PAMHC provides:

Outpatient Mental Health Counseling

• Psychotherapy is a service that assists individuals of all ages who are experiencing problems such as depression, anxiety/fear, difficulty in work/school, marital or family conflict, mood swings, irritability, anger/aggressiveness, difficulty in social/peer relationships, stress, or children at risk. Following an initial assessment a plan of treatment is developed jointly by the provider and you (and parent/guardian in the case of a minor). The frequency and duration of treatment varies and will depend on your individual needs. Psychotherapy is provided by master’s level mental health professionals. Intake sessions will last 45-60 minutes while ongoing therapy sessions will run 20-25 minutes or 45-50 minutes, depending on need.

• Psychiatric Evaluation is a service provided by psychiatrists (MD or DO), Psychiatric Physician Assistants, or Nurse Practitioners to determine diagnosis and /or to determine the benefit(s) of medication therapy. Appointments will last 30-50 minutes, depending on need.

• Medication Management is provided by psychiatrists (MD or DO), Psychiatric Physician Assistants, or Nurse Practitioners, and Nurses to prescribe and monitor psychotropic(mental health) medication therapy including side effects or adverse reactions, benefits, and interactions that may occur from use of other medications, substances and medical conditions. Appointments will last 10-25 minutes, depending on need.

• Emergency Services are provided 24-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week. Walk-in emergencies are handled during open business hours. After hour emergencies are handled by the Plains Area on-call system. The following procedures should be followed to access the Emergency Services: Call any Plains Area office during office hours or the after-hours number (1-800-365-7789) when the offices are closed. You will here a tone. After the tone enter the number where you can be reached. Enter only the area code and number, DO NOT put a 1 in front of the number where you can be reached. You will receive a call back shortly after you have entered your number. Your call back number must be a number that is able to receive blocked calls as the on-call staff may have an unlisted or blocked number. If you do not receive a call back and this is a life threatening emergency, you should call 911.

• The Senior Care Program offers comprehensive care for elderly who are experiencing emotional, behavioral, or psychiatric problems of acute or chronic durations, including those that are complicated by medical or neurological problems. Our psychiatric staff works with family members, nursing home staff, and medical personnel to develop comprehensive treatment planning and routine follow-up at nursing home facilities.


• School Based Counseling Services provides assessments, consultations and counseling services to the students of area schoolsK-12, within their academic setting, ensuring access to these services on a fee for service basis. These services are the same provided at Plains Area Mental Health, Inc., and are in no way intended to duplicate or surpass services provided by any school personnel. This program simply allows for easier access to services. By offering mental health services to the students within the school setting, you further increase therapy attendance and the opportunity for school personnel to interact with Plains Area staff, which improves the effectiveness of the service, increases collaboration, and helps build a support network for that student.

Community Support Program

• The Community Support Program provides assistance to adults who have a mental illness in maximizing their potential and live as independently as possible. This program provides assistance and support for community integration, crisis prevention and planning, social skill development, linkage to other supports and resources, symptom management, family education and support, building natural supports, evening and weekend recreational opportunities.

Adult Rehabilitation Option - ARROWS

• The Adult Rehabilitation Program offers adults with a severe and persistent mental illness a rehabilitative service consisting of skills training and skills development. This program consists of individual and group sessions and assists individuals to reestablish themselves in the community or regain skills they may have lost due to the illness.


Elderly Peer Program

• Elderly Peer Program is a service that provides elderly individuals who may be physically limited and socially isolated or who are at risk for emotional and physical problems because of stress, such as stress due to the loss of a spouse. Visitation is provided in the home by trained volunteers who are over the age of 60. The support provided by peers is designed to alleviate depression, fear and loneliness that are associated with causing physical and emotional problems. The peers are trained by Plains Area staff and meet regularly for ongoing consultation and education.