Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center

Overview

The Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing comprehensive mental health care services. Established in 1961, it serves the counties of Allen, Anderson, Bourbon, Linn, Neosho, and Woodson in Kansas. The organization is recognized as a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), one of the first five in the state of Kansas to achieve this certification.

Mission and Vision

The center's mission is to provide and advocate for the highest quality whole-person care to improve the health and quality of life in the communities it serves. It envisions communities where people in all stages of life live, work, and play in healthy ways. Core values include excellence, integrity, local commitment, access to care for all, and pioneering contributions to the field of mental health.

Services

The Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center offers a wide range of services, including:

• Outpatient Psychiatry: Providing psychiatric consultations and treatment for various mental health conditions.
• Therapy and Counseling: Offering cognitive behavioral therapy, family therapy, and individual counseling.
• Chemical Abuse Counseling: Specialized services for substance use disorders.
• Case Management: Coordinating care and support services for clients.
• Educational and Skill-Building Groups: Focusing on life skills, wellness, and recovery techniques.
• Specialty Training: Including assertive community treatment (ACT) and employment programming through Individual Placement and Support (IPS).
• 24/7 Crisis Intervention Services: Providing immediate support during emergencies.

CCBHC Certification

As a CCBHC, the organization integrates holistic care approaches, connecting people with care coordination and increasing accessibility to services throughout its service area. This model emphasizes whole-person wellness, treating not just mental health but also the physical and social needs of clients. The CCBHC certification allows the center to expand services, making them available regardless of a client's ability to pay or place of residence.

Leadership and Structure

Nathan Fawson serves as the CEO of the Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center. The organization is staffed by over 400 healthcare specialists, including licensed therapists, case managers, and medical professionals.

Tax Status

The Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center is designated as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, with donations being tax-deductible. It operates under the National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE) classification for mental health and crisis intervention organizations.

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