The NIMH-CMHS EBP Planning Grants, assisted states in initiating the EBP implementation planning process, and together with the NRI;s Center for Mental Health Quality and Accountability (CMHQA), for promoting the development and dissemination of EBPs. The initial 6 Evidence Based Practices identified included: Assertive Community Treatment, Illness Self Management and Recovery, Supported Employment, Family Psycho Education, Integrated Dual Diagnosis Treatment, and Medication Algorithms.

Kansas is participating in the 8-state Demonstration Project with Supported Employment sites and Integrated Dual Diagnosis Treatment sites. To view a PDF map of the CMHC's who have implemented the EBP Tool Kit in Kansas click here.

EBP Tool Kit Implementation in Kansas: (April 2005)

Supported Employment
Horizons Mental Health Center
Four County Mental Health Center
Valeo Behavioral Health Care
Franklin County Mental Health Center
Community MHC of Crawford County
Labette Center for Mental Health Services
Bert Nash Community MHC
Comcare of Sedgwick County
Wyandot Center For Community Behavioral Health Care

Integrated Dual Diagnosis Treatment
Four County Mental Health Center
Valeo Behavioral Health Care
Franklin County Mental Health Center
The Guidance Center
Labette Center for Mental Health Services
Bert Nash Community MHC
Pawnee Mental Health Service
Wyandot Center for Community Behavioral Health

Additionally Kansas is participating in the further research of Strengths Based Case Management, identifying specific fidelities necessary for the most effective case management services. Pawnee Mental Health Center is the current mental health site for the Strengths Based Case Management Research.