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Community Behavioral Health team

Community Behavioral Health team

Who Does Mattie Rhodes Center Serve?

Mattie Rhodes Center serves children, individuals, couples and families. Many of those we serve are recent immigrants from Latin America who speak only Spanish. Every year, our Family Services team serves more than 1,000 individuals who live in Jackson County, Missouri and the surrounding metro area.

What type of family support services does Mattie Rhodes Center provide?

Mental Health Counseling

Family Violence Intervention

Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment

Service Coordination

Education and Support Groups

In-School Intervention

Our Family Services

Our youth programs provide innovative, educational out-of-school programs that focus on life skills such as conflict resolution, cultural tolerance, dealing with peer pressure and character building – all of which are critical in preventing the cycle of bullying , violent behavior, substance abuse and crime.

Behavioral Health

Our goal is to tend to issues affecting the behavioral health of youth with the philosophy that when these needs are met, students can focus, leading to increased academic achievement.

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Family Violence

Intimate partner violence is a complex societal problem with a legacy of oppression. The Nuevo Día (“New Day”) program offers a range of bilingual services to incorporate strength and resiliency toward healing, well-being, and healthy family interactions.

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Substance Abuse

Addiction and dependency challenges affect a wide range of adolescents, adults, and families. The Nuevo Amanecer (“New Dawn”) program provides outpatient substance abuse treatment.

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How to get help

  • In order to be seen by one of our staff members, you will need to call 816-241-3780 (Northeast) for an appointment.
  • The receptionist will ask you several questions about your personal history, your health, your family, and the type of help you need.
  • This information will be used to decide who will be the best therapist or service coordinator for you to see.
  • After a decision is made, the therapist or service coordinator will call you back to set up an appointment.
  • Most people are seen for their first visit within a month.
  • If you have an emergency situation, a therapist can usually be available on short notice. If not, you may be referred to another agency or crisis center.
  • If your needs can not be met by Mattie Rhodes Center, you will be referred to another agency who can help you.

If you have a student you would like to refer to our team, please click here:

WHEN IN DOUBT, REACH OUT!  

Fees & Eligibility

Fees for services are based on a sliding scale depending on income. Nobody is refused service based on inability to pay.

Mattie Rhodes Center is committed to offering a culturally competent environment for participants through programs such as Adelante Kansas City. Mattie Rhodes Center partners with Children’s Mercy Hospital to engage in this innovative culture and language coaching program for mental and behavioral health care providers.

More information on this program can be found HERE.

 

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