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If you, a friend or a family member needs help for a drug or alcohol problem, there are programs and facilities that can help. 

Where can I get help paying for substance abuse treatment? 

• Iowa's Medicaid program (or Title 19) pays for some substance abuse treatment.  You can apply for Medicaid at any Department of Human Services Office.  Call 1-800-972-2017 to find an office near you.  Find out more about Medicaid on the Iowa Legal Aid Website.*
• Medicare pays for substance abuse treatment in some outpatient centers. You have to help pay for the services. Call 1-800-633-4227 to learn more about Medicare.  Find more details about Medicare on the Iowa Legal Aid Website.*
• The United States Department of Veterans' Affairs has substance abuse treatment at its facilities. To find out if you can get help there call 1-800-827-1000.  Find out more on the Iowa Legal Aid Website, including a link to a site where you can find the Veterans' Affairs medical facility near you.*
• There are several Drug and Alcohol Treatment Centers in Iowa that have substance abuse treatment if you are on Medicaid and Medicare. Some centers have free or low-cost services depending on your income. The Centers also help people with private insurance or no insurance. 

How can I find a facility that can help me?

• Iowa's Drug and Alcohol Help Line can help.  Call 1-866-242-4111 anytime (this is a free call).  
• The United States Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Hotline can answer questions about mental health issues. Call 1-800-789-2647 on Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern time.
• The United States Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration free Referral Helpline can help you find a treatment facility in your area.  Call at 1-800-662-4357. You can also go to the Iowa Legal Aid Website for a link to where you can search for a facility on the Internet.*
• The Des Moines Register's web site has information about methamphetamine addiction, including links to programs that can help. Go to the Iowa Legal Aid Website for a link to that resource.*

* Get more information on the Iowa Legal Aid Website.
Go to www.iowalegalaid.org and click on the first blue box on the left for "Legal Information and Other Resources for Iowans." Then click on the topic "Health" and go to any of the subtopics for more information.