COMCARE - Homeless Program
COMCARE - Homeless Program in Wichita, KS, primarily focuses on providing mental health and substance abuse services. Its unique qualities include the Housing First program, which serves chronically homeless single adults, and comprehensive support services aimed at helping individuals achieve their maximum potential.
COMCARE of Sedgwick County's mission is to improve the lives of individuals with mental health and substance abuse needs. Notably, in January 2024, the program received $616,271 from HUD for its Shelter Plus Care program, reflecting its recognized success at providing vital rental and support services.
- The Housing First program offers sliding scale rental assistance to support chronically homeless individuals.
- Funding is available to cover tenant damages, ensuring continued landlord participation.
- Clients receive case management and counseling services for addictions, mental health, and physical conditions.
- The program successfully integrates support for developmentally disabled and chronically ill individuals into its housing solutions.
The program assists individuals facing mental illness, developmental disabilities, chronic physical conditions, and substance use disorders. It primarily benefits single adults over 18 who have experienced long-term or repeated episodes of homelessness.
- 2 Conditions Treated
- Insurance Accepted
- 2 Levels of Care
- Speaks English
- 7 Therapies & Programs
- Multiple Locations
Conditions and Issues Treated
Dual-Diagnosis
A person who struggles with addiction and a mental health condition suffers from a dual diagnosis. This means that they have two issues that must be treated. Taking care of one or the other is tough, and taking care of both cannot be done alone. A patient who receives dual diagnosis treatment in Kansas will be given the best chance at becoming sober.Levels of Care
This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Dual-Diagnosis, Outpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.
“Outpatient treatment is ideal for those who have a lower intensity addiction. It’s also suitable for those with a supportive environment and those on a tight budget.
Outpatient treatment can be considered the lowest intensity level of addiction treatment. It is ideal for early phase addiction or lower intensity addictions. It may involve weekly sessions instead of daily. Peer group support, 12-step programs, and individual counseling may still be used and anti-addiction medication.
Therapies & Programs
No single treatment works for all addicts; therefore, the goal of treatment and therapy should be to find what works best for each individual. Some people requiring addiction treatment may only need a few weeks of inpatient care. Others will require long-term residential care. Tolerance and withdrawal levels vary from person to person and thus affect the intensity of the treatment needed.
If an individualized approach to treatment and therapy is not offered, addicts may fail to reap benefits from their efforts. Professionals must customize plans according to their patient’s needs, limitations, and strengths. The goal of all forms of addiction treatment should be for addicts to find healthy ways to cope with their addiction and its underlying causes.
Group therapy is held in a safe, controlled setting where patients can feel comfortable sharing their struggles and gaining perspective through shared conversations. It takes place in a group rather than one on one to prevent feelings of isolation or being unique in their situation while creating an environment for addicts at COMCARE - Homeless Program to develop fellowship, accountability, and support. Group therapy is an important tool in recovery that prevents cravings that prompt a return to active addiction.
This type of therapy involves the use of a variety of therapeutic techniques to help addicts recover from past traumas that might have triggered their substance abuse. During these sessions, therapists will work with the addict to address painful memories and learn how to cope effectively with stressors as they arise.
During these types of sessions, therapists will typically focus on three main goals:
- Identifying and expressing painful emotions associated with past traumas.
- Reducing the effects of stress on an addict’s life by developing more effective coping mechanisms.
- Developing healthy ways of thinking about stressful situations that can help addicts avoid substance abuse issues in the future.
This type of therapy is typically used in conjunction with other types of addiction treatment services. By identifying and dealing with the root cause of addiction, most addicts can overcome their cravings and prevent relapse once they leave rehab.
Many different types of addiction treatment services exist to help addicts safely get sober, but it’s important for recovering individuals to find a therapist or support group that will help them address the root cause of their addiction.
Cognitive-behavioral therapy is a talking-based method that helps people struggling with addiction replace destructive behaviors with healthier ones. CBT also helps them identify the underlying thoughts and beliefs that cause these behaviors in the first place and ways to control those thoughts and feelings. It can be administered as a holistic therapy or as part of combination therapy and—as opposed to turning to drugs and alcohol—helps addicts learn how to respond to negative thoughts instead.
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Location & Contact
402 East 2nd street
Wichita, KS 67202
Phone Number
(316) 660-7800
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Location
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402 East 2nd street
Wichita, KS 67202 -
(316) 660-7800
Accepts
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AgeAdults (20+), Seniors (65+), Teenagers
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ModalityGroup, Individuals
COMCARE
Listed July 16, 2021
Updated July 25, 2024
Wichita, 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.
Wichita, located in south-central Kansas on the Arkansas River, offers a vibrant arts scene with galleries, museums, and performing arts. The city provides a supportive environment for those seeking drug rehab treatment with its affordable cost of living and cultural attractions. Opioid-related overdose deaths in Sedgwick County increased by 38% from 2015 to 2019, while fentanyl-related overdose deaths rose by 30% from 2020 to 2021.
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