MENTAL HEATLH

Lyon County Mental Health Services

315 First Ave, Suite 200

Rock Rapids, IA 51246

(712) 472-8240

The mission of Lyon County Mental Health Services is to make available comprehensive services to all eligible individuals in order that they have the opportunity to make choices that enable them to reach their highest potential level of mental and physical health and personal integration. This is accomplished through the use of community-based services, which are cost effective and uniquely coordinated.

Lyon Co. Mental Health is Located in the Annex Building on Highway 9 in Rock Rapids

EMERGENCY SERVICE

In case of an emergency, please contact the local law enforcement center, the local hospital emergency room, or Seasons Center Crisis Hotline at 1-800-242-5101.

LYON COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES PROGRAMS

ELIGIBILITY FOR SERVICES

You must be a "legal resident" of Lyon County
You must have a covered diagnosis (including Mental Illness, Chronic Mental Illness, Mental Retardation and Other Developmental Disabilities)
You must be without private insurance or funds to pay for services independently
You must be in need of mental health services and service coordination
You must complete the application process (you must complete an application and receive service authorization before services are initiated, except in case of an emergency*.)

* The county acknowledges that is is the primary responsibility of any agency providing mental health services to protect and preserve their client's privacy. Lyon County makes every effort to adhere to the confidentiality laws as set forth by the State of Iowa.

services available

Mental Health/Developmental Disabilities Services shall be provided in the least restrictive, most cost-effective manner, which is in the best interest of the consumer. Some of those services include (but are not limited to):

Targeted Case Management
Supported Community Living/Community Support Programs
Day Treatment Services
Out-Patient Counseling
In-Patient Hospitalization
Vocational Assessment/Support
Residential Living Arrangements