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About Southwestern Mental Health Center

Our History

Southwestern Mental Health Center, Inc. is a private, non-profit agency, established in 1959 by Cottonwood, Jackson, Nobles, Pipestone and Rock Counties in Southwest Minnesota. Our goal is to provide a broad scope of quality mental health services to people of all ages and economic backgrounds. Southwestern Mental Health Center is licensed by the Minnesota Department of Human Services and has fully qualified and credentialed staff offering a variety of mental health services. Celebrating 50 years of service to the communities of Southwest Minnesota, the center began with two full-time professional staff in the former Luverne Community Hospital Building. Services and facilities have evolved over the years, to include a 24 hour crisis line, full-time offices in each of the incorporating counties, an adult residential treatment facility in Worthington and a variety of other programs and services.

Our Mission

The mission of Southwestern Mental Health Center, Inc., is to promote the mental health and total well-being of the communities we serve with respect and dignity for all.

Our Service Philosophy

All clients are provided quality, competent care with the utmost respect for dignity, privacy and confidentiality. In the spirit of Community Mental Health Centers, Southwestern Mental Health Center bases fee for catchment area residents on their ability to pay. No one is refused proper care based on his or her ability to pay, race, creed, ethnicity or background.

  

Help Is Available

Our Southwestern Mental Health Center professionals can help. Whether you are seeking care for yourself or your loved one, our caring team provides a wide range of programs tailored to your needs.
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Insurance Information

Most Health Insurance plans, Medical Assistance and other forms of third party payments are accepted. Residents of our five incorporating counties (Cottonwood, Jackson, Nobles, Rock and Pipestone) who do not have insurance may be eligible for adjusted fees based on family size and income.