Mental health is a sensitive issue and people in this country do not value or give the importance it deserves. It seems to me that this center does not contribute anything, neither help or awareness.
About Siouxland Mental Health Center
Siouxland Mental Health Center offers dedicated services for children, adolescents, young adults, seniors, justice-involved persons, and persons with co-occurring addiction and mental illness. Referrals for acute inpatient care are available as needed.
Outpatient Programs
Clients in outpatient treatment receive medical and mental health assessments, personalized care planning, and comprehensive case management. Those requiring acute care, hospitalization, or supportive housing will be referred as needed. Clients engage in intensive, trauma-informed individual, group, and family counseling that draws on proven psychotherapeutic modalities, including CBT and DBT. The program promotes clients’ sustained sobriety through robust, age-specific, recovery-focused life-skills training that addresses topics such as coping, self-care, emotional regulation, and relapse prevention. Evidence-based complementary therapies, including EMDR and creative arts therapy, are available. Clients facing OWI charges may enroll in court-mandated programming.
Aftercare Services
Their aftercare services ensure a complete continuum of care aligned with clients’ evolving needs. These services may include step-down support, vocational and academic training, employment and housing assistance, and referrals for additional medical, mental health, and social service programs.
Payment Options
Siouxland Mental Health Center accepts private insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, sliding-scale payment schedules, and self-pay. Financial aid is available.
Fact checked and written by:
Terri Beth Miller, PhD
Edited by:
Kerry Nenn, BSW
Latest Reviews
I’ve been coming to SLMH for years and they’ve always been super helpful, understanding and kind. I have to give a shoutout to Melissa, she goes above and beyond and commits to being her true authentic self. I’m super grateful for Ricardo as well. He’s knowledgeable in so many areas, and I think anyone who starts appointments off at a personal level truly understands what one might be going through. If someone is not a right fit for you they’re eager to help you find someone who is! I highly recommend considering checking them out. They also have multiple locations to accommodate the Siouxland community
I’m an actual patient that has been coming here for almost a decade, and honestly, I don’t know where I’d be without this place. My psychiatrist, therapist, nurses, community support, and support staff have helped me through so much since moving to Sioux City. I always feel heard and supported, and I never feel rushed or judged. Getting my meds refilled is always quick and easy, and whenever I’ve needed referrals for other help, it’s been super smooth. Everyone I’ve seen here over the years has been kind, caring, and truly wants to help. I’m really grateful for all they’ve done for me. If you’re struggling or thinking about getting help, I can’t recommend this place enough. Mental health is important, and this is a great place to take that first step.
Hearing that you’ve felt supported, heard, and never rushed is exactly what we strive for. It means a great deal to know that your psychiatrist, therapist, nurses, community support team, and our staff have been able to walk alongside you through so many chapters of your journey.
We’re honored to be part of your continued wellness and grateful for your kind words about the compassion and consistency you’ve experienced here. Your message is a powerful reminder that reaching out for help is an important step, and we’re glad you’ve felt this is a safe place to do that.
Thank you for recommending Siouxland Mental Health Center and for allowing us to be part of your story. We're here for you, always.
Response from the owner1 week ago
Thank you so much for sharing your experience and for trusting us with your care over the years 💚Hearing that you’ve felt supported, heard, and never rushed is exactly what we strive for. It means a great deal to know that your psychiatrist, therapist, nurses, community support team, and our staff have been able to walk alongside you through so many chapters of your journey.
We’re honored to be part of your continued wellness and grateful for your kind words about the compassion and consistency you’ve experienced here. Your message is a powerful reminder that reaching out for help is an important step, and we’re glad you’ve felt this is a safe place to do that.
Thank you for recommending Siouxland Mental Health Center and for allowing us to be part of your story. We're here for you, always.
Always have had a good experience here with both medication management and therapy. Scheduling is easy and services have been great. I always feel supported and heard with my mental health.
We’re glad to hear that medication management, therapy, and scheduling have all been positive for you. Knowing you feel supported and heard is exactly what we hope every client experiences.
We appreciate your trust in us and are here for you whenever you need us. 💚
Response from the owner1 week ago
Thank you so much for sharing your experience and for the 5-star review! ⭐️We’re glad to hear that medication management, therapy, and scheduling have all been positive for you. Knowing you feel supported and heard is exactly what we hope every client experiences.
We appreciate your trust in us and are here for you whenever you need us. 💚
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Other Forms of Payment
Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.
Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.
Financial aid can take many forms. Centers may have grants or scholarships available to clients who meet eligibility requirements. Programs that receive SAMHSA grants may have financial aid available for those who need treatment as well. Grants and scholarships can help you pai for treatment without having to repay.
Sliding scale payments are based on a client's income and family size. The goal is to make treatment affordable to everyone. By taking these factors into account, addiction recovery care providers help ensure that your treatment does not become a financial burden to you or your family, eliminating one barrier to care.
Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance for those 65 and older. It also serves people under 65 with chronic and disabling health challenges. To use Medicare for addiction treatment you need to find a program that accepts Medicare and is in network with your plan. Out of pocket costs and preauthorization requirements vary, so always check with your provider.
Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.
Military members, veterans, and eligible dependents have access to specific insurance programs that help them get the care they need. TRICARE and VA insurance can help you access low cost or no cost addiction and mental health treatment. Programs that accept military insurance often have targeted treatment focused on the unique challenges military members, veterans, and their families face.
Addiction Treatments
Levels of Care
Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.
Treatments
Many of those suffering from addiction also suffer from mental or emotional illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety disorders. Rehab and other substance abuse facilities treating those with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder administer psychiatric treatment to address the person's mental health issue in addition to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.
Mental health rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from mental illnesses like bipolar disorder, clinical depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and more. Mental health professionals at these facilities are trained to understand and treat mental health issues, both in individual and group settings.
Programs
Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.
Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.
Recovery is most successful when clients feel accepted and validated by their peers and treatment providers. Facilities that offer LGBTQ-inclusive programming are committed to creating a safe space where everyone can grow and recover without fear of judgment or discrimination. They will have dedicated policies in place to create a safe and supportive environment that fosters free expression.
Clinical Services
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a modified form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a treatment designed to help people understand and ultimately affect the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. DBT is often used for individuals who struggle with self-harm behaviors, such as self-mutilation (cutting) and suicidal thoughts, urges, or attempts. It has been proven clinically effective for those who struggle with out-of-control emotions and mental health illnesses like Borderline Personality Disorder.
Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.
In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.
Trauma therapy addresses traumatic incidents from a client's past that are likely affecting their present-day experience. Trauma is often one of the primary triggers and potential causes of addiction, and can stem from child sexual abuse, domestic violence, having a parent with a mental illness, losing one or both parents at a young age, teenage or adult sexual assault, or any number of other factors. The purpose of trauma therapy is to allow a patient to process trauma and move through and past it, with the help of trained and compassionate mental health professionals.
Whether a marriage or other committed relationship, an intimate partnership is one of the most important aspects of a person's life. Drug and alcohol addiction affects both members of a couple in deep and meaningful ways, as does rehab and recovery. Couples therapy and other couples-focused treatment programs are significant parts of exploring triggers of addiction, as well as learning how to build healthy patterns to support ongoing sobriety.
Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.
Learning healthy eating habits is an important part of drug rehab in Iowa. Nutrition therapy protects you from future substance use by giving your body the energy and strength it needs. It will help you avoid cravings or "off" feelings that can lead to relapse.
Addiction recovery works best with recreational therapy activities that improve your physical health and provide emotional support. This holistic approach improves your overall physical and mental health, creates a sense of community, and helps reduce your cravings. Each of these factors is necessary to foster long term sobriety.
Specialists in creative arts therapy may incorporate methods such as cognitive therapies along with the arts to treat substance use disorders in Iowa. This combination of talk therapy and expressive therapy can be an effective way to help clients gain self discovery and begin the process of healing and recovery.
Nicotine replacement therapy in Iowa is designed to prevent relapse when you quit smoking. It is a short term treatment method that minimizes withdrawal symptoms and cravings. Always take your therapy at the recommended dose, and speak to your doctor if you're unsure which type is best for your needs.
Staff
Sheila Martin, LISW
CEO
Jodi Ryan
CFO
Bethany Murillo
Human Resources Manager
Leslie McDonald-Gonzalez, LISW
Clinical Director
Dr. Daniel Gillette
Medical Director
Lisa Meyer, PMHNP-BC
Deputy Medical Director
Contact Information
625 Court Street
Sioux City, IA 51101
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