There Is Hope Close To Home
Believe it or not, more than 1 in 5 people suffer from a behavioral health issue, but more than 50% won’t seek treatment. At Palo Alto County Health System, it is our goal to make you feel comfortable enough to reach out for help when it’s needed.
Our professional and compassionate counselors are specially trained to guide those seeking help through difficult situations. If you are feeling alone, struggling with anxiety, addiction, depression, suicidal thoughts, marriage distress or difficulties, recent or past traumatic experiences, or any other type of mental health concern, we are here for you.
Mental Health Screening
At Palo Alto County Health System, it is our goal to make you feel comfortable enough to reach out for help when it’s needed.
Behavioral Health
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Hours
Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
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AA Meetings
AA is currently meeting in person on Thursdays at 7:30 pm.
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Compassionate Programs
From adolescents to adults, we understand that every situation is unique, which is why our program focuses on caring for the complete person, including medical needs as well as our patients’ emotional, social, and spiritual wellbeing.”
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Mental Health Screenings
Our professional and compassionate counselors are specially trained to guide those seeking help through difficult situations. If you are feeling alone, struggling with anxiety, addiction, depression, suicidal thoughts, marriage distress or difficulties, recent or past traumatic experiences, or any other type of mental health concern, we are here for you.
Behavioral Health Services
We offer the following behavioral health programs and services:
- Behavioral Health
- Substance Abuse
- Mental Health
- Medicated Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- DOT Assessment (substance abuse referral)
- Marriage Counseling
- Play Therapy
- Group Therapy Options
- Online Mental Health Screenings
If you or someone you love needs help, then the time to act is now! Call 712.852.5500, to schedule an appointment with a PACHS Licensed Counselor.

Behavioral Health Providers

Jared Ball, LISW
Graettinger & Emmetsburg, Director of Behavioral Health
SpecialtiesBehavioral Health, Counselors

Paula Blocker, LISW
Emmetsburg
SpecialtiesBehavioral Health, Counselors

Jennifer Gravenish, PMHNP
Emmetsburg
SpecialtiesBehavioral Health

Arielle Roth, LMSW
Emmetsburg
SpecialtiesBehavioral Health, Counselors

Markie Sargent, ARNP
Emergency Medicine
SpecialtiesBehavioral Health, Emergency
REGAIN CONTROL OF YOUR MIND, BODY & LIFE
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
Palo Alto County Health System offers a Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) program to help individuals manage the symptoms of drug and alcohol disorders. Research shows that medically assisted treatment, or MAT, is having the highest success rate for treating opioid use disorder. MAT is introducing people to recovery and improving their lives.
Suboxone is one of the most common drugs used in medication assisted treatment. The medication supplies the body with the chemicals needed to prevent withdrawal and reduces cravings.
For more information or to schedule a consultation appointment with one of our specialists, please call 712.852.5500, option #2.
If you want to gain control of your life with treatment that is scientifically proven to be effective, then give us a call today or complete the form below.
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MAT Specialists
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Compassionate Programs
PACHS offers a variety of behavioral health services to help people struggling with addiction, anxiety or depression, relationship difficulties, past trauma, suicidal thoughts and much more.