Behavioral Health in Visalia
Mental Health • Visalia, CA
Clinic Type
Mental Health
Address
Visalia, California (Tulare County)
Phone
+15593267775
%20jason.christopherson@ascendbh.com
Opening Hours
IOP operates four days a week with three-hour sessions each day
Emergency Care
Encourages contacting emergency services, National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (988), or local crisis resources in a mental health emergency
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What services are offered at the Visalia location?
Intensive outpatient (IOP) and partial hospitalization (PHP) levels of care, individual therapy, group therapy, and case management as part of a structured behavioral health program.
What are the hours of operation for the Visalia location?
Operating hours: Sunday through Saturday 8:30AM – 5:00PM.
How can I get crisis help or emergency support?
Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 for 24/7 confidential support, and contact local crisis intervention resources as needed.
How soon can I enter care after contacting Sierra Meadows Visalia?
Admissions team coordinates a seamless entry into care within 24 hours of contact.
What other supportive services are available to clients besides therapy?
Case management services connect clients to social workers, community resources, and coordination with insurers and referrals.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye (BAART Visalia): 3.7 out of 5 stars (68 reviews) (68)
- Birdeye (Mind Divers): 4 out of 5 stars (23 reviews) (23)
- Birdeye (Legacy Family Services): 3.8 out of 5 stars (16 reviews) (16)
- Healthgrades (Synchrony of Visalia): 2.3 out of 5 stars (2 reviews) (2)
- Rehab.com (Kaweah Health Mental Health Hospital): 2.55 out of 5 stars (29 reviews) (29)
- Vitals (Visalia Adult Integrated Clinic): Not specified (2 reviews) (2)
Patients praise
- Some patients report positive, compassionate, and professional interactions with individual clinicians, therapists, or nursing staff
- Appreciation for staff who foster a non-judgmental and safe environment for therapy
- Recognition of the challenges faced by mental health providers and appreciation for dedicated employees
Common complaints
- Administrative issues, including difficulty scheduling or rescheduling appointments and unresponsive communication
- Reports of unprofessional staff behavior and perceived lack of compassion
- Concerns regarding quality of care, including allegations of medication over-reliance and inadequate therapeutic support
- Negative experiences with facility discharge processes and care coordination
- Occasional allegations of negligence and poor clinical decision-making
"I cannot, in good conscience, recommend Mind Divers to anyone seeking reliable and compassionate mental health care. My experience was an absolute mess from start to finish..."
— Birdeye Review (Mind Divers)"Horrible, nurses talk about other patients in front of other patients arnt you there to help us? All they do is drug u up and want u to participate in groups..."
— Rehab.com Review (Kaweah Health Mental Health Hospital)"I have gone to this office for years, and seen a variety of clinicians... and have never encountered a problem... The office is dated but the staff are wonderful. They're worth a try."
— Healthgrades Review (Synchrony of Visalia)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- More options for mental health services and substance abuse treatment in Visalia - ABC30 Fresno — Jan 28, 2026
- Kaweah Health and Tulare County HHSA Open 24-Hour Youth Crisis Stabilization Unit in Visalia | Kaweah Health — Dec 1, 2025
- Sierra Meadows Behavioral Health: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony — Jan 14, 2026
- Kaweah Health to break ground on child and adolescent mental health expansion in Visalia - ABC30 Fresno — May 27, 2026
- Kaweah Health Opens 24-Hour Youth Mental Health Crisis Center in Visalia - GV Wire — Dec 2, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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