Oxford House Kansas

Substance Abuse · Kansas · Paid

Oxford Houses are self-supporting, democratically run recovery homes where residents in early sobriety live together and share expenses, with locations across Kansas. Fathers in recovery looking for stable housing can apply to an existing house with an opening by contacting the state outreach number. Residents pay weekly dues for rent and utilities and agree to remain drug- and alcohol-free. Houses operate without professional staff and are self-governed by the men or women living there.

Contact & Details

Address: Multiple KS locations

Phone: 316-295-2607

Hours: 24/7 residential

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About Substance Abuse for Fathers

Substance abuse treatment in the US is delivered through state-licensed treatment providers, nonprofit recovery programs (AA, NA, SMART Recovery), hospital-based detox, methadone clinics, and sober living houses. SAMHSA's National Helpline (1-800-662-HELP) provides free, confidential referrals to local treatment 24/7. Most states fund a network of publicly-supported treatment centers that accept uninsured and Medicaid clients; the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration maintains a national treatment locator at findtreatment.gov. Fathers dealing with substance issues during custody disputes often need documented treatment compliance — court-ordered programs exist for this specific purpose. Recovery support includes peer recovery specialists, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and drug courts. This directory pulls together the state's single state agency for SUD, treatment finders, mutual aid meetings, and MAT providers.

Substance Abuse in Kansas

Kansas district courts handle family matters in each of its 31 judicial districts. The Child Support Services division operates under the Department for Children and Families. Wichita, Kansas City KS, Overland Park, and Topeka are the largest cities. Kansas Legal Services provides statewide civil legal aid, with fathers' rights and family law among the top case types.

More Substance Abuse in Kansas

  • SAMHSA Helpline – Kansas — The SAMHSA National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7 treatment referral and information service for individuals and family members fac
  • COMCARE – Substance Abuse Wichita — COMCARE is the Sedgwick County community mental health center offering outpatient addiction treatment, counseling, case management, and medi
  • Mirror Inc. – Wichita — Mirror Inc. provides residential and outpatient substance abuse treatment, detox, and recovery support for adults across multiple Kansas loc
  • First Call Alcohol/Drug Prevention – KC — First Call Alcohol and Drug Prevention, Recovery and Support provides substance abuse assessments, referrals, prevention programming, and fa
  • Heartland Regional Alcohol & Drug – Salina — Heartland Regional Alcohol and Drug Assessment Center in Salina provides substance use assessments, outpatient counseling, and DUI evaluatio
  • AA Meetings – Kansas — Alcoholics Anonymous hosts free in-person and online meetings throughout Kansas, providing peer recovery support for anyone with a desire to

Substance Abuse — Common Questions

I need help but have no insurance — where do I start?
Call SAMHSA's National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (free, 24/7). They'll connect you to state-funded treatment providers that accept uninsured clients. Every state has a Single State Agency for Substance Use that funds community treatment on sliding-scale fees.
What's MAT (Medication-Assisted Treatment)?
MAT combines medications (methadone, buprenorphine/Suboxone, naltrexone/Vivitrol) with counseling to treat opioid and alcohol use disorders. It's evidence-based, reduces overdose risk substantially, and is covered by Medicaid and most private insurance. Find providers at findtreatment.gov.
Will going to rehab hurt my custody case?
Voluntarily seeking treatment is almost always viewed favorably by courts — it shows responsibility and commitment to sobriety. Coordinate with your attorney so treatment documentation supports your case. Court-ordered programs through drug courts specifically protect custody rights.
How long is treatment?
Detox: 3–7 days. Residential rehab: 30–90 days typically. Intensive outpatient: 8–12 weeks, 9–15 hours per week. Standard outpatient: months to years. Aftercare and peer support (AA, NA, SMART Recovery) is ongoing and free.