Iowa Department of Health and Human Services – Cherokee Mental Health Institute

1251West Cedar Loop
Cherokee IA, 51012

Mental Health Institute - Cherokee IA 51012

About Iowa Department of Health and Human Services – Cherokee Mental Health Institute

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services – Cherokee Mental Health Institute, located in Cherokee, Iowa is a public alcohol and drug rehab that offers treatment for a variety of substance abuse addictions including co-occurring mental health disorders. They offer residential care providing long term support for addiction recovery.

Specialty rehab programs at Iowa Department of Health and Human Services – Cherokee Mental Health Institute include tailored care focusing on women's specific needs and experiences, gender-specific addiction treatment addressing unique challenges faced by men, and age-appropriate treatment for teens addressing adolescent-specific issues.

Latest Reviews

Stacia Ledger
3 months ago on Google
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Parents please don't send your kids here. I went when I was 15 in 2012 for 3 weeks, and for a 48 hour hold when I was 14. While I was there, my most vivid memory was that I threw a crayon(childish, I know) and before I could think, two staff members dragged me to a 'quiet room, a room with cement flooring and concrete walls, no windows. Both staff (thankfully women) stripped me of all my clothes except underwear, they did strip me of my bra as well. And put on me this velcroed quilt gown thing that I had to wear for the next 3 days, which had pretty big arm holes, and as a young teen with no bra wearing that, it was very uncomfortable, especially around male staff. All of that for throwing a crayon. The other distinct memory I have is during 'school hours', a boy about 8 years old, walked over the the trash can and vomited. The teacher made him carry his own vomit, the small trash bag of vomit upstairs to show to staff and have him throw it away himself. He was a child. He had the flu. He also was put in the quiet room at different times. At 8 years old. I was told while I was there that what i was struggling with wasn't a big deal, I had 'good parents and a good home' so I shouldn't be dealing with the struggles I was. Even though there was some gaslighting on my parents part and questionable responses to my behavior, I felt so shameful and guilty for my struggles and like I was wrong to be struggling the way I was and deserved punishment. ADHD, OCD, anxiety and depression doesn't pick a select window of people, it can happen to anybody, doesn't matter they're background. And there was some trauma going on at home at the time that was never addressed nor did cherokee provide a safe environment for me to bring up. The nurse on shift and a staff member said to me the day I left "see you in a month" and the other said "I give it a week". I remember thinking to myself "no matter what im going to prove them wrong, I'm never coming back." And I never did. Now I'm 27 and have gotten actual help, and still working through childhood and other trauma. This place should be shut down. Many staff there shouldnt be there. If you are telling young adult and kid mental health patients that every thing that's happened to them or why theyre admitted there is their fault and guilt them and shame them, you shouldn't be in practice.
Natasha Anne Gray
6 months ago on Google
1
This is the most pathetic childish place I have ever dealt with honestly, I don t even know what this place is to be truthful but when somebody calls your phone from that number and tells you to hold on, doesn t say anything else just says hold on and then put you on hold and then hang up on you then you call back and the same thing happens again then you call back and ask for a charge nurse and that charge nurse is so petty and immature wants to hang up on somebody trying to claim that he couldn t hear me but my boys that are downstairs gaming with headphones on kept saying what mom and I wasn t even talking to them so you re gonna tell me that you couldn t hear me on the phone but my boys can hear you from the basement or any other places in Iowa I ll definitely be getting hold of Cory Turner and his bosses on Monday because the charge nurse Drew wanted to act like you know I wasn t important enough to take a report or even talk to me and then kept having me repeat myself, trying to act dumb like you didn t hear me the first time
Gable Van oort
8 months ago on Google
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Iowa Department of Health and Human Services – Cherokee Mental Health Institute works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, Please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

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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.

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.

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.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

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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.

Programs

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Adult Program
Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.
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Young Adult Program
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.

Clinical Services

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.

Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) is a way of getting nicotine into the bloodstream without smoking. It uses products that supply low doses of nicotine to help people stop smoking. The goal of therapy is to cut down on cravings for nicotine and ease the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal.

Contact Information

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1251West Cedar Loop
Cherokee IA, 51012

Reviews of Iowa Department of Health and Human Services – Cherokee Mental Health Institute

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MHI grounds are beautiful, lots of wildlife. However, that's all to like at this place. The staff was awful, made me feel like I was mentally retarded, believe me, they don't care about you.

Reviewed on 3/8/2019
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2.9 (31 reviews)
Stacia Ledger
3 months ago
1

Parents please don't send your kids here. I went when I was 15 in 2012 for 3 weeks, and for a 48 hour hold when I was 14. While I was there, my most vivid memory was that I threw a crayon(childish, I know) and before I could think, two staff members dragged me to a 'quiet room, a room with cement flooring and concrete walls, no windows. Both staff (thankfully women) stripped me of all my clothes except underwear, they did strip me of my bra as well. And put on me this velcroed quilt gown thing that I had to wear for the next 3 days, which had pretty big arm holes, and as a young teen with no bra wearing that, it was very uncomfortable, especially around male staff. All of that for throwing a crayon. The other distinct memory I have is during 'school hours', a boy about 8 years old, walked over the the trash can and vomited. The teacher made him carry his own vomit, the small trash bag of vomit upstairs to show to staff and have him throw it away himself. He was a child. He had the flu. He also was put in the quiet room at different times. At 8 years old. I was told while I was there that what i was struggling with wasn't a big deal, I had 'good parents and a good home' so I shouldn't be dealing with the struggles I was. Even though there was some gaslighting on my parents part and questionable responses to my behavior, I felt so shameful and guilty for my struggles and like I was wrong to be struggling the way I was and deserved punishment. ADHD, OCD, anxiety and depression doesn't pick a select window of people, it can happen to anybody, doesn't matter they're background. And there was some trauma going on at home at the time that was never addressed nor did cherokee provide a safe environment for me to bring up. The nurse on shift and a staff member said to me the day I left "see you in a month" and the other said "I give it a week". I remember thinking to myself "no matter what im going to prove them wrong, I'm never coming back." And I never did. Now I'm 27 and have gotten actual help, and still working through childhood and other trauma. This place should be shut down. Many staff there shouldnt be there. If you are telling young adult and kid mental health patients that every thing that's happened to them or why theyre admitted there is their fault and guilt them and shame them, you shouldn't be in practice.

Natasha Anne Gray
6 months ago
1

This is the most pathetic childish place I have ever dealt with honestly, I don t even know what this place is to be truthful but when somebody calls your phone from that number and tells you to hold on, doesn t say anything else just says hold on and then put you on hold and then hang up on you then you call back and the same thing happens again then you call back and ask for a charge nurse and that charge nurse is so petty and immature wants to hang up on somebody trying to claim that he couldn t hear me but my boys that are downstairs gaming with headphones on kept saying what mom and I wasn t even talking to them so you re gonna tell me that you couldn t hear me on the phone but my boys can hear you from the basement or any other places in Iowa I ll definitely be getting hold of Cory Turner and his bosses on Monday because the charge nurse Drew wanted to act like you know I wasn t important enough to take a report or even talk to me and then kept having me repeat myself, trying to act dumb like you didn t hear me the first time

Gable Van oort
8 months ago
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Matthew Gourd
10 months ago
3

They don't let you go outside when it's snowing.

Alex White
1 year ago
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I loved the staff! Especially Fabion he was very nice, the food was gross but other than that it was a great experience

Izy Piper
1 year ago
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I m telling you right now parents do not send your kids here. I was in here for two months. Over that Span of two months, I was tied to a bed for dancing because they called it destructive. I was given a tranquilizer shot. Because I was arguing against them treating a child wrong. I was restricted to the point where I wasn t allowed to talk to anyone. I sat in the corner at a desk. I have very many episodes when I reached out for help they told me it was a truckstop that they only did meds and sent us on our way. Mind you. Two months. No mental help. Just restrictions and getting told that we re just place holders. I watched them hold down a 9 year old when it was very clear he really just needed a hug. This place is not safe. Not for your kids and not for your kids mental health. They re not there to help the kids they re there for a paycheck.

Homer Jones
1 year ago
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Summer Isles
1 year ago
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This facility is full of insane people, the ones in charge!!My brother was diagnosed with Schizophrenia and put on medication. Then released with no medication, no prescription, no follow up, no referrals!!!And he s just supposed to figure it out on his own or what?This is medical malpractice.They should be closed down.

Lisa Thongvanh
1 year ago
1

The Residential program was a horrible place. This place should be shut down! I was there as a child. They were all abusive, and this program is garbage. There is so much trauma I endured as a child in this facility. I can't believe it's still standing. What a failure to help children and adolescents in need.

Anna Cole
2 years ago
1

Most of the staff was rude and it honestly paid no attention to your mental health they had nothing to help you and if you were having an episode or freaking out they just locked you in a empty room. The food was horrible, they just gave you meds and paid no attention to your feelings. It honestly made my mental health worse if I m being completely honest it s not the best place to go if your severely depressed or have really bad anxiety. The only good things there were the patients (this is just my personal opinion) they were all super nice and extremely supportive. There was also a cute nurse (Fabian).

harlie reed
2 years ago
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I wish there was a negative scale I would go to that

lizzy
2 years ago
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I went here in December of 2021. some of the staff was real kind and others were total jerks. I had heard so much bad stuff about here, but it's not too bad. on the unit I was in, on Saturdays if you behaved well you got a pop and a treat. every day if you behaved well you got to choose a reward. my first few nights were super rough. I almost got put in a restraint, they took my clothes and put me on a 1-1, and locked me in seclusion. they were very strict about following the rules. there was 1 staff member I remember vividly. I cannot remember her name, but she was so so so sweet to me, but was kinda rude so some of the boys. the school there is very very pressuring and overwhelming.

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