Mental Health Providers | Southern Missouri Community Health Center
Behavioral Health • West Plains, MO • Since 2013
About
Southern Missouri Community Health Center (SMCHC) is a West Plains, MO-based nonprofit federally qualified health center offering integrated primary medical care, dental services for children up to 17, and mental health counseling for individuals and groups. They serve West Plains, Thayer, and surrounding Missouri communities through four offices. Key points: - Services: primary care for all ages, dental care for children (up to 17), mental health counseling (children, adolescents, adults, couples, groups) - Focus relevant to your query: mental health providers and counseling services are available within SMCHC - Organization: nonprofit; founded 2013; annual revenue ~$20.4M; 8 employees - Contact: main West Plains location at 1137 Independence Dr, West Plains, MO 65775; multiple phone numbers listed
Clinic Type
Behavioral Health
Address
1137 INDEPENDENCE DR, West Plains, Missouri 65775, US
Phone
417.255.8464
scromer@smchc.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
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FAQs
What services does SMCHC provide for mental health?
Mental health counseling and therapy services provided by licensed clinicians.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Healthgrades: 5.0 out of 5 (1 review)
- Yelp: 1 star (1 review)
Patients praise
- High patient reported satisfaction regarding communication about medications and test results
Common complaints
- Dissatisfaction with clinical care/medical management
"I wish I could give this 100% minus. I really liked Shelly Gringritch as A PA there until lately with my asthma she has almost allowed me to die."
— YelpSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Behavioral & Mental Health | Ozarks Healthcare — Aug 2, 2025
- Professional Services - Student Services - Missouri State-West Plains — Apr 2, 2026
- [PDF] baxter health counseling resource guide — Apr 12, 2026
- Ozarks Medical Center | Joint Commission International — Apr 12, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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