Behavioral Health Care in Kansas City

You want answers. AdventHealth Shawnee Mission is here to help you find them. When you come to us, you’ll start at our Behavioral Health Assessment Center where our staff members will give you a warm welcome. We’ll then work to understand your symptoms, personal background, and concerns. As part of our commitment to your whole-person wellness, we don’t just treat your current symptoms, we address your concerns at the root of the problem now and in the future.

Assessments for adults and senior adults are performed by our licensed professionals and may include:

• Evaluation of the immediate problem and symptoms.
• Treatment recommendations including arrangements for treatment in our inpatient or outpatient programs.
• Verification of insurance benefits and pre-certification of admission.
• Physician or therapist referral.

The Assessment Center is located on the first floor of AdventHealth Shawnee Mission. Assessments are free and available by appointment, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4 pm. To get started, call 913-789-3218.

The multidisciplinary team at AdventHealth works with you one-on-one to plan your road back to wellness, paving the way with skilled experts, steady support, and a caring community. We offer inpatient care for short-term mental health stabilization or addiction treatment. Through it all, we teach you strength building and coping skills, no matter what your circumstances are.

Your inpatient care may include:

• Individual, Family, and Group Therapy
• Expressive Therapy, including yoga
• Medical Detoxification
• Medication Management
• Nutritional Guidance
• Spirituality Support
• Round-the-Clock Care

If you would like to learn more, contact our team by calling 913-632-2600.

Whether you’re dealing with depression, addiction, anxiety, bipolar disorder or any other behavioral health issue, we’re here to help you reclaim your true self. Our Intensive Outpatient Programs for mental health and addiction offer a comfortable, confidential setting free of judgment. We combine best-practice therapy with the proven effectiveness of small group-therapy sessions to build a strong foundation for recovery.

Your Intensive Outpatient Program may include:

• Dual/Addiction Recovery
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
• Group Therapy
• Medication Management

Our Intensive Outpatient Program offers 9 hours of therapy per week, where you attend on three separate days. For additional information, call 913-789-3990.

Mental Health Program

Compassionate, licensed team members from our mental health intensive outpatient program will help you develop skills to cope with depression, anxiety, loss or other issues that may be weighing you down. Individuals currently receiving treatment from a psychiatrist or therapist can also benefit from the additional support of this program.

Dual and Addiction Recovery Program

For individuals battling alcohol and drug addiction, our 12-step addiction recovery intensive outpatient program helps you to understand your disease while maintaining sobriety. We offer treatment through a therapeutic group setting where family involvement is encouraged. You will also work with a psychiatrist throughout your journey. After graduating from the program, you can continue receiving encouragement and guidance at our weekly aftercare group, facilitated by a licensed therapist.

AdventHealth Medical Group Psychiatry at Shawnee Mission provides outpatient psychiatry care for patients ages 12 and older. Our providers offer support for a wide array of mental and behavioral health issues, including:

• Impulse control disorders (such as obsessive-compulsive disorder)
• Mood disorders (such as Depression, Bipolar disorder)
• Neurodevelopmental disorders (such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder)
• Neurocognitive disorders (such as Alzheimer’s disease)
• Personality disorders (such as borderline, dependent)
• Trauma and stress related disorders (such as post-traumatic stress disorder)
• Thought disorders (such as schizophrenia)

Learn more about outpatient psychiatry here or call 913-789-1900 to request an appointment.

Information for New Patients

Prior to your visit, download the Outpatient Intake Form and fill it out. Upon completion, email it to [email protected].

The Electroconvulsive Therapy Program (ECT) is an alternative and effective treatment option for individuals suffering from depression, bipolar and other psychiatric disorders. Our ECT team is composed of highly trained and compassionate staff members who have brought relief and lasting mental health recovery to many individuals for nearly 20 years. This program is conveniently located on the AdventHealth Shawnee Mission campus.

Contact our team of experts to learn more. Call us at 913-789-1806.

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