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Via Christi Hospitals – Behavioral Health

3600 E Harry St
Wichita, KS 67218
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About Via Christi Hospitals – Behavioral Health

Via Christi Hospitals – Behavioral Health is a hospital based behavioral health and substance use treatment program in Wichita, Kansas located at Ascension Via Christi St. Joseph.

The program focuses on stabilization and evidence based therapies with coordinated discharge planning to support long term wellness.

Acute Inpatient Treatment With Illness Management

Treatment begins with a psychiatric evaluation followed by admission to an acute inpatient unit where clinicians address complicated psychiatric conditions, addictions, and co-occurring behavioral health disorders.

Medication management and 24 hour nursing support help patients reach safe stabilization. Clients can expect daily counseling and behavioral therapies along with structured discharge planning that connects patients to ongoing general or intensive outpatient care.

The dedicated senior unit also offers art and writing therapy, stress and anger management, spirituality, and illness management.

Quick Facts About Via Christi Behavioral Health

  • Levels of care: Inpatient psychiatric care, with partial day and intensive outpatient programs available within the Ascension Wichita network.
  • Who they treat: Adolescents (12–17), adults (18+), and a dedicated senior unit for adults 50 and over.
  • Approach: Stabilization, medication management, group therapy, and coordinated discharge planning.
  • Payment options: Financial assistance, discount programs, payment plans, and trained financial counselors.
  • Amenities: Hospital based setting with direct access to medical and emergency services, on-site café and gift shop.
  • Access: Open 24 hours with translation services available.

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Latest Reviews

Erika Velazquez
1 year ago on Google
5
I was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder and stayed for 4 months from December 2024 to April 2025. The doctors, technicians and therapists are truly helpful and kind. They have amazing recources, I am now receiving treatment through comcare and considering attending WSU Tech as a mental health technician! I appreciate all they have done for me.
Response from the owner4 days ago
Thanks for the great feedback! We will be sure to pass it along to our team! We wish you good health and wellness. -Ascension Via Christi Community Manager
Sierra Penny
3 years ago on Google
4
i was in observational out patient for a couple of days. they helped me when i was in a crisis. they got me started on mild depression and anxiety medication. they also helped me find resources to maintain my prescription and mental health services. the staff was fantastic and the other patients were kind. the room wasn’t ideal but everything else was great.
Response from the owner4 days ago
Thanks for the great feedback! We will be sure to pass it along to our team! We wish you good health and wellness. -Ascension Via Christi Community Manager
Melissa. Durham
3 years ago on Google
5
I had a great time and I still need help with my living arrangements.
Response from the owner4 days ago
Your feedback is important to us, and we appreciate you taking the time to share it. Thank you!

-Ascension Via Christi Community Manager
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Other Forms of Payment

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.

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.

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.

Financial aid can take many forms. Centers may have grants or scholarships available to clients who meet eligibility requirements. Programs that receive SAMHSA grants may have financial aid available for those who need treatment as well. Grants and scholarships can help you pai for treatment without having to repay.

Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance for those 65 and older. It also serves people under 65 with chronic and disabling health challenges. To use Medicare for addiction treatment you need to find a program that accepts Medicare and is in network with your plan. Out of pocket costs and preauthorization requirements vary, so always check with your provider.

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 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.

Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient's individual requirements.

Treatments

Many of those suffering from addiction also suffer from mental or emotional illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety disorders. Rehab and other substance abuse facilities treating those with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder administer psychiatric treatment to address the person's mental health issue in addition to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.

Mental health rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from mental illnesses like bipolar disorder, clinical depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and more. Mental health professionals at these facilities are trained to understand and treat mental health issues, both in individual and group settings.

Programs

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.

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.

Clinical Services

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.

Whether a marriage or other committed relationship, an intimate partnership is one of the most important aspects of a person's life. Drug and alcohol addiction affects both members of a couple in deep and meaningful ways, as does rehab and recovery. Couples therapy and other couples-focused treatment programs are significant parts of exploring triggers of addiction, as well as learning how to build healthy patterns to support ongoing sobriety.

ECT is a form of treatment in which controlled electric currents are passed through the brain, sometimes causing short seizures. Treatments are done under general anesthesia. ECT appears to change brain chemistry for the better, and has been shown to provide fast and sometimes dramatic improvements in severe mental health conditions that can exist alongside addiction, including depression, bipolar disorder, psychosis, and suicidality. ECT is also often used by those who prefer it to taking medication.

Experiential therapy is a form of therapy in which clients are encouraged to surface and work through subconscious issues by engaging in real-time experiences. Experiential therapy departs from traditional talk therapy by involving the body, and having clients engage in activities, movements, and physical and emotional expression. This can involve role-play or using props (which can include other people). Experiential therapy can help people process trauma, memories, and emotion quickly, deeply, and in a lasting fashion, leading to substantial and impactful healing.

Research 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.

Group 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.

Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) is a way of getting nicotine into the bloodstream without smoking. It uses products that supply low doses of nicotine to help people stop smoking. The goal of therapy is to cut down on cravings for nicotine and ease the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal.

Nutrition therapy, aka medical nutrition therapy (MNT), is a way of treating physical, emotional, and medical conditions through diet. Specific dietary plans are designed by professional nutritionists or registered dietitians, and patients follow them in order to positively affect their physical and mental health.

Rehab.com regularly reviews this listing for accuracy but changes may occur between updates. For the most up-to-date information, please contact Via Christi Hospitals – Behavioral Health.

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3600 E Harry St
Wichita, KS 67218

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Reviews of Via Christi Hospitals – Behavioral Health

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china trinidad
1 week ago
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They are so rude

Response from the owner
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Could you please contact us at 316-268-5430 (Mon-Fri 8 am-4:30 pm) so that we may have someone follow up? Thank you. -Ascension Via Christi Community Manager
donna brandon
3 weeks ago
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Via Christi st Jo psych unit is a comple and utter failure. They showed my loved one pictures of a lavishly decorated assisted living 2 hours away from her home and as it turns out they were fake pictures and they sent loved one to an utterly disgusting shit hole. They only wanted to move her along to fill her space with the next poor soul. Disappointed in the service they provide. In the United States there should be better service for mentally ill. Do not send your loved one to via Christi.. they are evil

Response from the owner
We are here to listen and take all feedback seriously. If you're willing to discuss this in more detail, please reach out to us at 316-268-5430 (Mon-Fri 8 am-4:30 pm). Thank you. -Ascension Via Christi Community Manager
Trenten Walters
3 months ago
5

Response from the owner
Thanks so much for your review! -Ascension Via Christi Community Manager
Joan Stinson-myers
4 months ago
1

My grandson was admitted yesterday through ER with suicide ideations and drug abuse and bipolar off of his medication for 2 months. He asked his mother to take him in. We told them he told us he didn’t want to live. They told us we need to hear it from the patient. He was seen at st Francis with an intentional overdose one year and half ago. He told staff at St Joseph last night he didn’t want to live. No evaluation by onsite psychiatrist or other professional, it’s all done by video by CLEAR? Evidently because he was so emotional they could not decide on if to admit so they would call back and do reeval. We waited 8 hours for CLEAR to reevaluate. Didn’t happen. No bed available so he is in the hallway sleeping in a chair. I asked to speak with a social worker. None available. Still no evaluation to get him back on his meds for bipolar. Of course, no room, he is uncomfortable wanting to go. We ask the nurse if she was aware he is homeless, no car, no food, no telephone, off his meds, addicted on fentanyl and bipolar and they are wanting to discuss getting him discharged. His mother and I asked more then once to speak with a social worker. Nurse said she gave the social worker our number and would call shortly. Almost 2.5 hrs later no call. Tried to call house supervisor initially he said hello. I was trying to tell him we needed help but then he either hung up or we were disconnected. I tried to call back twice and he would not answer. I am a registered nurse, I know proper care and this is not it. So if he is discharged without adequate care and he commits suicide I can assure you I will not be the one taking responsibility.

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