Accessing Services

Who can refer me to COMCARE?

You do not need a referral to access COMCARE’s programs and services. We do, however, accept referrals from family members, family physicians, hospitals, therapists, the legal system, community agencies, place of employment and other concerned persons.

What to Expect:

COMCARE offers individuals and families several options to complete an intake. Same Day Assessment is an option available to Sedgwick County and Non-Sedgwick Country Residents interested in COMCARE’s mental health and addiction services with no appointment required. We will do our best to see you today.

Please expect the assessment process to take 45 minutes, up to two hours, once you are seated with a clinician. We suggest filling out paperwork ahead of time to help expedite processes.

What should I bring with me?

Insurance card: Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance accepted. Self-pay based on a sliding scale is accepted as a form of payment for services. All are served regardless of ability to pay.
Proof of income: COMCARE provides a sliding fee scale based on household income. Please bring verification of your household income which may include pay stubs or benefit statements.
Identification: Bring a copy of your identification as well as identifying information for youth coming into services. Examples include Driver's License, Social Security Card, School ID, Military ID, or other photo ID.
Proof of Guardianship: If you are bringing a child to an assessment and you are not the biological parent, we must have proof of guardianship. If you do not have one, please use the accepted Power of Attorney Document. The document MUST be notarized.
Mental Health Records: If you have records available, please bring them to the intake. We also recommend talking to your other providers to release health records and sign a release of information. This information will help us coordinate your healthcare.

Intake Documents

Please complete the documents listed under the Same Day Assessment Program, you intend to utilize. After the documents are submitted, you will receive a call providing additional information to guide you through this process. If you are unable to submit documents online, you may go to any COMCARE location and documents will be provided to you.

Please review our Patient Rights and Responsibilities to better understand your role in treatment and the Notice of Privacy Practices regarding medical information.

Adult Mental Health Treatment Services

To initiate services, please complete the Adult Intake Packet and return electronically. If you are unable to complete electronically, an intake packet may also be picked up on-site, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm.

Patients seeking adult mental health services are encouraged to use our Open Access Walk-In days and times below.

Open Access intakes are available on:
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday: 8am-11:00am and 12:30pm-2:30pm
- Closed on County holidays.
Location: 4035 E Harry St, Wichita KS 67218
For more information call (316) 660-7713.
- TTY: 1-800-766-3777

Adult Substance Abuse Treatment Services

To initiate services, please complete the Addiction Treatment Intake packet and return electronically. If you are unable to complete electronically, an intake packet may also be picked up on-site anytime, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m-5 p.m.

Once the completed forms are received, you will be contacted by a staff member to schedule an intake appointment.
Please refer here for additional requirements.
- Open Access Intakes are available on:
  - Tuesday and Thursday: Please arrive by 8:30am for a morning intake. For an afternoon intake, please arrive by 12:30pm.
- Closed on County holidays.
Location: 4035 E Harry St, Wichita KS 67218
For more information call (316) 660-7550.

TTY: 1-800-766-3777

Youth Mental Health Treatment Services

To initiate services, please complete the Youth Intake Packet and return electronically. If you are unable to complete electronically, an intake packet may also be picked up on-site, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Patients seeking youth mental health services are encouraged to use our Open Access Walk-In days and times below.

Open Access intakes are available on:
- Monday: 8 a.m.-11 a.m.
- Wednesday and Friday: 8 a.m.-11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
- Closed on County holidays.
Location: 350 S. Broadway, Wichita, Kansas 67202
For more information call (316) 660-7550.
- TTY: 1-800-766-3777

Youth in Foster Care and/or Juvenile Justice System

Documents below are for youth who have been referred to COMCARE by a Foster Care Agency or Juvenile Justice Authority. If the youth is not in the custody of the State of Kansas, you do not need to complete the Universal Packet below, only the youth intake packet.

The Kansas Department of Education Mental Health Intervention Team (MHIT)

COMCARE partners with five school districts in Sedgwick County. Youth who have been referred to COMCARE by their Mental Health Intervention Team, please select the link below for paperwork and additional information.

Single Use Forms:

The following documents are included in the program specific Intake Packets above and do not need to be completed again. However, these forms are available for annual updates, when personal information changes or when additions/revisions are needed.