Women's Recovery Center
of Central Kansas FAQ
1319 West May Street
Wichita, KS 67213
(p)316.262.0505
(f) 316.262.7384
The staff of Women’s Recovery Center (WRC) looks forward to working with you and is committed to helping you begin your journey of recovery and personal growth. As you might expect, treatment cannot be measured by days, but by the effort invested. We will offer you the opportunity to work an individualized treatment program based on your personal issues and needs.
How long will I stay at Women's Recovery Center?
Women’s Recovery Center has four levels of treatment – Intermediate, Reintegration, Residential Intensive Outpatient, Community Based Outpatient - each with different lengths of stay. While most women start at the most intensive level, Intermediate, you may start your treatment at the level most appropriate to meet your assessed need and will move through those levels according to your progress. How long you stay will also depend on the timeframes established by the entity that funds your treatment. Intermediate treatment typically lasts 14 to 28 days. Reintegration treatment may be 30 days to two months, and Residential Intensive Outpatient may be two to three months. Community Based Outpatient Services involve weekly group and individual meetings, ranging from one to nine hours each week.
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How do I know what level of treatment I need?
Your first step is to participate in an assessment of your substance use and other needs. WRC can conduct that assessment with you at no charge, or you may also complete an assessment with your Regional Alcohol and Drug Abuse Center (RADAC).
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Will my insurance cover treatment at WRC?
If you have Medicaid 19 and treatment is authorized, your stay at WRC will be covered. We may be able to enter into an individual agreement with your insurance company. Call the WRC Admissions Coordinator with your insurance information, and we can help you determine if the company will reimburse for any portion of the cost.
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Is there a waiting list?
Due to the demand for our services, there may be a waiting list when you call. Women who are pregnant or use intravenous drugs have priority for admission. Women’s Recovery Center will help you identify other support services while you wait, and call to check on you periodically during that time. We can also help you access other services in the state if you cannot wait.
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What do I need to bring with me?
WRC must verify your residency, proof of income, and insurance coverage. Please bring the following documents with you:
• State Issued Picture ID
• Social Security Card
• Medicaid/Insurance Card
• Proof of Income
• Vision Card (Required to be turned into DCCCA’s main office)
• Birth Certificate
• 30 day supply of medications
• Name and address of your current physician
• Names and addresses of any parties for whom releases of information may be needed (therapist, family members, physician, etc.)
It is important to BE ON TIME for your admission appointment. If you have difficulties, call and let us know. If you fail to notify us of possible delays, you may be rescheduled for another day. A no-call, no-show situation will result in the loss of your slot and you may be put at the bottom of the waiting list.
Arrive clean and sober. If you do not, we reserve the right to refuse to admit you. We may request a brief stay in our detoxification program or one at another agency, and if space is available, you may begin the treatment program once detox is complete.
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Can I bring any personal belongings?
You may bring the following items with you:
• Calling card
• Stamps/Envelopes
• Cigarettes
• 10 days worth of clothing (Include tennis shoes)
• Personal Hygiene Products (combs and hairbrushes must be plastic, non-aerosol deodorant only, disposable razors only, and any small appliance must be battery operated)
• Unflavored bottled water, unopened at the time of admission.
• Money (Staff cannot accept money from family or friends at the door. They may bring you money during family visitation.)
• Treatment Related Books or Spiritual Literature
• CD/Tape Player with headphones (Used at counselor discretion for therapeutic purposes.)
• Alarm Clock (without a radio)
You will be able to go on a Store Run with staff once a week to purchase various items such bottled water, cigarettes, personal hygiene products, and other items as needed. We have laundry facilities on site and provide detergent. You may bring your own if you prefer.
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Is there anything I cannot bring?
WRC does not permit radios, cell phones, cameras, television/video game systems, personal music devices, headphones, computers, scissors, nail file, nail polish, nail polish remover, wire hangers, picture frames with glass, candy or food. We provide all the food, including snacks, as part of the treatment program. The only exceptions may be for medical purposes or special dietary needs.
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Is there anything special I need to do to bring my children?
If you are bringing your children to treatment with you, you must notify your SRS worker to be approved for Childcare Assistance so you can access the First Step’s licensed daycare. If you are already approved for Childcare Assistance, still notify your SRS worker. You will need to bring the following documents for each child who will stay with you:
• Medical card/Insurance card
• Immunization Records
• Baby Food/Formula/WIC Vouchers
• Diapers/Wipes
• Clothing
• Medications
• School Items/Transfer Papers
You are allowed to bring unopened healthy snacks and formula for your infant or toddler and can keep them in your room.
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Can I smoke while I am there?
Smoking is allowed outside of the building at certain times. You will be responsible for the purchase of your own cigarettes.
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Will I be able to talk to my family and friends, or see them while I am there?
You will have access to a phone, so you may need to bring a calling card or call collect. You will not be allowed to make personal long distance calls on the business phone. You will be able to receive phone messages from family/friends at anytime. You will be given that phone number at admission. The mailing address is: 1319 West May Street, Wichita, KS 67213.
Visitation with family and friends is Sunday from 3:00p.m. to 4:30p.m. Up to three visitors are allowed at one time. All visitors except children must attend WRC’s Family Group the week prior to visiting on Sunday. Family Group occurs on Wednesday evening for women whose last name begins with A through L, and on Thursday evening for women whose last name begins with M through Z. Family members living outside of Wichita may attend a Family Group on the second Sunday of each month. Children are not allowed in Family Group.
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