Cherokee Mental Health Institute | Health & Human Services
Psychiatry • Cherokee, IA
Clinic Type
Psychiatry
Address
Cherokee Mental Health Institute, 1200 2nd Ave, Cherokee, IA
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
911
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
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Services provided regardless of ability to pay, assistance available for those unable to pay, voluntary applications for admission that may not be paid in full by the individual
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FAQs
What services does Cherokee Mental Health Institute provide?
Inpatient psychiatric services for adults, including acute psychiatric treatment, specialized court-ordered treatment for competency restoration, and care for adults acquitted by reason of insanity.
Who operates the facility?
Operated by the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), under the directorship of Larry Johnson and the director of the State-Operated Specialty Care Division, Cory Turner.
Is CMHI accredited or certified?
CMHI is accredited by The Joint Commission (TJC) and certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
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What Patients Say
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Patients praise
- Some reports of kind and caring staff members who are helpful when asked
- Some patients found the facility not too bad depending on the unit and staff interaction
Common complaints
- Allegations of abusive or punitive treatment, including use of restraints and seclusion
- Reports of poor staff conduct, including unprofessionalism and boundary violations
- Concerns regarding the safety and effectiveness of the pediatric/adolescent programs
- Reports of sexual misconduct and boundary issues involving staff at the co-located Civil Commitment Unit for Sex Offenders (CCUSO)
Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
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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