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Orchard Place Campus- Residential Treatment Center

925 SW Porter Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50315
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About Orchard Place Campus- Residential Treatment Center

Orchard Place is a treatment option for youth who are unable to function in their homes or schools and who need comprehensive mental health services in a high-structure, compassionate setting.

The multidisciplinary team is composed of child psychologists and psychiatrists, licensed therapists, recreational therapists, dietitian, nursing staff, and public school teaching staff.
Together, they work to help children and teens with serious psychological and mental health illnesses reclaim their lives. They collaborate with their patients’ families to reintegrate them into their communities.

Treatment may include psychiatric evaluations, psychological assessments, Individual, group and family therapy, public school education and tutoring, recreational therapy and alcohol and drug rehab services.

Orchard Place accepts most insurance providers such as Kaiser Permanente, Bright Health, Amerigroup, United Healthcare and Bright Health. Contact your insurance provider to confirm coverage as out of network benefits can vary.

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Facility Overview

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Latest Reviews

Walker G
1 month ago on Google
1
I was a "resident" here and this is a very long review but I strongly encourage that whoever sees this reads it all. The only reason I am making this review now is because I have finally come to terms with what happened to me here. Currently I am 21 and my entire world view and how I look at myself in the mirror is ruined because of this place. I was a resident at Orchard Place for about 8 months a day after I turned 16 (December 18, 2019 - September 28 2020) and I was in Bright House Unit 4. I can safely say this place did save my live but it wasn't without great mental suffering and genuinely fighting for my life. This place took such a toll on me that I left with a Nihilistic world view and developed sociopathic behaviors For starters the Unit/House staff are incompetent and borderline abusive. While I was here there was a staff member that would consistently poke fun at my problems and would ignore my calls, cries, pleading, and even begging for help than blame me for not asking for help from staff when I literally went to them crying and begging them to help me. The Staff do not take the time to get to know your child in anyway unless they are directly assigned to them, which I can partly understand. The staff also DO NOT, let me repeat, DO NOT have a background in therapy or crisis management, these are mostly University Students that are doing this for Credits, NOT because they care about the well being of the residents or the residents "Bright" future after they leave. The Therapists here do not listen to the patients problems fully, they only listen to the good things they have to say and ignore any negative and chalk it up to "the patient being unwilling to stay here". The therapy team also DO NOT LISTEN TO THE PARENTS AT ALL even when they have the utterly best interest for their child. More often than not Residents are put on extremely high doses of medication that completely void them of their personality, appetite, energy, ability to communicate, among other critical downsides. I can barely remember the first and second month here because I was put on a medicine that made me so tired I would just pass out from exhaustion. The medicine I was changed to after that was no better, and its because its literally destroyed who I was, completely removed all of my emotion, it even put me into such a deep dissociative state my parents told me after I was discharged there were days when they visited me where I would just sit and stare at them unable to communicate properly and they didnt even know if I knew who they were. Another thing about this place, they don't want you isolating too much but have a "room-based" and "roommate-less" treatment system, "room-based" makes it so you stay in your room when you are not taking part in Group Sessions, Therapy Activities, Freetime (you had very very little of this), time to eat, chores, and Exercise. When you weren't taking part in these which was actually rather frequent you had to stay in your room. "Roommate-less" is where you get a room to yourself which at first sounds nice but once that's what you have for close to half a year it starts to take its toll on you, so much for not wanting the residents isolating too much. Anyway, since my discharge I physically can not recognize myself in the mirror because of the medicine I was taking, I have gained extremely nihilistic views due to the neglect and incompetence of the people at Orchard Place, and have developed sociopathic traits due to being forced to lie and show empathy for people that used my issues against me while a negligent staff team ignored what was going on did not care to hear my side of thing and only cared to punish me.
Marissa S
1 month ago on Google
2
I don't have direct experience with Orchard Place, but my former therapist Jocelyn Wilson (Kai Lani Center in Ames) works there. I have been requesting my medical records from her since January 2025. It is now October 2025 and I still don't have them. This is against HIPAA.
Simping Iswhatido
2 months ago on Google
5
HEY ITS AUBRYANA!! I’m 14 years old and I went here when I was 13 years old it went very well I miss all the staff there 😭
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Other Forms of Payment

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.

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.

Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance for those 65 and older. It also serves people under 65 with chronic and disabling health challenges. To use Medicare for addiction treatment you need to find a program that accepts Medicare and is in network with your plan. Out of pocket costs and preauthorization requirements vary, so always check with your provider.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

Outpatient rehab programs are designed to support clients who are exiting inpatient treatment and for those who prefer to remain in their own homes during active recovery. Clients in outpatient care typically integrate treatment into their ordinary daily routine, including work and school schedules. Evening, night, and weekend therapy sessions, recovery training courses, and other outpatient services are widely available to accommodate clients' needs. Many outpatient rehabs also offer medication assisted treatment (MAT), including medication induction and maintenance.

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.

Intensive outpatient programs (IOP) offer high-level care for clients in early recovery or who are at an increased risk of relapse. Clients may also enroll in an IOP immediately following detox, enabling them to continue to work and to live at home. Clients attend multiple outpatient treatment sessions for a minimum of nine hours per week. Many intensive outpatient rehabs provide a variety of services, including psychotherapy, recovery education, and medication assisted treatment (MAT).

Many rehabs base their treatment models on 12 step programs, which are often considered a gold standard in addiction recovery. 12 step recovery prioritizes participants' spiritual development as a means to heal the emotional and psychological wounds that have contributed to the addiction. Participants engage in regular, peer-led group meetings, which are free, anonymous, and accessible 24 hours per day, 365 days a year in most communities. Though these programs are spiritually-grounded, religious affiliation isn't required.

Intervention services can help family members communicate effectively with each other and with the individual who is struggling with a substance use disorder. A professional interventionist addresses family dynamics that have worsened the situation or prevented the individual from seeking help. This expert can also help the family plan a drug intervention in Iowa. After the intervention, ongoing intervention services can help families in their own recovery, regardless of whether the individual chooses to enter treatment.

In the addiction treatment process, detox is typically the initial stage of recovery, and it involves 24-hour clinical care in Iowa. During this process, you receive constant medical supervision as harmful substances are purged from your body. Medical staff may prescribe medications to treat withdrawal symptoms and allow you to safely and comfortably break free from physical dependence on the substance.

Treatments

Many of those suffering from addiction also suffer from mental or emotional illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety disorders. Rehab and other substance abuse facilities treating those with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder administer psychiatric treatment to address the person's mental health issue in addition to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.

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.

Programs

Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.

Recovery is most successful when clients feel accepted and validated by their peers and treatment providers. Facilities that offer LGBTQ-inclusive programming are committed to creating a safe space where everyone can grow and recover without fear of judgment or discrimination. They will have dedicated policies in place to create a safe and supportive environment that fosters free expression.

Serving in the military is both mentally and physically challenging, and can result in trauma that persists even after combat ends. Military programs are tailored to the specific and often complex needs of active duty personnel, veterans, and military families. Clients often access these programs through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

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.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a modified form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a treatment designed to help people understand and ultimately affect the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. DBT is often used for individuals who struggle with self-harm behaviors, such as self-mutilation (cutting) and suicidal thoughts, urges, or attempts. It has been proven clinically effective for those who struggle with out-of-control emotions and mental health illnesses like Borderline Personality Disorder.

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.

During motivational interviewing in Iowa, the client and therapist collaborate to identify any discrepancies in the client's current situation and future goals. By asking open ended questions and using reflective listening skills, the therapist encourages the client to reach their own conclusions and make a commitment to any needed changes in their 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.

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.

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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.

To achieve long term positive outcomes from treatment, it is important to incorporate life skills training. This equips you with new ways to manage challenges and navigate daily life. These skills encompass relationships, self care, and other day to day tasks.

Nutrition therapy, aka medical nutrition therapy (MNT), is a way of treating physical, emotional, and medical conditions through diet. Specific dietary plans are designed by professional nutritionists or registered dietitians, and patients follow them in order to positively affect their physical and mental health.

Addiction recovery works best with recreational therapy activities that improve your physical health and provide emotional support. This holistic approach improves your overall physical and mental health, creates a sense of community, and helps reduce your cravings. Each of these factors is necessary to foster long term sobriety.

Amenities

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Staff & Accreditations

Staff

Anne Starr

CEO

Andrew Clark

COO

Val Saltsgaver, CPA

CFO

Dr. Stephen Mandler

Chief Medical Officer & Chief Clinical Officer

Accreditations

State Licenses are permits issued by government agencies that allow rehab organizations to conduct business legally within a certain geographical area. Typically, the kind of program a rehab facility offers, along with its physical location, determines which licenses are required to operate legally.

State License: Iowa

The Joint Commission, formerly known as JCAHO, is a nonprofit organization that accredits rehab organizations and programs. Founded in 1951, the Joint Commision's mission is to improve the quality of patient care and demonstrating the quality of patient care.

Joint Commission Accreditation: Yes

Contact Information

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925 SW Porter Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50315

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Reviews of Orchard Place Campus- Residential Treatment Center

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5

Beautiful facilities, large green areas that allow you to clear your mind. It's a nice place, even though you deal with people with mental problems, you feel very good in this place

Reviewed on 3/7/2019
4.5

Helped me turn my life around, taught me how to keep my head above water. Helped me improve my grades and my relationship with my mother.

Reviewed on 5/15/2018
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Walker G
1 month ago
1

I was a "resident" here and this is a very long review but I strongly encourage that whoever sees this reads it all. The only reason I am making this review now is because I have finally come to terms with what happened to me here. Currently I am 21 and my entire world view and how I look at myself in the mirror is ruined because of this place. I was a resident at Orchard Place for about 8 months a day after I turned 16 (December 18, 2019 - September 28 2020) and I was in Bright House Unit 4. I can safely say this place did save my live but it wasn't without great mental suffering and genuinely fighting for my life. This place took such a toll on me that I left with a Nihilistic world view and developed sociopathic behaviors For starters the Unit/House staff are incompetent and borderline abusive. While I was here there was a staff member that would consistently poke fun at my problems and would ignore my calls, cries, pleading, and even begging for help than blame me for not asking for help from staff when I literally went to them crying and begging them to help me. The Staff do not take the time to get to know your child in anyway unless they are directly assigned to them, which I can partly understand. The staff also DO NOT, let me repeat, DO NOT have a background in therapy or crisis management, these are mostly University Students that are doing this for Credits, NOT because they care about the well being of the residents or the residents "Bright" future after they leave. The Therapists here do not listen to the patients problems fully, they only listen to the good things they have to say and ignore any negative and chalk it up to "the patient being unwilling to stay here". The therapy team also DO NOT LISTEN TO THE PARENTS AT ALL even when they have the utterly best interest for their child. More often than not Residents are put on extremely high doses of medication that completely void them of their personality, appetite, energy, ability to communicate, among other critical downsides. I can barely remember the first and second month here because I was put on a medicine that made me so tired I would just pass out from exhaustion. The medicine I was changed to after that was no better, and its because its literally destroyed who I was, completely removed all of my emotion, it even put me into such a deep dissociative state my parents told me after I was discharged there were days when they visited me where I would just sit and stare at them unable to communicate properly and they didnt even know if I knew who they were. Another thing about this place, they don't want you isolating too much but have a "room-based" and "roommate-less" treatment system, "room-based" makes it so you stay in your room when you are not taking part in Group Sessions, Therapy Activities, Freetime (you had very very little of this), time to eat, chores, and Exercise. When you weren't taking part in these which was actually rather frequent you had to stay in your room. "Roommate-less" is where you get a room to yourself which at first sounds nice but once that's what you have for close to half a year it starts to take its toll on you, so much for not wanting the residents isolating too much. Anyway, since my discharge I physically can not recognize myself in the mirror because of the medicine I was taking, I have gained extremely nihilistic views due to the neglect and incompetence of the people at Orchard Place, and have developed sociopathic traits due to being forced to lie and show empathy for people that used my issues against me while a negligent staff team ignored what was going on did not care to hear my side of thing and only cared to punish me.

Marissa S
1 month ago
2

I don't have direct experience with Orchard Place, but my former therapist Jocelyn Wilson (Kai Lani Center in Ames) works there. I have been requesting my medical records from her since January 2025. It is now October 2025 and I still don't have them. This is against HIPAA.

Simping Iswhatido
2 months ago
5

HEY ITS AUBRYANA!! I’m 14 years old and I went here when I was 13 years old it went very well I miss all the staff there 😭

Brittany Fain
3 months ago
5

Been very helpful for my step daughters

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