House of Mercy

House of Mercy in Des Moines, Iowa provides behavioral health and substance use treatment with a focus on parenting women and families. Established in 1988, the nonprofit organization offers residential, outpatient and community-based programs that combine clinical care with family and life-skills support.

Services include evidence-based therapies such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) and the Circle of Security Parenting Program, along with mental health counseling, psychiatric care and on-site accredited childcare.

By addressing both addiction and family well-being, House of Mercy helps women and families develop self-sufficiency, emotional resilience and healthy lifestyles in a compassionate, structured environment.