Company Research Report: Mental Health America of South Central Kansas
Company Overview
Name
Mental Health America of South Central Kansas (MHASCK)
Mission
The mission of MHASCK is to empower and assist youth, families, and adults in the community to achieve optimal mental health and wellness through education, advocacy, and service.
Founding Information
- Founded: 1957
- Key Milestones:
- 1959: Initiation of a speaker’s bureau for discussing mental health topics.
- 1967: Formation of Recovery, Inc., a nationwide self-help group.
- 2007: Opening of the Counseling Center to provide outpatient therapy and medication management.
- 2021: Adoption of the Zero Suicide philosophy, resulting in a 40% decrease in suicide attempts among consumers.
Key People
- President/CEO: Mary Jones, LCMFT, LCAC
- CFO: Steve Schmidt
- Senior Directors:
- Residential Services: Therese Veberg
- Prevention Services: Kay Burnett
- Adult and Children's Services: Autumn Schowalter
- COO: Angela Watson
Headquarters
555 N Woodlawn Suite 3105, Wichita, KS 67208, USA
Number of Employees
No information is available.
Revenue
No information is available.
Known For
MHA is known for its comprehensive mental and community health services, tailored towards a broad range of age groups and designed to promote mental wellness. The organization provides 35 programs that address housing, job training, addiction treatment, and other community needs.
Products and Services
Product Offerings
- Children's Community-Based Services:
- Designed to build social interaction, communication skills, problem-solving skills, and conflict resolution.
- Adult Community-Based Services:
- Focus on promoting health and well-being by helping individuals manage their mental illness.
- Prevention Services:
- Early intervention programs for the youth at various community centers.
- Family Stabilization:
- Programs developed to strengthen community families.
- Senior Services:
- Focus on health, wellness, and victimization prevention to assist seniors in remaining in their homes.
- Housing Services:
- Offer group homes, transitional, independent, and senior housing.
- Counseling Center:
- Provides outpatient therapy, substance use treatment, and medication management.
- OneCare Kansas:
- Offers extra support to manage care needs and reduce hospital visits.
Key Features of Products
- Person-Centered Philosophy: All services are based on shared decision-making considering the consumer's strengths, needs, and preferences.
Recent Developments
New Developments
- In response to rising suicide rates, the agency adopted the Zero Suicide philosophy, achieving a 40% decrease in suicide attempts among consumers within the first year.
New Products
No specific new products launched.
New Features Added
No information is available.
New Partnerships
MHASCK remains a funded partner of the United Way of the Plains and various state, local, and private entities enabling comprehensive service provision.
This document summarizes essential information about Mental Health America of South Central Kansas, reflecting its history, services, and organizational framework.
