Johnson County MHC - ACT Olathe
Johnson County MHC - ACT Olathe in Olathe, KS specializes in treating alcohol use disorders. They offer a supportive, intensive environment for recovery, utilizing short-term residential treatment, 30-day rehab programs, and comprehensive therapeutic approaches like trauma counseling and dialectical behavior therapy.
Recognized for its high-quality services, Johnson County MHC operates as a licensed Community Mental Health Center (CMHC). In 2023, it received the "Leading the Way Award" for exceptional customer service and overall quality of services.
- Offers specialized treatments, including 12-step rehab and trauma counseling.
- Provides medical detoxification services monitored by healthcare professionals.
- Staffed 24/7 by licensed clinicians, ensuring constant support and care.
- Comprehensive treatment plans tailored to address co-occurring mental health disorders.
Treating primarily alcohol use disorders, Johnson County MHC serves adults battling addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders. People seeking structured, residential treatment benefit most from their services.
- 1+ Accreditations
- 2 Conditions Treated
- Insurance Accepted
- 2 Levels of Care
- Speaks English
- 19 Therapies & Programs
- Multiple Locations
Accreditations
JCAHO
Staff
- Tim DeWeeseDirectorOversees the wide range of mental health services offered by the center
- Liz WorthDeputy DirectorAssists the Director in managing the center's operations
- Tanner FortneyAssistant DirectorSupports the Director and Deputy Director in administrative duties
- Janie YannacitoClinical Director - Children and Family ServicesLeads the clinical team providing mental health services to children and families
- Kevin KufeldtClinical Director - Addiction ServicesOversees the addiction treatment programs and services offered by the center
- Rob MacDougallClinical Director - Emergency ServicesLeads the emergency mental health response team and crisis intervention services
- Shana BurgessDirector - Prevention and Community RelationsManages the center's community outreach, education, and prevention programs
- Peggy ShearDirector - Health ServicesOversees the integration of physical and mental health services at the center
- Dr. Sobia ShaffieChief Medical OfficerProvides medical leadership and oversight for the center's clinical services
Conditions and Issues Treated
Substance Abuse + Addiction Treatment
Substance abuse typically leads to addiction, which requires specialized treatment programs at Johnson County MHC - ACT Olathe to address. Many people benefit from inpatient drug rehabilitation, which includes inpatient acute care and residential rehabilitation. Other levels of care include intensive outpatient therapy, individual counseling, and support groups. Family therapy is also an essential part of treatment for substance abuse.
A combination of treatments is often needed to treat drug abuse issues effectively. In the case of drug abuse, there is no easy answer or one-size-fits-all cure.
Opioid + Opiate Addiction Treatment in Olathe, KS
Opioid addiction treatment helps people addicted to opioids in Kansas curb their drug use. The selection of a treatment setting depends on the severity of the addiction. Mild cases are usually treated in outpatient facilities; severe cases need hospitalization or treatment in a residential facility. Doctors use medicines along with counseling and behavioral therapies to treat the addiction. The treatment includes medication, counseling and therapy. It can also include group counseling, individual counseling and family counseling.
Levels of Care
This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Drug Rehab, Residential, with additional therapies available as listed below.
Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient’s individual requirements.
Therapies & Programs
Family therapy is a set of therapeutic approaches that assumes that the entire family is a system. It utilizes the strengths and resources of the family to help the patient refrain from resorting to substance abuse. The impact of substance abuse is not just on the patient but on the entire family. Family therapy ensures that the patient gets adequate support from the family members after the treatment making the recovery process sustainable
- Family therapy guides all the members of the family to help the patient.
- It helps to repair relationships and improve communication between family members.
- It helps to keep the patient engaged and motivated throughout the treatment.
Group therapy is an important tool in recovery. Finding a peer group in Olathe, KS and others who relate to your situation is a fundamental tool for recovery at Johnson County MHC - ACT Olathe. Addiction tends to lead to isolation and feelings of uniqueness. The accountability and friendship that is found in group therapy can be more effective than any single other treatment approach. This is generally introduced early in recovery and is recommended as a lifetime treatment habit.
Trauma therapy is a way of addressing trauma while in a safe situation in order to heal. This may involve Johnson County MHC - ACT Olathe managing individual or group counseling or both. Other forms of therapy have been proven to assist in healing past traumas.
A type of cognitive-behavioral therapy is Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. It is intended for those who are vulnerable to self-harm and suicidal thoughts. Johnson County MHC - ACT Olathe aims to help patients understand the connection between their feelings, emotions, and behaviors and provide them with the tools to make a difference in Olathe, KS. For those whose addictions and habits originate from severe mental health problems, it is beneficial.
Negative feelings are common in substance abuse disorders. If not recognized, they can cause co-occurring disorders. CBT involves strategies that help to change the thinking and behavioral pattern. It can be administered as a monotherapy as well as a part of combination therapy.
The first three steps depend on the patient, so they are more specific and situational. The succeeding four steps center on practical issues brought on by substance abuse. Steps 8 and 9 deal with the social and emotional repercussions of addiction, encouraging patients to make amends to people they have wronged. These are followed by two steps revolving around the further exploration and reinforcement of Steps 1 to 9.
The last step requires an individual to extend a helping hand to people who are still in the early stages of their recovery.
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Location & Contact
301 North Monroe Street
Olathe, KS 66061
Phone Number
(913) 782-0283
Additional Locations
- Johnson County Mental Health Center - Adolescent Center for Treatment in Olathe, KS
- Johnson County MHC - Adult Detox Unit in Shawnee Mission, KS
- Johnson County MHC - Outpatient Addiction Services in Olathe, KS
- Johnson County MHC - Outpatient Addiction Services in Shawnee Mission, KS
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Olathe, Kansas Addiction and Treatment
About 42% of adults in Kansas have tried an illicit drug at some point in their lives. 12.4% of the state population uses illegal drugs and 4.5% abuse alcohol in a given year. 15.16% of all deaths in Kansas between 2008 and 2017 were caused by either drugs or alcohol.
Olathe, Kansas, is a vibrant city with plenty of outdoor activities, cultural attractions, and community events. Residents can explore the city's many parks, attend arts festivals, or visit the Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop living museum. However, from 2020 to 2024, Johnson County experienced a 43% increase in opioid-related deaths, with the majority involving fentanyl. Despite the supportive environment for those in drug rehab treatment, Johnson County lacks key harm reduction measures, impacting overdose prevention efforts.
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