South Central Human Relations Center has been delivering comprehensive, community-based mental health services to adults, children, adolescents and families for more than 45 years. It began in 1964 with residents of Steele County first gaining access to psychiatric and psychological services available to residents of four counties. Since then, the organization has steadily expanded to meet the growing needs of the communities in Steele, Dodge and Waseca counties.
You May Also Consider (Sponsored)
Quick Start Online Therapy: Tell Us a Little About Yourself and Get Matched With a Therapist Right for You
Take a simple guided quiz and let us know your preferences. Get matched to an online therapist right for you. Convenient and affordable online therapy from your phone, tablet or computer.
Have you been in therapy before?
Services Offered
Outpatient Therapy
Outpatient Therapy, Counseling & Psychiatry South Central Human Relations Center is committed to providing effective outpatient therapy services for people seeking guidance through periods of change and difficulty in their lives. These services can be effective for a variety of conditions, including:
-Anxiety and depression -Schizophrenia -Bipolar disorder -Personality disorders
A clinician - therapist, counselor, psychiatrist, etc. - works closely with each person to develop an individualized treatment plan and set of goals. Clients and their clinician then collaborate to identify and use treatment approaches that help each client achieve these goals.
Counseling There are many things a in a person's life that may cause stress or a disruption in his or her routines. Without seeking help, a person's situation may become worse.
South Central Human Relations Center offers a variety of counseling services for mental health and addiction issues to youth, adolescents, adults and families. Current therapy formats include counseling sessions for individuals, groups, couples and families. In addition to these services, specialized counseling is available in anger management for men, anger management for women and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy for adults and adolescents.
Fees and Payment
The following payment options are accepted:
-Commercial insurance, including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Federated Insurance, Aetna, PreferredOne, MMSI, United Behavioral Health and HealthPartners -Medical Assistance/Medicaid -Medicare -South Country Health Alliance -UCare Minnesota
Sliding-fee schedules also are available for adults and children in Dodge, Steele and Waseca counties. Clients who don't have any form of insurance can work with staff to set a fee that they can afford. Anyone, regardless of income, can afford the mental health or substance abuse services that South Central Human Relations Center offers. Services will not be denied due to the inability to pay.
Services Offered To: Adults Couples Teens
Payment: Sliding Scale Medicare
If You Call, Please Let Us Know How it Went:
Were You Able to Make an Appointment?
One quick last question. Who was seeking counseling today?
Do you know the reason they are not accepting clients?
Qualifying for assistance from Minnesota's program usually depends on the severity of your condition and financial circumstance. Read our full guide to Minnesota's program.
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.