Cherokee Mental Health Institute | Health & Human Services
Mental Health Clinic • Cherokee, IA
Clinic Type
Mental Health Clinic
Address
Cherokee Mental Health Institute, operated by Iowa Department of Health and Human Services
Phone
712-225-2594
information.services@iowa.gov
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Website
https://hhs.iowa.gov/family-community/specialty-care-facilities/cherokee-mental-health-institute
Emergency Care
Please note: These are not emergency response lines. If you or someone you know is in danger, please call 911.
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
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Insurance & Payment
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Services provided regardless of ability to pay, assistance available for those unable to pay out-of-pocket, voluntary application for admission if unable to pay, voluntary admission directly if able to pay
Languages Spoken
FAQs
What types of patients does CMHI serve?
Adults requiring hospitalization for acute symptoms of mental illness and those in custody of the state for competency restoration or acquitted by reason of insanity.
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In the News
- Cherokee MHI Only Serving Adults Now - Northwest Iowa Now — Aug 25, 2025
- Police & Courts: MHI patient sues for release twice, loses - The Cherokee Chronicle Times — Nov 13, 2025
- Marion father found not guilty for the murder of his son to reappear in court — Jun 30, 2026
- Judge weighs whether Marion father should remain hospitalized — Jul 1, 2026
- House unanimously passes bill to improve access to subacute mental health care | News | tribuneledgernews.com — Mar 3, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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