Individual therapy is a one-on-one collaboration between a licensed therapist and a client, which is used to explore challenges and negative thought patterns or behaviors, with the ultimate goal of identifying paths to improved functioning, the development of healthy thoughts and behaviors, and the identification of strategies to manage symptoms to support a healthy life.

Our therapists are trained in a variety of evidenced based practices and will work with you to determine which treatment approach is best suited to meet your individual needs.

Some of the treatment modalities we offer include:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

• Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)

• Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
• Motivational Interviewing (MI)
• Trauma Specific Treatment approaches

Community Support Services (CSS) are designed to assist adults with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI) with the goal of empowerment and stability for optimal functioning within the community. 

Case management services, an integral part of Community Support Services, are medically indicated services to link clients with resources and supports. Services are client driven and customized to each individual. These services are intended to be convenient for clients and can support them in their home, community, or workplace.

Peer Support Services is a recovery focused program for clients living with psychiatric symptoms, including symptoms caused by substance abuse or misuse.

Clients are matched with trained and Certified Peer Support Specialists, who are individuals that have lived experience with mental illness and/or substance abuse and have demonstrated that recovery is possible. They are trained as assistants in recovery, certified by the State of Kansas, and follow a code of ethics that guides their work. A Peer Support Specialist acts as an advocate and as an educator.

To learn more about Peer Support Services, please click here.

The purpose of Medication Management is to prescribe, monitor, and oversee psychotropic medications. Our providers treat various psychiatric conditions including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. Treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is available with the appropriate testing and verification of diagnosis.

To learn more about the Medication Services provided at Crawford County Mental Health Center, please click here.

Oak Place, a facility that combines permanent housing, mental health interim housing, and SUD interim housing, has a total of 21 beds available. Interim housing is 90 days.

The purpose of the apartments at Oak Place are to provide a safe and affordable housing option to those with mental illness and/or substance use issues. These apartments provide the needed support of safe shelter so the individuals that they serve can progress in their overall health and well-being.

Our team works with the City of Pittsburg, Catholic Charities, and other entities to help support Oak Place tenants. Supportive Housing Funds are available, which can be used in a variety of ways to assist tenants in obtaining and/or maintaining permanent housing options in the community.

To learn more about Oak Place, please call 620-231-5130. For available local resources, please click here.

The History of Oak Place:

In 1985, mental health services shifted to more community based services. The Kansas Mental Health Reform Act of 1990 was part of a plan to reduce State Hospital beds by moving individuals into the community where services were being offered from Community Mental Health Centers. This Act resulted in the elimination of two state psychiatric hospitals, and a reduction in mental health inpatient capacity from 1,000 available state hospital beds to less than 250 beds.

Safe, affordable housing was not easily available in the Crawford County community, which helped drive the need for Oak Place. Oak Place was opened on November 13, 1991, to offer safe and affordable housing to individuals with severe and persistent mental illness.