Veterans care

Veterans Mental Health in South Dakota, North Dakota & Iowa

Service can leave a mark that follows you home. Our psychiatric team provides respectful, evidence-based mental health care for veterans, 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

Support for veterans

Respectful care for those who served

The transition home is not always simple, and the effects of service can show up years later. Trauma, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and substance use are common, and they are treatable. Asking for help is a strength.

At MWI Health, we provide respectful, evidence-based mental health care for veterans, including trauma-focused therapy and medication management. Care is confidential and built around your life.

Our providers serve South Dakota, North Dakota, and Iowa, so you can meet in person or by telehealth. No referral is required, and most people are seen without a long wait.

Signs & symptoms

When it may be time to reach out

If several of these have lingered since service or a hard period, a conversation with a provider can help.

Nightmares or trouble sleepingIntrusive memoriesFeeling on guard or easily startledIrritability or angerFeeling numb or detachedAnxiety or depressionDrinking or using more to copePulling away from peopleDifficulty readjusting to daily life

Our approach

How we support veterans

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

1. Confidential evaluationWe start with a private conversation to understand your experience and what would help.
2. Trauma-focused therapyEvidence-based therapy helps you process service-related trauma and rebuild a sense of safety.
3. Medication managementWhen medication can help with sleep, anxiety, mood, or trauma symptoms, our providers manage it carefully.
4. Coordinated, ongoing careYour providers stay in touch with each other, and with you, so your plan keeps pace with your progress.

Where to find care

Veteran care across our clinics

Mental health care for veterans 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

Veterans mental health questions, answered

Yes. We provide respectful, evidence-based mental health care for veterans, including trauma-focused therapy and medication management.

No referral is needed. You can reach out directly and we will help you get scheduled.

We treat the conditions veterans most often face, including PTSD and trauma, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and substance use concerns.

We accept most major insurance plans and verify your benefits before your first visit. Reach out and we can talk through your coverage.

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.

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.
  • Veterans Crisis LineDial 988 then press 1, or text 838255.
  • Crisis Text LineText HOME to 741741.
  • EmergencyIf there is immediate danger, call 911.

Respectful care for those who served

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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