UCS Healthcare offers one of the broadest arrays of behavioral and primary health care services in central Iowa. We believe each patient's treatment should be both individualized and holistic. That is accomplished by offering a continuum of care that ranges from well baby care to geriatric medicine and a broad range of mental health care services, psychiatry and substance use disorder treatment including medication assisted treatment. The team members at UCS Healthcare find great personal reward in using their skills and life experiences to partner with patients to achieve optimum health. UCS Healthcare is based in West Des Moines, Iowa, with locations in Ankeny and Knoxville. We also partner with certified treatment providers to provide medication assisted treatment through medication units embedded in these locations:  Ames, Atlantic, Burlington, Carroll, Cedar Rapids, Clinton, Decorah, Ft. Dodge, Oceola, Ottumwa and Waterloo.

UCS is organized as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Any donations made to UCS may be tax deductible. We accept most medical insurance plans, private pay, Medicare and Medicaid for specific services. We also work with clients on a sliding scale fee system. If you need treatment, we will find a way to work with you regardless of your financial status.

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Jen Pearson

Jerri Ferstl

Brian Fonseca

Melissa Howard

Jodi Smith

Jennie Bandstra - Shilhanek

Frank Filippelli

Ava Brannon

Julie Spicer

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