Higher Ground – Wichita, Kansas

Payment Options

• Cash or self-payment
• Medicaid
• State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
• Private health insurance
• Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs
• SAMHSA funding/block grants

Higher Ground, situated in Wichita, Kansas, provides a diverse array of specialized substance abuse services for families, adults, and adolescents. The center’s programs are specifically tailored to meet the needs of individuals who are grappling with substance abuse issues, with an emphasis on prevention, treatment, and recovery. The Youth Program, “Learning the Ropes,” is designed for adolescents between the ages of 12 and 17 and integrates traditional counseling with experiential activities. The program provides outpatient treatment, relapse prevention tools, and individual and group counseling. Higher Ground’s emphasis on family involvement is a critical aspect of its rehabilitation process. It offers family education and counseling to enhance the recovery process. 

Higher Ground also offers adult services, including assessments, outpatient treatment, and relapse prevention, with an emphasis on the rehabilitation of individuals and families. As part of its comprehensive recovery strategy, the center offers recreational therapy, life-skills training, and art therapy. Higher Ground’s family services emphasize the importance of involving loved ones in the recovery process, as they recognize that family support is essential for long-term sobriety.. 

Higher Ground is committed to delivering comprehensive care that encompasses prevention education, aftercare, and relapse prevention tools. It is accredited and staffed by licensed addiction counselors. The center underscores the significance of combining family support with individual recovery to assist both youth and adults in overcoming substance abuse and establishing healthier lifestyles. 

Treatment Options

The facility offers multiple levels of care, such as:

• Mentoring/peer support
• Discharge Planning
• Outcome follow-up after discharge

The center treats the following addictions and co-occurring disorders:

• Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients
• Clients who have experienced trauma
• Comprehensive mental health assessment
• Comprehensive substance use assessment
• Interim services for clients
• Outreach to persons in the community
• Screening for mental disorders
• Screening for substance use

Treatment Modalities

• Cognitive behavioral therapy
• Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
• Substance use disorder counseling
• Trauma-related counseling
• Group counseling
• Family counseling
• Marital/couples counseling
• Motivational interviewing
• Anger management
• Relapse prevention
• Individual psychotherapy

Conditions Treated

• Alcoholism
• Substance use treatment

Levels Of Care

• Outpatient
• Intensive outpatient treatment
• Regular outpatient treatment
• Aftercare

License and Accreditation

• State department of health

Ancillary Services

• Case management service
• Specially designed program for DUI/DWI clients
• Domestic violence services, including family or partner
• Mental health services
• Transportation assistance