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Crisis Services in Topeka

Crisis Services

FSGC Crisis Services

Family Service & Guidance Center Crisis Services are available 24/7/365 by calling 785.232.5005. Crisis Services assist individuals and families with mental health emergencies. The Crisis Team can help when a person threatens to harm themselves or someone else. The Crisis Team can also help with aggressive and dangerous behavior as well as significant parent/child conflict.

Individuals and families can also call or text the 988 National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and get the help of a trained counselor.

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How it Works

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FSGC’s Crisis Services are avalable 24/7/365 and are designed to help someone who is experiencing a severe mental health crisis regain control. Crisis Team Members will work closely with the child and family to determine how they can best use their own strengths and abilities to resolve the problem.

Then, team members will use what they’ve learned about the family to make recommendations about the most appropriate, least restrictive level of care for the child. That may include a stay of up to 28 days in the Youth Crisis & Recovery Center. The Center is a safe, therapeutic environment that can serve as an alternative to inpatient hospitalization or long-term out-of-home placement.

In addition, the 988 National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is available by text or phone anytime, day or night. A trained counselor will provide free, confidential support for people in distress as well as resources for the individual or their family.

Why choose FSGC

Family Service & Guidance Center is a community mental health center that has extensive experience and expertise in meeting the mental health care needs of children, teens and families.

We serve nearly 10,000 individuals and families from more than 20 Kansas counties with direct clinical services, education and outreach. Our highly trained, dedicated professionals are here to help through Crisis Services in Topeka.

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Don’t let little problems become big ones.

We know how tough everyday life can be. FSGC can help. Visit the “Get Started” page now and pre-register yourself or your child for mental health services in Topeka at Family Service & Guidance Center. The sooner you get started, the sooner you’ll begin to heal.

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