Services

ACCESS & ASSESSMENT

Any resident may contact CKMHC to access services by making an appointment for an Intake Assessment. Appointments are scheduled anywhere between the same day and something more convenient at a later date. When the need is urgent, emergency services will be scheduled.

The first appointment will help to determine the need for treatment and to help set goals for treatment with the patient and family. You will start treatment that day with an understanding of the nature of your concerns, hope of improvement and next steps.

The Intake Assessment may include referral to additional services and collaboration with other providers who may be helpful.

EMERGENCY

CKMHC has an Emergency Therapist on call 24 hours a day for emergency services primarily when there is a need to screen for a possible psychiatric hospitalization. Any mental health situation where there is an urgent need for professional assessment, including the question of suicide or self harm, may warrant a screen. 911 is always the call to make when there is immediate need for safe intervention.

Outpatient

Outpatient services include individual, marital, family and group therapy. The range of problems includes minor disruptions in functioning to the more serious and long lasting problems in life. Any age and all levels of possible problems are welcome to request treatment.

Youth must have their parent/guardian’s consent and participation for the best outcomes.

PSYCHIATRIC/MEDICAL

Any patient of CKMHC may be referred to the Medical Team for assessment to determine if a psychiatric medication will expedite treatment and recovery or not. Often the best outcome is combination of therapy and medication. Services are coordinated with the Primary Care Physician who also sees the patient.

COMMUNITY BASED

Specialized, recovery and strength based services are available to patients who have the most severe and prolonged mental health conditions which include difficulty functioning. These services are carefully tailored to the needs of the individual and family within a mutually determined treatment plan with goals and objectives.

The range of services include case management, psychosocial groups, attendant care, peer support for adults and parent support for parents of youth who meet criteria for the federal SED (Seriously Emotionally Disturbed) Waiver services. Wrap Around facilitation, respite, housing support, outreach to homeless, etc. are available as individually needed.

PREVENTION & EDUCATION

Central Kansas Mental Health Center offers educational events to the public which are aimed toward reducing stigma. We provide valuable information, training and tools for the public, and are happy to arrange special trainings/events for your specific industry or organization. To coordinate a mental health educational presentation, please call Gretchen Boyum at 785-823-6322.

Information is provided via this website, printed materials, presentations, panels, collaborative activities, and other settings.

CKMHC offers the evidenced-based educational class Mental Health First Aid, adult and youth curriculums. Check our Facebook page for scheduled classes, or call us to schedule a special training for your organization or group.

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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