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Youth and Shelter Services (YSS) - Family Counseling Clinic

Also listed as Youth and Shelter Services (YSS)

125 South 3rd Street, P.O. Box 1628, Ames, IA 50010

Clinical specializations

  • Telehealth
  • Medication Management
  • Addiction Treatment
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Trauma Specialist
  • PTSD Program
  • Veterans Program
  • Teen Program
  • Pregnancy & Postpartum Support
  • Family Therapy

Financial accessibility

  • Insurance Accepted
  • Self-Pay Options
  • Financial Assistance Available

Programs offered

  • telehealth
  • outpatient
  • individual therapy
  • group therapy
  • family therapy
  • psychiatry / medication management

Accreditation & licensing

Accreditations & designations

  • CARF

Licensed as

  • State substance use agency

As reported to SAMHSA by the facility. Confirm current standing with the accrediting body before making a decision.

Frequently asked questions about Youth and Shelter Services (YSS) - Family Counseling Clinic

Does Youth and Shelter Services (YSS) - Family Counseling Clinic accept insurance?+

Youth and Shelter Services (YSS) - Family Counseling Clinic reports accepting Medicaid, Private insurance, TRICARE, State-financed insurance, and Self-pay, though this has not been independently verified — contact the facility directly to confirm your specific plan is covered.

What levels of care does Youth and Shelter Services (YSS) - Family Counseling Clinic offer?+

Youth and Shelter Services (YSS) - Family Counseling Clinic offers Outpatient, Regular outpatient, Outpatient MAT, telehealth, outpatient, individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy, and psychiatry / medication management.

Does Youth and Shelter Services (YSS) - Family Counseling Clinic offer telehealth or virtual appointments?+

Yes, Youth and Shelter Services (YSS) - Family Counseling Clinic offers telehealth appointments in addition to any in-person services listed on this page.

What age groups does Youth and Shelter Services (YSS) - Family Counseling Clinic serve?+

Youth and Shelter Services (YSS) - Family Counseling Clinic serves children, teens, adults, and seniors.

What conditions or specialties does Youth and Shelter Services (YSS) - Family Counseling Clinic treat?+

Youth and Shelter Services (YSS) - Family Counseling Clinic lists the following areas of focus: trauma, PTSD, dual diagnosis, veterans, teen, serious mental illness, HIV/AIDS, domestic violence, sexual abuse survivors, criminal justice involved, pregnant/postpartum, chronic pain and substance use, active duty military, and military families.

Is Youth and Shelter Services (YSS) - Family Counseling Clinic accredited or licensed?+

Youth and Shelter Services (YSS) - Family Counseling Clinic holds CARF and is licensed as State substance use agency, as reported to SAMHSA. Confirm current standing with the accrediting body before making a decision.

Does Youth and Shelter Services (YSS) - Family Counseling Clinic offer payment plans or financial assistance?+

Youth and Shelter Services (YSS) - Family Counseling Clinic reports the following payment options: sliding scale.

Is Youth and Shelter Services (YSS) - Family Counseling Clinic currently accepting new patients?+

Youth and Shelter Services (YSS) - Family Counseling Clinic is currently accepting new patient inquiries.

Listing data sourced from the SAMHSA 2025 National Directory and reviewed before publication. Listing last updated August 2026. How our data works · Report an error