Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center was established by a dedicated group of concerned citizens and government officials of Houston, Wabasha, and Winona counties in February 1964. The group recognized the importance and effectiveness of community based programming, action, and support as the movement to bring mental health services to people in their home communities gained momentum.
The agency proudly celebrated its 50th anniversary in June 2015 and now serves Winona, Houston, Wabasha, Goodhue, and Fillmore Counties with a staff of 130 employees.
Services Offered
Youth Outpatient Therapy Through our Youth Outpatient Therapy program we offer mental health therapy to address depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, abuse, trauma, post traumatic stress disorder, and life transition issues. Early Childhood Services Early Childhood Services help address the mental health needs of children from infancy to early elementary. Therapist work with the child and their caregiver(s) to strengthen their relationship, increase the caregiver(s) confidence in managing the emotional, behavioral or developmental concern, and assist the child in maintaining developmental progress. Adolescent Substance Abuse Services Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center's Chemical Health Team offers substance abuse assessments, including Rule 25 assessments, and individual substance abuse treatment for adolescents in Winona and Caledonia. We provide a treatment approach to tailor to the development needs of the youth ages 9 years old and older.
Adult Outpatient Therapy Mental Health Therapy is offered for individuals, groups, and families to address various concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, abuse/trauma/post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and life transition issues.
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) The Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) program is a modified cognitive-behavioral treatment designed for individuals severely impaired by dysregulated emotions, relationship difficulties, impulsive behaviors, and suicidal behaviors. Adult Psychiatric Services Our Psychiatry Department provides diagnostic assessments and medication management for children, teens, and adults.
Adult Substance Abuse Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center provides Substance Abuse assessments, including Rule 25 assessments, for individuals whether voluntary or court ordered at our offices in Winona and Caledonia. Individual and group substance abuse treatment is also offered. In addition, we provide ongoing outpatient services that address co-occurring mental illness and substance use disorders in an integrated way. Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Services (ARMHS) Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Services (ARMHS) are rehabilitative and enable the recipient to develop and enhance psychiatric stability, social competencies, personal and emotional adjustment, and independent living and community skills, when these abilities are impaired by the symptoms of mental illness.
Adult Case Management Adult Mental Health Case Management services are designed to help adults with serious and persistent mental illness in gaining access to needed medical, social, educational, vocational, and other necessary services as they relate to the client's mental health needs.
Fees and Payment
Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center is a 501(3) (c) non-profit organization. We accept Visa and Mastercard.
A community counseling agency is a group therapy practice that offers affordable mental health services. Most are independent non-profit agencies, state agencies, or publicly-funded agencies. A few may restrict who is eligible for services, so it is a good idea to check when you call.
Community counseling agencies are generally more affordable than other therapy providers, but how much more affordable they are will depend on whether you qualify for a discount or sliding scale fee (or if they accept your insurance). Many, but not all, have a policy that they won't turn away anyone due to inability to pay. You should ask about their fees when you first call.
Expect to talk to kind people who want to help you find the care you need. Most community agencies strive to connect you with a live person within 24 hours, if not immediately. If you're asked to hold or leave a message, don't give up; just leave a message and wait. You should hear back pretty quickly.
Most agencies try to set up an initial assessment appointment within a week (some do within 24 hours), though the waitlist to start therapy is usually longer—about a few weeks on average. If you're not eligible or if the agency is not right for you, it's usually still worth it to call or drop in, because staff are knowledgeable about local options and can often refer you to one.
