Mental Health Services

What is KOSP?

A joint initiative between USD 259, the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE), and COMCARE of Sedgwick County.

The Kansas Opportunity Support Program (KOSP) is designed to assist students who are struggling with behavioral, emotional, or mental health concerns. Currently 25 schools in the Wichita Public Schools are partnering with COMCARE Children’s Services to provide school based supports for students and their families (as needed) to assist students with overcoming barriers to their education. Each school has access to a COMCARE therapist and case manager.

WHO CAN REFER A STUDENT FOR KOSP SERVICES?

School personnel as well as parents/guardians can refer a student for services. Once the Behavioral Health School Liaison receives the referral, they will contact the parent/guardian to obtain the necessary initial paperwork, including a Child Behavior Checklist. The parent/guardian will also be asked to sign a Wichita Public Schools and COMCARE release, so that school staff may speak with COMCARE about the student and their needs.

If the parent /guardian has private insurance they may contact COMCARE at 316-660-9670 to determine what insurance will cover. If a student is on Medicaid, all services are covered free of charge.

What happens next?

Once the Child Behavior Checklist is complete and the Release of Information forms are signed, an intake meeting will be scheduled to take place at the student’s school or virtually. The intake meeting will last 1-2 hours. At least one parent/guardian is required to attend the meeting along with the student. The COMCARE therapist, COMCARE case manager and the school’s Behavior Health Liaison will also attend.

What documents do I need to bring? 

You will be asked to bring the following documents to the intake meeting:

 Social Security Card (or number if card not available)

 Insurance Card

 Parent/Guardian ID (such as Driver’s License)

Program Services Services provided include Individual Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Case Management Services, and Attendance Care. Family Medication Management can also be provided at COMCARE main Offices.

Questions? 

Dana Evans, M.S.

Intervention Specialist & Behavioral Health School Liaison 

Griffith Elementary School

1802 S. Bluff

Wichita, KS 67218

316-973-8934