Tanager Place

Tanager Place, located at 2309 C Street SW in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is Linn County’s first children’s human service agency, serving over 4,000 children, teens, young adults, and their families each year. The facility specializes in prevention, treatment, and outreach programs designed to empower children and families while addressing behavioral, emotional, and developmental challenges. Tanager Place provides compassionate, evidence-based care through individualized treatment plans and holistic support, ensuring that children and teens have the tools to succeed in school, at home, and in their communities.

With a focus on early intervention and trauma-informed care, Tanager Place offers a wide range of therapeutic services including individual, family, and group therapy, expressive arts programs, school-based services, and behavioral health interventions. The center also provides psychiatric care, psychological testing, and case management for pediatric patients facing complex mental health needs. Specialized therapies such as play therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, EMDR, multisystemic therapy, and creative arts therapy help children and adolescents navigate challenges and build resilience in a supportive, nurturing environment.

Tanager Place’s comprehensive programs also include Camp Tanager, CDF Freedom Schools, and LGBTQ+ youth support initiatives, emphasizing education, life skills, and social-emotional development. By combining prevention, treatment, and community outreach, Tanager Place ensures that children, teens, and families receive personalized care to foster mental well-being and long-term success.