CrossWinds Counseling & Wellness

CrossWinds Counseling & Wellness CrossWinds Counseling & Wellness is a non-profit Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) providing services to seven rural counties.

Founded in 1960, CrossWinds Counseling & Wellness, formerly the Mental Health Center of East Central Kansas (MHCECK) is licensed by the State of Kansas to operate as a community mental health center (CMHC) and as a certified substance abuse treatment provider. We serve citizens who live in the following counties: Chase, Coffey, Greenwood, Lyon, Morris, Osage, and Wabaunsee. Fees are based on household income and number of dependents in the home. Commercial insurance, Medicaid (HealthWave19 and HealthWave21), the HCBS/SED Medicaid Waiver, Medicare, and other forms of third party payments are accepted. Payment is expected at the time of service, unless other arrangements have been made. The types of providers we employ include: psychiatrists, psychiatric nurses, psychologists, clinical social workers, substance abuse counselors, marriage/family therapists, professional counselors, prevention consultants, case managers, attendant care workers, a parent support coordinator, wrap-around planners, peer support workers, interns, and others. The Center employs approximately 150 persons, and operates on an annual expense budget of $8,500,000. The Center is governed by a volunteer board of directors.

Let's fill the shelves together! Support our Morris County Community Food Drive happening now!CrossWinds is hosting a fo...
12/14/2025

Let's fill the shelves together! Support our Morris County Community Food Drive happening now!
CrossWinds is hosting a food drive to collect essential items for local Morris County families and individuals in need. Donations can be dropped off at the CrossWinds office at 501 E Main Street, Council Grove, during normal business hours.

What we are looking for:
Canned and boxed food items
Non-perishable snacks, cereals, and grains
Baby food and formula

This season can be stressful—socially, financially, emotionally. Remember to take a break. It’s OK to focus on yourself,...
12/13/2025

This season can be stressful—socially, financially, emotionally. Remember to take a break. It’s OK to focus on yourself, your self-care, and your overall health and wellness this season. Here are some ways to show yourself some comfort & joy: samhsa.gov/find-support/how-to-cope

Remember, it's OK not to feel merry and bright this season. If you need support, there are resources to help—including resources for mental health or substance use challenges. You’re not alone. Visit findsupport.gov or reach out to CrossWinds at 620.343.2211 or visit www.crosswindsks.org for more information about the support that is available.

✨ This holiday season, we're hanging up a few things — and we're not talking about ornaments. ✨We're choosing to let go ...
12/12/2025

✨ This holiday season, we're hanging up a few things — and we're not talking about ornaments. ✨

We're choosing to let go of the habits that weigh heavier than any decoration we could put on a tree:

🎄 Hanging up comparing ourselves to others — because everyone’s journey has its own rhythm, and each one deserves to be celebrated, not measured.

🎄 Hanging up self-criticism — that inner voice doesn’t get to narrate our season anymore. Kindness starts with how we speak to ourselves.

🎄 Hanging up avoiding feelings — it’s okay to pause, feel, reflect, and honor what’s really going on beneath the holiday rush.

🎄 Hanging up people-pleasing — we're allowed to choose what feels right for ourselves, even if it doesn’t make everyone else comfortable.

🎄 Hanging up the fear of setting boundaries — saying “no” can be one of the most loving things we do for ourselves and the people we care about.

This year, we're creating space for rest, authenticity, and gentleness.
If you’re hanging up a few things too, we're right there with you. ❤️

Join us for the Corner House Biscuits and Gravy Fundraiser on Saturday, January 31st from 7am to 1pm!Biscuits & Gravy Fu...
12/11/2025

Join us for the Corner House Biscuits and Gravy Fundraiser on Saturday, January 31st from 7am to 1pm!

Biscuits & Gravy Fundraiser
Saturday, January 31
7am to 1 pm
418 Market Street, Emporia

Feeling down around the holidays is common, but it’s different from seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Knowing the diffe...
12/11/2025

Feeling down around the holidays is common, but it’s different from seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Knowing the difference can guide support and treatment. Learn more about SAD and how to get help: samhsa.gov/mental-health/seasonal-affective-disorder

Donate now to the Winter Gear Drive, now through December! Drop off at CrossWinds, 1519 Merchant Street, Emporia, during...
12/10/2025

Donate now to the Winter Gear Drive, now through December! Drop off at CrossWinds, 1519 Merchant Street, Emporia, during regular business hours.

As the cold season approaches, let's come together to support those in need. CrossWinds is collecting gently used winter gear to help our neighbors stay warm this winter!
Items needed: coats, jackets, gloves, hats, beanies, scarves

Tune in to the KVOE on-air chat tomorrow for a conversation about healthy holiday boundaries with Erika, CrossWinds Comm...
12/09/2025

Tune in to the KVOE on-air chat tomorrow for a conversation about healthy holiday boundaries with Erika, CrossWinds Community Based Services Manager, and Sarah, Crisis Services Manager. The on-air chat starts shortly after 11, and you can listen online at https://kvoe.com/listen/

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Listen to any of our stations below. Having trouble? Email kvoe@kvoe.com or call 6203421400

We had a great time at the Eureka Christmas parade on Saturday!
12/08/2025

We had a great time at the Eureka Christmas parade on Saturday!

The way people experience grief depends on many factors. Some might experience very strong and long-lasting grief that c...
12/07/2025

The way people experience grief depends on many factors. Some might experience very strong and long-lasting grief that can make daily life more difficult. Everybody grieves differently, but if you are experiencing long-lasting and intense emotions that make it difficult to experience daily life you may be experiencing Prolonged Grief. Find support this National Grief Awareness Week: https://www.samhsa.gov/newsroom/observances/national-grief-awareness-week
or reach out to CrossWinds at 620-343-2211 or by visiting www.crosswindsks.org

Let's fill the shelves together! Support our Morris County Community Food Drive happening now!CrossWinds is hosting a fo...
12/06/2025

Let's fill the shelves together! Support our Morris County Community Food Drive happening now!

CrossWinds is hosting a food drive to collect essential items for local Morris County families and individuals in need. Donations can be dropped off at the CrossWinds office at 501 E Main Street, Council Grove, during normal business hours.

What we are looking for:
Canned and boxed food items
Non-perishable snacks, cereals, and grains
Baby food and formula

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1519 Merchant Street
Emporia, KS
66801

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+16203432211

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CrossWinds Counseling and Wellness provides prevention and support tools, educational resources, counseling and treatment options, and class offerings that can help you begin to manage the circumstances of daily life. Whether you are seeking support for yourself or a loved one, we are committed to helping improve mental wellness and together we can make our communities stronger. Founded in 1960, CrossWinds Counseling & Wellness is licensed by the State of Kansas to operate as a Community Mental Health Center. Our service locations have expanded across Kansas in seven counties to include Chase, Coffey, Greenwood, Lyon, Morris, Osage and Wabaunsee.

We employ a variety of providers including psychologists, social workers, marriage and family therapists and professional counselors to ensure that we can offer you the most effective, caring, innovative and efficient support for your mental wellness. Those in need of our assistance range from children to the elderly and who may suffer from anxiety, depression, ADHD, emotional or social challenges, substance abuse or those in need of a place to share openly and freely. It’s time to embrace mental health and wellness as a whole health approach. It’s time to start the conversation.

We often discredit feelings of sadness, nervousness or loneliness as just having a bad day, but when 1 in 5 people struggle with depression, anxiety, or their mental well being, it’s time to start the conversation. Mental health issues can affect anyone at any age, regardless of their background. It may be someone you know, a friend or a relative, a colleague or your neighbor down the street, through education and advocacy you can help break the silence of those suffering from mental health issues.