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The only thing they care about is the money, the food here is awful, the service is very slow.
About Child Saving Institute – Children’s Square Campus
Who We Are
Child Saving Institute exists to serve the changing needs of children and families across Nebraska and Iowa. The merger of Children’s Square and the Child Saving Institute allows us to offer more than 275 years of combined experience. We provide diverse programs and services, help strengthen families and communities and offer a spectrum of support for the people we serve. Our team is committed to finding the right path and combination of services to meet each child and every family where they are.
What We Do
At CSI, we’re driven to create environments where each person we serve and every partner in service—from our employees and volunteers to board members and donors—feels safe, heard and seen. We seek to champion children and families by providing the mental, emotional and physical spaces they need to feel empowered and to thrive. And with the support of our generous donors, we’re making it happen. We champion what’s best for each child and family, with heart and humanity. The Children’s Square campus is dedicated to providing essential services to children and families. Whether you’re in need of Tier 3 special education, children’s inpatient mental health services, crisis stabilization or an emergency youth shelter, the programs at Children’s Square are here for you.
Edited by:
Kerry Nenn, BSW
Latest Reviews
7/10. Please parents do not send your children here! Yes, there’s amazing staff such as , ms. misky, ms yesica and ms iris (i really don’t know how to spell their names) but the children there are terrible! i was just released from being in that place for a week and it was traumatic. kids there runaway 24/7 , they say sexual comments about others and trust me nobody cares. as much as i loved every single staff member in there no matter who told or what happened it was never solved. NOBODY deserves to be there. every staff member made a very big difference in my life and i greatly appreciate them. but please parents look at counseling for children or therapy! do not look here.
While we can’t discuss individual situations publicly, we’d welcome the chance to talk with you directly. Please reach out to us at (402) 504-3648 so we can listen and address your concerns.
Response from the owner1 day ago
Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re sorry to hear that your time with us felt difficult, and we appreciate your kind words about our staff. The safety and well‑being of every young person we serve is our top priority, and feedback like yours helps us continue improving.While we can’t discuss individual situations publicly, we’d welcome the chance to talk with you directly. Please reach out to us at (402) 504-3648 so we can listen and address your concerns.
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 owner1 day 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 owner1 day 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! 
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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.
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.
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