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Sliding-scale mental health clinics in Des Moines, IA

These community health centers in Des Moines provide counseling and mental health care on a sliding scale, and cannot turn you away for inability to pay.

11

charge on a sliding scale

11

accept Medicaid

11

see uninsured patients

A federally funded health center cannot turn you away because you cannot pay, and has to offer a sliding fee scale to any patient who asks. At or below the federal poverty line the fee is nominal. Bring photo ID and proof of income to the first visit.

11 centers in Des Moines offering behavioral health

1200 University Ave, Ste 200
Des Moines, IA 50314-2355

515-248-1447

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

4800 Aurora Ave
Des Moines, IA 50310-2903

515-242-7300

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

250 Laurel St
Des Moines, IA 50314-3024

515-643-4610

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

2353 SE 14th St
Des Moines, IA 50320-1109

515-248-1400

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

3509 E 29th St
Des Moines, IA 50317-4253

515-248-1600

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

1200 University Ave STE 110A
Des Moines, IA 50314-2355

515-248-1850

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

1200 University Ave STE 105
Des Moines, IA 50314-2355

515-262-0854

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

1200 University Ave, Suite 120
Des Moines, IA 50314-2355

515-248-1500

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

1200 University Ave, Ste 100
Des Moines, IA 50314-2355

515-248-1850

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

1221 Center St, Ste 16
Des Moines, IA 50309-1014

888-750-4736

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

1200 University Ave STE 110B
Des Moines, IA 50314-2355

515-248-1595

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

Common questions

Is there free mental health care in Des Moines?

11 of the 11 centers listed charge on a sliding scale set by household income, which is free or nominal at or below the federal poverty line. Bring photo ID and proof of income to your first visit.

Which clinics in Des Moines take Medicaid for mental health care?

11 of the 11 centers listed accept Medicaid. 11 also see patients with no insurance at all.

Do I need insurance to be seen for mental health care in Des Moines?

No. A federally funded health center cannot refuse you for inability to pay, and is required to offer a sliding fee scale to every patient who asks for one.