Powell Chemical Dependency Centerat Iowa Lutheran Hospital

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Powell CDC is committed to the philosophy of abstinence from alcohol and drugs promoted by 12 Step recovery programs such as Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, and Al-Anon.

These proven community-based groups are essential for the person in recovery to become familiar and comfortable with so they can choose to use these resources as ongoing support for their recovery after completing Powell CDC.

Powell CDC works to provide teaching and opportunities connecting our patients to 12 Step groups and support.

Alumni AssociationThe Powell CDC Alumni Association was established in 1975 to support substance free and recovery oriented events in Des Moines; such as the annual Alumni Association Banquet, picnics, social and family events, and the annual alcohol free New Year’s Eve celebration at the Des Moines Botanical Center. Membership is free and automatic for Powell CDC patients upon completion of treatment, and free to anyone interested in developing and supporting alcohol and drug free events and activities in Des Moines. Powell CDC works closely with the Alumni Association to provide recovery oriented activity and events.

VolunteeringOpportunities exist for volunteers to qualify to become an Aftercare facilitator and other roles for Powell CDC.

Community Support and Volunteering

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Iowa Lutheran Hospital700 East University Avenue Des Moines, Iowa 50316-2392 (515) 263-2424 • FAX (515) 263-2463

Please call (515) 263-2424 for questions, admission information, and to access services.

Powell Chemical Dependency CenterIowa Lutheran Hospital700 East University AvenueDes Moines, Iowa 50316-2392Phone: (515) 263-2424Fax: (515) 263-2463

or visit www.iowahealth.org/powell

Information and Access to Services

Since 1973 Central Iowa has come to depend upon the quality, confidential care given at Powell Chemical Dependency Center. Our dedicated staff of professionals continues to lead the field in providing substance abuse services to individuals and their families. One step, one day at a time, we help those who suffer from addiction by facilitating change so they can reclaim their lives. Because addiction is a treatable disease, our treatment program has helped countless individuals change their lives, and the lives of those they love by becoming alcohol and drug free.

We can help!

Addiction is a treatable disease.

to Powell Chemical Dependency Center

Our purpose at Powell Chemical Dependency Center involves several

important individual and community goals:

• Provide the highest quality alcohol and drug addiction treatment in central Iowa

• Teach the basic skills needed for recovery

• Connect people with the best social supports needed to remain sober

• Treat the whole person; body, mind and spirit

• Provide individualized treatment planning for every patient based on his or her own unique needs

• Contribute positively to the Des Moines area and the treatment and recovery community of central Iowa

We strive constantly to meet these objectives in everything we do.

Purpose

Signs and Symptoms of Chemical Dependency

• Hiding liquor/drugs

• Drinking or using drugs to relax or calm down

• Difficult to get along with when drinking or using drugs

• Lying about drinking or using

• Frequent intoxication

• Drinking or using drugs due to depression

• Inability to remember some drinking/using episodes

• Experiencing negative consequences because of drinking or using.

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Services OfferedWelcome

Powell utilizes an interdisciplinary team approach to chemical dependency treatment, continuing care and after care.

• Physicians

• Nurses

• Certified Alcohol/Drug Counselors

• Licensed Mental Health Counselors

• Clergy

• CD Techs

• Volunteers

The Treatment Team

Evaluation and Assessment: Individuals may call (515) 263-2424 to schedule a session to evaluate the seriousness of their substance abuse. During this evaluation, the appropriate level of care for the participant will be determined by our expert clinicians.

Detoxification: takes place under strict medical supervision in a hospital setting.

Treatment: Several treatment levels are offered; Inpatient care in a hospital or residential setting, day outpatient, evening outpatient or relapse specified outpatient. Patients move from one level of care to another based on their clinical need. All treatment is provided by our skilled interdisciplinary team.

Family Program: Powell CDC provides a treatment program for concerned persons who have been negatively affected by addiction. By understanding chemical dependency and receiving support, concerned persons can better cope with the stress caused by addiction. Without treatment, the family illness can continue to progress. Recovery for family members can occur even if the chemically dependent person keeps using.

Continuing Care: Counselor lead therapy groups and peer support groups.

Aftercare: Powell CDC offers multiple, volunteer-led, aftercare growth groups with people in recovery to stay connected on a regular basis with others who are recovering too.

Education and Consultation: Public information, counselor education, internships, after care facilitators and co-dependency training.

Bookstore: Current and classic literature, DVDs/CDs and other resource material on addiction and recovery are available.