Plains Area Mental Health Center
Treatment center
At a glance
- Address
- 900 North 2nd Street, Cherokee, IA 51012
- Levels of care
- OutpatientTelemedicine
- Ages served
- Youth (Ages 12-17)Young Adults (Ages 18-25)Adults (Ages 26-64)Seniors (Ages 65+)
- Languages
- Sign language
Detox and medication
Detox
- Not offered: Opioids
- Not offered: Alcohol
- Not offered: Benzodiazepines
- Not offered: Methamphetamines
- Not offered: Cocaine
Medication assisted treatment
- Offered: Buprenorphine
- Offered: Naltrexone
- Not offered: Methadone
Services and programs
Services
Special programs
Meetings in Cherokee
Treatment and fellowship meetings do different jobs, and most people end up using both.
Questions people ask about Plains Area Mental Health Center
What kind of care does Plains Area Mental Health Center provide?
They provide outpatient and telemedicine, which is the whole of what this address in Cherokee is set up for.
Can you detox at Plains Area Mental Health Center?
No, and nothing else within 14 miles of Cherokee offers one either, so that part will mean a longer drive or a referral.
Which languages does Plains Area Mental Health Center offer treatment in?
They work in 1 language beyond English: Sign language. Ask whether the group sessions in Cherokee are in it too, or only the one to one ones.
Can Plains Area Mental Health Center handle a dual diagnosis?
They treat both. Confirm it for the specific diagnosis rather than in general, because mental health treatment and recovery support services covers a lot of ground and Cherokee may have a narrower service than a bigger city would.
Is Plains Area Mental Health Center an option for someone under 18?
They take under 18s, alongside young adults from 18 to 25, adults from 26 to 64 and adults over 65, which in Cherokee is worth confirming before you drive over.
Is there a program at Plains Area Mental Health Center for people like me?
They offer a program for clients with a mental health diagnosis as well, which not every center around Cherokee does.
How much does treatment cost?
Ask three centers and you will get three different figures, because they are pricing three different programs. Public and nonprofit programs often charge on a sliding scale, and some places are free to people who qualify on income. Call (844) 822-5800 and someone can go through what your coverage is likely to reach.
Will my insurance cover this?
Usually some of it. The share depends on your plan rather than on the center. Deductibles reset each year, so the timing of an admission changes the number. Ask whether the center bills your plan directly or expects you to claim it back afterward.