Bridges of Iowa
Des Moines, Iowa
Financial Aid
Levels of care
5
CARF
12-Step
24-Hour Clinical Care
Primary Health Care Medical – East Side
Des Moines, Iowa · Residential
Primary Health Care (PHC) – East Side Medical, located in Des Moines, Iowa, provides integrated mental and behavioral health care for youth and adults. They specialize…
12-Step
24-Hour Clinical Care
Inpatient
Intervention Services
Medically Assisted Detox
Setting
Residential
Treats
Alcoholism · Drug Addiction · Dual Diagnosis
Accreditation
CARF
About Primary Health Care Medical – East Side
Primary Health Care (PHC) – East Side Medical, located in Des Moines, Iowa, provides integrated mental and behavioral health care for youth and adults. They specialize in the treatment of historically underserved populations.
Primary Health Care (PHC) – East Side Medical offers dedicated services for homeless and indigent persons, pregnant and postpartum women, bilingual persons, children and adolescents, seniors, military personnel and Veterans, and persons with HIV/AIDS. Treatment is also available for persons with co-occurring addiction and mental illness.
Outpatient Programs
Their outpatient programs are designed to meet the unique needs of historically underserved and vulnerable patient populations, including the underinsured and uninsured. Clients receive personalized care plans and comprehensive case management. They also engage in intensive, trauma-informed individual, group, and family counseling and age-specific, recovery-focused life-skills training. Topics of focus include coping, self-care, anger and stress management, and relapse prevention.
Aftercare Services
Their aftercare services ensure a complete continuum of care aligned with clients’ evolving needs. These services may include step-down support, academic and vocational training, housing and employment assistance, and referrals for medical, mental health, and social service programs.
Accreditation and Payment
Primary Health Care (PHC) – East Side Medical is state licensed and accredited by The Joint Commission. They accept private insurance, Medicaid, EAP benefits, financing, sliding-scale payment schedules, per-session payment, and self-pay. Financial aid is available.
Levels of care
Medically Assisted Detox
Medically supervised withdrawal management with 24/7 monitoring.
Inpatient
Live-in care with structured daily therapy and round-the-clock support.
Conditions treated & therapies
Substances treated
Clinical services
Specialty programs
Insurance & payment
Other payment options
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Facility amenities & environment
Residential Setting
Hours & location
3509 East 29th Street, Des Moines, IA 50317
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Frequently asked
What levels of care does Primary Health Care Medical – East Side offer?
Primary Health Care Medical – East Side provides 12-step, 24-hour clinical care, inpatient, intervention services and medically assisted detox.
Does Primary Health Care Medical – East Side offer medical detox?
Yes. Primary Health Care Medical – East Side lists medically supervised detox among its levels of care, so withdrawal can be managed by clinical staff before stepping into further treatment.
Is Primary Health Care Medical – East Side accredited?
Primary Health Care Medical – East Side lists CARF. Accreditation and licensing can be verified independently with the issuing body before you choose a provider.
What does Primary Health Care Medical – East Side treat?
Primary Health Care Medical – East Side offers treatment for alcoholism, drug addiction, dual diagnosis and mental health and substance abuse and related substance use disorders, often alongside co-occurring mental health conditions.
Where is Primary Health Care Medical – East Side located?
Primary Health Care Medical – East Side is located in Des Moines, Iowa. Call our free, confidential helpline at 1-888-685-2199 to confirm admissions, availability and directions.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Marcus Ellison, MD, FASAM
Last updated June 11, 2025
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