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Psychiatric Assistance Line (PAL)

Helpline - Mental Health Referrals for Health Care Professionals

Eligibility
Free service available to health professionals. Any healthcare provider can call for mental health triage and referral, or for a consultation with a Board Certified Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist regarding a patient.
Hours
8:00am - 6:00pm, Monday - Friday
Application process
Call agency or use the online form to schedule a consultation.
Fees
This is a free service provided by PrairieCare Medical Group through a grant from Department of Human Services (DHS).
Site Service Area

Statewide

Staff or volunteers answer questions or talk confidentially with callers. Program can provide information, a sympathetic listener, advice and/or referrals to other resources. MORE INFORMATION Note this service is for health care professionals, it does not serve the general public. Call the Psychiatric Assistance Line (PAL) for help with:
  • Child and adolescent psychiatry consults to healthcare providers
  • Clinical Mental Health triage
  • Resource and Referral Database (Fast-Tracker)
Last Update
01/16/2026
Providing organization
Psychiatric Assistance Line (PAL)