Central Kansas Mental Health Center

About this facility

Central Kansas Mental Health Center (CKMHC) in Salina, Kansas, offers services for children, teens, and adults through outpatient clinics, school-based programs, telehealth, and 24/7 crisis support. Core services include same-day assessments, therapy, psychiatric evaluations, and medication management. CKMHC also offers case management, peer support, housing assistance, emergency interventions, prevention programs, and specialized care for veterans, LGBTQ+ individuals, and those with co-occurring conditions. CKMHC supports residents of Saline, Dickinson, Ellsworth, Ottawa, and Lincoln counties with accessible mental health care. As a nonprofit licensed by the Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services, it is the designated Local Mental Health Authority for these areas. Services are offered based on medical necessity, with a sliding fee scale to support individuals regardless of income, age, race, or insurance status. Families can bring children and teens for treatment, even if the child is unsure about starting therapy. Therapists explain the process and work to build trust early in treatment. The center helps match clients with therapists they are comfortable with. CKMHC emphasizes respectful, person-centered care and supports each individual’s goals in a structured, therapeutic environment.