Dawne Burchett and Megan Hageman of Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center’s marketing team gave Iola Kiwanis Club members an overview of the services offered at its meeting Tuesday.
The center provides a wealth of mental health services and education across Allen, Neosho, Bourbon, Linn, Woodson and Anderson counties. A new Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic designation has allowed SEKMHC to expand those services, resources and support personnel across the region.
Services available include outpatient therapy, school-based therapy, substance use and addictions treatment, crisis intervention, psychiatric/medication management and community support and groups. Some areas treated are depression, anxiety, anger, marital conflict, mood disorders, trauma care, substance use, gambling, post-traumatic stress disorder and more.
Burchett and Hageman stressed strides made in awareness and treatment of mental health needs and said SEKMHC is always striving to improve the quality of life in Southeast Kansas. Mental health first aid courses are an example of outreach services provided by SEKMHC.
The Iola Kiwanis Club meets weekly, noon Tuesdays, at the college and welcomes interest in membership. Call President John Shields, (620) 365-2700, or email [email protected] for more information.
