Kanza Mental Health Jackson County

Goal: $5,000.00

Specific Need

Hello Jackson County supporters,

I hope this message finds you all in good health and high spirits.

Kanza Mental Health & Guidance Center, Inc. continues to provide a full array of behavioral health services, including 24/7 crisis response, at our 510 Kansas Ave., Holton office. We are actively hiring for more positions in this office location and in the county to be able to reach more people in Jackson County who are in need of community mental health services. 

Many of you know that our office location is the old Holton hospital building, and with age comes necessary repairs, so that those who visit us can feel welcomed, safe, and cared for. The Kanza Mental Health Foundation is seeking your financial support in which funds will go directly to the replacement of the old limestone retainer wall that is supporting our foundation along the 5th street sidewalk leading into the city square. It is 82' of limestone and is crumbling apart. It will be beautiful and solid once the project is complete. It is projected to cost $22,000, and we do not have further financial contributions outside of the Community Foundation.

Any amount of support will be much appreciated to help us bring this project to a reality!

Thank you for your support and contribution.

Sincerely,

Jackie Feathers

Chief Executive Officer

Mission

Profile

Kanza Mental Health & Guidance Center, Inc. (Kanza) is a private non-profit 501(c)(3) Community Mental Health Center (CMHC) in rural northeast Kansas, established in 1963. It is the legally designated mental health authority serving Brown, Doniphan, Jackson, and Nemaha Counties. It serves as a safety-net provider and resource for over 42,000 residents and is the primary behavioral healthcare provider in the region, serving over 1,200 individuals of all ages and regardless of ability to pay.

Kanza provides quality, caring, and research-based services that address diverse behavioral health needs of children, families, and adults. Kanza offers education, consultation and outreach services promoting community health and wellness, addressing health disparities, and early identification of behavioral health concerns warranting professional help. The Kanza care team includes highly trained professionals dedicated to providing person- and family-centered planning that includes prevention, community inclusion and support.

Kanza provides:

• Same Day Access for new client intakes;
• individual and family counseling/therapy services;
• school-based support and services;
• psychiatric medication evaluation and prescribing services;
• community-based case management and supports;
• peer support services and groups;
• supported housing assistance;
• supported employment assistance;
• 24/7 crisis services and response, including Mobile Crisis Response;
• forensics and serving those justice-involved;
• Mental Health First Aid and QPR training to community organizations