UnityPoint Health - AbbeHealth Services - Penn Center Residential Care Facility - Delhi

Hours of Operation

  • Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


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About AbbeHealth

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UnityPoint Health - AbbeHealth Services is a regional nonprofit organization dedicated to providing mental health and aging services that help individuals achieve their optimum levels of independence and success. We strive to provide and coordinate high quality services to consumers and their families while contributing to a more aware and understanding public through education and advocacy. Our network of Affiliate Organizations provides a comprehensive menu of integrated programs and services for people experiencing mental and physical challenges, as well as the challenges associated with aging. AbbeHealth Services is proud to partner with United Way of Johnson and Washington Counties.

At Abbe Center for Community Mental Health, we know true wellness is more than physical-wellbeing. We're committed to providing the best care possible, by helping you work through issues you are facing and provide tools to help you make lasting changes in your life. After all, you matter too much to this world to not be the healthiest possible you.

We offer a variety of behavioral health service options to provide help and healing to you and your family. Our diverse group of professionals have expertise in nearly all aspects of counseling, mental health and psychiatric treatment. Abbe Center for Community Mental Health is a state accredited community mental health center, serving clients of all ages for 70 years. We currently have locations in eight counties throughout Eastern Iowa.

Abbe Center for Community Mental Health works with the MHDS of the East Central Region to offer a sliding fee scale for those who qualify. Please contact our office to inquire about financial assistance you may qualify for.

Additional Services

Crisis Stabilization

Crisis Stabilization provides therapeutic support services in a 24-hour community-based program. On-site staff provide opportunities that include crisis counseling, medication management and housing for a short term stay (3-5 days). Services located in Cedar Rapids. Services include:

  • Crisis stabilization beds with one-on-one staff
  • Crisis counseling and case management
  • Medication management
  • Skills review and skill-building discussions
  • Scheduling appointments and transportation
  • Referrals for housing, services and necessary resources
  • On-site nursing as needed
  • Mental health counseling offered daily to provide recommendations and coordinate services with the team
Daily Home-Based Habilitation Services

Daily Home-Based Habilitation Services are provided to individuals with a primary mental health diagnosis. Housing is provided and facilitates a supportive environment for individuals to fully integrate into the community. Services can be supported up to 24 hours based on individual needs. Services are offered in Delaware and Linn Counties.

Both daily and home-based habilitation provide services and life skill development opportunities including:

  • Coping skills/symptom management
  • Illness education
  • Medication education
  • Community integration
  • Daily living skills management
  • Supporting individuals in their recovery process
Day Habilitation

Day Habilitation activities and environments are designed to foster the acquisition of skills, appropriate behavior, greater independence and personal choice. Services assist the individual to attain or maintain the client's highest functional level. Services are offered in Manchester and Iowa City.

Services and life skill development opportunities include:

  • Improved intellectual functioning
  • Physical and emotional health and development
  • Illness management and recovery focus
  • Community involvement/integration
  • Development of natural supports
Home and Community-Based Services
Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) to individuals with intellectual disability or brain injury are offered both hourly and daily depending upon need. These services offer skill building, support and supervision to individuals to assist them in living and working in the community of their choice. Services are offered in Delaware, Linn, Jones and Benton Counties. Community-based services offices are located in Manchester and Cedar Rapids.
Hourly Home-Based Habilitation Services

Hourly Home-Based Habilitation Services are provided to individuals in their own homes/apartments. This model of service is permanent, supported housing with emphasis placed on empowering individuals to take charge of their own recovery by learning the skills to manage their illness, live independently and develop natural supports.

Both daily and home-based habilitation provide services and life skill development opportunities including:

  • Coping skills/symptom management
  • Illness education
  • Medication education
  • Community integration
  • Daily living skills management
  • Supporting individuals in their recovery process

Residential Care Facilities

We offer three residential treatment care facilities focused on treatment and recovery. All are licensed by the Iowa Department of Inspections & Appeals. These facilities provide short and long-term residential treatment services for adults with mental health and medical conditions, intellectual disabilities and elderly who require 24-hour treatment and supervision. Our programs help individuals gain the necessary skills to return to live in the community of their choice.

Services Include:

  • Psychiatric services include on-site psychiatrist and 24-hour on call consultation
  • Medical services include nursing, on-site (Penn Center), off-site (Chatham Oaks) medical physician, podiatrist, physical and occupational therapy
  • Social services and nursing services
  • Skill attainment and community integration activitie