Find Drug & Alcohol Detox Centers in Wichita, KS

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Detox Centers in Wichita

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Name	Address	Detox Service Setting	Levels Of Care
COMCARE Addiction Treatment Services	940 North Waco Avenue Wichita, KS 67203	Detox Service Setting Outpatient Detox	Levels Of Care OutpatientDual Diagnosis
DCCCA Options Adult Services and Womens Recovery Center	8901 East Orme Street Wichita, KS 67207	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatientAftercare+2
Metro Treatment Center	630 Saint Francis Wichita, KS 67214	Detox Service Setting Outpatient Detox	Levels Of Care OutpatientAftercare
Substance Abuse Center Of Kansas (SACK)	940 N Waco Ave Wichita, KS 67203	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
Valley Hope of Wichita	901 West Douglas Avenue Wichita, KS 67213	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatientAftercare
Matrix Center	9918 E Harry St Wichita, KS 67207	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
Recovery Services Council Inc	1611 South Rutan Street Wichita, KS 67218	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care
Recovery Unlimited	3835 West Douglas Avenue Wichita, KS 67213	Detox Service Setting Outpatient Detox	Levels Of Care OutpatientDual Diagnosis
Recovery Unlimited KS, Inc.	3737 West Douglas Avenue Wichita, KS 67213	Detox Service Setting Outpatient DetoxMAT	Levels Of Care OutpatientInpatientPHP
Reflections Recovery Center of Wichita	3820 N Toben Street Wichita, KS 67226	Detox Service Setting Hospital DetoxOutpatient DetoxMAT	Levels Of Care OutpatientAftercare
Wichita Comprehensive Treatment Center	939 North Main Wichita, KS 67203	Detox Service Setting Outpatient DetoxMAT	Levels Of Care Outpatient
Bel Aire Recovery Center	4969 Tierra Lakes Parkway Bel Aire, KS 67226	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient DetoxMAT	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatientAftercare+3
Valley Hope of Moundridge	200 South Avenue B Avenue Moundridge, KS 67107	Detox Service Setting Inpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientAftercare
Ponca City Rightway Medical	827 East Hubbard Road Ponca City, OK 74601	Detox Service Setting Outpatient Detox	Levels Of Care OutpatientSober Living
Four County Mental Health Center Independence	3751 West Main Street Independence, KS 67301	Detox Service Setting Outpatient Detox	Levels Of Care OutpatientDual Diagnosis

Drug & Alcohol Detox in Wichita, KS

Wichita’s drug and alcohol detox programs operate under a two-tiered regulatory structure. The Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) Behavioral Health Commission licenses and inspects all substance use disorder treatment facilities statewide, including detox programs in Wichita and Sedgwick County.

Separately, the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board licenses individual addiction counselors and clinical addiction counselors. Whereas, federally certified Opioid Treatment Programs in the Wichita metro also answer to SAMHSA and the DEA under 42 CFR Part 8.

Wichita’s most accessible public detox resource is the Substance Abuse Center of Kansas (SACK), which operates a free, walk-in social detox unit with 15 beds and a sobering unit with 10 beds at 635 N. Main St., open 24/7/365. There is no cost to Kansas residents for this service, which includes withdrawal monitoring and referrals to residential or outpatient treatment.

A significant local context point for anyone seeking care is the 2024 needs assessment commissioned by the City of Wichita and Sedgwick County, which found that uninsured or low-income residents can wait up to two months for an available inpatient treatment bed.

In response, Wichita and Sedgwick County have pooled approximately $15.5 million in opioid manufacturer settlement funds under the Kansas Fights Addiction Act, with a 2025-2039 strategic plan presented in February 2025 that includes the establishment of a dedicated medical detox center. Phase 1 of that plan launched at a joint city and county meeting in April 2025.

Furthermore, Sedgwick County’s Veterans Treatment Court provides a separate pathway for veterans with substance use or mental health conditions to access treatment in place of incarceration.

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Paying for Detox in Wichita

Cost is one of the first concerns people have when looking for detox in Wichita, and there is a wide range depending on the level of care, insurance status and program type.

How Much Does Detox Cost in Wichita?

The cost of detox in Wichita varies based on the setting, whether medications are required to manage withdrawal and the length of stay. Kansas statewide averages, calculated from 30-day program data compiled by the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics, provide a practical benchmark for what programs in the Wichita area typically charge.

Costs in Wichita also reflect a real access gap. The 2024 local needs assessment found that beds are generally available for insured patients, while uninsured or underinsured individuals may wait weeks for publicly funded placement.

$139,584

Medical Detox

$49,962

Inpatient Rehab

$8,302

Outpatient Rehab

$7,376

Methadone Treatment

Does Private Insurance Cover Detox in Wichita?

Under the Affordable Care Act, private insurers are required to cover substance use disorder treatment at parity with other medical benefits. The Kansas Insurance Department oversees insurer compliance with state and federal mental health parity laws.

Keep in mind that coverage levels, prior authorization requirements and in-network provider lists vary significantly by plan.

The six most common commercial insurance carriers in Wichita include:

Medicare and Medicaid in Wichita

Medicare

Medicare covers inpatient and outpatient detox in Wichita for eligible adults. It also covers OTP services, including methadone and buprenorphine, under Medicare Part B. Copays and deductibles vary depending on the type of service received and the specific plan.

Medicaid

Kansas Medicaid is called KanCare. It covers medically supervised detox, inpatient treatment, outpatient programs and medication-assisted treatment for eligible Kansas residents. New KanCare managed care contracts took effect January 1, 2025, and run through December 31, 2029.

There are no copays for covered substance use disorder services under any KanCare plan. However, prior authorization may be required for medications not on the preferred drug list.

Other Ways to Pay for Detox Treatment

Do not let cost be a barrier to seeking detox in Wichita. Several local programs provide free or reduced-cost care:

Free Social Detox

The Substance Abuse Center of Kansas (SACK) at 635 N. Main St. provides free walk-in social detox to Kansas residents, open 24/7/365. Stays average three to five days and include referrals to residential or outpatient treatment after discharge.

Sliding Scale Payment

COMCARE Addiction Treatment Services, the Sedgwick County behavioral health system at 4035 E. Harry St. offers outpatient and intensive day treatment on a sliding-scale fee. Walk-ins can receive a same-day assessment, and staff help uninsured patients apply for KanCare coverage at intake.

State-Funded Treatment Referrals

Carelon Behavioral Health of Kansas manages substance use disorder placement assessments for state-funded treatment. Calling 1-866-645-8216 (option 2) connects callers to a centralized referral line that can identify publicly funded programs in the Wichita area with available capacity.

Designated Women's Programs

Kansas operates eight state-designated women’s substance use disorder treatment programs statewide, which give priority admission to pregnant women and women with dependent children. Contact KDADS or Carelon Behavioral Health of Kansas for the nearest designated program to Wichita.

Veterans Programs

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs operates a substance use disorder treatment program in Wichita with residential care, intensive outpatient, and general outpatient services. The Sedgwick County Veterans Treatment Court also connects eligible veterans to treatment as an alternative to incarceration.

Wichita, Kansas Regulations and Accreditation for Detox

Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) Behavioral Health Commission

The state’s primary licensing authority for all substance use disorder treatment facilities in Kansas, including detox programs, residential treatment centers, opioid treatment programs, intensive outpatient programs and outpatient services.

KDADS issues licenses, conducts compliance inspections and enforces staffing, safety and clinical standards for all licensed SUD providers operating in Wichita.

Website: kdads.ks.gov

Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board

The state board responsible for licensing and disciplining individual addiction counselors and clinical addiction counselors in Kansas. Wichita-area detox facilities should employ staff who hold current, active licensure from this board.

Website: ksbsrb.ks.gov

Sedgwick County District Court, 18th Judicial District

Sedgwick County operates treatment court programs within the 18th Judicial District that divert eligible individuals from incarceration into substance use disorder treatment, in collaboration with COMCARE, the District Attorney’s Office, and the Sheriff’s Office. A dedicated Veterans Treatment Court specifically targets veterans whose substance use or mental health conditions are connected to military service.

Website: sedgwickcounty.org

SAMHSA and the DEA (Federal OTP Oversight)

Opioid Treatment Programs in Wichita must hold SAMHSA certification and DEA registration to dispense methadone and buprenorphine under 42 CFR Part 8. A February 2024 federal final rule, effective April 2, 2024, made permanent the expanded take-home medication and telehealth flexibilities first introduced during the COVID-19 public health emergency.

Key MAT Medications and Regulatory Status in Wichita

Medication-assisted treatment in Wichita is regulated at both the state and federal levels. KDADS licenses Kansas OTPs, which must also hold SAMHSA certification and DEA registration.

The elimination of the federal X-waiver requirement in December 2022 has substantially broadened prescriber access to buprenorphine across Kansas.

Buprenorphine:

Widely accessible in Wichita and across Kansas. The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 eliminated the federal waiver requirement, so any licensed physician, nurse practitioner or physician assistant approved by SAMHSA can now prescribe buprenorphine in an office-based setting. The 2024 SAMHSA final rule also permits telehealth initiation of buprenorphine via audio or audio-visual visit, expanding access for patients who cannot travel to a clinic.

Methadone:

Restricted to federally certified Opioid Treatment Programs. KDADS maintains a list of certified OTP sites in Kansas, with programs operating in the Wichita metro. Under the 2024 SAMHSA final rule, practitioners have greater flexibility to provide take-home methadone doses and audio-visual telehealth initiation of methadone is permitted under specific clinical conditions. KanCare covers methadone for opioid use disorder only in an OTP setting.

Naltrexone:

Not a controlled substance and carries no special prescribing restrictions. Naltrexone, including the injectable monthly form (Vivitrol), is available through primary care providers, addiction specialists and court-referral programs in Wichita. It is used for both opioid use disorder and alcohol use disorder and is covered by KanCare.

Overdose Prevention and Harm Reduction in Wichita

Wichita does not have a formal syringe services program, as Kansas state law does not currently authorize them. Despite that gap, the city has developed several targeted resources that reduce fentanyl overdose risk and connect people who use drugs to naloxone and other life-saving supplies without requiring a clinical visit.

DCCCA Kansas Naloxone Program

dccca.org

Free naloxone kits by mail statewide Fentanyl test strips by mail Naloxone vending machine in downtown Wichita (705 N. Broadway)

DCCCA administers the statewide Kansas Naloxone Program, distributing free naloxone kits and fentanyl test strips to residents across Kansas. In February 2024, DCCCA partnered with Safe Streets Wichita to install a publicly accessible naloxone vending machine at 705 N. Broadway in downtown Wichita.

Anyone can access the machine anonymously by entering a ZIP code. Sedgwick County consistently requests more naloxone from DCCCA than any other county in the state.

Confluence HRKC

confluencehrkc.org

Confidential delivery of harm reduction kits (request by text or call) Naloxone (Narcan) Fentanyl test strips Wound care supplies Hygiene kits Street outreach van twice weekly

Confluence HRKC serves Wichita residents through confidential, at-home delivery of harm reduction kits. Individuals can request supplies by texting or calling, which removes the barrier of appearing in person at a service location.

The organization also runs a street outreach van two days per week, reaching people experiencing homelessness with naloxone, hygiene supplies and connections to services.

Safe Streets Wichita

safestreetswichita.org

Community advocacy for naloxone access Policy outreach for marginalized communities Overdose prevention education

Safe Streets Wichita is a grassroots advocacy organization that played a central role in bringing naloxone vending machines to the city.

Led by Executive Director Aonya Kendrick Barnett, the organization actively pushes for harm reduction policies at both the local and state levels and specifically works to ensure that overdose prevention resources reach communities of color and people experiencing housing insecurity in Wichita.

NEXT Distro Kansas

nextdistro.org

Mail-based naloxone delivery to any Kansas address Fentanyl test strips Overdose prevention education and resource links

NEXT Distro is a national, mail-based harm reduction platform that ships free naloxone kits directly to residents anywhere in Kansas, including Wichita.

For individuals who prefer not to obtain supplies in person, or who live in areas without local distribution options, NEXT Distro provides a discreet and reliable alternative that requires no in-person contact.

Detox Statistics in Wichita, Kansas

Sedgwick County has seen measurable progress in reducing overdose deaths over the past two years, driven largely by expanded naloxone access and the legalization of fentanyl test strips.

The figures below reflect both that progress and the scale of the challenge that remains for Wichita and the surrounding region.

52% Drop in Fentanyl Deaths

Fentanyl-related overdose deaths in Sedgwick County fell from 153 in all of 2023 to 72 through October 2024. The Sedgwick County Sheriff attributed the decline primarily to broader community access to naloxone.

17% Fewer Deaths from 2022 to 2023

Total overdose deaths in Sedgwick County dropped 17% between 2022 and 2023. Advocates attributed the decline to increased community naloxone distribution and the state’s legalization of fentanyl test strips.

$15.5M Opioid Settlement for Sedgwick County and Wichita

The City of Wichita and Sedgwick County together stand to receive approximately $15.5 million in opioid manufacturer settlement funds through 2038 under the Kansas Fights Addiction Act. A strategic plan finalized in early 2025 prioritizes creating a dedicated medical detox center, among other treatment expansions.

FAQs About Detox in Wichita, KS

What is the difference between SACK's social detox unit and a medical detox program in Wichita?

SACK at 635 N. Main St. provides free, 24/7 social detox with withdrawal monitoring and referrals, averaging a three-to-five-day stay. It cannot dispense medications.

Whereas medical detox programs provide physician oversight and FDA-approved withdrawal medications, making them appropriate for people with severe opioid, alcohol or benzodiazepine dependence where withdrawal complications are a serious risk.

Does KanCare cover detox in Wichita?

Yes. KanCare, Kansas’s Medicaid program, covers medically supervised detox, inpatient treatment, outpatient programs and medication-assisted treatment for eligible residents.

There are no copays for covered substance use disorder services under any KanCare plan. New managed care contracts took effect in January 2025 and guarantee these benefits through 2029.

Are there detox programs specifically for women in the Wichita area?

Kansas operates eight state-designated women’s substance use disorder treatment programs statewide, which give priority admission to pregnant women and women with dependent children.

Contact KDADS or call Carelon Behavioral Health of Kansas at 1-866-645-8216 for the closest designated program to Wichita and current bed availability.

How do I get a referral to a state-funded detox or treatment program in Wichita?

Call Carelon Behavioral Health of Kansas at 1-866-645-8216 and select option 2. This free, confidential line provides substance use disorder placement assessments and referrals to publicly funded programs across Kansas, including Wichita.

You can also walk into SACK’s Walk-in Center at 731 N. Water St., Monday through Saturday, for a same-day assessment.

Can I get buprenorphine in Wichita without going to a specialized opioid clinic?

Yes. Since the federal X-waiver requirement was eliminated in December 2022, any licensed physician, nurse practitioner or physician assistant approved by SAMHSA can prescribe buprenorphine for opioid use disorder in an outpatient treatment setting.

As well, primary care providers and telehealth platforms now offer this service, making buprenorphine access in Wichita substantially broader than the traditional OTP model.

Is Wichita adding more detox capacity?

Yes, this is in progress. The City of Wichita and Sedgwick County launched Phase 1 of their joint opioid settlement strategic plan in April 2025. The 2025-2039 plan allocates the largest portion of the $15.5 million fund to treatment, with creating a dedicated medical detox center identified as a top priority.

A 2024 needs assessment found that uninsured patients can wait up to two months for an inpatient bed in Sedgwick County, underlining why added capacity is critical.

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