If you feel that are a danger to yourself or others please call 911 and seek immediate medical assistance.
In Sedgwick County, you can request a CIT officer.
Crisis Hotlines
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-8255Dial 9-8-8 or text HOME to 741741
You can also connect with them via their online chat.
- COMCARE 24-hour Crisis Line (316) 660-7500.
Wichita/Sedgwick Country’s local community mental health center - National Hope Line Network 1-800-442-4673 (HOPE)
- Compassionate Ear Warm Line Toll free: 866-WARM-EAR (927-6327)
4pm – 10pm Local Time, 7 days a week
Local Low-cost and Sliding Scale Therapy Options
- Friends University Center on Family Living Services (316) 295-5638
“Intakes are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis with Friends University students receiving priority assignment.”
email: [email protected] - WSU Psychology Clinic (316) 978-3212
Call to schedule a consultation appointment. Currently also offering services through Zoom.
Community Resources
- United Way of the Plains dial 2-1-1
One-stop clearinghouse for charitable resources across the state of Kansas. A good place to look when you don’t know where to look for something. - NAMI Wichita
Local branch of the National Alliance on Mental Illness offering monthly support group meetings for both individuals with mental health conditions and those that support them - GraceMed (316) 866-2000
A network of local clinics providing medical, dental and behavior health care with sliding-scale fees for both the insured and uninsured. One of their taglines is “we serve the underserved”. - Mental Health America
- Kansas Rehabilitation Services
Vocational Rehabilitation, Disability Determination Services - Suicide Awareness Survivor’s Support (SASS)
- The Phoenix (Gym in downtown Wichita)
A local gym that offers free use of its equipment (during posted hours) for individuals recovering from substance abuse. It also host events and educational opportunities to help connect individuals working through their recovery. - Drug Rehab USA: Kansas
Directory of local Substance Abuse Disorder treatment options that focuses on serving people of various needs and backgrounds
DBSA Resources
- DBSA’s Official Website
- Online Support Groups
This is the DBSA’s official listing of online support groups. On the left side of the page you have groups directly maintained by the national arm of the group and on the right you have local chapters that have an online component that welcomes folks from outside of their immediate area. - DBSA Online Support Group Directory
This is more or less the same information as the link above but formatted into a chronological database. If you are a person looking for the next support group that’s meeting nationwide that you could join this is the easiest place to find that information. - DBSA Wichita’s (private) Facebook Group
We know not everyone wants to use Facebook. That’s why this website exists. Still, we use this Group to share resources mentioned during meetings, meaningful content and other updates. Please read the Group Rules before asking to join. - DBSA Boston’s Mindfulness Meditation Circle
Boston’s DBSA Chapter hosts a meditation and mindfulness practice session every weekday morning from 8:20 – 9:00 am Eastern Time (7:20 – 8:00 am Central Time). This can be a great way to add structure to your morning by joining some like-minded folks in a positive, guided atmosphere that is very welcoming to newcomers. - Daily Check-In Calls with Team Mood Support
DBSA Greater Hartford and their Nomad Chapter hosts a daily check-in group phone call with peers that featured a simple and structured format. Calls start at 9:15 am Central Time and consist of a brief 15 minute long check in followed by an unstructured conversation that lasts as long as folks want to keep chatting!
Official DBSA Brochures:
- Understanding Your Mood: An Introduction to Depression and Bipolar Disorder – What is a Mood Disorder?
- DBSA Support Groups: An Important Step on the Road to Wellness – You Are Not Alone
- What Helps and What Hurts – When Someone You Care about Has Depression or Bipolar Disorder
- Helping a Friend or Family Member with Depression or Bipolar Disorder – Understanding Depression and Bipolar Disorder
- Understanding Agitation – Recognizing the signs of agitation and knowing what to do when they appear
- Suicide Prevention and Mood Disorders – Don’t give in to suicidal thoughts—you can overcome them.
- Getting Started – A Guide for Parents of Children with Mood Disorders
Mental Wellness Hospitals
Reading Resources
Online magazines/blogs:
- Esperanza (Hope to Cope)
- BP Magazine
- Care for Your Mind
Blog focusing on care and treatment for people with depression and bipolar - Mental Health First Aid
Our Support Group Guidelines
We read these at the start of every meeting but feel free to familiarize yourself with them beforehand.
Last updated April 9th, 2024