Plains Area Mental Health Center - Serving Northwest Iowa
Mental Health Clinic • Cherokee, IA • Since 1972
About
Plains Area Mental Health Center is a nonprofit mental health provider serving Northwest Iowa since 1972. Headquartered in Le Mars, IA, it operates 16 offices across the region (including Le Mars, Orange City, Cherokee, Spirit Lake, Denison, Lake City, Sac City, Emmetsburg, Rock Rapids, and more). The organization employs about 30 staff and generated roughly $21.8 million in annual revenue. It emphasizes affordable, high-quality mental health services, patient confidentiality, dignity, and growth potential for clients. Services are available to people of all ages across its multiple Iowa locations.
Clinic Type
Mental Health Clinic
Address
180 10th St. SE, Suite 201, Le Mars, Iowa 51031
Phone
712.546.4624
contact@pamhc.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
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Insurance & Payment
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Make a Payment, Pay online, Payment options listed on site (varies by location)
Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What forms of payment are accepted?
Payment options are available online and in person; specific options may vary by location.
Do you offer same-day service at Open Access locations?
Yes, Open Access locations provide same-day service.
How can I refer a client or make a referral online?
Referrals can be made online via the site (referral page).
How do I contact Plains Area Mental Health Center?
Main phone: 712.546.4624; Fax: 712.546.9395; Toll Free: 800.325.1192; Contact page available.
Where are you located?
Le Mars, IA with Open Access locations; address listed above.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- WebMD: 1 rating with 1 review (1)
- Recovered.org: 3.83/5 (Not explicitly stated (Trustscore))
Patients praise
- Positive reports from some employees regarding benefits and work-life balance
- Organization is recognized as an NHSC-approved site for student loan repayment
- Designated as a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) providing comprehensive care
Common complaints
- Concerns regarding customer service, including difficulty with phone communication and unreturned messages
- Dissatisfaction with specific counseling approaches and perceived quality of care
- Reports of toxic internal work culture from former employees, including concerns about management and high caseloads
"It is a very bad place. I would not recommend this place to anyone. They have terrible counselors and weird policies. They do not care about you unless they can put you on medication."
— WebMD Patient Review"The CEO screams at employees which is ironic since it is a mental health agency. The benefits are amazing which keeps many people trapped in this cycle of emotional abuse and unfair work conditions."
— Indeed Employee ReviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Plains Area Mental Health receives accreditation | Sentinel | nwestiowa.com — May 11, 2026
- Turning Point Crisis Home Celebrates it’s 10th Year of Service to Northwest Iowa | Sentinel | nwestiowa.com — Feb 20, 2026
- Youth Mental Health First Aid Training is being offered in NW Iowa in June — May 28, 2026
- Cherokee County Suicide Prevention Coalition hosts mental health panel — Jan 29, 2026
- Local suicide prevention coalition continues lifesaving work — Feb 17, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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