid
- 4
- Telehealth
According to SAMHSA N-SUMHSS facility counts among tracked cities, Ames ranks #903 of 5,095, and #12 of 100 in Iowa. See methodology · corpus placement.
According to SAMHSA N-SUMHSS facility counts among tracked cities, Ames ranks #903 of 5,095, and #12 of 100 in Iowa. 2 report offering Medication-Assisted Treatment and 4 accept Medicaid. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
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Current site extract: 2026-07-11 · N-SUMHSS typically refreshes annually
What the SAMHSA Record Shows for Ames, IA
Ames, Iowa has a modest, real set of listed providers: 4 substance-use and mental-health treatment facilities on record with SAMHSA's N-SUMHSS survey. Of Ames's 4 listed facilities, 4 report telehealth options, 3 report outpatient programming, and 1 report residential beds -- three of the four tracked modalities.
Medication-Assisted Treatment is confirmed at 2 of 4 facilities (50%), combining FDA-approved medications such as buprenorphine, methadone, or naltrexone with counseling for opioid and alcohol use disorder. On payment, 4 accept Medicaid, 4 accept private insurance, 4 accept a sliding-fee scale, and 2 accept Medicare, self-reported and worth a quick intake call to confirm your specific plan before committing to a site.
Against the Iowa statewide average across all 255 SAMHSA-listed facilities (45% offer MAT, 96% accept Medicaid), Ames's own rates run at or above the MAT average and at or above the Medicaid average.
Ames is mid-pack by inventory (#903 of 5,095): 4 listed facilities. The modality and payment mix above is the useful differentiator versus same-state cities with a similar facility count.
Registry note: use the facility cards for contact and flags only; confirm intake and coverage by phone. This is a structured public-data directory, not medical advice or a guarantee of admission.
Service & Payment Mix in Ames
| Capability | Facilities | Share | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medication-Assisted Treatment | 2 | 50% | |
| Medically Supervised Detox | 0 | 0% | |
| Residential Treatment | 1 | 25% | |
| Outpatient Programs | 3 | 75% | |
| Telehealth Available | 4 | 100% | |
| Accepts Medicaid | 4 | 100% | |
| Accepts Medicare | 2 | 50% | |
| Sliding-Fee Scale | 4 | 100% | |
| Accepts Private Insurance | 4 | 100% |
Computed from 4 SAMHSA-listed facilities in Ames, Iowa. Distribution bars represent the share of facilities reporting each capability.
The most commonly reported capability among Ames's listed facilities is "Telehealth Available," present at 100% of them (4 of 4).
All Facilities (4)
Outpatient Clinic/Ames
2521 University Boulevard, Suite 121, Ames, IA 50010
Substance Use Treatment · Private non-profit organization
Ames Outpatient
1619 South High Avenue, Ames, IA 50010
Mental Health Treatment · Private non-profit organization
Family Counseling Clinic
125 South 3rd Street, P.O. Box 1628, Ames, IA 50010
Substance Use Treatment · Private non-profit organization
Beran
420 Kellogg Avenue, Ames, IA 50010
Substance Use Treatment · Private non-profit organization
Source: SAMHSA, National Substance Use and Mental Health Services Survey (N-SUMHSS) and FindTreatment.gov (2024)
Similar inventory in Iowa
- Burlington, IA · 4 facilities (same count)
- Clinton, IA · 4 facilities (same count)
- Council Bluffs, IA · 4 facilities (same count)
- Dubuque, IA · 4 facilities (same count)
Browse the Iowa state roll-up, national rankings, and methodology for how N-SUMHSS counts are sourced and verified. For MAT flags, see the MAT guide.
What to do with this
- 4 facilities are SAMHSA-listed in Ames, 50% flagged for Medication-Assisted Treatment. Filter down to one that fits. Recovery program finder
- Coverage varies by plan even within Ames. Confirm your specific insurance is in-network before committing to a facility. Check Medicare coverage
- Not sure what separates one facility type from another? Read the differences before you filter. Types of treatment facilities
Contact a facility directly to verify current availability, payment acceptance, and program details before enrolling.
Source: SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration). Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data. See our full disclaimer.
Every figure on PlainRecovery is rendered directly from SAMHSA's published N-SUMHSS facility data, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these facility listings, or report a data error. Data current as of 2024 N-SUMHSS release.