Central Kansas Mental Health Center

What Central Kansas Mental Health Center does

Central Kansas Mental Health Center (CKMHC) is a non-profit community mental health center founded in 1964 and headquartered in Salina, Kansas, designated as the local mental health authority for five central Kansas counties (Saline, Dickinson, Ellsworth, Ottawa, and Lincoln). The organization delivers a comprehensive outpatient behavioral health portfolio covering individual and group therapy, psychiatric medication management (with telemedicine delivered by videoconferencing), crisis intervention (24/7), school-based mental health services, community support for adults with severe and persistent mental illness, case management, peer support, employment and housing support, and integrated substance-use treatment. CKMHC also operates the Martin Youth Center for youth aged 5-18, the Co-Responder Program embedded with Salina Police/Sheriff/Fire, and on-site ancillary services via partner-operated Genoa Pharmacy and Quest Diagnostics. Approximately 150 staff serve roughly 4,000 clients annually across a main office in Salina, four outreach offices in Abilene, Lincoln, Minneapolis, and Ellsworth, direct-in-school delivery, telehealth, and home-based telephonic services.

CKMHC's underlying technology stack is intentionally low-complexity and centers on HIPAA-compliant care delivery rather than proprietary platforms. It consists of telemedicine via Zoom, a My Care Portal patient portal and native mobile app (iOS/Android) for appointment management, notifications, and telehealth access with stated future EHR integration, free self-administered online screenings for depression/anxiety/bipolar/PTSD, and SimplePay/Givecloud integrations for patient billing and donations. There is no disclosed proprietary AI/ML or in-house developed model layer. The organization implements the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) model, which coordinates mental health, physical health, and addiction treatment through embedded partners and care coordination protocols.

CKMHC's revenue model is hybrid non-profit funding. The largest stream is third-party reimbursement for clinical services billed to Medicaid, Medicare, Tricare, and commercial insurance, augmented by a discounted sliding-scale self-pay program for uninsured residents in the five-county service area. The second stream is grant funding from federal (FCC, CCBHC via KDADS), state, and local community foundations (Kansas Health Foundation, Greater Salina Community Foundation, Post Rock, Tower Mental Health Foundation, Salina Area United Way, First Bank Kansas). The third stream is tax-deductible donations and fundraising campaigns. Customer acquisition is community-driven: self-referral, family/physician/school referrals, and walk-ins, distributed across B2B partnerships (Salina Regional Health Center, USD 305, Memorial Health System, law enforcement) and a long tail of individual clients. Governed by a Board of Directors with representation from each of the five counties and led by CEO Glenna Phillips since 2022, CKMHC operates a community-embedded, regulation-backed mental health franchise with no private equity or parent-company ownership.

Name

Central Kansas Mental Health Center

Legal name

Central Kansas Mental Health Center

Website

https://ckmhc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Central Kansas Mental Health Center is a non-profit community mental health center designated as the local mental health authority for five central Kansas counties, delivering therapy, medication management, crisis intervention, school-based services, and integrated behavioral healthcare to roughly 4,000 clients annually from its Salina headquarters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Mental Health Services

NAICS

Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians) (621330), Child and Youth Services (62411), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Outpatient Mental Health & Counseling Clinics (HLAFABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Behavioral Health for Children & Adolescents (Youth Services) (HLAFACAL), Mental Health Counseling & Therapy Services (K–12) (EDAJALAG)

Keywords

• Community mental health services
• Behavioral health treatment
• Mental health counseling
• Crisis intervention services
• Psychiatric medication management

Headquarters

HQ city

Salina

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Mental Health Services Billing: Services are typically covered by insurance. The organization bills insurance, Medicaid, Medicare, and Tricare for mental health services, therapy, case management, and medication management.
2. Government Grants and Funding: CKMHC receives federal, state, and local government grants including a $4 million CCBHC implementation grant, FCC telehealth funding, and state funding through Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services.
3. Sliding Scale Self-Pay: Discounted fee program based on income and ability to pay for uninsured or underinsured individuals residing in their five-county service area. Medically necessary services are not denied due to inability to pay.
4. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Tax-deductible donations from individuals, businesses, and foundations to support mental health services, crisis programs, and community training programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Central Kansas Mental Health Center provides comprehensive behavioral health services across the lifespan in five central Kansas counties. Services include outpatient therapy, psychiatric medication management (including telemedicine), crisis intervention 24/7, school-based mental health services, community-based services for children/adolescents, community support services for adults with severe and persistent mental illness, the Martin Youth Center, the Co-Responder Program partnering with law enforcement, and the CCBHC care model integrating mental health, substance use, and physical health. Care is delivered through a main Salina office, four satellite outreach offices, schools, telemedicine, and an upcoming Youth Campus.

Product overview

Central Kansas Mental Health Center operates as a comprehensive behavioral health services organization offering a unified portfolio of mental health care services across five counties in central Kansas (Saline, Dickinson, Ellsworth, Ottawa, and Lincoln). The core offering consists of Therapy/Counseling Services and Medication Management (including telemedicine), supported by specialized programs for Children & Parents through Community Based Services (CBS), Adults through Community Support Services (CSS), Teens & Young Adults, and School-Based Services. Key programmatic offerings include the Martin Youth Center, Crisis Services available 24/7, Mental Health First Aid Training, and the Co-Responder Program in partnership with law enforcement. The organization also provides ancillary services including Genoa Pharmacy and Quest Lab on-site. Patient engagement is supported through the My Care Portal digital platform with mobile app access. A major expansion is underway with the Youth Campus facility (scheduled for fall 2026) to provide dedicated spaces for youth and family behavioral health services including play therapy, sensory therapy, and group support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Therapy / Counseling Services Individual and group therapy services provided by licensed therapists with master's degrees and top clinical licensure. Addresses mental, emotional, and behavioral health issues for children, teens, and adults using evidence-based practices.
• Medication Management Psychiatric medication evaluation and management services delivered by a medical team, including telemedicine options using videoconferencing to extend psychiatric expertise to rural areas with workforce shortages.
• Adult Community Support Services (CSS) Comprehensive supports and services for adults with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI), including case management, attendant care, psychosocial groups, certified peer support, individual placement and support, housing support, and benefits counseling.
• Children & Parents Community-Based Services Community-based services for children and adolescents experiencing behavioral health challenges, including SED case management, psychosocial groups, wraparound facilitation, parent support, educational partnerships, and the SED Waiver program.
• Teens & Young Adults Services Mental health services tailored for adolescents and young adults aged 12-24, addressing the fact that 50% of lifetime mental illnesses develop by age 14 and 75% by age 24, focused on early identification and intervention.
• School-Based Services Mental health services delivered directly in school settings across multiple counties, partnering with USD 305 and other districts to provide accessible care for students, including therapeutic classrooms, psychosocial groups, case management, and on-site therapy.
• Martin Youth Center Youth center named after Dr. Oliver Martin, providing therapeutic programming and social skills development for youth aged 5-18 who meet SED criteria, with Opportunities Unlimited (OPPS) for ages 5-11 and Community Youth Program (CYP) for ages 11-18. Opened at 833 Elmhurst in Salina in 2016.
• Crisis Services 24/7 crisis intervention services for individuals experiencing mental health emergencies, including crisis line at 785-823-6322 or 800-794-8281, staffed with trained crisis intervention professionals providing crisis support and referral services.
• Free Mental Health Screening Free, anonymous online mental health screening questionnaires for depression, anxiety, bipolar, and PTSD for self-assessment, available to individuals 18 years or older as an initial evaluation tool.
• Co-Responder Program Behavioral health crisis response program placing licensed behavioral health professionals alongside law enforcement to provide immediate support and connection to longer-term services during mental health crises.
• Mental Health First Aid Training Certification training program teaching participants to safely and responsibly respond to mental health challenges using a proven action plan. Offers both Youth and Adult MHFA training, having trained 173 community members across 10 trainings in 2021.
• Youth Campus Dedicated facility for child, adolescent, and family behavioral health services, featuring four dedicated group rooms, age-appropriate spaces for youth and families, and expanded community-based services including play therapy, sensory therapy, and group support.
• My Care Portal (Mobile App and Browser Portal) Patient portal and mobile application available on Google Play and App Store that allows patients to view appointments, receive reminders, cancel appointments, and access telehealth video sessions, with future planned integration of electronic health records.
• Genoa Pharmacy (On-site) On-site pharmacy operated by Genoa Healthcare at the main office providing prescription fulfillment services with mail delivery at no cost and curbside pickup options.
• Quest Lab (On-site) On-site laboratory services through Quest Diagnostics allowing patients to have blood work drawn at the time of service for quicker results, with lab work available at minimal or no cost for qualifying patients.
• Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Program CCBHC-anchored integrated program providing enhanced behavioral health services with care coordination across mental health, substance use, and physical healthcare, plus 24/7 crisis management, supported by a $4 million federal/state implementation grant.

Quantifiable outcome

• Patient satisfaction improved to 97% after implementing new best practices and Lean Six Sigma efficiencies
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Salina Police DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2023Co-Responder Program partnership placing behavioral health professionals alongside law enforcement officers to provide immediate support to individuals experiencing behavioral health crisis. Program launched September 2023, supported by American Rescue Plan Act funding through Saline County.
• Saline County Sheriff's OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2023Co-Responder Program partnership for mental health crisis intervention. Deputies receive guidance and follow-up support from co-responders during and after mental health crises. Partnership helps law enforcement support individuals and families in ways they could not do alone.
• Saline Fire DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2023Included in Co-Responder Program for emergency response coordination to behavioral health crises in the community.
• Ellsworth County Medical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2020Grassroots collaboration addressing community health needs including mental health. CKMHC participated in #BecauseWeCare campaign with health department, medical center, and other organizations.
• Ellsworth County Health DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2020Collaboration addressing health needs including mental health, coordinated social media campaigns, and resource sharing for community members coping with depression and stress.
• Mosaic (Ellsworth)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2020Disability services organization participating in #BecauseWeCare community collaboration and virtual art therapy program expansion.
• NAMI Central KansascoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 May 2020Partnership to host 'Steps to End Stigma' community walk during Mental Health Awareness Month, raising awareness and showing support for mental health.
• Heartland ProgramscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2018Collaborative partnership for K-PREP therapeutic support preschool program serving at-risk 3- and 4-year-olds in the Salina area.
• USD 305 SalinacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2018School district partnership for K-PREP therapeutic preschool and school-based mental health services, helping children develop readiness for kindergarten.
• Central Kansas Cooperative in EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2018Collaborative partnership for K-PREP therapeutic preschool program implementation in the Salina area.
• Genoa HealthcarecoreTechnology or IntegrationOn-site pharmacy partnership providing medication dispensing services. Genoa Healthcare operates pharmacies in mental health facilities across the nation, including 12 locations in Kansas.
• Quest DiagnosticscoreTechnology or IntegrationOn-site Quest Collection site allowing patients to get blood work drawn at time of service for quicker results and faster recovery. Lab work offered at minimal or no cost to qualifying residents.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Others

• Quest Diagnostics: National clinical laboratory operator providing on-site lab services at CKMHC's Salina office. Adjacent peer as integrated diagnostic partner enabling the one-stop integrated-care model.
• Genoa Healthcare: Pharmacy services provider specializing in behavioral health, operating 12 locations in Kansas including the on-site pharmacy at CKMHC. Adjacent peer as an embedded operational partner rather than direct service competitor.

Direct peers

• Valeo Behavioral Health Care: Community mental health center serving Topeka and Shawnee County, Kansas. Operates CCBHC, 24/7 crisis services, outpatient therapy, medication management, and supported housing—directly comparable to CKMHC in scope and Kansas-based community-mental-health-center structure.
• Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center: Community mental health center serving Douglas County (Lawrence), Kansas. Operates CCBHC model, crisis services, outpatient therapy, case management, and youth services—highly comparable service portfolio and Kansas non-profit structure.
• High Plains Mental Health Center: Community mental health center serving multiple western Kansas counties from Hays. Rural multi-county operating model mirrors CKMHC's five-county footprint with comparable outpatient, crisis, and CCBHC services.
• Compass Behavioral Health: Community mental health center serving Ford, Finney, and surrounding southwest Kansas counties. Comparable rural Kansas multi-county catchment, outpatient and crisis services, and CCBHC participation.
• Johnson County Mental Health Center: Designated community mental health center for Johnson County, Kansas. Larger urban-suburban peer operating CCBHC model, 24/7 crisis, outpatient therapy, and integrated care—directly comparable in operating model though with urban catchment.
• Comcare of Sedgwick County: Designated community mental health authority for Sedgwick County (Wichita), Kansas. Provides outpatient mental health, crisis services, and CCBHC-equivalent programs serving a larger urban-rural mixed population. Directly comparable as another Kansas local mental health authority.
• Pawnee Mental Health Services: Community mental health center serving Manhattan/Junction City and surrounding counties in northeast Kansas. Comparable Kansas-based CMHC offering outpatient therapy, psychiatry, crisis, and case management across a multi-county region.

Broad incumbents

• National Council for Mental Wellbeing (CCBHC network): National membership and advocacy organization supporting the CCBHC model. Relevant as the policy/advocacy umbrella under which CKMHC's CCBHC designation operates, and as a peer network for benchmarking against 500+ CCBHCs nationally.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ckmhc

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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