Mental Health
Local, compassionate mental health care – when you need it most.
We provide therapy, psychological care, and psychiatric services for all ages. With prompt access to LICSWs and a collaborative team approach, we make it easier to get the support you need close to home.
Compassionate Mental Health Care
Our Mental Health Services offer compassionate, comprehensive care for children, adolescents, and adults – right here in our community. Our multidisciplinary team includes psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, psychologists, and licensed independent clinical social workers (LICSWs), working together to provide thoughtful, personalized support at every stage of life.
We offer both therapy and psychiatry. Therapy focuses on helping you build coping skills, process emotions, improve relationships, and address life's challenges. Psychiatry focuses on diagnosing and treating mental health conditions, including determining whether medication may be helpful. Many patients benefit from both services working together.
We know that when you’re ready to seek help, timing matters. That’s why we prioritize prompt access to care, offering timely appointments with our LICSWs. From that first conversation forward, our team collaborates closely to ensure you receive the right level of care – whether that includes therapy, psychological evaluation, or medication management.
Our approach is grounded in evidence-based practices and guided by a whole-person philosophy. We take the time to understand your experiences, your goals, and your strengths, partnering with you to build a plan that fits your life. As part of an integrated healthcare system, we also work closely with your primary care provider to support both your mental and physical health in a seamless, coordinated way.
What sets us apart is our commitment to local, accessible care. You don’t have to travel far or navigate complex systems to find high-quality mental health support – we’re here, near home, ready to help.
To get started, contact NH+C Mental Health Services directly or connect with your primary care provider for a referral.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I do if I am having a mental health crisis?
If you are experiencing a mental health emergency or are concerned about your safety, call or text 988 or seek emergency care immediately.
What mental health services do you offer?
Our team provides therapy, psychological care, and psychiatric services for children, adolescents, and adults. Care may include therapy, psychological evaluation, and medication management depending on your needs.
What is the difference between therapy and psychiatry?
Therapy focuses on helping you build coping skills, process emotions, improve relationships, and address life's challenges.
Psychiatry focuses on diagnosing and treating mental health conditions, including determining whether medication may be helpful.
Many patients benefit from both services working together.
How quickly can I be seen?
We understand that when you're ready to seek help, timing matters. We prioritize prompt access to care and work to connect patients with the right level of support as quickly as possible.
Do I need a referral to schedule an appointment?
It depends on the service.
- Child and adolescent psychiatry: No referral needed.
- Therapy with a Mental Health Consultant (LICSW): No referral needed.
- Adult psychiatry: Referral required.
- Adult Psychology services: Referral required.
Do you offer virtual or telehealth visits?
Yes. Telehealth can be a convenient and effective way to receive care. While many services can be provided virtually, some situations may require an in-person visit to ensure the best possible care.
Do you treat children and adolescents?
Yes. Mental health services are available for children, adolescents, and adults.
Will my mental health provider work with my primary care provider?
Yes. As part of an integrated healthcare system, our mental health team collaborates with primary care and other medical providers when appropriate to support your overall health.
I'm not sure what type of appointment I need. What should I do?
Contact our clinic. Our team can help determine the most appropriate starting point and connect you with the right provider.
What can I expect at my first appointment?
Your provider will take time to understand your concerns, goals, strengths, and health history. Together, you'll discuss treatment options and create a plan that fits your needs.
Mental Health Services We Provide
- Medication management
- Psychological evaluation
- Psychology, psychiatry and therapy for children and adolescents
- Psychology, psychiatry and therapy for adults
Our Team of Providers
Service Locations
Jefferson Road Clinic- Clinic Opens Sept 18
Information, Resources & Links
Crisis & Emergency Resources
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - https://988lifeline.org
- Call or text 988 for immediate mental health crisis support.
- Rice County Crisis Services –
- South Central mobile crisis team - https://www.horizonhomes.org/south-central-mobile-crisis-team
- Dakota County Crisis Response Unit -
- Get Help in a Crisis - https://dakotacountymn.gov/residents/support/get-help-in-a-crisis
Local Mental Health & Substance Use Resources
- Healthy Community Initiative Local Mental Health and Substance Use Resources - https://hci-mn.org/resources/
- Dakota County Community Resource Guide
- Adult Mental Health - https://dakotacountymn.gov/residents/support/adult-mental-health
- Children’s Mental Health - https://dakotacountymn.gov/residents/support/childrens-mental-health
- Rice county Mental Health Resources
Specific Mental Health Organizations
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI Minnesota) - https://namimn.org
- Education, support groups, advocacy, and family resources.
- Mental Health America - https://www.mhanational.org
- Screening tools, education, and wellness resources.
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)- https://www.samhsa.gov
- Information on mental illness, recovery, and substance use treatment.
Peer Support & Support Groups
- NAMI Minnesota Support Groups
- Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)
- Alcoholics Anonymous Minnesota