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History

Community Mental Health Centers were created by the federal Mental Health and Retardation Facilities and Community Mental Health Centers Construction Act of 1963. Under this legislation, community mental health centers were developed to make mental health services available across the country. Community Mental Health Centers provide a range of mental health services, including outpatient care, day treatment, 24-hour emergency services, consultation and education, and medication services.

Standards for Community Mental health centers are set by state licensing regulation. These regulations require that standards of quality be met in several areas including provision of specified programs, employment and supervision of staff, and use of standardized clinical practices. These standards are monitored in Kansas by the Department of Aging and Disability Services. Central Kansas Mental Health Center is one of 27 Licensed Community Mental Health Centers in Kansas.

Central Kansas Mental Health Center (CKMHC) was created by resolution of the Saline County Commissioners as of January 1, 1964; Dickinson, Ellsworth and Ottawa Counties joined by resolution January 1, 1965. Lincoln County joined January 1, 1972.

CKMHC moved to the present location, 809 Elmhurst, Salina, March 1, 1977. Building(s) and services have grown and developed since that time. Building additions to original outpatient building occurred in 1985, 1987 and 2006. Crossroads Building was completed in 1992 with the basement build out in 2002. The Oliver Martin Center, 833 Elmhurst, was purchased next door in 1997.

The second round of “de-institutionalization” in Kansas, dubbed Mental Health Reform, started in 1992 as community based services were being developed in all communities with significant state funding as services/beds were being decreased at the state psychiatric hospitals. Services were being brought to clients as opposed to individuals getting ill enough that they were taken to state hospitals, sometimes living and growing up there.

CKMHC is currently provides a robust range of mental health services in each of 5 counties which always endeavor to provide the lowest level of care which is safe and appropriate. Any resident of the counties is eligible to apply for a discounted fee, based on proof of income and number of dependents. CKMHC provides a screening service for admissions to state psychiatric hospitals, psychiatric residential treatment facilities for youth and Medicaid inpatient psychiatric admissions. All community based services are designed to assist clients who have serious or severe mental health conditions to remain in their homes and communities while working toward their recovery.

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Success Stories

“If it wasn’t for this place I would have died a long time ago. Thank God for you.”

“Please know and believe that your gifts and leadership ARE truly changing the world, you have definitely changed ours!”

“As a client of CKMHC, I was treated with dignity. This center provides empathy and patience which is so important.”

“My son spent a number of years in a VA hospital before I brought him to Kansas. The Crossroads program SAVED his life. The help he got was the greatest. I am indebted to you and have referred a lot of people to your program.”

“By far the best doctor I have ever had (and I have had a lot). Keep up the good work.”

“My son has been in and out of jail and I was struggling with what to do. I called the mental health center and was able to get all the information I needed and everyone was so nice. I couldn’t believe how wonderful everyone was to talk to, everyone really cared about my situation and wanted to really help us.”

“Our case manager shares information, resources and perspective on life with a flare of kindness that rivals none. She invests that flare into our community and families and makes our Salina a beautiful place, filled with encouraged souls.”

“So much investment being shared from so many people into our son… I can’t wait to see what he grows into!”

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CENTRAL KANSAS MENTAL HEALTH CENTER
809 Elmhurst Blvd. | Salina, KS 67401

PHONE 785-823-6322 | TOLL FREE 800-794-8281
EMERGENCY 785-823-6322
FAX 785-823-3109

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