4-21-2013

MENTAL HEALTH: SERVICES & SUPPORTS ADULTS

We recommend calling to verify this information because dates, times, and availability might have changed. Resources for other needs available at: CommunityGrace.info. including Substance Misuse and Addictions and Suicide

HOTLINES
Central Kansas Crisis Hotline: 1-800-874-1499 / 1-785-827-5862 http://www.dvack.org/4.html Crisis intervention: 1-800-818-HOPE (818-4673) Kansas Suicide Prevention Crisis Line: 316-660-7500 (Wichita & nearby) http://www.sedgwickcounty.org/suicide_prevention/prevention.htm National Suicide Hotlines - http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ National Hopeline Network: 1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433) 1-800-273-TALK (273-8255) Espaol: 1-888-628-9454 Hearing impaired TTY: 1-800-799-4TTY (1-800-799-4889) Veterans Veterans Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 [press 1]; www.veteranscrisisline.net/ National Hopeline Network - Vets 2 Vets : 1-877-VET-2-VET (838-2838) Augusta Christian Counseling Center (formerly the Samaritan Center) Located at the First Baptist Church of Augusta (enter on NE side of building) Web: http://fbcaugustaks.org/counseling_center.html 1501 State St, Augusta, KS / 316- 775-7545 Services to help with: depression, anxiety, stress, quality of life, spiritual direction, blended families, parent / adolescent conflict, anger management, and school difficulties. Fees vary. If insurance does not cover services, financial assistance available in some but not every circumstance. Breakthrough Club Website: http://www.btcwichita.com/ 1010 N. Main, Wichita , KS / 316-269-2534 A social and vocational program helping people living with severe mental illness to achieve their independence. Education, employment & financial assistance (a doctors referral is required)

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4-21-2013 Community Counseling Services / Catholic Charities Web: http://www.catholiccharitieswichita.org/index.php/services/community-counseling-services/ 425 N. Topeka Street, Wichita / 316-263-6941 / 1-866-839-4327
A staff member is on-call 24-hours-a-day for emergencies. Marital and family counseling, loss/grief, depression, stress, abuse and child behavioral problems. Child counseling. Therapeutic and educational groups are offered. Cost: Health insurance, Medicare and Medicaid frequently cover part or all the costs of counseling. For clients without medical insurance, fees are based on a sliding fee scale.

Get Mental Help, Inc. / Mental Health Matters Web: www.mental-health-matters.com

An online resource where individuals can anonymously gather information about mental health disorders, treatments, medications and related topics. Information is provided to educate and consumers towards intelligent decisions in pursuit of their mental health.

Good Samaritan Clinic A program of GraceMed: http://gracemed.org/category/locations/medical-locations/ 3701 E. 13th St. North (Bldg 400), Wichita / 316-688-5020 Family practice clinic provides free mental health care, by referral only. Hunter Health Clinic Main clinic: 2318 E. Central, Wichita / www.hunterhealthclinic.org/ Mental Health: 316-262-3611 / Alcohol/Substance Abuse: 316-262-0517
Community Health Center specializing in caring for persons who are uninsured and under-insured. Medicaid, Medicare and private insurance are welcome. For on-site services, reduced fees are available to those with no insurance and incomes below poverty guidelines. To assess payment status, proof of income is required (e.g., paystub, SSI, tax returns, unemployment, etc.) and, if applicable, verification of tribal descent.

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) - Kansas 610 SW 10th Ave., Ste 203, Topeka, KS / 785-233-0755 / www.namikansas.org NAMI HelpLine - an information & referral service: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264), Monday Friday, 10 am- 6 pm EST, or by email at info@nami.org
Grassroots organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. Raises awareness about mental health issues and needs.

Missing Persons Support: http://www.nami.org/Template.cfm?section=Find_Support Persons with Mental Illness Who Are Homeless or Missing: A Guide for Families South Central Mental Health - The Counseling Center The community mental health center for Butler County / www.scmhcc.org/ Administrative Offices: 520 E. Augusta Ave., Augusta, KS 67010 / 316-775.5491 After hours emergencies: 1-866-660-3300 For locations, hours & appointments: 316-775-5491. Call for first time appointments Andover: 217 W. Ira Court / 316-733-5047 Augusta: 2821 Brookside Court / 316-425-0073 El Dorado: 2365 W. Central / 316-321-6036
Offers comprehensive array of confidential, cost-effective care for children, teens & adults. Prepared by CommunityGrace.info, a website listing community resources in and near Butler County, KS, to prevent and reverse homelessness. To change or add information, email: jgstorandt@msn.com.

4-21-2013 Mental Health Assn South Central Kansas Web: http://www.mhasck.org/ 555 N. Woodlawn, Wichita / 316-685-1821 ext. 497 (x. 501, residential care) A supportive living program for men and women recovering from mental illness, including group homes, transitional housing, independent housing, and senior housing. Take a free and anonymous screening for substance abuse, post traumatic Stress Disorder, anxiety, eating disorders and/or depression: www.mentalhealthscreening.Org/screening/SOUTHCENTRALKANSAS Transitional Life Center (TLC) Susan B. Allen Memorial Hospital (http://www.sbamh.com/services.cfm) 720 W. Central Ave., El Dorado, KS / phone: 316-322-4556 A short-term inpatient unit for older adults/seniors who have mental health needs. Admissions are usually scheduled in advance & treated in a highly confidential manner. Treatment programs are individually developed following an evaluation of each patient's specific needs by a licensed psychiatrist. Urban League of Kansas (ULK) 2418 E. 9th St. N., Wichita / 316-262-2463 / www.kansasul.org/ Services provided include psychosocial mental and behavioral health treatment for children and adolescents suffering from Serious Emotional Disturbances (SED). Psychosocial Rehabilitation Groups. Group Facilitators use the Promoting Alternative Thinking Strategies (PATHS) curriculum -- a cognitive behavioral treatment system designed to teach improved daily problem solving, social, self-control and anger management skills. Via Christi Behavioral Health Center in Wichita, Kansas 8901 E. Orme, Wichita / 316-858-0333 Residential facility offering behavioral healthcare services. All services require a referral. Patients may be admitted directly to the Behavioral Health units, or may access inpatient services through the emergency departments at Via Christi Hospitals in Wichita. Services/specialized units: Acute Psychiatric Care, Adolescent Care (ages 11-17), Care for Chronic Mental Illness, Senior Behavioral Health Unit (over age 55), Partial Day Program. Wichita Vet Center 251 N. Water St., Wichita / 316-265-0889 / Toll Free: 888-878-6881 ext. 41080 Normal working hours: Mon.-Fri.: 8am - 4:30pm (other days & times on request) Offer a mix of counseling and help with accessing other programs. No information about a Vets treatment is given to any person or agency (including the VA) without a Vets consent. Operated by VA's Readjustment Counseling Service: Call during business hours: 1-800905-4675 (Eastern U.S.) or 1-866-496-8838 (Western U.S.)

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