Developing
Strong
Futures

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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Orchard Place Receives $20,000 Gift from Lush Family Dental

During the 4th Lush Family Dental Charity Golf Outing, Orchard Place received “tee-rific” news that the organization is this year’s beneficiary of $20,000.

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“My child used to be a straight ‘A’ student, now their grades are slipping and they’re consistently missing classes. What can I do to support them?”

“My child used to be a straight ‘A’ student, now their grades are slipping and they’re consistently missing classes. What can I do to support them?”

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

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