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Mental Health Services
TEAM-BASED CARE APPROACH
Orchard Place uses a proven Team-Based Care model that focuses on helping young people with support from their families and community. This model combines existing community services with creative methods that wrap around each child’s needs. The care is personalized, flexible, and takes into account the child’s past experiences. Orchard Place also makes sure that everyone—staff, youth, and families—feels safe and supported. This approach is designed to be responsive, individualized, and strong in the face of challenges.
OUR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES
Therapy
Outpatient therapy is a type of mental health service that can be used to prevent problems or help early on, depending on the child and family needs. Families often choose outpatient therapy when they think their child needs support or when they haven’t been able to solve problems on their own. Orchard Place outpatient therapy services includes School-Based Therapy, Early Childhood Services, Functional Family Therapy, and Center-Based Therapy.
To make a referral call 515-244-2267
Behavioral Health Intervention Services
Behavioral Health Intervention Services (BHIS) is an in-home program that helps children manage their behaviors at home and in the community. BHIS is a voluntary service which requires a clinical referral.
Non-Licensed Professional, Family Member, School Staff, or Supporting Party
Residential Treatment – PMIC
The Orchard Place Residential Campus is a special facility for children who need mental health care. Young people and families come from all over Iowa, usually after staying in psychiatric hospitals or going through other treatments. Referred youth need increased support with their mental health, close medical care, and a safe, well-structured environment.
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To speak to someone in the admissions office, please call 515-285-6781 or email campusadmissions@orchardplace.org
Psychiatric Services
The Orchard Place Child & Adolescent Psychiatric team provides a range of services, including comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, referrals for specialized therapy, and assistance in clarifying diagnoses. Psychiatric services may also involve recommendations for medication management when appropriate. Families can access psychiatric evaluations without the need for a special referral, although therapists or other healthcare providers may suggest one if needed.
To make a referral call 515-244-2267
Substance Use Services
Substance Use Services is an outpatient program for Iowa youth under 18 who are affected by alcohol or drug use. The program helps teens deal with problems in their family, friends, school, and community caused by substance use.
To schedule an evaluation, call 515-697-5700
Integrated Health Program
The Integrated Health Program helps families who need extra support in managing the challenges of raising a child with a mental health disorder. Each family in the program gets a care team that works with them to connect their family with both professional help and support from people around them.
Email your referral form to ihp@orchardplace.org
Non-Licensed Professional, Family Member, School Staff, or Supporting Party
Psychological Testing
Psychological testing is a specialty service offered by a child clinical psychologist on a limited basis. Psychological testing occurs with a parent or provider referral. The purpose is to give diagnosis clarification and assist in giving a deeper understanding of a child or adolescent’s concerns and treatment needs. This testing can help with problems like learning challenges, emotional concerns, and autism. ID Waiver testing is given priority to meet required deadlines.
Juvenile Court Contracted Programs
Latino Outreach and Target Supervision Program (LOTS), Early Services Project (ESP), and Community Service Learning (CSL) are three Orchard Place programs that serve youth who are involved with Polk County Juvenile Court. LOTS staff are bi-lingual and provide culturally sensitive programming and case management for youth and families. ESP provides supervision and case management for court involved youth 12 and under. CSL provides supervised opportunities for youth to complete community service or structured diversion programming to meet the terms of their probation. Orchard Place further has a program at the West Des Moines Schools – Walnut Creek Campus, providing case manager work with youth and families to provide support to address barriers so youth can successfully participate in their academic setting.
Child Care Resource & Referral
Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) of Central Iowa is a program to support quality child care throughout the state of Iowa. With the first 2,000 days being the most critical of the human cycle, the goal is to help young children get off to the right start. Child Care Consultants provide on-site consultation and support around quality and regulation to licensed preschools, centers, nonregistered home providers and Child Development Home providers. CCR&R is available to assist families in locating child care programs that may best meet the needs of a child and their family. Orchard Place is contracted by the Department of Health and Human Services to provide CCR&R services to 21 counties in Central Iowa.
If looking for child care, please call 855-244-5301 or visit Child Care Search Iowa.
