ReDiscover’s Kansas City Assessment & Triage Center
STABILIZATION AND OBSERVATION
ABOUT US
Persons 18 years and older are referred to KCATC by area law enforcement, EMS, hospitals, and community organizations. Walk-in evaluations are available 24 hours a day.
A nurse and mental health professional will triage each individual to determine what needs can be addressed at the crisis center, including a comprehensive mental health assessment, shower, change of clothes, and a meal if needed.
Clients are able to stabilize for up to 23 hours in an observation room where they engage with a licensed social worker and Community Support Specialist to determine a successful discharge plan.
What happens at Discharge?
- Linkage back to home/family or friends
- Follow-up with a behavioral health provider and/or support services
- Short-term Community Support services
- Medication management
- Connection to temporary shelter, recovery support programs, and other needed resources
- Assistance accessing services (e.g. Medicaid, Disability/SSI, ID, birth certificate, etc.)
ReDiscover’s KCATC is committed to providing rapid access to triage, stabilization, and linkage to appropriate community services for individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis. One of these is our Thrive Center, a long-term supported housing program.
About KCATC
KCATC is a partnership between Kansas City stakeholders – courts, law enforcement, hospitals, city officials and the Department of Mental Health – to divert persons with mental health and substance use disorder away from jails and area emergency rooms to a safe place where they can be assessed and stabilized. If needed, they will then be referred to behavioral health outpatient or residential services for treatment.
We serve individuals experiencing mental health, substance use disorder, and/or co-occurring disorders that are currently under-insured/uninsured, houseless, or using crisis services for daily needs.
KCATC has two units with a total of 18 reclining chairs. Each unit contains a private room for individuals needing more individualized support, and another 8 chairs in a communal, therapeutic setting. Both units are equipped to assist individuals with sobering from intoxicating substances and stabilizing acute mental health symptoms.
Individuals may stay up to 23 hours. The crisis center is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Referral Sources
- Kansas City area hospitals
- Regional Fire Departments/EMS KC Police Department
- Community Behavioral Health Liaisons & Co-Responders with Police Departments
- Various service organizations
Who We Serve:
ReDiscover’s KCATC serves individuals who are in need of stabilization, but not in need of traumatic care. This may include individuals who are houseless, who have substance use issues, or who have a persistent or severe mental illness.
ReDiscover’s KCATC
2600 E. 12th Street
Kansas City, MO 64127
(816) 965-1100
Open 24/7
Interested in starting services?
VIEW OUR CLIENT INTAKE PROCESS HERE.