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Developing
Strong
Futures

Who We Are

Orchard Place is the oldest locally-based charity in Des Moines. We provide mental health treatment and expertise for Iowa's kids.  In the past year, Orchard Place served more than 7,500 children and adolescents through our inpatient, outpatient and community-based programs. The age range we serve varies by program and spans from birth through 21 years old. 

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What We Do

With the help of our professional staff, volunteers, individual and corporate donors, Orchard Place provides a cornerstone of mental health services for children including residential, outpatient, in-home, community-based and care coordination programs.

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World Mental Health Day

On October 10, 2024, Orchard Place will observe World Mental Health Day, a global initiative aimed at raising awareness and promoting mental well-being.

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Nurturing Change: Derly Beacom’s Journey from Client to Champion in Behavioral Health

“Receiving this award meant a lot to me,” shared Beacom. “It reaffirmed that when you love something, caring for it comes naturally. This is how I feel about this profession – it’s a pillar for change.”

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We have been bringing Iowa's children to productive adulthood for over 100 years.

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