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Kansas
7 Minute Read | Published Oct 12 2023 | Updated Nov 28 2023

Alcoholism, Drug Abuse, Mental Health, and Treatment in Kansas

Kansas Summary:

For a relatively small state, Kansas faces a number of alcohol, drug and mental health issues. Partially due to an increase in immigrants from Mexico moving to Kansas over the last two decades, the state has seen a rise in Mexican criminal groups transporting illicit drugs into Kansas for distribution. Kansas highways also facilitate illegal drug transportation across both the Midwest and the South. Like other states across the nation, hospitalizations for drug poisonings and drug overdoses has risen significantly in the past 10 years. Roughly half of Kansas residents with a mental illness have received treatment, while over one-quarter of adults in the state report having unmet mental health needs.

Despite these concerns, Kansas has an array of rehab facilities and treatment centers for those struggling with drug abuse, addiction, alcoholism and mental health problems like major depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. There are both private and payment-assisted rehab centers in Kansas that provide comprehensive treatment throughout rural and urban regions of the state.

Quick Kansas statistics:

  • Kansas state population: 3 million
  • Number of people in Kansas who abuse alcohol or are alcohol dependent: 200,000
  • Number of people in Kansas with a serious mental illness: 100,000
  • Marijuana is the most commonly cited drug among drug treatment admissions in the state of Kansas, followed by stimulants, such as methamphetamine and cocaine.

Alcoholism in Kansas

The percentage of residents in Kansas who abuse or are dependent on alcohol is slightly higher than the national average. According to data from 2015, over 7% of individuals age 12 and over in Kansas deal with alcohol abuse and dependency issues. Almost 9% of adults age 21 and over report heavy alcohol use in the past month.

In Kansas, there are multiple rehab centers that provide high-quality, comprehensive treatment for alcoholism and substance abuse. One such facility is Valley Hope in Atchinson (outside of Kansas City, Mo.). Valley Hope offers medically-assisted detox, which is the process of removing alcohol or drugs from the body in a safe and secure manner. The treatment center has both an inpatient and outpatient treatment program and also offers an intensive outpatient program, which includes individual and group therapy along with drug and alcohol education. Valley Hope offers a semi-private living environment in a rural setting overlooking the Missouri River.

VA Healthcare - Colmery O'Neil Medical Center is a public, payment-assisted treatment facility in Topeka. The facility has a combined mental health and substance abuse treatment center, with the staff and resources available to handle patients with both alcoholism, addiction and mental health issues. The Colmery O’Neil Medical Center offers a wide range of services to veterans and is open to men, women and young adults.

Drug Abuse in Kansas

In Kansas, over 75,000 residents over the age of 12 abuse illicit drugs or are struggling with a drug addiction. Data from 2015 shows that of residents in the state that abuse drugs or are suffering from addiction, over 80% of these individuals do not seek treatment for their substance abuse issues.

Kansas has several treatment centers that focus on drug abuse, addiction and recovery. Sunflower Wellness Retreat is a facility in the city of Osawatomie (southwest of Kansas City). At Sunflower Wellness Retreat, participants are provided with an array of holistic treatment options, which incorporate nutrition and fitness, therapeutic art and meditation that allows patients to recover in mind, body and spirit. The treatment center is situated on a 12-acre property, giving residents the opportunity to focus on recovery in a peaceful and tranquil setting.

For those seeking a payment-assisted option for drug rehabilitation treatment, Miracles House is a nonprofit rehab center in Wichita. Miracles House is a faith-based, private facility that provides services and resources to prevent and treat substance abuse and fight poverty in the Wichita area. Miracles House is open to both adult women and adolescent girls who are struggling with drug addiction, alcoholism and co-occurring mental health problems. This sober living house also has an LGBT Outstanding program and a designated program for postpartum women.

Mental Health in Kansas

Studies released in 2015 show that over 100,000 adults living in Kansas have experienced a serious mental illness in the past year. Roughly 15% of adults in the state have ever been diagnosed with depression, while over 8% report currently feeling symptoms of depression. An estimated 11% of Kansas adults have been diagnosed with anxiety.

In Kansas, there are both state-funded and private facilities that provide treatment for mental health issues and co-occurring substance abuse problems like drug addiction and alcoholism. 

Located in Overland Park, Shawnee Mission Medical Center - Behavioral Health is a nonprofit treatment center that specializes in mental health. Shawnee Mission’s inpatient program is comprised of two components: mental health stabilization and medical detox from addictive substances. In addition to working individually with a psychiatrist, patients at the treatment center benefit from care provided by a team of psychiatric nurses, clinical and expressive therapists, behavioral health associates, chaplains and dietitians. Shawnee Mission accepts private health insurance, Medicaid, Medicare and has other low-cost treatment payment options.

Are there any free drug rehab centers in Kansas?

Kansas does have drug rehabilitation centers that provide free or low-cost treatment for drug abuse, addiction and alcoholism. Several drug rehab facilities in Kansas accept Medicaid, which is required to cover the basic conditions of drug and alcohol recovery services.

One rehab center that accepts Medicaid, Medicare and has other state-funded treatment payment options is We Can Recover in Lenexa (a suburb of Overland Park). We Can Recover offers both an outpatient and intensive outpatient program, which is designed for those who need a structured treatment program but want to live at home due to work, school or family commitments. We Can Recover is open to men, women, teenagers and children and has bilingual (Spanish-speaking) therapists and staff members.

Another payment-assisted rehab center with low-cost treatment options is Corner House in the small city of Emporia, which is located halfway between Kansas City and Wichita. Corner House is open to men, women, teenagers and children and accepts Medicaid. The facility has both an inpatient and outpatient program and seeks to help individuals overcome addiction and live a substance-free life following treatment and recovery.

What do addicts do after rehab? What is the recovery process like following a stay at rehab in Kansas?

After someone participates in an inpatient (or residential) drug treatment program, they have several options for continuing the addiction recovery process.

In many instances, patients enrolled in an inpatient drug rehab program transition to an outpatient treatment program after completing their residential stay. Outpatient treatment programs can include therapy, counseling, 12-Step meetings, medication monitoring and aftercare support, which involves making a sustainable plan for recovery. Outpatient treatment programs can benefit those with a stable living situation and a solid existing support system like a strong family. These types of outpatient programs typically cost less than inpatient rehab centers.

Some individuals who complete an inpatient rehab program opt to apply to reside in a sober living community or halfway house. Sober living communities provide a substance-free environment where recovering addicts can focus on overcoming their drug and alcohol abuse with the support of peer mentors and counselors who have experience helping those struggling with addiction. Sober living houses and halfway homes can also provide employment assistance, life skills classes, family programs and other services to residents in recovery.

One of the most important things to do after completing a drug rehab program is to build a strong support network. Finding therapists, counselors, other mental health professionals and peer mentors to support individuals in recovery is one of the best ways to maintain sobriety after rehab.

Kansas: Looking Ahead 

Kansas seeks to fight drug trafficking that occurs along its highways, particularly the transportation of illegal drugs in the Kansas City, Mo. greater metropolitan area. Kansas is also looking to combat the availability of prescription drugs in the state, as currently there are over 80 active painkiller prescriptions per 100 people. Mental health organizations in Kansas are working to increase follow-up care services and access for residents, as those who visit a hospital for a mental health problem don’t always seek continued support.

For those struggling with drug abuse, addiction or a co-occurring mental health and substance abuse problem, there are a variety of treatment centers and resources in Kansas available. Residents with financial need have multiple payment-assisted centers to choose from and there are several sober living communities for recovering addicts making the transition out of rehab.

Treatment Centers And Meetings in Kansas

Treatment Centers
Substance Abuse Recovery Services Center (RSC)
109 West 2nd Street, Ottawa, Kansas, 66067
Outpatient Treatment
Private Insurance
Mental Health Providence Living Center
1112 SE Republican Avenue, Topeka, Kansas, 66607
Outpatient Treatment
Grants and Private Insurance accepted
Substance Abuse Changing Habits
1115 South Glendale Street, Wichita, Kansas, 67218
Outpatient Treatment
Private Insurance
Substance Abuse Road to Recovery Lawrence
1919 North Amidon Avenue, Wichita, Kansas, 67203
Outpatient Treatment
Medicaid and Medicare accepted
Mental Health Pawnee Mental Health Services
210 West 21st Street, Concordia, Kansas, 66901
Outpatient Treatment
Grants and Private Insurance accepted
Substance Abuse Reno Alcohol Drug Services
24 West 4th Avenue, Hutchinson, Kansas, 67501
Outpatient Treatment
Private Insurance
Substance Abuse A New Dimension
2422 South Seneca Street, Wichita, Kansas, 67217
Outpatient Treatment
Self-payment options
Substance Abuse Center for Human Development
2601 East Central Street, Wichita, Kansas, 67214
Outpatient Treatment
Grants and Private Insurance accepted
Substance Abuse Smoky Hill Foundation for Chemical Dependency
2714 Plaza Avenue, Hays, Kansas, 67601
Outpatient Treatment
Private Insurance
Substance Abuse Eagle Recovery Services
5 South Peoria Street, Louisburg, Kansas, 66053
Outpatient Treatment
Grants and Private Insurance accepted
Substance Abuse Road to Recovery
613 West Main Street, Neodesha, Kansas, 66757
Outpatient Treatment
Medicaid and Medicare accepted
Substance Abuse Addictive Behavioral Change Health Group - Matrix Center
9918 East Harry Street, Wichita, Kansas, 67207
Outpatient Detox and Treatment
Self-payment options
Substance Abuse Agape Christian Counseling 10500 Barkley Street
10500 Barkley Street, Overland Park, Kansas, 66212
Outpatient Treatment
Self-payment options
Substance Abuse Add Counseling Educ and Info Services (ACEIS)
8600 West 95th Street, Overland Park, Kansas, 66212
Outpatient Treatment
Self-payment options
Substance Abuse Addiction Recovery Counseling Services
120 East 5th Avenue, Augusta, Kansas, 67010
Outpatient Treatment
Private Insurance
Substance Abuse Assessment Services
108 East Poplar Street, Olathe, Kansas, 66061
Outpatient Treatment
Self-payment options
Mental Health Awakenings KC
5300 West 94th Terrace, Overland Park, Kansas, 66207
Outpatient Treatment
Private Insurance
Mental Health Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center
200 Maine Street, Lawrence, Kansas, 66044
Outpatient Detox and Inpatient Treatment
Grants and Private Insurance accepted
Substance Abuse BHG - Kansas City North
1125 North 5th Street, Kansas City, Kansas, 66101
Outpatient Detox and Treatment
Grants and Private Insurance accepted
Substance Abuse Behavioral Health Group
1910 Haskell Avenue, Lawrence, Kansas, 66046
Outpatient Treatment
Medicare, Medicaid and Self-payment options
Substance Abuse Behavioral Health Group
6331 West 110th Street, Leawood, Kansas, 66211
Outpatient Treatment
Grants and Private Insurance accepted
Substance Abuse Client Centered Counseling
121 West Marlin Street, McPherson, Kansas, 67460
Outpatient Treatment
Self-payment options
Mental Health Saint Catherine Hospital - Behavioral Health Unit
401 East Spruce Street, Garden City, Kansas, 67846
Inpatient Treatment
Grants and Private Insurance accepted
Substance Abuse Challenges
10540 Barkley Street, Overland Park, Kansas, 66212
Outpatient Treatment
Private Insurance
Substance Abuse Chautauqua Counseling Center
5960 Dearborn Street, Mission, Kansas, 66202
Outpatient Treatment
Grants and Medicaid accepted
Substance Abuse Chautauqua Counseling Center
707 Minnesota Avenue, Kansas City, Kansas, 66101
Outpatient Treatment
Grants and Medicaid accepted
Substance Abuse Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas
101 West Sycamore Street, Columbus, Kansas, 66725
Outpatient Detox and Treatment
Grants and Private Insurance accepted
Mental Health Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas
3011 North Michigan Street, Pittsburg, Kansas, 66762
Outpatient Detox and Treatment
Grants and Private Insurance accepted
Substance Abuse Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas
401 Woodland Hills Boulevard, Fort Scott, Kansas, 66701
Outpatient Detox and Treatment
Grants and Private Insurance accepted
Substance Abuse Choices Alcohol and Drug Assessments - Education and Counseling
405 South Clairborne Road, Olathe, Kansas, 66062
Outpatient Treatment
Self-payment options
Substance Abuse City on a Hill
116 1/2 Chestnut Street, Garden City, Kansas, 67846
Outpatient Treatment
Grants and Private Insurance accepted
Substance Abuse City on a Hill
775 Diamond View Drive, Dighton, Kansas, 67839
Outpatient Treatment
Grants and Private Insurance accepted
Substance Abuse CKF Addiction Treatment
617 East Elm Street, Salina, Kansas, 67401
Outpatient Treatment
Grants and Private Insurance accepted
Mental Health Central Kansas Mental Health Center
809 Elmhurst Boulevard, Salina, Kansas, 67401
Outpatient Treatment
Grants and Private Insurance accepted
Substance Abuse Clinical Associates PA
8629 Bluejacket Street, Overland Park, Kansas, 66214
Outpatient Treatment
Grants and Private Insurance accepted
Substance Abuse Compass Behavioral Health
1111 East Spruce Street, Garden City, Kansas, 67846
Outpatient Treatment
Grants and Private Insurance accepted
Substance Abuse Compass Behavioral Health 204 South College Street
204 South College Street, Scott City, Kansas, 67871
Outpatient Treatment
Grants and Private Insurance accepted
Mental Health Compass Behavioral Health - Community Support Services
3000 North 14th Avenue, Dodge City, Kansas, 67801
Outpatient Treatment
Self-payment options
Mental Health Compass Behavioral Health
404 North Baughman Street, Ulysses, Kansas, 67880
Outpatient Treatment
Grants and Private Insurance accepted
Mental Health Compass Behavioral Health - Dodge City Outpatient Office
506 Avenue L, Dodge City, Kansas, 67801
Outpatient Treatment
Grants and Private Insurance accepted
Substance Abuse Corner House
418 Market Street, Emporia, Kansas, 66801
Outpatient Treatment
Grants and Medicaid accepted
Mental Health Cornerstones of Care 6420 West 95th Street
6420 West 95th Street, Overland Park, Kansas, 66212
Outpatient Treatment
Self-payment options
Substance Abuse Crawford Mental Health
3101 North Michigan Street, Pittsburg, Kansas, 66762
Outpatient Treatment
Grants and Private Insurance accepted
Mental Health Families - Children Together
411 East Madison Street, Pittsburg, Kansas, 66762
Outpatient Treatment
Grants and Private Insurance accepted
Substance Abuse Community MHC of Crawford County - Women's Renewal House
606 East Atkinson Street, Pittsburg, Kansas, 66762
Outpatient Treatment
Self-payment options
Substance Abuse Community MHC of Crawford County - Addiction Treatment Center
810 Cedar Street, Girard, Kansas, 66743
Outpatient Treatment
Self-payment options
Substance Abuse Crawford County Community Mental
911 East Centennial Drive, Pittsburg, Kansas, 66762
Outpatient Treatment
Grants and Private Insurance accepted
Mental Health CrossWinds Counseling and Wellness
1000 Lincoln Street, Emporia, Kansas, 66801
Outpatient Detox and Inpatient Treatment
Grants and Private Insurance accepted
Mental Health CrossWinds Counseling and Wellness
109 North 3rd Street, Burlington, Kansas, 66839
Outpatient Treatment
Grants and Private Insurance accepted
Mental Health CrossWinds Counseling and Wellness
301 South Walnut Street, Cottonwood Falls, Kansas, 66845
Outpatient Treatment
Grants and Private Insurance accepted

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