We are here for you!
The Center for Counseling & Consultation is able to provide appointments using tele-medicine and in office options.
24/7 Crisis 800-875-2544
The Center for Counseling and Consultation provides professional, licensed mental health services to the Great Bend, Larned, Lyons, St. John, and Central Kansas area. We develop caring, effective relationships with every client to ensure a healthy positive outlook to your situation.
In order to better insure the safety of our community, and in light of the continued increase in potential exposure to COVID 19, The Center for Counseling is returning to an increase in the use of telehealth services using televideo and/or telephone.
Some services which cannot be delivered via telehealth (injections, treatments and some case management services) will continue to be in person. Others, such as ongoing therapy and continued med management appointments, which lend themselves well to telehealth, will primarily be provided via telehealth.
Clients may continue to choose telehealth visits which allows them to access services without having to leave home. Our Zoom room will be open for scheduled use during business hours for those clients who meet the screening criteria and do not have access to Zoom.
The Center will continue with our full screening process for employees and clients entering our buildings at all locations. All staff members will be required to assess for symptoms prior to working in the community or entering our buildings and increased cleaning and sanitizing continues.
All of us at The Center are truly grateful for the continued support of the communities in our service area.
We are dedicated to continue to safely provide the vital mental health services that are increasingly necessary during these difficult times.
You can also access The Center’s Mental Health Services by calling 620-792-2544 or 800-875-2544 – 24/7 Crisis Line.
Feeling lost, down, or hopeless? You are not alone! 
Let us help you find your way. We can help you gain peace and cultivate a healthy mental state of mind for you and your family. Our caring & professional staff is standing by to help you through a difficult time.
We offer open access to services which means that you can simply walk in when you are ready to start services. Please bring your insurance information and proof of income (paycheck stub/tax return) to receive the best payment option. You will fill out brief, initial paperwork, see the billing specialist, and then complete an intake assessment with a therapist. This first appointment will help to determine the need for treatment and to help set goals for treatment with the client and family.
*NOTE- at this time, we do not allow walk ins, and are offering tele-video conference only. Please follow the link below to find out more.
Therapy services are provided by our qualified mental health professionals who are licensed by the State of Kansas to provide mental health services to adults, adolescents, and children. We offer client-centered services for individual, family, couples, and group counseling and offer treatment for such things as depression, anxiety, ADHD, behavioral problems, relationship issues, stress or trauma, school or work problems, divorce, abuse and domestic violence, pain management or other issues.
Our therapists work with you on needed skills that will help you regain your health and wellness and get back to your day to day life as quickly as possible. Some of the therapy modalities offered include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Hypnotherapy, Play Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and other trauma-informed and solution-focused therapies. We also offer pain management, help with emotional support animals, and therapeutic gardening.
Oftentimes, the combination of therapy and medication will produce the best outcome for treatment of a mental health disorder. Our medication team consists of a psychiatrist and APRN level staff who offer medication assessment to determine the best course of treatment and ongoing medication services.
We provide emergency services 24 hours a day, primarily when there is a need to screen for a possible psychiatric hospitalization. A crisis therapist will respond in a timely manner to all who contact The Center for Counseling for a crisis assessment, seek the least restrictive environment needed for safety of the person in crisis, and offer crisis intervention and follow up services when appropriate.
If you need help for a mental health emergency:
Call The Center for Counseling during business hours: 620-792-2544; 1-800-875-2544
Call 911 or go to the emergency room at the nearest hospital after business hours.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Text Suicide Hotline: 741741
Community Based Services (CBS) at The Center include an array of services designed to meet the needs of children ages 3-18 diagnosed with serious emotional disturbance (SED). The services provided include case management, attendant care and psychosocial groups. CBS uses a strengths based approach in working with children and families to identify needs and develop goals to improve behavioral challenges. Services are provided in the home.
Additional services are offered through the Home and Community Based SED Waiver. This Medicaid program is available to children who have greater needs and are at risk of psychiatric hospitalization. To qualify, children must meet clinical and financial eligibility standards established by the state. Those who are determined to be eligible, may receive parent support, wraparound facilitation, attendant care, independent living skill building, and respite care services in addition to CBS services.
CBS operates on the belief that children are successful when they have the services and supports they need to address their behavioral health challenges.
Case Managers help adults with serious and persistent mental illnesses learn to live successfully in the community and avoid admission or readmission to a state hospital. Services include Case Management, Psychosocial Groups, Attendant Care, and Peer Support Services.
The Center offers various evaluations that include Psychological & IQ evaluations, Substance Use Evaluations, Pre-Admission Screening & Resident Review (PASRR) to determine need for mental health nursing facility admission, competency to stand trial evaluations for the court, and Department of Transportation (DOT) evaluations.
Mental Health is part of every strong community. The Center for Counseling & Consultation develops partnerships with local schools and colleges, hospitals, health departments, social service agencies, nursing homes, the legal system and law enforcement, the state hospital, legislators, and the business community to increase awareness and decrease stigma of mental health access.
· Great Bend, Ks ·
5815 Broadway Ave, Great Bend, KS 67530
· Larned, Ks ·
606 Topeka, Suite 101, Larned KS 67750
· Lyons, Ks ·
217 E. Ave. N, Lyons, KS 67554
· St John, Ks ·
402 N. Santa Fe, St. John, KS 67576
Mon: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tue: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Wed: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Thurs: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Crisis on-call 24/7 – (620)792-2544
