The Center was established in January, 1968, by the local Mental Health Association, in conjunction with the county commissioners in the counties that are served. The Center is a community supported facility that was organized under Kansas Law and is governed by a Board of Governors composed of citizens from each of the four participating counties including consumer and family member representation. The Center is staffed by professionally trained mental health personnel and serves all residents of Barton, Rice, Stafford and Pawnee Counties, regardless of age, race, creed or income level.
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Therapy services are provided by our qualified mental health professionals who are licensed by the State of Kansas to provide mental health services to adults, adolescents, and children. We offer client-centered services for individual, family, couples, and group counseling and offer treatment for such things as depression, anxiety, ADHD, behavioral problems, relationship issues, stress or trauma, school or work problems, divorce, abuse and domestic violence, pain management or other issues.
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A community counseling agency is a group therapy practice that offers affordable mental health services. Most are independent non-profit agencies, state agencies, or publicly-funded agencies. A few may restrict who is eligible for services, so it is a good idea to check when you call.
Community counseling agencies are generally more affordable than other therapy providers, but how much more affordable they are will depend on whether you qualify for a discount or sliding scale fee (or if they accept your insurance). Many, but not all, have a policy that they won't turn away anyone due to inability to pay. You should ask about their fees when you first call.
Expect to talk to kind people who want to help you find the care you need. Most community agencies strive to connect you with a live person within 24 hours, if not immediately. If you're asked to hold or leave a message, don't give up; just leave a message and wait. You should hear back pretty quickly.
Most agencies try to set up an initial assessment appointment within a week (some do within 24 hours), though the waitlist to start therapy is usually longer—about a few weeks on average. If you're not eligible or if the agency is not right for you, it's usually still worth it to call or drop in, because staff are knowledgeable about local options and can often refer you to one.