Sedgwick County, Kansas COMCARE

First Appointment – COMCARE Intake and Assessment Center – (316) 660-7540
24-Hour Mental Health Emergency and Suicide Prevention Services– (316) 660-7500

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COMCARE provides a wide array of mental health and substance abuse services to residents of Sedgwick County. COMCARE is the largest of the 27 Community Mental Health Centers in the State of Kansas and is committed to helping individuals served lead more productive lives.

Good mental health is as critical as sound physical health. COMCARE serves over 19,000 individuals in the community and with the help of a significant number of community partners.

As the local mental health authority for Sedgwick County, COMCARE is the safety net for individuals in need of mental health services. COMCARE accepts Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance, self-pay and also has a sliding scale fee.

COMCARE's quality comprehensive services are prioritized and provided for all citizens regardless of ability to pay. Services are provided in the most cost efficient and cost-effective manner. Sedgwick County provides programs which are accessible to the public without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religious or political affiliations, disability, or status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran.

News and Events

See Photos of the Link 4 Life Run to Prevent Suicide

Mental Health First Aid Training - June 2012

The next Mental Health First Aid seminar will take place from 6 to 10 p.m. June 11, 18 & 25 at 635 N. Main in Wichita. Download the MHFA June 2012 flier.

Mental Health First Aid is a training course designed to improve understanding of mental health matters among:

Parents and families
School personnel
Primary care professionals
Business and community leaders
Community volunteers
Human resource professionals
Human service professionals

Mental Health First Aid is a groundbreaking public education program that helps the public identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. Mental Health First Aid is offered in the form of an interactive 12-hour course that presents an overview of mental illness and substance use disorders and introduces participants to risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems, builds understanding of their impact, and overviews common treatments.

Those who take the 12-hour course to certify as Mental Health First Aiders learn a five-step action plan encompassing the skills, resources and knowledge to help an individual in crisis connect with appropriate professional, peer, social, and self-help care. The 12-hour Mental Health First Aid has benefited a variety of audiences and key professions, including hospitals, employers and business leaders, faith communities, school personnel, state policymakers, families and the general public.

Articles and Reports

Managing Stress During Challenging Times

Problem Gambling

COMCARE's 2011 Annual Report

Mission:

COMCARE of Sedgwick County helps people with mental health and substance abuse needs to improve the quality of their lives.

Vision:

We envision a healthy community where people are provided the support needed to reach their potential.

COMCARE
of Sedgwick County
First Appointment – 316-660-7540
24-Hour Crisis Intervention Services – 316-660-7500