Schizophrenia care

Schizophrenia Treatment in South Dakota, North Dakota & Iowa

Schizophrenia is serious, and it is also treatable. Steady psychiatric care makes a real difference. Our team provides thoughtful, ongoing schizophrenia care, in person at six clinics or by secure telehealth.

Board-certified psychiatric care Serving SD, ND & Iowa New patients welcome, no referral needed In-person & telehealth

Understanding schizophrenia

Steady, ongoing care that helps

Schizophrenia affects how a person thinks, feels, and experiences the world. It can involve hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking, and it often first appears in the late teens or twenties. It is nobody's fault, and it is treatable.

At MWI Health, care centers on a careful evaluation and consistent medication management, with therapy and support alongside. Staying connected to a provider over time is one of the most important parts of managing schizophrenia well.

Our providers serve South Dakota, North Dakota, and Iowa, so you can receive care close to home or by telehealth. If someone needs a higher level of care during an acute crisis, we help coordinate it and continue care afterward.

Signs & symptoms

What schizophrenia can look like

Symptoms vary and can change over time. If you notice several of these in yourself or someone you care about, an evaluation is an important first step.

HallucinationsDelusions or fixed false beliefsDisorganized thinking or speechReduced motivationSocial withdrawalTrouble concentratingReduced emotional expressionDifficulty telling what is realChanges in daily functioning

Our approach

How we treat schizophrenia at MWI Health

Psychiatry and therapy under one roof, coordinated by a team that communicates about your care.

1. Careful psychiatric evaluationWe take time to understand symptoms and history so we can reach an accurate diagnosis and plan.
2. Medication managementConsistent, well-monitored medication is central to managing schizophrenia, and our providers adjust it carefully over time.
3. Therapy and supportSupport helps with daily functioning, routines, and staying connected to care.
4. Coordinated, ongoing careWe coordinate with you and, when helpful, with family and other providers, and we help arrange higher-level care if a crisis requires it.

Where to find care

Schizophrenia care across our clinics

Care for schizophrenia is available at all six MWI Health locations, plus secure telehealth for patients in South Dakota, North Dakota, and Iowa.

South Dakota

Sioux Falls

4308 S Arway Drive
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
Mon–Fri, 8:00am–5:00pm
South Dakota

Downtown Sioux Falls

317 North Main Avenue, Suite 100
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
Mon–Fri, 8:00am–5:00pm
South Dakota

Rapid City

2620 Jackson Blvd, Suite G
Rapid City, SD 57702
Mon–Fri, 8:00am–5:00pm
South Dakota

Yankton

311 Cedar St
Yankton, SD 57078
Mon–Fri, 8:00am–5:00pm
Iowa

West Des Moines

3737 Woodland Avenue, Suite 410
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Mon–Thu, 8:00am–7:00pm
Fri, 8:00am–5:00pm
North Dakota

Fargo

1120 28th Avenue N, Suite A
Fargo, ND 58102
Mon–Thu, 8:00am–6:00pm
Fri, 8:00am–12:00pm

Why MWI Health

A local team built around you

Board-certified psychiatry

Led by a board-certified psychiatrist and Chief Medical Officer, with an experienced provider team.

Prompt availability

New patients welcome with no referral needed, so you are not waiting months to be seen.

Care in one place

Therapy and psychiatric care coordinated by one team that talks to each other about your plan.

In-person or telehealth

See us at one of our clinics or from home by secure telehealth across SD, ND, and IA.

Coverage

Insurance accepted

We accept most major plans and verify your benefits before your first visit.

AetnaBlue Cross Blue ShieldCignaUnitedHealthcareHumanaMedicareand more, verified before your visit

Good to know

Schizophrenia questions, answered

No referral is needed. You can request an appointment directly and we will help you get scheduled.

Yes. Schizophrenia is a lifelong but very manageable condition. With consistent medication and support, many people reduce their symptoms and live full, meaningful lives.

Care centers on a careful evaluation and ongoing medication management, with therapy and support, and coordination of your overall care.

We provide evaluation and ongoing psychiatric care. If someone needs a higher level of care during an acute crisis, we help coordinate that and continue their care afterward.

Yes. We offer secure video visits for patients located in South Dakota, North Dakota, and Iowa.

Many new patients are seen without a long wait. Request an appointment and we will help you get scheduled.

We accept most major insurance plans and verify your benefits before your first visit.

Clay J. Pavlis, MD, Chief Medical Officer of MWI Health

Medically reviewed

Reviewed by Clay J. Pavlis, MD

Board-certified psychiatrist and Chief Medical Officer of MWI Health.

Meet Dr. Pavlis Last reviewed August 2026

If you need help now

Support is available right away

MWI Health provides scheduled outpatient care and is not an emergency service. If you or someone you love is in crisis, reach out to one of these free, confidential resources.

  • 988 Suicide & Crisis LifelineCall or text 988, any time, day or night.
  • Crisis Text LineText HOME to 741741.
  • EmergencyIf there is immediate danger, call 911.

Consistent care can make a real difference

Our team is accepting new patients across South Dakota, North Dakota, and Iowa, in person and by telehealth. No referral needed.

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