COMCARE – Community Crisis Center in Wichita, Kansas, serves as a vital 24-hour resource for individuals and families in need of immediate mental health assistance. The center processes more than 70,000 crisis hotline calls each year, providing timely intervention for those experiencing depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, trauma, or substance use concerns. Beyond phone support, the facility offers in-person crisis intervention, emergency assessments, and treatment planning, ensuring that individuals in crisis receive the care and direction they need without delay.
The Community Crisis Center also extends services through specialized programs such as the Mobile Crisis Unit, which brings professional support to individuals unable to travel to the center. Its Stress and Trauma Assistance Team (STAT) helps children, adolescents, adults, and families cope with the aftermath of disasters and traumatic events. As the designated suicide prevention service for Sedgwick County, COMCARE plays an essential role in saving lives while also serving as the gatekeeper for state hospital admissions and pre-petition screenings. By combining compassionate care with structured intervention, the Community Crisis Center stands as a trusted partner in supporting mental health and recovery for the Wichita community.
Nurse Practitioner Julia Ouko is very compassionate and very attentive. She figured out my issue and gave me medication that has really helped me. I will continue to go to her for my needs. She simply the best.
