KANZA Mental Health and Guidance Center, Inc. is a private not-for-profit agency licensed by the Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services as a participating community mental health center. KANZA was formed in November 1963 and by 1971 was contracted to serve the citizens of Brown, Doniphan, Nemaha and Jackson Counties in Kansas. It is governed by a volunteer board of 14 members appointed by County government.
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Services Offered
Outpatient services are available to help people overcome mental health and emotional problems. These include depression, anxiety, and phobias, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, family problems, grief and loss, anger and aggression, parenting issues, dealing with divorce and other interpersonal problems. The following services are available : Psychotherapy - Psychotherapy (counseling) is provided by licensed mental health professionals which includes psychologists and clinical social workers. This includes psychotherapy for an individual, a family, marital/couples, and group psychotherapy. This follows a complete mental health assessment which includes a diagnosis and development of goals for treatment.
Psychological Testing - Kanza offers psychological evaluations by a licensed psychologist. Requests usually come from within the agency or from outside agencies who want information regarding a specific referral question about a client. Examples include basic psychological evaluations consisting of diagnosis clarification and treatment suggestions. Others include Law Enforcement evaluations, court-ordered Competency to Stand Trial evaluations, Competency to Care for self/guardianship evaluations, Psychological evaluations with a parenting component, and intellectual evaluations that also include basic academic skills.
Medication Services - Kanza offers medication management by board certified Psychiatrists and a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. Following a complete mental health assessment, clients referred for medication services will be assessed for possible prescription of psychotropic medication. The Medical Staff also monitors these medications through regular medication check appointments.
Fees and Payment
Our client fees is based on a sliding fee scale.
Services Offered To: Adults Couples Teens Children
Payment: Sliding Scale Medicaid
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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.