Guided Journeys Community Foundation and Treatment Center was founded in response to the growing need for accessible, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive mental health and substance use treatment services in central Iowa. Located in Des Moines, Guided Journeys emerged from the vision of experienced mental health professionals, community advocates, and individuals in recovery who recognized the gaps in care for underserved individuals and families facing mental health challenges, addiction, trauma, and life instability.
The organization was originally structured as an LLC in 2024 and transitioned to a nonprofit foundation to expand its service capacity, deepen community partnerships, and pursue sustainable funding through grants, donors, and government contracts. From its inception, Guided Journeys has prioritized evidence-based practices, client-centered care, and a holistic, faith-integrated approach to recovery and mental wellness.
Guided Journeys serves a diverse population across Polk County and surrounding counties, including Dallas, Warren, Jasper, and Madison. The organization is committed to addressing systemic barriers to care, providing no-cost or low-cost services when possible, and developing programs such as Intensive Outpatient Treatment (IOP), individual and group therapy, peer support services, crisis intervention, and a trauma-informed childcare center for mothers in recovery.
While newly established, the organization brings together decades of collective experience among staff and leadership in clinical mental health, substance use treatment, and nonprofit program development. Guided Journeys is actively pursuing state licensure, Medicaid billing credentials, and partnerships with local agencies, faith communities, and public health organizations.
The organization’s mission is to guide individuals on their journey toward healing, empowerment, and purpose — creating a community where recovery is supported, mental health is normalized, and every person has a pathway forward.
