The Guidance Center promotes healthy communities by providing integrated behavioral healthcare services and partnering in the delivery of general healthcare in Atchison, Jefferson and Leavenworth counties. We envision a healthy community of people who can access and benefit from state of the art integrated health care which results in an enhanced quality of life for all.
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Services Offered
Outpatient Services
Clinical assessments and therapy services are provided by Kansas licensed mental health professionals with training in psychology, clinical social work, marriage and family therapy and professional counseling. Individual, family and group therapy options are available. Center clinicians provide treatment to persons with depression, anxiety, ADHD, behavioral problems, family challenges, emotion dysregulation problems, and eating disorders in addition to many other issues.
Emergency Services
Emergency Services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for clients requiring immediate attention. Off-site pre-hospitalization screening assessments, and after-hours coverage are available throughout the Center's coverage area of Atchison, Jefferson and Leavenworth counties in Kansas via the 24-Hour Emergency number.
Community Support Services (CSS)
The Center's Community Support Services (CSS) program provides community-based service to adults with Serious and Persistant Mental Illness (SPMI). The primary goal of these services is to assist clients with maintaining community living. Services include case management, peer support, assistance through the PATH program for those adults who qualify, Adult Psychosocial treatment (individual or group), targeted services for those with Dual Diagnosis (mental illness and substance abuse), psychiatry service, and other mental health services as necessary. Community Based Services (CBS)
The Center's Community Based Services (CBS) program provides intensive community-based services to youth suffering from Severe Emotional Disturbance (SED). Available services include case management, targeted case management, psychiatry service, attendant care, and youth psychosocial individual and group treatment.
Recovery Services
The Guidance Center is licensed by the State of Kansas to provide outpatient treatment services, including alcohol and drug evaluation, treatment, education and relapse prevention for adults and adolescents.
Psychiatry Services
The Guidance Center's psychiatry services include psychiatric assessments, medication prescription, and medication management. Individuals should schedule an appointment for an initial visit with an outpatient therapist. The therapist can then arrange a referral to an appropriate psychiatrist.
Services for Adults
The Guidance Center's services for adults include therapy and psychiatry services, substance abuse recovery services, psychological testing and evaluations, and specialized services designed to meet the needs of those individuals suffering from serious mental illness.
Services for Children & Families
The Guidance Center's services for children and families includes therapy and psychiatry services, substance abuse recovery services, psychological testing and evaluations, and specialized services designed to meet the needs of youth suffering from serious emotional and mental difficulties.
Fees and Payment
Many health insurance plans include coverage for mental health and substance abuse services. The type and extent of mental health coverage may vary greatly. Our staff will be happy to assist you with contacting your insurance provider to determine if the Center is a provider on your plan. For those individuals who do not have insurance, fees are adjusted based upon family income and family size, with funding made possible by state and local sources. The Guidance Center will not deny necessary and appropriate services to anyone based solely on the consumer's inability to pay for those services. Fees charged by the Center may be adjusted or reduced in compliance with K.A.R. 30-60-64. Ask to speak with a Clinic Administrator if your fee presents a hardship for you.
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.