Established in 1961, Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center is an organization that provides, advocates and coordinates quality mental health care, services and programs in the following counties: Allen, Anderson, Bourbon, Linn, Neosho and Woodson.
Outpatient Psychotherapy - Outpatient therapy services are provided by qualified mental health professionals who are licensed by the State of Kansas to provide mental health services to both adults and children. The services can be for individuals, family, and couples counseling.
Group Therapy - Groups are formed as needs of consumers dictate, but include such topics as Divorcing Parents, Anger Management, and Chemical Abuse.
Chemical Abuse / Addictions - Individual and group services are available in all Center offices to provide consultation, diagnostic evaluation, education, counseling, treatment and supportive services to adults, adolescents, concerned parents, and referral sources, provided by one of our Licensed Addictions Counselors.
Gambling Treatment - There is a State Certified Gambling Treatment Counselor who can provide services funded by State Gambling Fund to both individual with gambling addictions and their family members.
Fees and Payment
This is a non profit agency.
Services Offered To: Adults Teens Children
Special Groups: Bilingual
Payment: Sliding Scale Medicare 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.
