Tanager Place

Tanager Place is a non-profit behavioral health organization headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, dedicated to providing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy and comprehensive mental health services to children, young adults, and families. Founded in 1879 as the Industrial School by Eleanor Lund, the organization has evolved over nearly 150 years to become a leading provider of evidence-based treatment for autism spectrum disorder in the region.

The organization's ABA services are delivered by Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) across three primary service delivery models: center-based therapy at their facilities, home-based therapy in clients' residences, and school-based therapy integrated into educational settings. This multi-modal approach allows Tanager Place to meet families where they are and provide clinically proven treatment options tailored to individual needs.

Beyond ABA services, Tanager Place offers a comprehensive range of behavioral health, therapy, counseling, and psychiatric services including play therapy, expressive arts therapy, summer programming, inpatient care, and community-based interventions. The organization serves as Linn County's oldest children's human services agency and reaches over 4,000 children, teens, and young adults annually, with service areas extending throughout southeast Iowa including Linn and Johnson counties.

Tanager Place maintains accreditation and tax-exempt non-profit status with significant assets and annual revenues exceeding $19 million, reinvested in program delivery and expansion. The organization's mission centers on inspiring, empowering, and healing children and families as they overcome challenges and work toward mental wellness.