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Fantastic place and excellent staff, they make a change in your kid and the way he communicates, my son was, and now he's telling me how he feels in a way I can finally have a decent conversation with him without it ending in screaming and crying
About KidsTLC
KIDS TLC – Outpatient Behavioral Health is an outpatient behavioral health clinic in Olathe, Kansas. They provide mental health and behavioral health treatment for children and families. Areas of specialized care include anxiety, LGBTQ gender-affirming care, and trauma-focused care.
Through this programming, you can expect an intensive outpatient program with dialectical behavioral therapy, dyadic developmental psychotherapy, and mediation and conflict resolution. Therapists at KIDS TLC use the PACE model, which has been shown to improve the lives of children and families with attachment disorders. This model has an acronym that means playful, acceptance, curiosity, and empathy. Dialectical behavioral therapy skills groups take place once a week for eight to 12 weeks.
What I like about this facility is that the philosophy of KIDS TLC focuses on the primitive part of the brain where emotional reactions originate. If you send your child here you can expect they will experience improved day-to-day functioning with enhanced social and educational skills.
KIDS TLC is in-network with many commercial insurance plans including Aetna, MultiPlan, Ambetter, Humana, and Blue Cross Blue Shield.
Former clients and their families have mentioned their disappointment in this program and its desired effects. Other former clients commented that their children are changed for the better because of therapy and compassionate staff.
Latest Reviews
If your child is not violent or able to defend themselves physically then the prtf here is not for you. In both the iop and the prtf there was alot of drama between patients and in the prtf alot of violence. It is not uncommon to be assaulted here or have somebody try to assualt you. Patients frequently try to assualt staff members and it can be very traumatizing to watch. Bullying can also be an issue here too. Especially if you have an intellectual disability.
The iop is alot less dangerous, but there were still quite a few issues. Drug use was rampant among the 12-17 and the group seemed to have a backfire effect. All iop did was make it easier for these kids to get drugs, sneak out, hook up, shoplift, and for them to learn how to manipulate your parents and therapists into thinking that you are better. Kids snuck drugs into iop all the time and would buy, sell, and trade them with each other. Iop also gave them a great storage place for them too.
The prtf also had the same issues with the backfire effect. If you want to teach your kid how to be manipulative, lie easier, and learn how to engage in criminal activities than this is the perfect program for them. You will also learn how to make have toxic relationships here too because of how often kids hook up with each other. You can even learn here how to SH more effectively and hide it better because some if these kids like to give each other ideas or compete over who has the worst trauma.
While being a patient here was not traumatizing, some of the stuff I witnessed was pretty traumatizing. Things like watching a patients assualt staff members, bullying from the girls on the unit, kids have intimate relations with each other infront of everybody, and patients trying to assualt me.
If you are trying to get your kid clean, out of a criminal life style, away from predators, violence, or bullying than this is not the place for you. If they are sheltered than they will no longer be once they get here. If your child is homicidal, violent, and dangerous than this is the perfect place for them to be. If your child is not any of those things, they will not be safe here from clients and will need to learn how to defend themselves in a fight.
Our foster daughter was sent here and not by my chiice. She is higher functioning autistic human with a developmental delay slowimg her brain down. While in their care for 3 months we had to fight for accommodations and basic tools to cope. They stuck our 16yr old foster daughter in a wild unit not designed for Autistic kids. She was bullied, got milk thrown on her buy a student and thry haf a complete disregard for accommodations they agreed she needed. To have a therapist tell me repeatedly that he doesn't know how to work with Autism and they were making no progress. This was wasted Resources when they weren't equipped with knowledge or tools to give a high functioning, low IQ kiddo to self regulate. The facility did more damage than good for Abby. Not letting her out of a room full of kids for a quiet break. They are being loud and picking on her because they are short staffed was what sealed the awful experience we had the 3yss they kept her just to not help her. She was given no tools to sell regulate, they forced her to remain and her to just figure it out she scratched at her arm all up till they bled. Way to go putting the special needs kiddos in a normal unit where she only learned more violence and hate.
I was a client there from April 29th to August 8th 2022. Gary Lasley and Luca Anelli was amazing. Even after he switched to KU he stayed there and kept me as a client. Even after I left he kept on as a client over the phone, or when I come up there to see my nieces and nephew. He is now my nephew’s therapist as well. He is so amazing. He always drops everything to talk to me when I’m not at my best. No matter the situation. I can’t thank him enough. He’s even doing it for free cause I’m technically out of his service we only pay him when we go up there. We make a day out of it. I can’t thank him and Luca Anelli enough for what they have helped me through. Gary was there from day one to the last day. He was the first person I met from Transformers Unit. Carson McFarren was also amazing with me. He was so helpful. Especially when he cheered me up. Same with AJ Hurd, Leonard Harris, Ty Garner, Jay, Earl Peterson, Taylor Tafoya, Austin O’Neil, Mitsy Edwards and her husband, Nurse Jessica, Nurse Allie, Aly Barthalmew, and Stuart Gatewood. Same with all the Claire Learning Center Staff. They all (the people I’ve named) helped me out so much. They mean so much to me. I hope they all are doing well. I know Gary is. I don’t know about anyone else. I hope they are
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So glad to read your positive review! We do have incredible team members on our campus! Great to hear from you! 
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Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.
Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.
Sliding scale payments are based on a client's income and family size. The goal is to make treatment affordable to everyone. By taking these factors into account, addiction recovery care providers help ensure that your treatment does not become a financial burden to you or your family, eliminating one barrier to care.
Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.
Military members, veterans, and eligible dependents have access to specific insurance programs that help them get the care they need. TRICARE and VA insurance can help you access low cost or no cost addiction and mental health treatment. Programs that accept military insurance often have targeted treatment focused on the unique challenges military members, veterans, and their families face.
Addiction Treatments
Levels of Care
Outpatient
Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.
Inpatient
Inpatient rehab offers intensive treatment and typically include round-the-clock clinical care. Inpatient treatment is designed primarily for clients exiting detox, those in early recovery, and those at an increased risk of relapse. Inpatient programs generally involve multiple addiction counseling sessions per week, which may include individual, group, and family counseling. Many inpatient rehabs also offer recovery-focused life skills training and evidence-based holistic therapies, such as meditation, massage, yoga, equine therapy, and experiential therapy.
Intensive Outpatient
Clients exiting detox, stepping down from inpatient rehab, or at an increased risk of relapse often enroll in intensive outpatient programs (IOP). These programs offer high-level support, including multiple therapeutic sessions per week. Clients typically receive between nine and 20 hours of treatment weekly. Intensive outpatient rehabs generally offer an array of services, including individual, group, and family counseling and recovery education. Medication assisted treatment (MAT) is widely available for those in alcohol and/or opioid recovery.
Aftercare Support
Clients in a rehab aftercare program typically have completed intensive inpatient treatment but may be receiving outpatient care. Many have concluded outpatient treatment as well and are in the maintenance phase of their recovery. Rehab aftercare services are designed to provide a full continuum of care as clients apply their recovery skills at home, in the workplace, and in the community. Clients typically receive peer coaching, career counseling, and 12 step recovery program induction, among other services.
Treatments
The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.
The length, intensity, setting, and treatment methods vary for each drug rehab in Kansas. Plans of care can be tailored to meet each person's own unique situation and needs. With the right program, individuals can successfully achieve long-term sobriety.
A combined mental health and substance abuse rehab has the staff and resources available to handle individuals with both mental health and substance abuse issues. It can be challenging to determine where a specific symptom stems from (a mental health issue or an issue related to substance abuse), so mental health and substance abuse professionals are helpful in detangling symptoms and keeping treatment on track.
Opioid rehabs specialize in supporting those recovering from opioid addiction. They treat those suffering from addiction to illegal opioids like heroin, as well as prescription drugs like oxycodone. These centers typically combine both physical as well as mental and emotional support to help stop addiction. Physical support often includes medical detox and subsequent medical support (including medication), and mental support includes in-depth therapy to address the underlying causes of addiction.
Drug rehabs in Kansas provide specialized care for individuals looking to overcome substance abuse and addiction. These programs offer a range of care options, including outpatient, inpatient, dual-diagnosis, and partial hospitalization programs. Expert clinicians utilize evidence-based treatments and trauma-informed therapies to address substance abuse and empower individuals in their long-term recovery.
Programs
Young Adult Program
Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.
LGBTQ Program
Recovery is most successful when clients feel accepted and validated by their peers and treatment providers. Facilities that offer LGBTQ-inclusive programming are committed to creating a safe space where everyone can grow and recover without fear of judgment or discrimination. They will have dedicated policies in place to create a safe and supportive environment that fosters free expression.
Teen Program
Teen programs are designed to address the unique pressures teens face, pressures that can drive them to experiment with dangerous, addictive substances. They need programs that meet them exactly where they are and give them tools for long-term recovery. Therapy can help teenagers understand and work through underlying issues so they can reclaim the life ahead of them.
Adult Program
Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.
Child Program
The providers who specialize in the children's rehab space understand the specialized needs that this population faces. School-based and social services such as tutoring and family counseling are often central to treatment. Child programs may also address the needs of youth experiencing substance abuse in the home, including a parent's or sibling's addiction.
Clinical Services
If your therapist applies methods of cognitive behavioral therapy in Kansas, you can expect to gain a better understanding of your thoughts and behaviors and learn how to cope with difficult situations without using substances. This method is a proven technique for treating substance use and mental health disorders.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a modified form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a treatment designed to help people understand and ultimately affect the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. DBT is often used for individuals who struggle with self-harm behaviors, such as self-mutilation (cutting) and suicidal thoughts, urges, or attempts. It has been proven clinically effective for those who struggle with out-of-control emotions and mental health illnesses like Borderline Personality Disorder.
Equine TherapyGroup therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.
In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.
Trauma therapy addresses traumatic incidents from a client's past that are likely affecting their present-day experience. Trauma is often one of the primary triggers and potential causes of addiction, and can stem from child sexual abuse, domestic violence, having a parent with a mental illness, losing one or both parents at a young age, teenage or adult sexual assault, or any number of other factors. The purpose of trauma therapy is to allow a patient to process trauma and move through and past it, with the help of trained and compassionate mental health professionals.
Eye Movement Desensitization And ReprocessingResearch clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.
Recreational therapy (aka therapeutic recreation) uses creative and fun activities to help with addiction recovery. Recreational therapists lead patients in entertaining and engaging activities like sports or games; art (drawing, painting, sculpture); drama, music, and dance; and/or community outings (field trips) to improve patients' physical, social, and emotional well-being.
Creative arts therapy may be provided by qualified teachers, counselors, and psychotherapists. These professionals guide participants in self expression and emotional processing through activities such as dance, drama, poetry, painting, or sculpting.
Experiential therapy allows you to examine your inner feelings, values, and views of the world by participating in an interactive or creative activity. Your therapist helps you analyze your perceptions and work through any past trauma that may negatively affect your views.
When applying motivational interviewing, your therapist will ask open ended questions that encourage you to think differently about your challenges. They will also affirm your strengths and abilities. They will then offer empathy and reflect your thoughts back to you so you can identify any discrepancies in your current behaviors and your future goals.
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Staff & Accreditations
Staff
Dr. Erin Dugan, PH.D
President & CEO
Dr. Vishal Adma
Chief Medical Officer
Rebecca Kline Toy, LCMFT, DBTC
Chief Clinical Officer
Dr. John Laffoon
Chief Clinical Program Officer
Accreditations
State Licenses are permits issued by government agencies that allow rehab organizations to conduct business legally within a certain geographical area. Typically, the kind of program a rehab facility offers, along with its physical location, determines which licenses are required to operate legally.
State License: Kansas
Contact Information
480 South Rogers Road
Olathe, KS 66062
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