Southern Iowa Mental Health Center Opens New Location
Southern Iowa Mental Health Center (SIMHC) is proud to announce the opening of a satellite location in Oskaloosa. The office will be located in the same space as the MHP Behavioral Health clinic. The address remains: 1229 C Avenue East – Suite #400. The phone number remains the same: 641-672-3159. The fax number remains the same: 641-672-3259.
Stef Yearian, P/MHNP and Dr. Eric Boyum will both remain in this location, now working for Southern Iowa Mental Health Center. In addition, therapists: Jan LeBahn, LISW, Marcy DeWitt, LISW, Allison Gilles, LISW/IADC, April Davis, LISW/IADC, Pat Franje, LISW, Alissa Knudtson, LISW, and Ester Stocker – CADC will continue in this same space, now working for Southern Iowa Mental Health Center.
We are excited about this expansion and are pleased to be serving the patients of Mahaska and Keokuk County. To schedule an appointment or to transfer you care from MHP to SIMHC, please contact Jana or Holly at: 641-672-3159.
Welcome to Southern Iowa Mental Health Center
At Southern Iowa Mental Health Center we believe that recovery from mental illness is not only possible, but happens everyday!
Your journey to recovery starts here!
Southern Iowa Mental Health Center offers “Same Day Access” for new patients. No need to make an appointment, it is available on Tuesday and Thursday 8:30am-2:00pm. There are a limited number of spots available each day. Please call 641.682.8772 for more information. We want to make it easy for you to get started with your mental health care.
Our staff will help you on your journey of recovery. Visiting Southern Iowa Mental Health Center is the first step in your journey. Our staff can help our patients live to their fullest potential while managing their mental illness. Mental health services are very important and the provider you chose is very important. We take our responsibility for your mental health care very seriously and we are pleased to be your partner.
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