Orchard Place - PACE Center

Orchard Place – PACE Center, located at 620 8th Street in Des Moines, Iowa, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting children, adolescents, and families through a wide range of behavioral health and substance use treatment services. With deep roots dating back to its founding as the Home for Friendless Children in 1883, Orchard Place has grown into one of Iowa’s most trusted providers of youth-focused mental health care. The PACE Center delivers community-based outpatient programs designed to meet the unique needs of young people, while also engaging families and community supports in the healing process.

The center’s services include outpatient therapy, psychiatric care, behavioral health intervention services, substance use treatment for teens, and integrated health programs for youth with serious emotional disturbances. In addition, Orchard Place provides psychological testing, family therapy, school-based support, and specialized programs for court-involved youth, including bilingual outreach for Latino families. Its team-based care model emphasizes collaboration, individualized treatment planning, and trauma-informed practices, ensuring that children and families receive flexible, compassionate, and evidence-based support. Accredited by The Joint Commission, Orchard Place – PACE Center reflects a long-standing commitment to quality care, accessibility, and the belief that every child deserves the opportunity to thrive.