Mental Health Association of South Central Kansas

What Mental Health Association of South Central Kansas does

Mental Health America of South Central Kansas (MHA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community mental health organization headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, that has operated continuously since 1957. The organization delivers a full continuum of mental and community health services across the lifespan, operating more than 30 programs spanning outpatient therapy and medication management, substance use treatment, suicide prevention, youth and family prevention services, peer-supported housing and residential care, senior companionship and senior housing, and a peer-staffed Warm Line telephone support service. Service delivery occurs through three physical locations in Wichita (main office, Counseling Center, and Residential Services) plus telehealth, community-based outreach into schools and homes, and the Warm Line (5PM–11PM, seven days a week).

MHA's core technology stack is modest and operational rather than differentiated: telehealth platforms for remote service delivery, an EHR and billing system referred to as "Bells," electronic client intake forms, and a CardPointe-secured online bill pay portal. An on-site Genoa Healthcare Pharmacy is co-located within the Counseling Center, providing integrated prescription filling, adherence support, and mail delivery. The organization is CARF International accredited across medication management, outpatient services, case management for adults and children, peer support, supported employment, crisis housing, and group homes. Affiliation with the national Mental Health America network (one of 140+ affiliates) provides brand credibility and access to national screening tools and best practices.

MHA's revenue model is a hybrid typical of community mental health nonprofits: (1) insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare billing for clinical services such as therapy, psychiatric medication management, and Spravato (esketamine) treatment; (2) state, local, federal, and private grants, including HUD funding for senior housing and a funded partnership with United Way of the Plains; and (3) donations, corporate sponsorships (e.g., the Project Change Lives coin collection program), planned gifts, and proceeds from the annual Beautiful Minds Gala. Many services — particularly youth prevention programs, the Senior Companion Program, and Crisis Housing — are offered free of charge or on a sliding-scale basis. The customer base is broadly distributed across individuals and families in Sedgwick, Butler, Harvey, and Sumner Counties, with referrals sourced from DCF, COMCARE (the local mental health authority), schools, healthcare providers, and self-referrals.

Name

Mental Health Association of South Central Kansas

Legal name

Mental Health America of South Central Kansas, Inc.

Website

https://mhasck.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Mental Health America of South Central Kansas is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing comprehensive mental health and community services across south central Kansas. Founded in 1957, it operates over 30 programs serving children, adults, and seniors through clinical therapy, prevention, housing, and suicide prevention services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Mental Health Services

NAICS

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (62142), Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (623220)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Health & Health Equity Organizations (BPAGACAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAK), School-Based Mental & Behavioral Health Services (EDAJAIAB), Residential Mental Health Treatment Centers (HLAFACAC)

Keywords

• Community mental health services
• Behavioral health counseling
• Substance use treatment
• Supported housing services
• Suicide prevention programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Wichita

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Program Services and Fees for Service: Revenue generated from billing insurance, Medicaid, and other third-party payers for therapy, medication management, and other clinical services. Also receives fees for certain programs and training services.
2. Grants and Government Funding: State, local, and private grants including funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and other government sources. MHA is a funded partner of United Way of the Plains.
3. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Individual donations, corporate sponsorships, planned gifts, memorial donations, and proceeds from events like the Beautiful Minds Gala and merchandise sales.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Mental Health Association of South Central Kansas (now Mental Health America of South Central Kansas) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers community-based mental and behavioral health care to residents of south-central Kansas. It provides outpatient therapy, medication management, substance use treatment, prevention and youth programs, aging services, and supported housing/residential programs, with billing handled through insurance, Medicaid, and state contracts.

Product overview

Mental Health America of South Central Kansas is a nonprofit mental and community health services organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of over 30 programs. The core service structure includes outpatient Therapy/Medication/Substance Recovery at the Counseling Center (offering DBT, CBT, school-based therapy, BIP, substance use counseling, and parenting classes), integrated Medication Management with on-site Genoa Pharmacy and Spravato treatment, Prevention programs (PATHS for Kids, Pathways, Girl Empowerment, Boys 2 Men, Compeer mentoring), Youth & Family Services (including Strengthening Families Program, employment services, case management), Adult Community-Based Services (with peer support, supported employment via IPS), Suicide Prevention (Zero Suicide initiative, QPR training, CALM training), Aging Services (Senior Companion Program, Senior Housing, RSVP), Housing & Residential (Apartments, Group Homes, OCI, Crisis Housing/Clara House, Homeless Services), and the Warm Line peer support hotline. The organization serves all ages throughout the lifespan since 1957.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Outpatient Therapy and Counseling Individual and group counseling for children, adults, seniors, and families, including modalities such as DBT, CBT, school-based therapy, and parenting classes. Served by licensed clinicians (LSCSW, LMSW, LPC) across Wichita-area locations.
• Medication Management and Pharmacy Services Psychiatric medication evaluation, prescribing, monitoring, and the Spravato (esketamine) treatment program, supported by an on-site Genoa Pharmacy.
• Substance Use Recovery Services Substance use counseling and the Batterer's Intervention Program (BIP) for individuals whose substance use or domestic-violence-related behaviors require structured intervention.
• Behavioral Health Urgent Care Walk-in urgent behavioral health assessment and crisis stabilization for individuals in immediate mental health need, separate from full emergency department services.
• Suicide Prevention Program Community-based suicide prevention including the Zero Suicide Initiative, QPR Gatekeeper Training, and Counseling on Access to Lethal Means (CALM) training for staff, educators, and community members.
• Youth and Family Services Programs for children, adolescents, and families including PATHS for Kids, the Girl Empowerment Program, Boys 2 Men, Compeer Youth Mentoring, and the Pathways Program for youth aging out of foster care.
• Adult Community-Based Services Community integration, case management, and rehabilitation services for adults with serious mental illness, including the Operation Community Integration (OCI) program, supported employment, and homeless outreach.
• Aging and Senior Services Senior-focused mental health and engagement services including the Senior Companion Program and the Sumner County RSVP volunteer engagement program.
• Housing and Residential Services Subsidized apartments, group homes, senior housing, crisis housing (Clara House), and street-outreach / homeless services for individuals with behavioral health needs.
• Warm Line A non-crisis peer-support phone line for individuals seeking emotional support, available outside traditional office hours.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40% decrease in suicide attempts among MHA consumers in first year after adopting Zero Suicide philosophy in 2021
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Mental Health America (National)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMHA is one of over 140 affiliate chapters associated with Mental Health America. This affiliation provides access to national resources, best practices, screening tools, and the credibility of the Mental Health America brand. MHA changed its name to Mental Health America of South Central Kansas in 2023 to celebrate this affiliation.
• COMCAREcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMHA is an affiliate of COMCARE of Sedgwick County, working collaboratively with other mental health organizations and community agencies. COMCARE is the local mental health authority.
• Genoa Healthcare PharmacycoreTechnology or IntegrationGenoa Pharmacy is located inside the MHA Counseling Center, providing seamless pharmacy experience for patients. The partnership enables coordinated prescriptions, medication adherence support, and personalized pharmaceutical consultations within the clinic.
• Sedgwick County GovernmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership with Sedgwick County providing community mental health services. MHA works with county agencies including the Department for Children and Families (DCF) for referrals and coordinated care.
• Project Change Lives Business PartnersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOver 25 local businesses throughout Wichita host Project Change Lives coin collection containers to support mental health services. Partners include Basis Engineering, Equity Bank, Vornado Air LLC, and other local businesses.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• COMCARE of Sedgwick County: Local mental health authority for Sedgwick County providing outpatient therapy, case management, crisis services, and contracted community mental health programs. Directly comparable as the primary public-sector MH partner/competitor operating in the same Wichita geography.
• Prairie View Mental Health Center: Kansas-based community mental health center providing outpatient therapy, medication management, 24-hour crisis services, residential, and prevention programs across multiple counties. Comparable community MH center operating a similar integrated model in Kansas.
• Mental Health America of Greater Houston: Another large Mental Health America affiliate operating an integrated portfolio of outpatient, residential, housing, prevention, and community-based programs. Directly comparable to MHA of South Central Kansas in scope, mission, and affiliate affiliation model.

Broad incumbents

• Mental Health America (National): National umbrella organization with 140+ affiliate chapters including MHA of South Central Kansas. Sets screening tools, advocacy priorities, and zero-suicide/public-health frameworks that the affiliate delivers locally; comparable as parent affiliation establishing shared mission and programmatic playbook.
• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): Large national mental health advocacy and education organization operating affiliate chapters delivering support groups, family education, and community outreach. Overlaps with MHA on suicide prevention, peer support, family education, and free community programming.
• National Council for Mental Wellbeing: National membership and advocacy body for community mental health and substance use providers, representing ~3,000 organizations. Comparable as a peer ecosystem organization shaping policy, standards, and funding that MHA's programs rely on.

Emerging players

• Horizon Mental Health Services: Nonprofit community behavioral health provider offering integrated mental health, substance use, housing, and peer-support programs. Comparable focus on vulnerable populations using a similar wrap-around model with housing components.

Regional players

• Sedgwick County Health Department: Local public health authority coordinating county-level mental health, substance use, and crisis services in the same geography. Partially comparable as a public-sector safety-net peer that co-funds and co-delivers behavioral health services in Wichita.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/MHAofSCK

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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Investments

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