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Your Trusted Mental Health Partner in Salina, KS
Central Kansas Mental Health Center has dedicated itself to transforming lives through comprehensive behavioral health services since our inception. Our team of experienced professionals delivers personalized care to children, teens, and adults facing mental health challenges, utilizing evidence-based practices and community partnerships. With over 25 years of leadership experience among our executive staff, we specialize in crisis intervention, medication management, and integrated care coordination that bridges physical and behavioral health services.Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through innovative programs like the Crossroads initiative that saved lives, and our community-focused approach ensures accessible care through school-based services and rural outreach programs across five counties. We maintain rigorous professional standards while fostering empathy and patience in every client interaction, as evidenced by our certified Mental Health First Aid trainers and specialized clinical staff.
Services
Therapy Services
Medication Management
Crisis Intervention
Adult Services
Youth Programs
School-Based Services
Community Support
Case Management
Crossroads Program
Mental Health Screening
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of clinical leadership experience in community mental health
- Our team includes certified Mental Health First Aid trainers and specialists
- We implement integrated care coordination between physical and behavioral health providers
- Our crisis team reduces intensity of client emergencies with specialized interventions
- We provide school-based therapy services across five-county service area
What people say
Saved his life
Best doctor I've had
Cared about my situation
Wonderful everyone was so nice
Empathy and patience
Services
Therapy Services
Our therapy services provide individualized mental health treatment through evidence-based practices. Specialized therapists work with clients of all ages to address anxiety, depression, trauma, and other behavioral health conditions. Treatment plans combine clinical expertise with compassionate care to promote long-term wellness and personal growth.
Crisis Intervention
24/7 crisis intervention services address acute mental health emergencies through immediate assessment and stabilization. Our trained professionals de-escalate urgent situations while connecting clients to appropriate follow-up care. This service prevents hospitalizations by providing timely community-based support during critical moments.
School-Based Services
School-based mental health services deliver therapy and support directly in educational settings. Licensed clinicians collaborate with educators to address students' behavioral health needs while minimizing academic disruption. This program improves access to care for children and adolescents across five Kansas counties.
Medication Management
Comprehensive medication management combines psychiatric evaluation with ongoing treatment monitoring. Board-certified psychiatrists oversee medication regimens for various mental health conditions, ensuring optimal therapeutic outcomes through regular follow-up appointments and dosage adjustments as needed.
Community Support
Community support services coordinate holistic care through personalized case management. Specialists connect clients with housing, employment, and social resources while facilitating access to medical and mental health services. This approach promotes long-term stability and community integration.
People
Glenna Phillips
Chief Executive Officer
With over 25 years of clinical and leadership experience, Glenna Phillips directs mental health initiatives and community partnerships. She implemented integrated care programs and holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Kansas.
Cody Sparks
Chief Clinical Officer
Cody Sparks brings 35 years of community mental health experience as a licensed clinical psychotherapist. He specializes in family systems therapy and serves as adjunct psychology instructor at Wichita State University Technical College.
James Owens
Medical Director
Dr. James Owens has practiced psychiatry for over 25 years, including forensic and consult-liaison psychiatry. He holds medical and psychology degrees and oversees psychiatric care for diverse patient populations across the service area.
Esther Kency
Crisis Services Director
Esther Kency specializes in adolescent mental health with eight years of community crisis services experience. She provides family therapy and trains staff in managing aggressive behavior interventions.
Jennifer Kaufman
Chief Development Officer
Jennifer Kaufman coordinates community-based services and expansion initiatives. With 15 years at CKMHC, she leads certified behavioral health programs and serves on mental health advisory councils while completing her MSW degree.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide therapy, medication management, crisis intervention, school-based services, and community support programs for children, teens, and adults.
Do you offer emergency mental health care?
Yes, our crisis team provides 24/7 emergency intervention services with immediate assessment and stabilization for acute mental health emergencies.
Are services available for youth?
We offer specialized programs including school-based therapy, youth crisis services, and community support for children and adolescents.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Contact our Salina office at 785-823-6322 during business hours Monday through Friday to schedule initial consultations and follow-up appointments.
Do you accept insurance?
We work with various insurance providers and offer financial counseling. Contact our billing department at 785-823-3109 for specific coverage details.
What areas do you serve?
Our services cover Saline, Ellsworth, Lincoln, Ottawa, and Dickinson counties with community-based programs and outreach initiatives.
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