General Information

The Guidance Center's services are delivered by a team of mental health professionals crucial to the success of the treatment program. Staff are compassionate and understand the physical and emotional factors that contribute to sound mental health. Skilled professionals on our staff include adult and child psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, clinic social workers, psychologists, certified alcohol/drug counselors, adult and youth case managers, mediators, attendants and parent/caregiver support workers.

Outpatient Services consist of traditional mental health counseling and therapeutic intervention services delivered by professionals with training in psychiatry, clinical social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy, and psychology. A wide spectrum of diagnoses are seen in this service category to include mood disorders, anxiety, marital problems, parent-child problems, sexual problems, and impulse control disorders. The Center's outpatient services also include psychiatry coverage for psychiatric assessment and medication management.

Community Support Services are delivered to adults who have experienced significant mental health problems that have a pervasive nature, meeting the State-defined criteria for Seriously and Persistently Mentally Ill. They typically need more extensive mental health support services to maintain their residency in the community. These individuals experience illnesses including Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Major Depression, and in some cases Borderline Personality Disorder. Case management, psychosocial group services, and attendant care are treatment options that provide alternatives to more restrictive levels of care such as hospitalization or nursing home care.

Community Based Services are delivered to children and adolescents who are at high risk for placement outside of the family. These children experience emotional problems that affect their functioning in the home, school, and neighborhood, meeting the State-defined criteria for Serious Emotional Disturbance. Services are typically provided in the home and school, including case management, psychosocial group programs, and attendant care.

Emergency Services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for clients requiring immediate attention. Walk-in emergency clinics, off-site pre-hospitalization screening assessments, and after-hours coverage are available throughout the Center's service area.

Recovery Services The Guidance Center is licensed by the State of Kansas to provide outpatient addiction services, including alcohol & drug evaluation, treatment, education, & relapse prevention for adults & adolescents. An initial assessment is administered to all individuals seeking treatment in order to determine the appropriate level of care. Individuals are admitted to Recovery Services or, if more intensive treatment is indicated, are referred to the appropriate treatment facility. Treatment could include individual or group treatment, or therapy with an appropriate clinician. In addition, participation in specialized groups may also be recommended.

Prevention and Education Services are available to provide information and training both at the center and in our communities. Center staff collaborate with community organizations to promote ongoing awareness and education regarding mental health and substance abuse issues through classes, in-service training, workshops, and professional consultation. Contact the clinic administrator of each location for additional information.