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Guidance Center Leavenworth County

Leavenworth, KS

SAMHSA Verified Inpatient Outpatient MAT Dual Dx Telehealth

Inpatient · Outpatient · MAT · Dual Dx center · in Leavenworth, KS · Accepts Medicaid · Medicare · Private · TRICARE · Serves veterans, adolescents, seniors, trauma survivors.

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About Guidance Center Leavenworth County

The Guidance Center (TGC) is a nonprofit Certified Behavioral Health Clinic serving Atchison, Jefferson, and Leavenworth Counties in Kansas. Offering both outpatient and inpatient referral services, TGC provides essential mental health care for individuals, families, and businesses. Prioritizing those most in need, the center ensures access to quality care, regardless of financial ability
TGC offers a wide range of home and community-based behavioral health services, including psychiatric care, counseling, and substance abuse treatment. As the only provider of psychiatric services in the three-county area, TGC operates on a sliding fee scale to make treatment accessible. Their compassionate, evidence-based approach helps individuals achieve long-term recovery and emotional well-being.
The Guidance Center (TGC) provides specialized behavioral health services for children and adolescents, offering therapy, psychiatric care, and case management to support emotional and developmental well-being. Their programs include individual, family, and group therapy, school-based services, psychological assessments, and crisis intervention. TGC also offers early childhood programs for young children facing behavioral challenges and a 10-week Summer Thrive program designed to foster social and emotional growth.
Beyond treatment, TGC actively works to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health and substance abuse. Through advocacy, education, and strong community partnerships, the center promotes awareness and encourages individuals to seek help without fear or shame. By fostering an inclusive and supportive environment, TGC plays a vital role in strengthening the overall well-being of the communities it serves.

Private non-profit organization. Primary focus: substance use treatment, mental health treatment.

This listing is sourced from the SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Data last synced: April 2026. Always verify current programs and insurance directly with the facility.

Quick Facts

Programs, populations, and payments verified via SAMHSA.

Level of care
Inpatient · Outpatient · MAT · Dual Dx · Telehealth
Service settings
Outpatient, Residential/24-hour residential
Therapy approaches
Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Group therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
Age groups
Children/Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults, Seniors
Special populations
Young adults, Seniors or older adults, Veterans, Active duty military, Members of military families, Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients with HIV or AIDS, Clients who have experienced trauma, Persons with eating disorders
Medications used
Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation
Recovery supports
Housing services, Mentoring/peer support
Emergency services
Crisis intervention team, Psychiatric emergency onsite services, Psychiatric emergency mobile/off-site services, Psychiatric emergency walk-in services
Facility operation
Private non-profit organization

Insurance & Payment Accepted

Verify coverage
Medicaid
Medicare
Private insurance
TRICARE / VA
Self-pay / Cash
Sliding scale

Full list from SAMHSA: County or local government funds; Community Mental Health Block Grants; Community Service Block Grants; IHS/Tribal/Urban (ITU) funds; Medicare; Medicaid; Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE); Other State funds; Private health insurance; State corrections or juvenile justice funds; State education agency funds; Cash or self-payment; State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid; State mental health agency (or equivalent) funds; State welfare or child and family services funds; U.S. Department of VA funds

Contact & Location

Address

500 Limit Street, Leavenworth, KS 66048

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Facility direct line

(913) 682-5118

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Guidance Center Leavenworth County accept Medicaid?
Yes. According to SAMHSA data, Guidance Center Leavenworth County accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific KS Medicaid plan. Call (913) 682-5118 to verify your benefits.
What level of care does Guidance Center Leavenworth County offer?
This facility offers: Inpatient, Outpatient, MAT, Dual Dx, Telehealth. Service settings include: Outpatient, Residential/24-hour residential. Primary focus: Substance use treatment, Mental health treatment, Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.
Does Guidance Center Leavenworth County have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Young adults, Seniors or older adults, Veterans, Active duty military, Members of military families, Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients with HIV or AIDS.
What therapy methods does Guidance Center Leavenworth County use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Group therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy, Abnormal involuntary movement scale.
How do I start treatment at Guidance Center Leavenworth County?
Call the facility directly at (913) 682-5118 for an intake assessment. Our free 24/7 helpline (+1 (205) 973-2878) can also help you compare programs, verify insurance, and navigate options. No physician referral is required.
Is treatment confidential?
Yes. Federal law (42 CFR Part 2) provides strict confidentiality protections for substance use treatment records — stricter than HIPAA. Records cannot be disclosed without written consent, even to family, employers, or law enforcement.
What happens when you call? (general intake process)

Most treatment centers follow a 4-step intake: (1) confidential assessment — substance history, mental health, insurance, preferences (protected by 42 CFR Part 2); (2) insurance verification — facility contacts your plan to confirm coverage and out-of-pocket costs; (3) level-of-care recommendation — clinical staff match you to detox, residential, PHP, IOP, or outpatient based on severity; (4) admission typically within 24–48 hours. Timing varies by facility and bed availability.

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Sources & References

  • SAMHSA — Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Source of facility programs, services, and accepted payments.
  • SAMHSA — NSDUH, 2023.
  • CMS — Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA).
  • 42 CFR Part 2 — Confidentiality of SUD Patient Records.

Facility data last synced: April 2026. Editorial policy.

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