Behavioral Health
Behavioral Health
Physical Health and Mental Wellness go hand in hand. Riggs Behavioral Health provides individual and family counseling services to adults, children and adolescents. Our Behavioral health providers are licensed professionals who are trained to help people cope with a variety of challenges. We will work with you to develop a care plan to help you cope with the challenges you are facing and meet your life goals. If you would like more information or want to schedule an appointment please call us at 765-742-1567.
Community members can find help with:
- Substance Use
- Trauma
- Abuse
- Grief
- Life Changes
- Other Life Stressors
Hours of Service
Monday: 8-5*
Tuesday: 8-5*
Wednesday: 8-5*
Thursday: 8-5*
Friday: 8-5*
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
* Closed from 12pm-1pm for lunch
Behavioral Health Providers
Timothy Poquette
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner – Board Certified
Education
Bachelor of Arts, University of St. Thomas
Bachelor of Science, St. Joseph's College
Master of Science in Nursing, Indiana University
Specialty
Psychiatry – Mental Health
Board Certification
ANCC
Languages Spoken
English
Fun Fact
I am originally from Minnesota, but I have also lived in Colorado, Wisconsin, New Jersey, and Rome, Italy.
My favorite part of being a provider at Riggs is the opportunity to assist members of our community with their mental health needs.
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Tasha Snyder
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Education
Bachelor of Liberal Arts, Purdue University
Master of Social Work, Indiana University
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Specialty
Behavioral concerns, depression, anxiety, trauma and addiction.
Languages Spoken
English
Fun Fact
I enjoy do it yourself home projects.
It's an honor working for such a strong, caring and compassionate team. I truly enjoy taking part in caring for this beautiful community.
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Teresa E. Kirisits
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner – Board Certified
Education
Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion, IN
PMHNP-BC, FNP-C, MSN, APRN
Specialty
Psychiatric Mental Health of all ages, including medication treatment of ADHD, anxiety, depression, and serious mental illness.
Board Certification
American Nurses Credentialling Center (ANCC) and American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
Languages Spoken
English
Fun Fact
I am the 5th cousin, twice removed from Amelia Earhart! (Sorry I don’t know where she is)
I truly enjoy working in a patient-centered atmosphere which includes linking our clients to resources, facilitating therapy services, and providing education and prompt prescriptive services for those in need of an appropriate medication plan.
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Monica Wampler
Licensed Clinical Social Worker – Board Certified
Education
Bachelor of Science, Southampton College of Long Island University
MSW, LCSW
Specialty
Anxiety, depression, trauma, attachment, ADHD, and behavior concerns
Languages Spoken
English
Fun Fact
As a freshman in high school, I carried and ran with the torch for the 1996 Olympic Torch Relay in Merrillville, IN.
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