Intake and Assessment Center (First Appointment)
1919 N. Amidon, Suite 100, Wichita, KS 67203
316-660-7540
316-660-7588 (fax) TTY 1-800-766-3777
Dee Staudt, LMSW, Director
Contact: Debbie Scroggin, LCMFT, Program Manager
COMCARE’s Intake and Assessment Center
(CIAC) handles a variety of calls from Sedgwick County residents. Others who
call include concerned family members, mental health professionals,
physicians, hospitals, schools, community agencies and the judicial system.
COMCARE’s Intake and Assessment Center is the primary point of entry for
those seeking access to COMCARE’s mental health and substance abuse
services. Qualified professionals answer calls from individuals inquiring
about services, gather information, and arrange for an intake assessment if
needed. Other community resources may be recommended depending on the needs
identified by the caller. Once it is determined that COMCARE is the proper
agency to best meet the individual needs, the person will be asked to come
to the center, complete basic background information and meet with a
therapist to determine treatment.
This program’s primary responsibility is to facilitate the first appointment
for those who are not already established clients of a COMCARE program. In
order to gather the most vital information about a person and obtain a
commitment to the treatment process, it is best for the person seeking
services to make the call themselves. The initial screening for services
includes questions regarding problems being experienced, type of services
desired, a brief history of any mental health/substance abuse services,
demographics, county of residence, and insurance coverage if applicable.
Our goal is to make intake assessments available as quickly as possible.
Those who call Intake and Assessment with more urgent needs may be referred
to Crisis Intervention Services. Conversely, Crisis Intervention Services
may refer callers who need COMCARE services, but are not in need of
emergency services to Intake and Assessment.
Screening Assessment, Referral & Medical
Services COMCARE’s Intake and Assessment Center employs a
team of case managers, therapists and medical professionals to assess
individuals in need to determine the best course of treatment to help
improve their quality of life. Additionally, CIAC has a Corrections Liaison
Specialist who focuses on connecting adults coming out of prison with
resources to maintain themselves effectively in the community.
Hours of Operation Phones are
answered Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For after-hours
calls, messages may be left on the answering machine, with calls being
returned the next business day. If a quicker response is needed, the caller
is instructed to call COMCARE’s Crisis Intervention Services hotline at
316-660-7500.
COMCARE
of Sedgwick Countyy
First Appointment – (316)
660-7540
24-Hour
Crisis Intervention Services – (316) 660-7500
01/09
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