Introduction

Cowley County Mental Health and
Counseling Center has a broad range
of services to ensure that individuals
receive not only the best care, but also
the most beneficial care possible. The
Center's services range from traditional
outpatient programs to community based
mental health services. The Center's staff
includes qualified mental health and
substance abuse professionals. Cowley
County Mental Health and Counseling
Center is a quasi-governmental
organization that is governed by a local
Board of Directors. The Center is fully
licensed and has been providing
psychiatric and substance abuse services
for over forty years.
Cowley County Mental Health & Counseling Center

22214 D Street (at Strother Field) - Winfield, KS  67156

Phone:  620.221.9664 or 620.442.4540
Toll Free:  1.866.442.5550
Fax:  620.221.1983 or 620.442.4559
Emergency Phone:  620.221.9686 or 620.442.4554

Hours of Operation:
Mondays & Tuesdays:   8:00 a.m. -  8:00 p.m.
Wednesdays & Thursdays:  8:00 a.m. -  6:00 p.m.
Fridays:  8:00 a.m. -  5:00 p.m.
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Mission

Cowley County Mental Health and Counseling Center's
MISSION STATEMENT

To Provide Mental Health Services For Those In Need Through Effective
Partnerships With Consumers and Community Agencies.


Core Value Statements

We Commit to:

  • Create an atmosphere that promotes hope, self-determination, and
    dignity by providing individualized consumer and family focused
    services.

  • Provide effective services to support individuals so that they can
    reside in their home communities.

  • Educate our community to eliminate the stigma of mental illness.

  • Promote lasting partnerships with community resources.

  • The belief individuals experiencing mental illness can work towards
    recovery and lead productive lives.
  • Improve the quality of mental health services delivered by our staff.

  • Provide ethical and non-judgemental services.


Vision

To Be The Provider of Choice for Mental Health Services.


History of CCMHCC

1966-- Arkansas City University Women's Club along with other concerned
citizens implemented a one-day-a-week mental health center in Arkansas
city.  Dr. Edwin Fair traveled from Ponca City, Oklahoma to provide the
services.

July 17, 1967-- In order to increase and coordinate county wide services a
mental health board was formed.

January 1968-- The newly incorporated "Bi-State Mental Health
Foundation" began operations at two locations:  111 Spruce, Arkansas City
and the First National Bank Building, Winfield.  Staff at the time consisted of
two employees, Dr. Fair and Gertrude Oster, MSW, Social Worker.

1982-- The advantage of having a center whose services crossed state
lines was negated by changes in state and federal funding.  "Cowley County
Mental Health and Counseling Center" became a separate entity.

Early 1990's-- With the recent closing of many of the state mental hospitals
and a government based push toward community based services, the
number of staff employed by the center was steadily increasing.

1994-- The Community Day School is created.  The center developed,
through a cooperative effort with six school districts, and intensive day
treatment program designed for school aged children.

1994-- Transitions Foster Home Program, a department within the center is
now the only remaining foster care program sponsored by a community
mental health center in the state of Kansas.

June 1999-- After several moves, it was decided that both the Winfield and
Arkansas city offices would work more efficiently and effectively at one
united location.  A location was selected at "Strother Field", an industrial
park area located between the two cities, and a new building was erected.  
Over 40 staff are employed by the center, including a full time psychiatrist.

October 2004-- Staff levels top 80.  The new center has reached maximum
capacity.  The Center has to lease space in Arkansas City to house the
Adult Community Support Services Department.

2005-- The Board of Directors of CCMHCC selects as architect and is
preparing for the start of a new building campaign.

2007-- Phase 1 and 2 of the Center's building remodel/addition is
completed.  Additional space is leased in Strother Field to accommodate the
Adult Community Support Services Department (previously located in
Arkansas City), Children's Community Based Services, and both Adult and
Children's Attendant Care Departments.

2009-- The center employs over 90 staff.
Resource Links

Association of Mental Health Centers of Kansas, Inc. - www.acmhck.org
National Council for Communication Behavioral Health care - www.nccbh.org
The Mental Health Consortium - www.tmhc-ks.org
American Psychological Association - www.apa.org
Psychiatry 24x7 - www.psychiatry24x7.com
National Alliance for the Mentally III - www.nami.org