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About
YSS of North Iowa serves as a refuge for young people facing homelessness, along with challenges related to mental health and substance abuse. With a legacy spanning over 45 years, YSS has been dedicated to offering education, counseling, and housing solutions for adolescents and their families in crisis. The primary mission of the center is to eradicate youth homelessness across Iowa by equipping individuals with vital tools to foster independence and break free from the cycle of poverty.
The center provides tailored mental health counseling that empowers adolescents to access crucial care needed for achieving stability and self-sufficiency. Case managers play a key role in guiding clients towards their educational ambitions, offering support through tutoring, financial assistance, and various resources. YSS’s Ember Recovery program focuses on addiction treatment using proven methods and personalized care, teaching young people effective strategies to prevent relapse. The approach emphasizes gender sensitivity, active family participation, and a nurturing atmosphere to ensure comfort and support throughout the recovery process.
YSS of North Iowa delivers a comprehensive range of services aimed at assisting adolescents experiencing homelessness, catering to their varying levels of readiness for help. The center offers emergency accommodations, ensuring a safe and supportive living environment. Additionally, drop-in services encompass essential amenities like showers, laundry, hygiene products, nutritious meals, job support, and more resources to aid in their recovery journey.
Treatment Focus
The rehabilitation center focuses on addressing issues related to substance use and mental health. Here, you will benefit from personalized treatment that aligns with your specific needs and diagnosis, acquire useful skills for your recovery journey, and forge new relationships within a healing atmosphere.
Founded
1976
Typical Program Length
5 days
Providers Policy
At our facility, the admissions staff is dedicated to collaborating with you to identify the most suitable financial plans tailored to your circumstances, guaranteeing you receive optimal care.
Services & Amenities
Insurance Accepted
AetnaAnthemBlueCross BlueShieldBright HealthCareFirstCarelon Behavioral HealthCignaComPsychGuideWellHealthNetHealthPartnersHighmarkHumanaITU FundsIntermountain HealthcareKaiser PermanenteMHNMedicaidMedicareOptumOscarTricareTufts HealthUnited Healthcare
Care Options
OutpatientResidential Rehab
Specializations
AdolescentsLicensed Primary Mental Health
Who We Treat
AdolescentsBoysChildrenGirlsLGBTQ+MenWomenYoung Adults
Treatment Approaches
Evidence-BasedFamily InvolvementGender-SpecificPersonalized TreatmentTrauma Informed
Therapies
1-on-1 CounselingCognitive Behavioral TherapyEye Movement Therapy (EMDR)Family TherapyGroup TherapyLife SkillsOnline TherapyRelapse Prevention CounselingTrauma-Specific Therapy
Languages Spoken
English
Aftercare Services
Continuing CareDischarge PlanningHousing ServicesOutpatient Treatment
Substances We Treat
Chronic RelapseCo-Occurring DisordersDrug Addiction
Conditions We Treat
AnxietyDepressionPost Traumatic Stress DisorderTrauma
Amenities
Allow Cell PhonesBusiness Center, ComputersLaundry Service
Location
Location
50 North Eisenhower Ave, Mason City, IA, 50401











