For those in need of mental health services, Hays offers several alternatives. No referral is necessary, but the center will take referrals from anyone, doctors, medical providers or other mental health centers. The center will accept Medicare and Medicaid. For information about fees, call. In addition to the home-based services in Hays, the Center serves 20 northwest Kansas counties from five branch offices.
Services are available regardless of age, race, religion, color, sex, or national origin.
Access to service can begin with a telephone call or a visit with staff. Crisis calls are handled immediately 24-hours a day, seven days a week. Requests for non-crisis services will be scheduled at a mutually agreed upon time. High Plains offers a wide range of mental health and social support services designed primarily to respond to the problems and intensity of mental health service needs. Sliding scale fee reductions for mandated services are offered to anyone who lives or works within the service area.