COMCARE
Addiction
Treatment Services
940 N. Waco, Wichita, KS 67203
(316) 660-7550
940 N. Waco, Wichita, KS
67203
(316) 660-7550
Dee Staudt, LMSW, Director
Bonnie Kimple, M.Ed., LMFT, AAPS, Clinical Coordinator
Addiction Treatment Services (ATS) is an alcohol and drug
treatment program that is certified by the Kansas Department of Social and
Rehabilitative Services as an Outpatient and Intensive Day Treatment Program.
The objective of the program is to assist the client in reducing their use of
alcohol and drugs, thereby improving their overall quality of life.
A team of Qualified Mental Health Professionals and Certified Addiction
Counselors are employed by ATS to serve a variety of client needs. Services that
are offered include chemical dependency assessments and evaluations, including
court ordered evaluations and evaluations for the Kansas Department of
Transportation; problem gambling assessments and treatment, alcohol and drug
education programs, addictive disorder treatment for men and women, co-occurring
disorder (substance abuse and mental illness) treatment and drug testing.
Addiction Treatment Services has six distinct programs:
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The Primary Treatment Program which includes traditional
outpatient and intensive outpatient treatment for addictive disorders.
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The City of Wichita Drug Court Program
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The Sedgwick County District Drug Court Program
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The District Attorney’s Drug Diversion Program
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Adolescent offender treatment at Judge Riddel’s Boys Ranch
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ATS Drug Testing
Primary Treatment Program
This program is designed for adults, ages 18 and older, with 25-44 years of age
being the most common age group served. An equal number of men and women attend
treatment programs at Addiction Treatment Services. Individuals are referred to
treatment by either COMCARE’s Centralized Intake and Assessment Center or from
other assessment or referral agencies. The average length of stay in Primary
Treatment is based upon the individual’s progress, but usually is between 10 to
12 weeks, followed by Continuing Care. The treatment process focuses on
providing individuals with the skills necessary to remain abstinent from alcohol
and drugs. Educational lectures, group therapy, twelve-step facilitation,
motivational techniques, cognitive-behavioral strategies and relapse prevention
are included in this process.
Primary Treatment for Co-occurring Disorders:
This tract is designed to assist individuals who have both an addictive
disorder and a mental health disorder, such as Bipolar Disorder, Major
Depressive Disorder, Anxiety Disorder or Schizophrenia. Most participants are
under a physician’s care and take various psychotropic medications. Masters
level therapists conduct the groups, which focus on education about both
disorders, relapse issues regarding both disorders and medication management.
Another primary focus of treatment is the development of alternative coping
mechanisms utilizing cognitive-behavioral techniques, motivational strategies
and the twelve-step process.
Adolescent Offender Treatment:
COMCARE Addiction Treatment Services provides substance abuse treatment services
to juvenile offenders who are incarcerated at Judge Riddel’s Boys Ranch. Group
therapy is offered two evenings a week on site at the Ranch facility.
Criminal Justice Referred Treatment Programs
ATS is contracted to provide addiction treatment services for a number of
criminal justice referred programs. The goal of substance abuse treatment is to
provide community intervention and the opportunity for treatment to certain
offenders with substance abuse problems in order to address more effectively the
revolving door of individuals with significant substance abuse problems spending
time incarcerated.
Senate Bill 123 (SB 123) provides for community supervision (in
lieu of incarceration) and mandatory substance abuse treatment for a defined
target population of adult drug offenders who have been convicted of a drug
offense under Kansas law.
Senate Bill 67 provides for close supervision of
clients who are 4th time DUI offenders and referral to Addiction
Treatment Services (ATS) by the Substance Abuse Center of Kansas (SACK). In
order to successfully complete the 4th time DUI program, clients must
participate in a full year of treatment services.
Drug Court Programs
Drug court programs are designed to achieve a reduction in recidivism and
chemical dependency among substance-abusing offenders and increase the
offenders’ likelihood of successful habilitation. Drug court teams usually
include a judge, prosecutor, defense attorney, court supervision officers and
treatment providers. ATS provides substance abuse treatment and participates as
a team member for two drug court programs.
City of Wichita Drug Court Program:
ATS has partnered with the City of Wichita Municipal Court for over 10 years.
The offender referred for the program appears before the Municipal Court judge
and if the individual voluntarily agrees to enter the program, he or she is
ordered into the drug treatment program at COMCARE. Treatment is monitored
through group attendance and random urine drug screens. If the client
satisfactorily completes treatment, the legal charges will be dismissed.
Sedgwick County District Drug Court Program:
COMCARE is pleased to partner with the Department of Corrections to
implement a new district drug court program in 2008. In this program,
non-violent, felony offenders who are identified as having a drug dependency
problem may be referred to the program. Individuals deemed appropriate for the
program are offered the opportunity to voluntarily participate in 18 months of
probation with intensive drug and alcohol treatment and community supervision.
Sedgwick County District Attorney Drug Diversion
Program:
The Sedgwick County District Attorney Drug Diversion Program is
targeted at felony drug offenders. The process for entry into treatment is
similar to that of the drug court programs. This program is a 12 month program
and upon successful completion, the felony drug charges will be removed from the
participant’s legal record.
Addiction Treatment Services Drug Testing Services
Reliable drug testing is a vital component of a program of substance abuse
treatment and recovery. At ATS, drug testing is used as a screening tool to
determine a client’s use. Information obtained through regular drug testing is
useful in determining a client’s progress in their treatment program. ATS has a
history of having a successful, comprehensive drug-testing program and has an
established collection and monitoring process that has been commended by
contracting agencies. In addition to contracted programs, ATS offers walk-in
drug testing services for residents of Sedgwick County for a nominal fee.
Hours of Service: 8:00am to 9:00pm Monday – Thursday
8:00am to 5:00pm Friday
9:00am to 12:00noon on identified week-ends
24-Hour Crisis Intervention Service
Substance Abuse Facts
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In Kansas, approximately 16,000 consumers seek treatment
annually; 33% are women and 67% are men.
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Majority of consumers present with alcohol as their
primary drug of choice (42%) followed by marijuana (27%), cocaine (15%),
methamphetamine (11%) and other drugs (Prescription drugs 5%, Heroine 1%).
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Alcohol and drug use contributes to 100,000 deaths
annually, making it the third leading cause of preventable mortality in the
US, after tobacco, and diet/activity patterns.
Treatment Works
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Treatment reduces alcohol and drug use, criminal activity,
and psychiatric distress by 50%.
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Drug treatment cuts crime by up to 80%.
COMCARE
of Sedgwick County
First
Appointment – 316-660-7540
24-Hour Crisis Intervention Services – 316-660-7500
www.sedgwickcounty.org
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County, Kansas
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Wichita, KS 67203
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TTY: (316) 267-0267
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