Aftercare & Alumni Support in Des Moines, Iowa
Aftercare: What You Need To Know
Continued Clinical Support
Scheduled check-ins and relapse prevention workshops to keep your recovery tools sharp.
Active Alumni Network
Connect with a thriving community of peers for accountability and support.
Sober Social Events
Regular meetups and outings that prove life in recovery is active, engaging, and purposeful.
Expert Transition Planning
Professional guidance to help you successfully reintegrate into your career and family life.
Dual Diagnosis Treatment
Integrated care for addiction and co-occurring mental health conditions, treated together rather than in sequence.
Learn more — Dual Diagnosis TreatmentMost Major Private Insurance Plans Accepted
At Des Moines Wellness Center, we believe that financial barriers should never stand in the way of life-saving care. Our admissions team works directly with your provider to maximize your benefits and minimize out-of-pocket costs. We provide a 100% confidential insurance verification process to get you the answers you need in minutes.
Our Commitment Doesn't End at Graduation
Moving beyond detox to fix the root of the problem
Pillar 1: Structured Aftercare Planning
Before you complete your IOP track, our clinicians build a personalized transition plan. This roadmap includes scheduled outpatient check-ins, medication management, and direct referrals to local Des Moines support groups to ensure there is never a gap in your care. By professionalizing the transition, we remove the guesswork from early recovery.
Pillar 2: A Thriving Alumni Network
Sobriety is more sustainable when it’s shared. Our alumni program connects you with a diverse group of individuals in the central Iowa area who have walked the same path. From sober social events to peer mentorship, we provide the social mortar that keeps your foundation strong, ensuring you always have a local community to lean on.
What to Expect in Our Aftercare Program
THE ROADMAP TO INDEPENDENCE
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A Clear Plan for Home
Before you graduate, we create a custom plan with you. This lists your personal triggers and tells you exactly what to do if things get tough.
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Ongoing Therapy Check-ins
You still have access to our therapists. We schedule regular sessions to see how you are handling work and family stress.
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Real Accountability
We provide regular touchpoints during your first year. Having a professional team to check in with helps you turn your new coping skills into permanent habits.
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A Sober Community
You are instantly invited to our Des Moines alumni events. This gives you a group of sober friends to hang out with so you never feel isolated.
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Real Aftercare IN IOWA
Expert Clinical Care
With 10+ years of expertise, our master’s-level team specializes in dual-diagnosis care. We treat the entire person using proven medical and behavioral strategies.
Private & Discreet
Quiet, professional sanctuary. We prioritize your anonymity and provide a comfortable, comfortable environment that makes focusing on recovery easier for professionals and families.
Seamless Support
We handle the details so you don't have to. From transportation logistics across the Des Moines metro to lifelong aftercare, we are a permanent partner in your sobriety from day one.
Insurance Made Simple
We work with most private insurance providers and handle the verification process for you. We provide a breakdown of your benefits so you know exactly what is covered.
Medically Reviewed By Wesley Starlin, LMHC
Wesley Starlin is the Executive Director at Des Moines Wellness Center with over 15 years of experience in behavioral health and addiction treatment.
Levels Of Care
IOP
Structured therapy on a schedule that fits work or school.
Inpatient
Full-time inpatient care in a structured, private setting.
Outpatient
our outpatient program
Immediate Clinical Consultation & Placement
Don’t navigate the complexities of addiction alone. Whether you are seeking admission for yourself or a loved one, our Des Moines team is ready to provide a confidential clinical assessment and verify your insurance coverage. Your path to stabilization begins with a single conversation.
Long-Term Recovery Resources in Des Moines
You can Always Count On Us, no matter when
At Des Moines Wellness Center, we are committed to more than just initial treatment; we are dedicated to lifelong sobriety. By providing a structured Continuum of Care, we ensure that every graduate from our inpatient and outpatient tracks has the tools to thrive in the broader Iowa community. Backed by 10+ years of Quadrant Health Group experience, our Aftercare and Alumni programs serve as a permanent safety net for families across Polk County and Dallas County, offering a professional alternative to standard recovery support.
Our team is here to provide the support you need to maintain your sobriety and stay plugged into the Central Iowa recovery community. Whether you need to verify your benefits or join our next Des Moines alumni event, a single call gets you the answers.
Secure Your Private Clinical Assessment
START THE PROCESS
Ready to move from research to recovery? Fill out the confidential form below to connect directly with our Des Moines admissions team. We provide a comprehensive medical review and insurance verification to ensure your transition into detox, residential or outpatient programs is seamless and immediate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers & Resources
Aftercare is a clinical step-down plan that includes scheduled check-ins and therapy to keep your recovery on track. Alumni support is the social side, a community of graduates who meet for events and peer mentorship in Des Moines.
Most medical experts recommend staying active in aftercare for at least one year after graduating from IOP. The first 90 days are the most critical, so we intensify our support during that window.
No. Once you graduate from a Des Moines Wellness Center program, you are a member for life. Our social events and alumni meetings in Polk County are free resources designed to keep our community strong.
Absolutely. We offer family support sessions to help your loved ones understand how to support your sobriety at home. We provide the tools they need to help you stay successful in Central Iowa.
Setbacks are handled with clinical urgency, not judgment. Because you are already plugged into our network, we can quickly adjust your treatment plan or get you back into a higher level of care without delay.
We post our monthly calendar of Des Moines events in our private alumni portal. You can also call our admissions team to get added to the text and email alert list for upcoming meetups. Call us at (888) 378-2158 to get a fast answer.
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Find Us
Minutes from Des Moines, in Johnston
Our campus sits at 5820 Winwood Dr, Johnston, IA 50131, a short drive from downtown Des Moines and easily reached from Polk and Dallas County.