Psychiatric Medical Institute for Children | Child Saving Institute
520 North 7th Street, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Children's Square Campus
Eligibility
Open to youths ages 8-18 years
Required documents
Varies by service
Hours
Mon-Fri 6:30 am-6 pm
(402) 553-6000
Voice·
Alternate Number
(712) 322-3700
Voice·
Main Phone
Application process
By agency referral, including Department of Human Services, Juvenile Court Services, and parents
Fees
Medicaid or secondary insurance; Certificate of need required; Most services are free to children and families who meet eligibility requirements; There may be some client participation assessed
Service area
Cass County, IA
Fremont County, IA
Harrison County, IA
Mills County, IA
Montgomery County, IA
Page County, IA
Pottawattamie County, IA
Shelby County, IA
Provides residential mental health care for children just below hospitalization.
Combines 24-hour care and medically-trained care with a family-centered approach.
Partners with caregivers to create individualized treatment plans that help children stabilize, grow, and return home safely.
Last Assured
02/12/2026
Providing organization
Child Saving Institute
Provides services to children and teens and their families to prevent child abuse and neglect, promote healthy development, and assist in the healing from traumatic events.