YWCA of Fort Dodge
Treatment center
At a glance
- Address
- 826 1st Avenue North, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
- Levels of care
- OutpatientInpatient Residential
- Ages served
- Young Adults (Ages 18-25)Adults (Ages 26-64)Seniors (Ages 65+)
- Languages
- Spanish
Detox and medication
Detox
- Not offered: Opioids
- Not offered: Alcohol
- Not offered: Benzodiazepines
- Not offered: Methamphetamines
- Not offered: Cocaine
Medication assisted treatment
- Not offered: Buprenorphine
- Offered: Naltrexone
- Not offered: Methadone
Services and programs
Services
Special programs
Other treatment centers close by
Within about 14 miles of this address, nearest first.
Meetings in Fort Dodge
Treatment and fellowship meetings do different jobs, and most people end up using both.
Questions people ask about YWCA of Fort Dodge
What programs does YWCA of Fort Dodge offer?
They provide outpatient and inpatient residential, which is the whole of what this address in Fort Dodge is set up for.
Can you detox at YWCA of Fort Dodge?
No. The nearest place that does offer one is in Fort Dodge, 1.8 miles away.
Does YWCA of Fort Dodge treat people who are pregnant?
They treat pregnant and postpartum clients. Ask whether prenatal care is on site or coordinated with somewhere else in Fort Dodge.
Is YWCA of Fort Dodge an option for someone over 65?
Yes, they treat 65 and over, which is less common than it should be and rarer still outside a city the size of Fort Dodge.
Is there a Spanish speaking counselor at YWCA of Fort Dodge?
Yes. They treat people in Spanish. Confirm it for the first appointment specifically, because in Fort Dodge that can depend on who is rostered that day.
What does the first conversation cover?
It starts with a short assessment: the substance, the pattern, your health, and where you live. The person answering is usually trained to screen rather than to treat, so the clinical detail comes at the assessment. Ask what the assessment after this call involves and whether it happens in person.
Can I go back after a relapse?
Most people who recover have more than one attempt behind them. The useful question after a recurrence is what was missing, and the answer is often medication or aftercare. Say what happened last time and what was missing from the plan.
What can I take with me?
Much of what people pack gets held at the door. The paperwork and the medication are what you genuinely need. Most residential programs search bags on arrival and hold anything they do not allow until you leave. Write the medication list before you pack anything, with the doses and who prescribed them.