WINONA, Minn. – Winona Health announced the creation of a a new mental health unit to fill the gap between regular psychiatrist or counselor visits and 24-hour inpatient care. It’s called “intensive outpatient care.” Participants meet three or four times a week, two to three hours at a time, for individual or group therapy. The program is geared to disorders like depression, addiction and eating disorders that don’t need detoxification. “It’s an option that allows people to get the care they need while also maintaining their day-to-day activities,” the announcement said.
Elizabeth Martinka. Behavioral health specialist.
Kattie Tibbs. Clinical counselor.