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In accordance with Federal Law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, coler, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Wshington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice), or (202) 720-6832 (TDD).

To schedule an appointment, please call us at (641) 236-6137. We are open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 8am to 5pm. We are also open 8am to 7pm every Tuesday and Thursday to better accommodate work schedules and school. To leave a non-emergency message after hours, please call (641) 236-5395.

Individual Therapy
Children, adolescents, and adults can meet one-on-one with a professional therapist to address a variety of emotional, cognitive, or behavioral problems.

Family Therapy
Whenever there are problems in the home, family therapy can be an extremely powerful intervention to bring about positive change.

Marriage Counseling
There are a number of therapists at the center who can help couples communicate more effectively, reduce conflict, and increase emotional intimacy.

Group Therapy
The specific groups offered at the center change, so please call if you are interested in a group.

Medication Management
Given the shortage of psychiatrists in Iowa, the mental health center is extremely fortunate to have a psychiatrist and a physician assistant who prescribe medication. They work with people to answer their medication questions and make sure their medications are effective.


Nursing Homes
The mental health center's psychiatrist, physician assistant, and psychiatric nurse travel to area nursing homes to provide care for their residents.

Diamond Life Health Care
The mental health center's psychiatrist, physician assistant, and psychiatric nurse travel to this residential facility for medication management.

Mental Health Clinic of Tama County
The psychiatrist and psychiatric nurse are contracted to this rural clinic for one day a week.

Emergency Services
During business hours and after hours, emergency services can be accessed by calling (641) 236-6137. During business hours, there is a 2:00 pm appointment slot available to assist individuals who are suicidal, homicidal, or might be in need of psychiatric hospitalization. After hours, a qualified professional is available by telephone to address emergencies.


Station Clubhouse
The Station Clubhouse is located on Pearl Street. Members of the Clubhouse have been diagnosed with a severe and persistent mental illness and benefit from extra socialization and support services. The Clubhouse is operated as a partnership between center staff and members of the Clubhouse with staff providing on-site support.

 















Psychological Testing

  • preoperative evaluations for bariatric surgery patients of Surgical Associates
  • ADHD
  • IQ
  • mental retardation
  • personality assessments
  • dementia/memory screening
  • learning disorder
  • disability evaluations

 

 

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Factoids and Consumer Quotes

"The services are outstanding. The people are very nice and courteous"










"Great from the office workers to all the people who treat me"










In addition to medication treatment, psychosocial treatment such as cognitive behavioral therapy, interpersonal therapy, peer support groups, and other community services can also be components of a treatment plan and that assist with recovery.










Without treatment the consequences of mental illness for the individual and society are staggering: unnecessary disability, unemployment, substance abuse, homelessness, inappropriate incarceration, suicide and wasted lives; The economic cost of untreated mental illness is more than 100 billion dollars each year in the United States.










The best treatments for serious mental illnesses today are highly effective; between 70 and 90 percent of individuals have significant reduction of symptoms and improved quality of life with a combination of pharmacological and psychosocial treatments and supports.

Poweshiek County Mental Health Center
200 4th Ave. W.
Grinnell, IA 50112
after hours non-emergency message line (641) 236-5395

during office hours or in emergency (641) 236-6137

fax (641) 236-0206