Substance Abuse Services
We Can Help If:
- You are concerned about your drinking or drug use.
- You are facing an OWI or other substance-related legal charge and have been court-ordered to complete a substance abuse assessment.
- A health care professional recommended you talk with someone about your drinking.
- Your teenager has gotten in trouble with the law or at school because of drugs or alcohol.
- You need a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) evaluation due to a Federal DOT violation.
- EFR offers confidential assessments by certified alcohol and drug counselors
What Does Our Substance Abuse Services Involve?
Hours
Evaluations are available by appointment only on Thursdays and Fridays. To make an appointment, please call: 515-243-4200. In case of an emergency, please call 911.
What to Expect
Please allow 90 minutes, start to end, for the evaluation process. EFR substance abuse evaluations are accepted by the Iowa Court System, Department of Human Services (DHS) and the Department of Transportation (DOT).
Upon Completion
Upon completion of the evaluation, your counselor will review the findings with you and discuss the next steps. If substance abuse treatment is recommended, your counselor will assist you in connecting with appropriate treatment resources that can provide the support and care you need. This may include referrals to specialized substance abuse counseling, inpatient or outpatient programs, or other relevant services tailored to your specific needs.
Forms
Please click the button below to access the forms ahead of your appointment.
Fees for Services
Payment Options
EFR accepts Medicaid, cash, and credit/debit cards.
If you do not have insurance, the cost of your evaluation may be covered by a grant if you are an Iowa resident and meet income eligibility requirements. Eligibility is based on your annual income and the number of dependents living with you under the age of 17.
Cost
OWI evaluations are conducted for a fixed fee of $125. Pricing varies for out-of-state OWI evaluations; please ask the intake specialist by calling 515-243-4200.
Notice of Privacy Practices
Click here to access a copy of EFR’s full Notice of Privacy Practices.
If you believe your confidentiality has be violated, you may report this to EFR’s Privacy Officer, who will investigate and provide you a formal, written response:
Privacy Officer
Employee & Family Resources
505 Fifth Avenue, Suite 600
Des Moines, IA 50309
Or:
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights
200 Independence Avenue, S.W., Room 509F, HHH Building
Washington, D.C. 20201
800.368.1019
Counseling and Evaluation Services Privacy and Confidentiality
SAS Client
SAS Client
SAS Client
Forms
Acknowledgement of Privacy Practices
Client Rights and Responsibilities
EFR Notice of Privacy Practices
Release of Information
Client Services Agreement
Telehealth Description
Zoom Meeting Instructions
5th Judicial Release of Information