FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 4, 2026 SEK Mental Health Center and Neosho Memorial Launch Joint Discussions to Preserve Local Care Chanute, KS – Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center (SEKMHC) and Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center (NMRMC) announced that they are working together to explore options to preserve access to local healthcare services for communities across […]
July is “National UV Safety Month.” There are 6 different skin colors according to the Fitzpatrickscale. Each skin type is affected differently by the sun. Type I (ivory) always freckles, alwaysburns/peels, and never tans. Type II (fair or pale) usually freckles, often burns/peels, and rarely tans.Type III (fair with golden undertones) might freckle, burns on […]
Mental health emergencies don’t follow a 9-to-5 schedule. They can arise unexpectedly, late at night, during a busy day at work, in the classroom, or even at a family gathering. When a crisis hits, Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center (SEKMHC) is ready to respond. We believe no one should face a mental health emergency alone. […]
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A Special Look for Wound Healing Month When most people think of a wound, they picture something quick and physical—a cut from a kitchen knife, a scraped knee, or perhaps a scar from surgery. It seems simple: clean it, bandage it, and wait a bit. Done. However, anyone who has dealt with a wound that […]
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At Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center (SEKMHC) and Ashley Clinic, we believe your mental well-being is just as important as your physical health. But knowing where to start can sometimes feel overwhelming. That’s why we encourage you to take A.C.T.I.O.N.—a simple, six-step guide to help you build better mental health, one manageable step at a […]
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For Immediate ReleaseDate: February 03, 2025 Yates Center, KS – Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center (SEKMHC) proudly announces the acquisition of Yates Center Dental, effective February 1, 2025. This acquisition marks a pivotal step in SEKMHC’s mission to deliver comprehensive, integrated healthcare services to the communities of Southeast Kansas. With the addition of Yates Center […]
For Immediate ReleaseDate: February 03, 2025 Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center Expands Mental Health Services in Linn County MOUND CITY, KS – Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center (SEKMHC) is pleased to announce the expansion of its services in Linn County with the acquisition of a new facility located at 223 E. Main Street, Mound City, […]
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Community partnerships are essential to success in Southeast Kansas. While Humboldt USD 258 and Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center (SEKMHC) have been partners for many years through the school-based therapy program, a new level of partnership is set to come to life in Fall 2025. Through a grant from the Kansas Children’s Cabinet and Trust […]
It’s hard to talk about mental health – especially suicide. Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center therapists have a few tips for helping someone who may be considering suicide or is in a mental health crisis leading them toward hurting themselves. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, formerly known as the […]
At SEKMHC, we recognize the need for increased availability of immediate mental health care. In our mission to continue to offer the most effective care to our population here in Southeast Kansas, we acknowledge that there are still many barriers that exist keeping many from getting the help that is often needed in the time frame to be most helpful. To […]
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