Community Mental Health Center Accreditation

Department of Health and Human Services

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Community mental health centers must be accredited by the state in order to be funded to participate in the Iowa Medicaid program. A community mental health center must meet state standards that serve as the foundation of a performance-based review of those accredited organizations by the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, Behavioral Health Services Division.

Code Citation IAC 441-24

Who Applies An agency pursuing designation by the Iowa Department Health and Human Services as a Community Mental Health Center.

When To Apply An application may be submitted at any time.

Initial Requirements Designation by Iowa Department of Health and Human Services,  Division of Behavioral Health as a Community Mental Health Center is necessary. Contact the Division for additional information. 

Duration Initial accreditation is valid for 270 calendar days with 180 days, or one or three year recertification (based on scoring received during onsite survey). 

Processing Time Approximately three months. Policies and procedures must be developed and approved before accreditation is recommended. 

Fee Structure No fees.

Renewal Requirements Does not pertain.

Exam Does not pertain.

Additional Information None.

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Contact Information
Ginger Kozak
Address
Hoover State Office Building
1305 E. Walnut
Des Moines, IA 50319