Eastern Iowa Family Counseling: https://eiafamilycounseling.com/

·   417 1st Ave S Mount Vernon, IA 52314

·   Phone: 319-777-1258

·   Accepts Medicaid and Blue Cross/ Blue Shield

·   Has immediate openings. Accepting new clients in Mount Vernon for both in person and telehealth

Mount Vernon Family Counseling: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/mount-vernon-family-counseling-mount-vernon-ia/346444

·   104 2nd Ave NW Mount Vernon, IA 52314

·   (319) 535-6036

Alli Center: https://www.alli-center.com/

·   Coralville/ North Liberty

·   Office Phone: 319-804-9312

·   Accepts Medicaid and Medicare

·   Telehealth available

·   Accepts Medicaid

Heart And Solutions: https://heartandsolutions.net/services/

·   800-531-4236

·   Cedar Rapids Location – has availability (in person and telehealth)

·   Accepts Medicaid

Life Connections: https://life-connections.org/mental-health-therapy/

·   Telehealth available

·   Anamosa & Cedar Rapids Locations

·   877.878.6606

·   “Get started form”: https://life-connections.org/get-started/

·   Accepts Medicaid

Tanager Place: https://tanagerplace.org/treatment/outpatient/

·   Call (319) 286-4545 for clinic services

·   Cedar Rapids

·   Accepts Medicaid

·   Accepting new clients

Psychiatric Associates: https://psychassociates.net/

·   319-249-0307

·   Locations in: Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, and North Liberty

·   Does NOT accept Medicaid/ state insurance

Scanlan Center for School Mental Health: https://scsmh.education.uiowa.edu/clinical-services/

·   Short-term counseling is appropriate for addressing specific goals and, if needed, offering short-term support as the client prepares to transition to a longer-term mental health provider.

·   there are no fees

·   Location: Iowa City, Services also available via Telehealth

·   Referral Must come from a school administrator, school mental health professionals, or AEA staff. To request a referral from North Cedar please contact Ms. Emily.

Community and Family Resources: https://www.cfrhelps.org/programs/mental-health-services

·   sliding fee scale

·   If you are interested in services complete the form: https://www.cfrhelps.org/communication-form

Counseling and Health Center: https://iowacitycounselors.com/

·   616 East Bloomington Street Iowa City, IA 52245

·   319-337-6998

AKBAY Mental Health Counseling Services:  https://www.akbaycounseling.com/

·   209 E Washington Street, Suite 305A, Iowa City, IA 52240

·   Only Accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield/Wellmark insurance.

·   319-849-5069

Green Counseling Services: https://www.greencounselingservice.com/

·   Accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield (any state), Cigna, Midlands Choice, UnitedHealthcare/Optum/UMR, Aetna, and HealthPartners insurance.

·   (319)-800-5564

·   Locations in: Coralville, Waterloo, West Des Moines, Iowa City, and Davenport.

Evergreen Therapy Center: https://www.evergreentherapycenter.com/

·   Counseling and Trauma Treatment

·   Locations: North Liberty and Cedar Rapids

·   Blue Cross Blue Shield (e.g., Federal, Wellmark, out of state). Some providers accept Medicare and/or Midlands Choice.

·   319-853-8762

Imagine Therapy Solutions: https://www.imaginetherapysolutions.com/

·   office@imaginetherapysolutions.com

·   Location: North Liberty

·   319-626-2558

Four Oaks: https://fouroaks.org/therapy-services/

·   844-364-0259 ext. 6.

Insight Therapy Group: https://www.insighttherapygroup.com/

·   locations in Cedar Rapids and Hiawatha, IA.

·   (319) 382-8660

Community Centered Counseling Services: https://cccs.me/

·   2711 W 63rd St Davenport, IA 52806

·   (563) 388-1039

·   Accepts Medicaid

Psychology Health Group: http://www.phgqc.com/index.html

·   2102 East 38th Street, Davenport, Iowa 52807

·   (563) 359-4049

M.A.D. Therapy: https://www.themadtherapy.com/counseling

·   2435 Kimberly Rd. Suite 270 Bettendorf, IA 52722

·   563.219.7700

Genesis Psychology Associates: https://www.genesishealth.com/a-z/behavioral-health/psych_associates/

·       4455 E. 56th Street, Davenport, Iowa

·       563-355-2577

QC Counselor: https://www.qccounselor.com/

·       2028 E. 38th Street Suites 3-5 Davenport, IA

·       Tel: 563-424-2016 

Please note this list does not include all local MH providers.

Tanager Place Cedar Rapids

 https://tanagerplace.org/treatment/outpatient-services/

·   Call (319) 286-4545 for clinic services

·   Cedar Rapids

·   Accepts Medicaid

·   Accepting new client

When your child struggles with a mental, behavioral, or emotional health crisis, you want to do whatever you can to help. But not every challenge has a clear solution. And sometimes we need support from others to make it through the storm. Our outpatient treatment services give families the tools they need to overcome these challenges together. Where others see obstacles, we see opportunity for growth. Through compassionate, comprehensive treatment, we give children and teens the best chance to overcome their hurdles and build a brighter future. Community members can access services via our online Outpatient Referral Form or by emailing us at therapyreferral@tanagerplace.org or calling at 319-286-4545.

Our Services: 

Therapy

Our licensed clinicians specialize in therapeutic treatments that can significantly improve your child’s mental health. We offer individual, family, and group therapy.

Psychiatric Services

The psychiatry team at Tanager offers diagnosis and medication management through a comprehensive, evidence-based, trauma-informed approach to treatment.

Psychological Services

We offer psychological testing to help families find answers. We provide data-based direction and insight to families who are experiencing cognitive, developmental, academic, or behavioral challenges. 

Clinic Hours

Monday: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm

Tuesday: 8:00 am – 7:00 pm

Wednesday: 7:15 am – 6:00 pm

Thursday: 8:00 am – 7:00 pm

Friday: 7:15 am – 4:30 pm

Clinic Services: 319-286-4545

Community Based Services: 319-286-4531

“Community Mental Health Centers”

Community Mental Health Centers often offer same day access to services, and a wide variety of supports (evals, therapy, medication management) all in one place.

Abbe Center Community Mental Health

https://www.unitypoint.org/cedarrapids/child-and-adolescent-services.aspx

520 11th St. NW

Cedar Rapids, IA 52405

319-398-3562

Services:

·       Child and Adolescent Outpatient Services

·       Individual, family and group therapy

·       Psychiatric evaluations and Medication Management

·       School based mental health services

·       Anamosa office: (319) 398-3562

·       Same day access available.

·       Takes Medicaid insurance

Cedar Rapids Main Office

520 11th Street NW

Walk-in registration hours:

Monday and Tuesday            8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Wednesday                           8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Thursday and Friday              8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Vera French (Mental health Center)

https://www.verafrenchmhc.org/services-for-children/

1441 W Central Park Ave

Davenport, IA 52804

Open Mon, Tue, Thurs from 8am–7pm

Open Wed, Fri, from 8am-5pm

• Vera French Mental Health Center

• (563) 383-1900

The Child and Adolescent Program serves children two to eighteen years old. The program includes:

o  Psychiatric Assessments/Evaluation

o  Mental Health Evaluations

o  Treatment Planning

o  Solution Focused Intervention

o  Play Therapy

o  Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)

o  Medication Management

o  Work with the entire family

o  Transportation by referral

o  Takes Medicaid insurance

Hillcrest Family Services

Hillcrest’s Community Mental Health Centers offer therapy, medication support, and crisis services in accessible, stigma-free settings. Whether you need short-term guidance or long-term care, our team provides personalized, trauma-informed support in person or online.

At Hillcrest Family Services, we believe mental health care should be compassionate, accessible, and built around you. Our Community Mental Health Centers are safe, welcoming spaces where people of all ages can find the support they need to heal, grow, and thrive.

Phone: 563-583-7357

Scanlan Center For School Mental Health Website

The mission of the Scanlan Center for School Mental Health Clinic is to increase access to mental health care for K-12 students, educators, and school staff. We work with Iowa K-12 school districts, Area Education Agencies (AEAs), and Iowa mental health systems to provide post-crisis services and mental health support.

The SCSMH Clinic strives to serve clients who face barriers to accessing mental health resources. Our services are ideal for clients who live in rural Iowa and may not have access to local providers or experience other barriers to accessing care (e.g., financial, transportation).

We offer virtual and in-person individual counseling services to K-12 students and school staff. We work with clients to identify and address specific goals based on their unique needs. The frequency and duration of services depend on the client’s individual needs and the clinician’s availability. In most cases, it is recommended that clients participate in weekly or biweekly sessions, at least initially. As treatment progresses, the frequency of appointments may be revisited based on treatment needs in collaboration with your clinician.

STEP-IN Program

This program, provided by LSI, is a free and voluntary crisis intervention service for youth and families in Scott, Muscatine, and Cedar counties.

It is for families experiencing crisis in which a child is on the verge of a mental health hospitalization, refusing to return home, beyond safe parental control, or if the child is at risk of out-of-home placement. (Not for children in need of immediate psychiatric hospitalization.)

STEP-IN provides families with:

• 24-hour availability in times of crisis

• Crisis intervention services

• Case Management

• Referrals to psychological evaluations, therapy, and other mental health resources

• Connections to community resources, like food pantries, affordable housing, or after-school programming

• Skill development like healthy communication, conflict resolution, coping methods, and building consistent schedules

• Family team meetings

Referral/Crisis Number: 563-232-5003

Four Oaks: https://fouroaks.org/about/total-child-strategy-trauma-informed-care/

TOTALCHILD: TotalChild works with children and families through case coordination to work through barriers such as trauma, basic needs (Housing, food, medical), education, employment, family involvement, and community engagement. System of Care (SOC) is a coordinated wrap-around service that helps children and families through case coordination to assist youth who are presenting problems in the home, at school or in the community. Four Oaks - Intake number: 319-364-0259

Functional Family Therapy: FFT is a short-term therapeutic intervention for delinquent youth at risk of institutionalization. Therapists work with the whole family—often in the family’s home—to decrease negativity and dysfunctional patterns of behavior, improve family communication and supportiveness, develop positive behavior change and improve parenting strategies.

Eating Disorder Coalition of Iowa: Outpatient Provider Listings

Browse for dietitians, therapists and selected providers who have experience in treating eating disorders. Many providers are offering telehealth services, making treatment more accessible for Iowans.

Quad Cities Eating Disorders Consortium

Our focus is to educate the public and provide information on eating disorder resources local to the Quad Cities area.  

Psychology Today

Local providers who work with eating disorders 

Green Counseling Services Iowa City

Center For Eating Disorders

Locations in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City

National Eating Disorders Association

The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) works to advance research, build community, and raise awareness to support the nearly 30 million Americans who will experience an eating disorder in their lifetimes. Whether you have been personally affected, by an eating disorder or care about someone who has, NEDA is here to help!

• Start your journey toward healing. Use our quick eating disorders screening tool, get tips on how to open up about your symptoms, and learn about next steps—treatment options, support groups, and more.

• Take our free, confidential eating disorders screening tool to check your risk and connect with support

• Explore peer groups and affordable options to support your recovery journey

• Search for in person and virtual eating disorder specialists

Being LGBTQ+ isn’t a mental illness. However, many LGBTQ+ people experience mental health struggles linked to societal stigma, discrimination, and denial of their civil and human rights.

• LGBTQ+ teens are six times more likely to experience symptoms of depression than non-LGBTQ+ identifying teens.

• LGBTQ+ youth are more than twice as likely to feel suicidal and over four times as likely to attempt suicide compared to heterosexual youth. 

• Forty-eight percent of transgender adults report that they have considered suicide in the last year, compared to 4 percent of the overall US population.

Iowa Safe Schools: Iowa Safe Schools provides comprehensive support and resources to LGBTQ youth, educators, administrators, and helping professionals, and the families and community members of LGBTQ youth.

United Action For Youth:

United Action for Youth (UAY) is a nonprofit organization which has been supporting young people and families in Johnson County and surrounding areas since 1970. Services include: intervention programs – crisis support, engagement programs, homeless outreach, pregnancy and parenting support, health education, diversion program, positive youth development programs, and afterschool programs

• Swaim Youth Center – Iowa City

The Swaim Youth Center offers youth an intentional place to build relationships with positive adults and their peers. While hanging out at the Youth Center, junior high and high school students can choose to watch a movie, play video games, create art, record music, or connect with their peers. UAY staff are trained in Positive Youth Development, which allows them to build meaningful relationships with young people.

Tanager LGBTQ+ Center – Helping you find community. Location - Cedar Rapids. 

University Of Iowa LGBTQ Clinic - 1-800-777-8442

LGBTQ+ Mental Health Resource Center

LGBTQ IA Archives & Library - The LGBTQ Iowa Archives and Library is a community archives and lending library with a mission to collect, preserve, and share the queer history of Iowa and increase access to queer literature for all ages.

Clock – Youth Support Groups – Rock Island Community Center  

PFLAG – Cedar Rapids - Our support groups are geared towards individuals, families, friends and allies of gay, lesbian, bisexual, queer, transgender and questioning people.

GLAAD - GLAAD works to ensure fair, accurate, and inclusive representation and creates national and local programs that advance LGBTQ acceptance.

It Gets Better - mission is to uplift, empower, and connect LGBTQ+ youth around the globe. Changemakers program - Are you an LGBTQ+ young person with a dream to make your community or school a safer, bolder, prouder place? Then, you’ve come to the right place. With grants available in increments from $500 to $10,000, no amount is too small to accomplish huge changes in your community.

Safe Zone Project:  The Safe Zone Project is a free online resource for powerful, effective LGBTQ awareness and ally training workshops

Tips For Parents of LGBTQ Youth – Johns Hopkins Medicine

Family Acceptance Project – San Francisco State University - a research, intervention, education and policy initiative to prevent health and mental health risks and to promote well-being for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer-identified (LGBTQ) children and youth, including suicide, homelessness, drug use and HIV — in the context of their families, cultures and faith communities.

The Trevor Project

• Call 1-866-488-7386

• Text START to 678-678

• The leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention nonprofit organization for LGBTQ+ young people. Connect to a crisis counselor 24/7, 365 days a year, from anywhere in the U.S via text, chat, or phone. The Trevor Project is 100% confidential and 100% free.

Trans Lifeline

• Call 877-565-8860

LGBT National Hotline

• Youth Talkline: 800-246-7743

• National Hotline: 888-843-4564

• Free and confidential peer support and information

BHIS  (Behavioral Health Intervention Services) provider is dependent on where you live, (proximity to an agency providing the service). The two closest providers to North Cedar are "Life Connections" and "LSI".

BHIS with  “Life Connections”: https://life-connections.org/behavioral-health-intervention-services-bhis/ “BHIS providers are like teachers but, instead of teaching reading, writing, or math, they teach kids how to manage their emotions, communicate their needs and wants, get along with others, and make healthy, safe decisions. BHIS also works with families when their children's behaviors need immediate intervention. These services can be provided in your home or at school according to your treatment plan. BHIS is only for those covered by Medicaid.”

BHIS is an option – but only if the Child is on Medicaid (or can afford private pay). They have a few other requirements. “Youth aged 4 – 18 are eligible for BHIS Services with Life Connections. In order to qualify, clients are required to have a prior assessment completed, and should have a mental health diagnosis and be involved with Mental Health Therapy Services. Medicaid (Title 19) is accepted for Behavioral Health Services, and there is no DHS or juvenile court system requirement in order to receive services. Private pay services are also available”

BHIS with "LSI" (Lutheran Services Iowa): https://lsiowa.org/bhis/ 

Growing up can be difficult for any child. But struggling with a serious behavioral or emotional disorder can make it even more difficult to thrive. LSI’s Behavioral Health Intervention Services team wraps care around a child’s entire family to empower them with skills like anger management, healthy decision-making, and problem-solving.

BENEFITS: Flexible appointment times, Family-focused sessions to provide parents with practical tips for handling a child’s behavioral disorder at home and in the community, Wraparound care connecting families with a variety of appropriate mental health resources, LSI therapists are available to meet in person or virtually through telehealth. 

ELIGIBILITY: Participants must receive Title 19 Medicaid to utilize these services and must have a severe emotional or behavioral disorder. Participants must also complete a mental health assessment before using services. Call 888.457.4692 to set up an assessment!

GET STARTED: Get started with Behavioral Health Intervention Services today by calling 888.457.4692

Pediatric and Adult Integrated Health Home Program (IHH): This program works with clients, between the ages of three to adulthood, who have serious emotional disturbances, mental health issues, or behavioral health diagnoses who have active T19 or Medicaid. IHH connects you with a care team to improve and/or stabilize your family member’s mental and physical health. The team consists of family peer supports, care managers, and registered nurses. Child mental health wavier and habilitation services are also offered under our Intensive Case Management (ICM). IHH is a voluntary service and can end at any time. 

Integrated Health Home – Four Oaks

At Four Oaks, we understand that you want the best for your family. We do too! Our Pediatric and Adult Integrated Health Home Program (IHH) program works with clients, between the ages of three to adulthood, who have serious emotional disturbances, mental health issues, or behavioral health diagnoses. IHH connects you with a care team to improve and/or stabilize your family member’s mental and physical health. The team consists of family advocates, care managers, and registered nurses. Child mental health wavier and habilitation services are also offered under our Intensive Case Management (ICM). 319-364-0259

First Episode Recovery Support Team (FERST)

FERST helps individuals navigate the road to recovery from a first episode of psychosis. FERST is a multidisciplinary team that includes Team Director, Psychiatrist, Individual Resilience Therapist, Family Education Program, Supported Employee and Education, and Community Support Specialist. With a focus on early intervention, illness management, shared decision making, active learning, and recovery clients who participate in FERST report improved outcomes in relationships, work, employment, and overall life satisfaction. Abbe Center Cedar Rapids

Program for Assertive Community Treatment (PACT): PACT team includes a psychiatrist, physician's assistant, psychiatric nurses, master's level clinicians, case managers, and a vocational and substance abuse specialist. The team offers a daily medication monitoring, medication management, and assistance with daily living skills, housing, and employment. PACT is intended to provide services to individuals with serious mental illness—typically schizophrenia or a similar illness that includes psychosis. Individuals served in PACT often decrease reliance on emergency services and institutional placement as access to staff is offered 24 hours per day and treatment focus is on recovery. Provided by Abbe Center in Cedar Rapids.

Supported Community Living (SCL): SCL services are moderate-intensity community mental health services designed to be teaching, supportive and transitional in nature. Treatment focus is on the development of independent living, interpersonal and symptom management skills. SCL staff offices are located at on-site living complexes in Cedar Rapids. Individuals in this program are encouraged to take an active role in their goal setting and recovery efforts. Individualized treatment plans are created with clients and their natural supports as desired by the client. Provided by Abbe Center in Cedar Rapids.

Community Support Services (CSS): CSS provides low-intensity community mental health services designed to assist individuals with a serious mental illness to live and work in the community. Services are individualized to match needs and may include assistance with housing, applying for benefits/entitlements, illness education, employment, assistance with ADL's, etc. Services are provided in the home, office, or community settings. Groups are periodically offered to meet specific treatment needs. Provided by Abbe Center in various locations.

• GuideLink Center – Iowa City: (319) 688-8000. Immediate, onsite assessment and stabilization – outside of a hospital or police station setting – for those age 18 and older, who are experiencing a mental health or addiction crisis. Calls and walk-ins welcome 24/7.

• Linn County Mental Health Access Center – Cedar Rapids: (319) 892-5612. Assessment, support, services and referrals for people experiencing a mental health or addiction crisis that requires immediate attention. Calls and walk-ins welcome daily, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Eagle View Behavioral Health

At Eagle View Behavioral Health, we offer specific psychiatric services for adolescent patients ages 12+ for inpatient care.

Eagle View Behavioral Health makes this process easier by offering psychiatric services specifically designed for adolescent patients. Our inpatient treatment options are available for adolescents who are admitted both voluntarily or involuntarily and includes immediate assessment, diagnosis, and rapid stabilization of acute psychiatric symptoms.

Adolescent warning signs

Eagle View Behavioral Health’s adolescent treatment program works with young people who have a wide range of psychiatric, emotional, and behavioral issues, including:

·      Acute Psychiatric Symptoms (hallucinations or delusion)

·      Risk for self-injury or injury to others, with an inability to manage or develop a safety plan

·      Inability to manage daily activities

·      Significant anger or defiance issues

UIHC - Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) 

For Psychiatry related requests: 1-319-353-6314

The Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) is designed to provide prompt and effective treatment if you are experiencing a mental health emergency, such as an emotional crisis or a psychiatric issue needing medical care right away. At University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics you will be treated by staff who care and understand complex mental health crises.

Patients and staff share a calm and open area with comfortable reclining chairs. You are first seen by a nurse, and then you will participate in a psychiatric evaluation with your care team to see how you are doing. You may be offered medicines or therapy to ease your symptoms.

Our care team will then make a stabilization plan with you to help you feel better. We may talk with your friends or family members to learn more about your needs. After we’ve had some time to see how you are doing, you may be given choices for more care. Those choices might be a hospital stay, more medicines, going to therapy, getting connected to community resources, or other care options.

Robert Young Mental Health Center

Call 309-779-3000 

Location: Quad Cities 

• The Robert Young Center provides a full spectrum of hospital-based and outpatient mental health services to children, adolescents and adults. We offer care at locations throughout the Quad Cities region.

Unity Point Hospital Services

There are occasions when our best recommendation and course of action for a person's mental health is to admit them to the hospital for more focused, intensive treatment. For those situations, St. Luke's Hospital has three inpatient mental health units dedicated to treatment for children and adolescents, adult and older adult patients.

Child / Adolescent Unit

This secure center provides treatment for children (ages 6-12) and adolescents (ages 13-18). Both programs are family-centered and designed to help children and adolescents who have serious behavioral problems, emotional disorders or adjustment difficulties. Our focus is to empower families, manage behavior and teach new skills.

Adult Unit

This secure unit provides a highly structured and protective environment for adult patients suffering from acute emotional crisis and who require frequent monitoring and supportive attention.

Older Adult Unit

This secure center creates a highly structured, protective environment for older adults who are experiencing either acute episodes of mental illness or dementia.

Psychiatric Medical Institution for Children (PMIC) is a non-secure institution that provides 24 hours of continuous care and diagnostic or long-term psychiatric services to children (under age 21).

Here are some nearby providers:

Four Oaks - Psychiatric Medical Institute for Children (PMIC)

Location – Cedar Rapids

• Four Oaks runs four PMIC residential programs for children across the state of Iowa.

These programs serve children between the ages of 6 and 18 who have serious emotional, behavioral, and mental health conditions. The basic foundation of these programs is designed to help youth develop positive self-concepts as well as social and problem-solving skills, while integrating child and family treatment components.

Tanager – PMIC

Location – Cedar Rapids

• Psychiatric Medical Institute for Children (PMIC) programming takes place in a nurturing, home-like setting and centers around developing social, coping, and problem-solving skills. Our goal is to use trauma-informed care components to help youth reach their full potential and build positive, strong relationships so they can return home as soon as possible. Programs are staffed by an interdisciplinary team of specialists who provide strengths-based care for every child and teen who walks through our doors. This interdisciplinary team includes child psychiatrists, nursing staff, counselors, and direct-care staff to ensure your child receives the care they need. Treatment modalities may include collaborative problem-solving, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, expressive arts therapy, music therapy, play therapy, and recreation. These may be implemented in individual, group, or family therapy sessions.

Orchard Place is a Psychiatric Medical Institute for Children (PMIC) in Iowa

Location – Des Moines

• Orchard Place’s Residential Campus is a Psychiatric Medical Institute for Children (PMIC), providing individualized care for youth facing severe mental and behavioral health challenges. Treatment is provided by a team comprised of psychiatric provider, therapists, nurses, treatment counselors as well as others. The team empower youth and their families to build resilience and discover hope. To speak to someone in the admissions office, please call 515-285-6781 and ask for admission staff, or email campusadmissions@orchardplace.org