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Wk 2 Summative Assessment: Mental Health Resource Guide
Jon Link
University of Phoenix
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In the rural central Kansas area of the state I live in our demographics are of rural in nature and mainly made up of farmers, ranchers, or a mix of the sort. The mental health concerns we have in our area are related to in part because of our rural nature, drugs and alcohol. This is not the only
reason, but it is a large concern in the area of Kansas I live in. Sadly, the drug of choice in my area is methamphetamine, along with a variety of other miscellaneous drugs. Alcohol is a major concern in my area of Kansas mainly due to the lack of other activities to do in the area. With these concerns in mind, there are several resources which can be utilized to help combat these concerns. This issue, in my opinion, is the largest and most pressing issue we face in my area. One of the best resources we have in our area is The Center for Counseling and Consultation. This resource is available Monday through Friday from 8am to anywhere from 430pm-9pm depending on the day for scheduling. This resource is also available 24/7 for on-call emergencies via the hospital, law enforcement request or EMS screenings. The Center is a resource which helps people with the problems we all face in life when sometimes we need that little push to keep fighting the good fight. The
Center was established in 1968 by the local Mental Health Association in conjunction with the surrounding counties of Barton, Rice, Stafford, and Pawnee. This facility was organized under Kansas Law and is governed by the Board of Governors which is made up of citizens of the counties it serves. The Center is fully staffed by professionally trained mental health agents along with support staff. This facility is available to all people regardless of income level, race, personal beliefs, age, or any other category. They serve everyone who needs help. They accept all insurance and if payment is needed, they
work out payment plans so that way if a person is in need they are not turned away. In order to start services, you can walk in, call or the most common method by filling out the online forms to speed things along. This process is very simple and explains everything in detail about what you need to do and
how to do it. After this process is completed, it is sent to a therapist who is most suited for the needs
you have. This therapist may provide counseling with a combination of medication or further referrals if needed. Contacting The Center is a simple process, you can walk in at their physical address in Great Bend, Ks at two locations, 5815 Broadway Ave or 1225 Patton Rd or calling at 800-875-2544 or during business hours at 620-792-2544. Crisis Services are available 24/7. Their website is https://thecentergb.org/
for the online contact forms. The second major resources in the area, which serves a major of western Kansas, is the Larned State Hospiital located at 1301 KS HWY 264, Larned, KS. The contact number for this facility is 620-285-2131. This facility is run by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services with multiple locations to include Larned State Hospital, Osawatomie State Hospital, Parson State Hospital, and the Kansas Neurological Institute. The Larned State Hospitals mission is to provide mental health services to all Kansans with cooperation from the communities, the clients, and the criminal justice systems to help support the needs of those served. The Larned Campus is made up of multiple treatment facilities, to include rehabilitation facilities for Sexual Offenders, those who were referred to the facility by a therapist or self-commitment, or those who are possibly facing criminal charges and were brought in by law enforcement, in cooperation with the previously mentioned service, The Center. Larned State Hospital is an acute psychiatric hospital which sits on a 78-acre campus, which is the largest facility in the State of Kansas serving All of western Kansas, which makes up two-thirds of the state. The facility employs nearly 1,000 people and has a budgeted capacity of 525 people, which is exceeded at times, and is broken up into three programs. Those programs are The Psychiatric Services Program (PSP), The State Security Program (SSP), and the Sexual Predator Treatment Program (SPTP). PSP can house up to 90 with 60 used for long-term treatment and the remainder for crisis situations or CSU. SSP has 220 beds, which of that 220 200 are used designated for mentally ill forensics to determine
if they accused are competent to stand trial for the charges they face. The last 20 beds are located in the
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unit SBU, security behavior unit, for those who are civilly committed and pose a risk to the population and can be considered extremely dangerous to themselves and others. The last program, SPTP, has 225 beds, 218 are located at LSH and the last are located at Osawatomie State Hospital. This program is used
for Sexual Predators deemed too dangerous or likely to reoffend as wards of the state. These predators seek treatment here by the highest trained mental health professionals, where they cooperate in programs designed to seek the root cause of their predatory tendencies. Larned State Hospital is a public service organization which serves all Kansans regardless of race,
creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or political affiliation. Larned State Hospitals' goal is to help those in need, whether they are self-committed, are civilly committed, or are brought in by the courts or police because they are facing criminal charges. Each of these services work together in providing a variety of services based on the needs of the person and their needs. The Center is our local agency for needs in the community and the surrounding area with connections to other resources if the needs are found to be greater in scope. The State Hospital is meant for more long-term mental health needs, with the capacity to help in crisis situations. For the rural nature of the area of Kansas in which I live, we have access to a large organization of mental services. With these needs in mind, each agency can provide detailed treatment for the individual person based on the mental health problems they may be facing at that time. Each service accepts insurance and has payment plans or even free services all based on the need of the person they are treating. A further service on this would be for children, which LSH does not treat but The Center will treat and if need refer the child to Camber Children’s Mental Health. This facility has locations across the
state who specialized in the treatment of children and the mental health issues they may face. The only issue with this facility is that the closest one is a 2-hour drive to a 4-hour drive. This complicates
treatment for children in need, but they are there if the need presents, and you can drive them there. There are times when the hospital they child is screened will contact secure transport for the child. Reference
(n.d.). The Center for Counseling and Consultation. The Center for Counseling and Consultation.
Retrieved May 7, 2023, from https://thecentergb.org/
(n.d.). Larned State Hospital
. Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services. Retrieved
May 7, 2023, from https://kdads.ks.gov/state-hospitals-and-institutions/larned-state-hospital
(n.d.). About Camber Children’s Mental Health
. Camber Childrens Mental Health. Retrieved May
7, 2023, from https://www.cambermentalhealth.org/about/about-camber/