Community MHC of Crawford County – Womens Renewal House
Located in Pittsburg, Kansas, the Community Mental Health Center (MHC) of Crawford County operates the Women’s Renewal House, a specialized facility dedicated to treating substance use disorders in women. This program distinguishes itself through a compassionate, family-centered approach, focusing not only on sobriety for the mother but also on keeping families intact throughout the treatment and recovery journey. The core mission of the Women’s Renewal House is to provide comprehensive treatment, promote healing, and secure housing for women and their children affected by addiction, thus actively working to break the generational cycle of substance use.
Comprehensive Treatment Programs
The Women’s Renewal House offers several levels of care designed to meet various needs of women entering recovery. These include long-term residential treatment, which is a structured, family-centered program providing individual housing on campus. This allows mothers and their children to remain together, fostering a stable environment vital for effective long-term recovery. Additionally, the center offers outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization services. For less intensive needs, they provide an Intensive Outpatient Program that focuses on group therapy and educational sessions aimed at exploring the underlying causes of a woman’s substance use.
Therapeutic Modalities and Support Services
Treatment at this facility incorporates evidence-based therapeutic methods, ensuring participants receive high-quality, effective care. Key modalities include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and the Matrix Model. Relapse prevention strategies and general Substance Use Disorder (SUD) counseling are also integral parts of the treatment plan. Counseling is delivered through both individual and group sessions, helping clients gain insight into their addiction, develop essential coping tools, and build a strong foundation for sustained recovery. The overarching goal of the program is to equip women with the necessary skills to remain sober, improve both their physical and mental health, secure stable employment, and find long-term housing.
Logistics and Contact Information
The facility is situated at 606 East Atkinson Street in Pittsburg, KS. They accept various forms of payment and funding, making treatment accessible to a wide range of individuals.
- Accepted Payment Methods:
- Cash or self-payment
- Medicaid
- Private health insurance
- SAMHSA funding/block grants
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Does the Women’s Renewal House allow children to stay with their mothers during residential treatment?
A: Yes, a defining feature of the program is the family residential model, which allows mothers and their children to remain together in individual housing units on campus throughout the treatment and recovery process.
Q: What specific types of counseling are used in the program?
A: The program utilizes a variety of evidence-based counseling techniques, including individual counseling, group counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and the Matrix Model.
Q: What are the key goals beyond achieving sobriety for participants?
A: Beyond sobriety, the program focuses on holistic recovery goals such as helping women improve their physical and mental health, secure employment, and find reliable, permanent housing.
Q: What is the primary difference between the Intensive Outpatient Program and the Family Residential Program?
A: The Family Residential Program is a long-term, highly structured, on-site treatment where mothers and children reside together, whereas the Intensive Outpatient Program involves regular group therapy and educational sessions without requiring residential living.
