Adult Mental Health Services (Outpatient Services)
1919 N. Amidon, Suite 130, Wichita, KS 67203
316-660-7675
Dee Staudt, LMSW, director
Debbie Scroggin, LCMFT, program manager
Outpatient Services (OPS) provides an array of mental health services designed to help adult residents of Sedgwick County (age 18 and older) improve their quality of life. A strong emphasis is placed on helping clients avoid the need for more intensive and expensive treatment. It is estimated that close to 80% of mental health issues respond well to treatment (National Institute of Mental Health). The professionals at OPS strive to help individuals identify their treatment goals and function at his/her highest level. Treatment is based on a collaborative model where the client is viewed as an integral part of the process, including participation with staff in the development of measurable treatment goals and objectives that help guide treatment.
Outpatient Therapy Clinic
Services offered through the Outpatient Therapy Clinic include individual and group therapy for a wide variety of emotional illnesses or concerns. Issues addressed in treatment range from more severe mental illnesses such as schizophrenia and major depression to an individual’s experience of anxiety, depression or life adjustment issues that might include divorce, deterioration of health, or grief. The length of services is determined by clinical necessity and can range from time-limited sessions to more extensive treatment for persistent mental health concerns. Both group and individual therapy is provided.
Outpatient Medical Clinic
Psychiatric services are available and may include evaluation or follow up regarding the need for mental health related medications. Medical staff at Outpatient Services includes Psychiatrists, Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners, and Registered Nurses. Additionally, COMCARE employs staff members who can assist clients in need, to access medication assistance through a variety of Patient Assistance Programs.
Hours of Service:
Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
COMCARE of Sedgwick County
First Appointment – 316-660-7540
24-Hour Crisis Intervention Services – 316-660-7500
January 2012
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