Marriage counseling that Heals in Wichita, KS. Restore Your Relationship.

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The cultural community in Wichita is alive and well, providing different ways in which kids and adults can experience culture. Some of these things include the Music Theatre of Wichita, the Wichita Symphony Orchestra, the Orpheum Theatre, and the Wichita Art Museum, to name a few. There are also several smaller art museums in and around the city for all to enjoy. On the last Friday of each month, the galleries have a free tour attraction, where visitors can visit different art museums. The Wichita Art Museum has over 8,000 pieces in their permanent collection,¹ which is a great learning activity for everyone. The Sedgwick County Zoo is also a great family activity, housing more than 2,500 animals, representing over 500 species. Other cultural activities for families include the Wichita River Festival, which is held each May in downtown Wichita.

Marriage and Couples Mental Health in Wichita

Although many of the 41 percent of Wichita residents that are married report being happy,² the unfortunate reality is that many also live in unhealthy situations involving drug or alcohol addiction, divorce and separation, and domestic violence. Over the last 20 years, domestic violence incidents that resulted in an arrest have steadily increased throughout Kansas.³ Although the figures are decreasing, they are still alarmingly high.

Youth Horizons is a non-profit organization in Wichita that specializes in empowering at-risk youth and their families to become healthy and productive members of the community. Youth Horizons offers mentorship activities that pair youth with a positive Christian role model. Mentors work with youth to build confidence, responsibility, resiliency, and life skills such as money management. School-based mentoring is available as well. Questions about the programs at Youth Horizons may be directed to 316-262-8293.⁴

Family Services and Assistance Programs

Among the many agencies providing comprehensive mental health services to families in Wichita is the Mental Health Association of South Central Kansas (MHASCK). The guiding principle of the organization is that mental illness is not something that happens to someone else, but rather, is something that is experienced on a large scale by many individuals and their families. To address the unique needs of families, the MHASCK offers children's support groups, peer support for adults and elder abuse prevention, as well as community outreach programs and classes to educate the public about mental illnesses. More information about MHASCK's programs and services is available by calling 316-685-1821.⁵

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Wichita is located in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It has a land area of 160.37 square miles and a water area of 4.36 square miles.  The population of Wichita is 389,965 people with 150,683 households and a median annual income of $45,947. .

Therapy Affordability Meter for Wichita, KS

Some budgeting needed

While counseling can certainly be an expense for individuals and families in Wichita, with proper budgeting, it is entirely do-able and the risk/reward is worth it. For some families, it may be difficult to sustain a commitment to therapy without proper insurance coverage. If this is you, ask your therapist about low cost options as practitoners in and around Wichita may have flexibility or sliding scales. Low cost counseling and affordable therapy are also sometimes offered by listed city and university level clinics, check with your local Wichita public health department.