Iowa Troubled Teen

Orchard Place’s Residential Campus in Des Moines, Iowa is a Psychiatric Medical Institute for Children (PMIC) designed for young people who need a highly structured, 24/7 level of mental and behavioral health support. The program serves boys and girls ages 10–17 who are struggling with serious psychiatric symptoms and safety concerns that make it hard to function at home, in school, or in the community. Families often come to Orchard Place when outpatient care is no longer enough and a...

Orchard Place’s Residential Campus in Des Moines is Iowa’s largest Psychiatric Medical Institute for Children (PMIC), serving boys and girls ages 10–18 who require intensive psychiatric care in a structured environment. Licensed for 103 beds, the 10‑acre campus includes four residential cottages, a family services center, a medical clinic, gymnasium, greenhouse and school [1]. Youth come to Orchard Place with a wide range of diagnoses including mood disorders, trauma‑related conditions and developmental challenges. From the moment of admission, each child...

Ember Recovery operates a residential addiction treatment program in Cambridge, Iowa that is specifically designed for adolescents. The program describes serving youth ages 12–17 in a home-like, trauma-informed setting, with a separate track for young adults. For families seeking a teen-focused residential option for substance use concerns, Ember positions its program as an intensive, overnight level of care where teens can step away from everyday triggers and focus on recovery skills.The program highlights individualized and evidence-based treatment, including support for...

Since 1888, Children & Families of Iowa has worked to restore hope, build futures and change lives for children and families across the state. Today, the nonprofit is one of Iowa’s largest and most respected providers of family services, supporting children and adults through mental health therapy, substance use services, domestic violence prevention and intervention, family support, early childhood development and work-readiness programs [1].Sourcescfiowa.org/about

Midwest Academy located in Keokuk, IA is a therapeutic boarding school blending accredited academics with clinical care. Students follow structured schedules that integrate classroom learning, individual therapy, group sessions, and recreational activities. This holistic approach helps adolescents manage mental health challenges while staying on track academically. Teachers and therapists collaborate to create individualized plans that address each student's needs. Serving Co-ed, ages 13–17, the program aims to help young people overcome obstacles and build confidence. Families are encouraged to reach...