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Southern Iowa Mental Health Center

Ottumwa, Iowa · Outpatient

Established in 1966Typical stay: 5 days Southern Iowa Mental Health Center

About Southern Iowa Mental Health Center

Southern Iowa Mental Health Center (SIMHC) treats clients with mental health and substance abuse challenges through short term assessments at the access center to short stays at crisis stabilization, intensive and extended outpatient programs, adult and children’s services. Their mobile crisis team consists of mental health professionals who are available to respond to a person's home, in a provider’s office, at school or anywhere in the community. SIMHC uses therapies including mindfulness therapy (MT), cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy (EMDR). Therapists also use dialectical behavior therapy and trauma-focused CBT to help clients understand their thoughts and feelings, develop coping skills, and process difficult experiences, leading to improved well-being. SIMHC provides unique programs like a 23-hour crisis observation unit for immediate support. They also have an integrated health home program to coordinate medical and mental health care for eligible individuals. Additionally, they offer on-site pharmacy services for easy access to medications, benefiting clients and their families.

Southern Iowa Mental Health Center in Ottumwa, Iowa believes that every person deserves the opportunity to recover and thrive. Their comprehensive treatment programs provide the tools, support, and encouragement needed to overcome addiction and build a meaningful life in recovery.

Treatment Programs

Outpatient

Therapies Offered

1-on-1 Counseling Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Family Therapy Group Therapy Eye Movement Therapy (EMDR) Online Therapy Trauma-Specific Therapy Dialectical Behavior Therapy Mindfulness Therapy

Specializations

Drug Addiction ADHD, ADD Licensed Primary Mental Health Children Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

🧪 Substances Treated

  • Alcohol
  • Co-Occurring Disorders
  • Drug Addiction
  • Prescription Drugs
  • Synthetic Drugs

🧠 Conditions Treated

  • Anger
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
  • Trauma
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • ADHD, ADD

Who We Treat

Men Men and Women Women Adolescents Children Older Adults Young Adults Girls Midlife Adults

Insurance Accepted

Aetna
Anthem
BlueCross BlueShield
Bright Health
CareFirst
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna
ComPsych
GuideWell
HealthNet
HealthPartners
Highmark
Humana
ITU Funds
Intermountain Healthcare
Kaiser Permanente
MHN
Medicaid
Medicare
Optum
Oscar
Tricare
Tufts Health
United Healthcare

🤝 Aftercare Services

  • Continuing Care
  • Outpatient Treatment
  • Support Meetings
  • Discharge Planning
  • Family Follow-up Counseling
  • Follow-up Sessions (in-person)
  • Aftercare App
  • Follow-up Sessions (online)
  • Medication Assistance

Treatment Approaches

Evidence-Based Individual Treatment Family Involvement Wellness

Frequently Asked Questions

Southern Iowa Mental Health Center in Ottumwa, Iowa offers Outpatient. Contact the center directly or call (855) 489-3270 for detailed program information.

Southern Iowa Mental Health Center accepts Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield, Bright Health, CareFirst. Call (855) 489-3270 to verify your specific coverage and benefits.

You can begin by calling (855) 489-3270 for a free, confidential consultation. Our team will help you understand your options and connect you with Southern Iowa Mental Health Center or another suitable treatment center.

Need Help Now?

Free, confidential consultation

(855) 489-3270

Contact Southern Iowa Mental Health Center

Languages

English, Spanish, French

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