800-784-1361
The only thing they care about is the money, the food here is awful, the service is very slow.
About Christian Home Association – Childrens Square
Christian Home Association – Children’s Square in Council Bluffs, Iowa is not just a sterile clinic; it is a place that genuinely cares about kids and families who are facing challenges with mental health or addiction. They focus on helping kids heal, learn and find their footing, offering a wide range of support services.
Programs for Infants and Children
For the little ones at Christian Home Association, their early childhood programs can be ideal, offering daycare and preschool. They even have programs for babies and toddlers.
For those struggling a bit more, their behavioral and mental health services offer therapy, in-home support and more intensive residential care for kids at their PMIC (Psychiatric Medical Institute for Children).
The facility even has their own academic center. This ensures kids keep up with school, even if they’re dealing with major behavioral challenges.
Crisis and Support Services
Their Anywhere Crisis Care Program can be a game-changer. Through this support they can step in and help a kid in a mental health crisis right in their own home or community.
They also do a ton of work with foster care and adoption, not just finding homes but offering aftercare and support for those aging out of the system. They even have a spiritual life program for kids which adds another layer to their holistic approach. It’s really about giving these kids tools and support to genuinely thrive.
Edited by:
Kerry Nenn, BSW
Latest Reviews
They are not nice to the kids they cus at them they also let them run away they make the kids clean up after them always yelling rolling there eyes and talking crap they make food that they know not every kid is going to like and I do mean this in every kid has to like the stuff but I mean like tuna salad, and Mexican food they make kids feel bad about them selfs and make them feel like they aren’t good enough I personally went there a couple years ago and I don’t recommend it PLS DO NOT SEND YOUR KID HERE they laugh at kids when they cry and all the staff are in there 20s and can’t take care of the kids.
Response from the owner2 weeks ago
We take such concerns very seriously and would like to discuss your experiences more to address these concerns. Please contact us directly at csiinfo@childsaving.org so we can connect you with the appropriate people that will look into this further -- and in a timely manner. Again, our upmost priority is the safety and well-being of those we serve.
This non profit works to serve societies smallest citizens. The campus itself has several buildings including a school, daycare, counseling center, administration building, gym/cafeteria, playground, housing complex and emergency shelter. I have donated food and goods to this place before. It's a great place to support and if you need it... a great resource for anyone in the community.
Response from the owner2 weeks ago
Thank you for your kind words, Larissa! We love our beautiful campus, and we're glad to hear you do too! We couldn't do this work without the help from wonderful, dedicated supporters like you. Thank you!
Worst place ever.... they're neglecting my child, they are refusing to let my child take a shower
Response from the owner2 weeks ago
Harper, we’re saddened to hear of this negative experience. We take all feedback seriously and want to ensure your concerns are properly addressed. We kindly ask that you contact us directly to speak about your concerns. Please send us an email at csiinfo@childsaving.org so we can get you connected with the appropriate person. Thank you! 
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Other Forms of Payment
Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.
Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.
Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.
Financial aid can take many forms. Centers may have grants or scholarships available to clients who meet eligibility requirements. Programs that receive SAMHSA grants may have financial aid available for those who need treatment as well. Grants and scholarships can help you pai for treatment without having to repay.
Military members, veterans, and eligible dependents have access to specific insurance programs that help them get the care they need. TRICARE and VA insurance can help you access low cost or no cost addiction and mental health treatment. Programs that accept military insurance often have targeted treatment focused on the unique challenges military members, veterans, and their families face.
Addiction Treatments
Levels of Care
Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.
Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient's individual requirements.
Treatments
Mental health rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from mental illnesses like bipolar disorder, clinical depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and more. Mental health professionals at these facilities are trained to understand and treat mental health issues, both in individual and group settings.
Clinical Services
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.
Whether a marriage or other committed relationship, an intimate partnership is one of the most important aspects of a person's life. Drug and alcohol addiction affects both members of a couple in deep and meaningful ways, as does rehab and recovery. Couples therapy and other couples-focused treatment programs are significant parts of exploring triggers of addiction, as well as learning how to build healthy patterns to support ongoing sobriety.
Experiential therapy is a form of therapy in which clients are encouraged to surface and work through subconscious issues by engaging in real-time experiences. Experiential therapy departs from traditional talk therapy by involving the body, and having clients engage in activities, movements, and physical and emotional expression. This can involve role-play or using props (which can include other people). Experiential therapy can help people process trauma, memories, and emotion quickly, deeply, and in a lasting fashion, leading to substantial and impactful healing.
Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.
Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.
In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.
Trauma therapy addresses traumatic incidents from a client's past that are likely affecting their present-day experience. Trauma is often one of the primary triggers and potential causes of addiction, and can stem from child sexual abuse, domestic violence, having a parent with a mental illness, losing one or both parents at a young age, teenage or adult sexual assault, or any number of other factors. The purpose of trauma therapy is to allow a patient to process trauma and move through and past it, with the help of trained and compassionate mental health professionals.
Staff
Jonathan Holland
Chief Program Officer
Mark Duman
CFO
Contact Information
North 6th street And Avenue E
Council Bluffs, IA 51502
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