Physical Location
Location Address
2277 Iowa Ave
Independence, IA 50644
Phone(s)
Primary
Medical Records
School Principal
The Independence Mental Health Institute (IMHI), located in Independence Iowa, provides short-term, inpatient psychiatric care and treatment for individuals with severe symptoms of mental illness. This includes specialized treatment of behaviorally complex youth.
The goal is to treat individuals in the least restrictive setting possible and return them to their communities as soon as possible.
Services
Inpatient psychiatric services are provided by a multi-disciplinary treatment team composed of doctors, nurses, social workers, activities therapists, psychologists and resident treatment workers.
Each person has an individualized treatment plan that focuses on one’s assets. Individuals are encouraged to take part, together with staff members, in formulating one’s treatment plan. Services may include the use of medication, psychotherapy, group counseling, and activities therapies.
Patients continue to attend school which is operated by IMHI and approved by the Department of Education. The school is on site and provides general education, as well as a special education program.
Eligibility
Admissions are accepted from any county in Iowa. IMHI serves adults, adolescents, and children who require hospitalization for acute symptoms of mental illness.
The goal is to treat individuals in the least restrictive setting possible and return them to their communities as soon as possible.
Download the Admission and Exclusion Criteria.
Apply for Care
Services are provided regardless of ability to pay. Most individuals are not able to pay for the cost of care and treatment out-of-pocket and will need assistance.
- To make a voluntary application for admission that will not be paid in full by the individual, contact the Regional Coordinator of Disability Services for more information.
- If able to pay for the cost of care and treatment without assistance, individuals may make a voluntary application for admission directly to IMHI.
- Involuntary commitments, except for emergency hospitalizations, are made only if IMHI is a designated service provider by the person’s MHDS region.
Report Suspected Abuse, Neglect, Fraud or Violation of Residents Rights
Anonymously report fraud, mismanagement, possible violation of a patient’s rights, or other incidents occurring at the Independence Mental Health Institute.
Please note: These are not emergency response lines. If you or someone you know is in danger, please call 911.
Responses will be reviewed during standard business hours. Investigative interviews may occur outside of business hours as necessary to accommodate interviewee schedules.
| Category of complaint | Phone | Contact form | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-abuse or neglect complaints | 877-392-1845 | File a non-abuse or neglect complaint | |
| Dependent Adult Abuse or Neglect Reporting | 877-686-0027 | Report dependent adult abuse or neglect | |
| Child Abuse or Neglect Reporting | 800-362-2178 | Email csiu@hhs.iowa.gov |
Medical Records & Student Educational Records
Individuals seeking past patient information, including genealogical requests or patient medical records, may contact the facility’s Medical Records Department:
For School Officials
School officials seeking past patient data regarding a student's educational information may contact the facility's school program:
About the Facility
The facility is operated by the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), under the directorship of Kelly Garcia and under the leadership of Cory Turner, Director, State-Operated Specialty Care Division. The facility's superintendent is Cade Iversen.
IMHI is accredited by The Joint Commission (TJC) and certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
Career Information
For career opportunities with IMHI, please visit governmentjobs.