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Online psychiatry for Hastings, Nebraska
Telepsychiatry for adults across Hastings and Adams County, a regional center for south central Nebraska and the birthplace of Kool-Aid. Expert psychiatric care by secure video, reaching the city and the rural towns that look to it for healthcare.
Medically reviewed by Shariq Refai, MD, MBA, FAPA, board certified psychiatrist · Published June 7, 2026 · Last reviewed June 8, 2026 · Editorial policy
South central Nebraska
Psychiatric care that reaches all of Hastings
Hastings is the seat of Adams County and a longtime regional center for south central Nebraska, the town where Kool-Aid was invented and still celebrated each summer. People come here from the surrounding farm communities for work, school, and healthcare, but psychiatric appointments are a different story. For years the area leaned on the state run Hastings Regional Center for inpatient care, and to this day outpatient prescribers are few, so getting an evaluation often means a long drive or a long wait.
shrinkMD eases that strain. We bring board certified care to you by secure video, so where you live and how booked the local offices are no longer decide how quickly you're seen. Whether you're downtown or out toward Juniata, Roseland, or Trumbull, the same care reaches you at home.
You'll work with a clinician licensed in Nebraska, with the warmth, continuity, and follow up you'd expect from an in person practice, without the drive to Grand Island, Lincoln, or Omaha for every visit.
What we treat
Conditions we treat
Care for the full range of adult mental health conditions, by secure video.
Specialty Populations
Athletes, students, professionals, healthcare workers, first responders, and veterans.
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From downtown to the surrounding county towns, expert care is a few days away.
How it works
Getting started in Hastings
Quick intake
Share your history and goals through a simple, secure form, in minutes.
Schedule fast
Pick a near term video visit. No referral, no long waitlist.
Meet your clinician
A thorough evaluation, a clear diagnosis, and a plan built around you.
Ongoing care
Continuity and follow up with the same clinician over time.
Hastings resources
Mental health resources in the Hastings area
Public starting points for care in and around Hastings. These are informational, not endorsements, and phone numbers and details can change. None replace evaluation by a licensed clinician.
- Crisis, 24/7: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (call or text 988). Nebraska Family Helpline: 1-888-866-8660, answered around the clock. Call 911 for emergencies.
- Region 3 Behavioral Health Services: the behavioral health authority for south central Nebraska, including Adams County, at 308-237-5113 or 800-321-4981, with outpatient services in Hastings.
- Mary Lanning Healthcare: the Lanning Center for Behavioral Services in Hastings, with adult psychiatric care and a 24 hour crisis line at 402-463-7711.
- 211 Nebraska: dial 211 for free, confidential referrals to local mental health, financial, and community resources.
- Veterans: the VA Nebraska Western Iowa Health Care System serves the Hastings area through community based clinics. Veterans Crisis Line, call 988 then press 1, or text 838255.
Cost and coverage
Insurance, access, and appointment availability in Nebraska
shrinkMD operates on a transparent self pay basis, so you always know the cost up front, with no surprise bills. If your plan includes out of network telehealth benefits, we can provide the documentation you need to submit for reimbursement.
We're built for timely access. Many Nebraska patients schedule a full evaluation as soon as availability allows, not the months long wait common in traditional practices, with online scheduling, virtual visits that remove travel and missed workdays, and consistent follow up that never restarts your care.
Local to you
Hastings and nearby communities we serve
shrinkMD provides telepsychiatry across Hastings and the south central Nebraska communities around it, including:
- Hastings and Adams County
- Juniata and Hansen
- Roseland and Trumbull
- Ayr and Holstein
- Clay Center and Clay County
- Sutton and Harvard
- Nelson and Nuckolls County
- and the farm communities that look to Hastings for care
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Frequently asked questions
Good questions, clear answers
Is telepsychiatry available in Hastings?
Yes. You can be seen anywhere in Hastings and Adams County by secure video, as long as you're physically located in Nebraska and your clinician holds an active Nebraska license at the time of your appointment.
Do you prescribe controlled medication in Hastings?
No. shrinkMD does not prescribe controlled substances. We use non controlled medications such as SSRIs and SNRIs, paired with coordinated therapy.
How fast can I be seen in Hastings?
Many patients schedule a full evaluation as soon as availability allows, depending on availability, which often beats the wait to find an in person psychiatrist in south central Nebraska.
Why is online psychiatry helpful around Hastings?
Outpatient prescribers in this part of Nebraska are few, and being seen has often meant a drive to Grand Island, Lincoln, or Omaha. Telepsychiatry brings consistent care and follow up to you at home, without the trip.
What areas around Hastings do you serve?
Hastings and the surrounding towns by secure video, including Juniata, Roseland, Trumbull, Clay Center, Sutton, and Nelson, plus the farm communities across Adams and the neighboring counties.
What number do I call in Hastings for a mental health emergency?
Call or text 988, or call the Nebraska Family Helpline at 1-888-866-8660. The Lanning Center at Mary Lanning Healthcare also staffs a 24 hour crisis line at 402-463-7711. If you may be in immediate danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.
Does insurance cover telepsychiatry in Hastings?
shrinkMD operates on a transparent self pay basis. If your plan includes out of network telehealth benefits, we can provide documentation you can submit for reimbursement.
Where do appointments take place?
Wherever you are in the Hastings area, by secure, HIPAA compliant video, from home, work, or any private spot with an internet connection.
In a town this size, will people know I am getting help?
Only if you tell them. No local waiting room, no familiar cars in a parking lot, no insurance paper trail. Many Hastings patients choose telepsychiatry precisely for this.
What if my internet out here is unreliable?
Visits run fine on a phone connection, and we have phone backup protocols if video drops. Connectivity issues should not cancel care.
Get started in Hastings
Expert psychiatric care, wherever you are in the Hastings area. Complete the intake and book your evaluation online, often as soon as availability allows.
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