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Mental health affects many people regardless of age, gender, medical history, life status, etc. Based on the results of recent Community Health Needs Assessments (CHNA), mental health is one of the main concerns of our rural communities. MRHC is dedicated to providing accessible mental health services, ensuring that individuals can find the support they need close to home.
If you are experiencing a suicidal crisis, call or text 988 to connect with the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, available 24/7. If you are in immediate danger or experiencing a medical emergency, please go to the nearest Emergency Room.
Hollie Schechinger, LMSW, and Tiffany Johnson, T-LMHC, provide counseling for patients five and older. They also offer telehealth appointments. In addition to providing mental health services for the general community, both counselors work with the Recovery Center inpatient clients two days a week.
MRHC offers a wide range of counseling services tailored to meet the unique needs of individuals and families, including play therapy, EMDR, SMART Stepfamily Therapy, family therapy, couples therapy, individual therapy, and Trauma-Informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
To schedule an appointment, call (712) 655-2072.
Virtual appointments are available on the first and third Monday every month to diagnose and treat mental health conditions including anxiety, ADHD, Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Depressive Disorder, a variety of mood disorders, and more. Medication management is also available as part of your personalized care plan. To schedule an appointment, call (712) 655-8100. Provider referrals recommended.
If you need additional mental health information, education, or would like to discuss support, please contact your primary care physician at (712) 655-2072. For those 65 and older, call Senior Life Solutions at (712) 655-8262. Or call the Manning Recovery Center at (712) 655-2300 and talk to a professional.
Individuals, family members, or providers may refer patients for mental health therapy by completing a referral form. A hospital representative will contact you within 24 hours of the next business day.
Play therapy is also offered for children 5+. This is an intervention method to support children navigating traumatic experiences. As it can be challenging for children to articulate their emotions verbally, play therapy enables them to express themselves, process and communicate their traumatic experiences, and learn coping mechanisms through play.
The focus will be on sand tray play therapy, utilizing a designated sand tray alongside an assortment of miniature figurines. This intervention method allows children to build boundaries, hopes, and safe places in their lives by making them in the sand tray. An array of toys, including those simulating courtroom scenarios or facilitating imaginative role-play through puppet shows and kitchen sets, will also be used. The objective is to empower children to address and prepare for potentially distressing situations.
To learn more or schedule an appointment, call (712) 655-8100.
Elderly individuals can also suffer from the effects of mental illness. Things such as more physical complaints, frequent ER visits, sleeping problems, low energy, cognitive issues, weight loss or gain, and isolation from family and friends can all result from mental health issues.
This intensive outpatient group counseling program is designed to meet the unique needs of adults over the age of 65 struggling with depression and anxiety. Click here to learn more.
Mental illness and addiction can often go together. Individuals with mental health disorders are statistically proven to be at high risk for addiction and those struggling with addiction have a high risk for mental health disorders.
As one of the only substance abuse addiction treatment centers located within a hospital setting in Iowa, the Recovery Center provides the medical care, behavioral therapy, and social support addicts need to live a healthy lifestyle free from drugs and alcohol. Click here to learn more.
