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Plains Area Mental Health Center Carroll

Alexandria, VA

SAMHSA Verified

in Alexandria, VA.

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About Plains Area Mental Health Center Carroll

Plains Area Mental Health in Carroll, Iowa, offers support to adults, adolescents, and children dealing with mental health and substance use challenges. They provide outpatient services, including therapy, evaluations, and crisis support. Their goal is to create personalized treatment plans that help individuals and families effectively manage life's struggles with respect and understanding.
The center's well-trained clinicians use evidence-based therapies like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and play therapy. They also specialize in interpersonal therapy and solution-focused brief techniques. Their diverse approaches help patients address depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance use disorders, promoting healing and new coping skills.
Plains Area Mental Health also provides a crisis line and a mobile crisis assessment team. For individuals with severe mental illness, they offer community support services and in-home assistance. Their skill-building support helps patients live independently and happily in their homes, empowering them to manage their lives successfully.

This listing is sourced from the SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Data last synced: April 2026. Always verify current programs and insurance directly with the facility.

Quick Facts

Programs, populations, and payments verified via SAMHSA.

Insurance & Payment Accepted

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Contact & Location

Address

8119 Holland Rd, Alexandria, VA 22306

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Facility direct line

(712) 792-2991

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Plains Area Mental Health Center Carroll accept Medicaid?
SAMHSA data does not list Medicaid among this facility's accepted payment types. Call (712) 792-2991 directly to confirm — coverage may have changed since the last SAMHSA sync. You can also browse other VA centers that accept Medicaid.
What level of care does Plains Area Mental Health Center Carroll offer?
Does Plains Area Mental Health Center Carroll have specialized programs?
SAMHSA data does not list specialized populations. The facility may still offer specialty tracks — confirm directly.
What therapy methods does Plains Area Mental Health Center Carroll use?
Specific therapy approaches are not listed in SAMHSA data. Contact the facility for clinical details.
How do I start treatment at Plains Area Mental Health Center Carroll?
Call the facility directly at (712) 792-2991 for an intake assessment. Our free 24/7 helpline (+1 (205) 973-2878) can also help you compare programs, verify insurance, and navigate options. No physician referral is required.
Is treatment confidential?
Yes. Federal law (42 CFR Part 2) provides strict confidentiality protections for substance use treatment records — stricter than HIPAA. Records cannot be disclosed without written consent, even to family, employers, or law enforcement.
What happens when you call? (general intake process)

Most treatment centers follow a 4-step intake: (1) confidential assessment — substance history, mental health, insurance, preferences (protected by 42 CFR Part 2); (2) insurance verification — facility contacts your plan to confirm coverage and out-of-pocket costs; (3) level-of-care recommendation — clinical staff match you to detox, residential, PHP, IOP, or outpatient based on severity; (4) admission typically within 24–48 hours. Timing varies by facility and bed availability.

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Sources & References

  • SAMHSA — Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Source of facility programs, services, and accepted payments.
  • SAMHSA — NSDUH, 2023.
  • CMS — Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA).
  • 42 CFR Part 2 — Confidentiality of SUD Patient Records.

Facility data last synced: April 2026. Editorial policy.

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