Developing
Strong
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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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Student Loan Forgiveness Opportunity

If you received your initial therapy license in the last 12 months or you are currently in a master’s degree therapy program with one year or less remaining before graduation, and you have outstanding student loan debt, this message applies to you.

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Helping Iowa's Children since1886

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Youth Survey serves as a Call to Action

Iowa youth are in dire need of mental health prevention and intervention services. There are not enough providers and where there are services, there is not a systematic way for youth or their families who love them to find these supports. Keep reading to learn more including how we can rally together to make change.

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

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