Psychiatrists and Psychiatric Nurses in Salina, KS
Psychology/Behavioral Health • Salina, KS
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Psychology/Behavioral Health
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+13149475427
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Recovery.com (Central Kansas Mental Health Center): 2.8/5 (Aggregate rating from recovery.com)
- Vitals (Central Kansas Mental Health Center): 4.5/5 (for Dr. Danielle Bedell Henson)
- Healthgrades: 2.3/5 (for Jennifer Pekarek, ARNP)
Patients praise
- Many patients report positive experiences with individual clinical providers, describing them as knowledgeable, caring, attentive, and supportive.
- High patient satisfaction reported for inpatient psychiatric services at Salina Regional Health Center, specifically regarding security and staff support during acute care.
- Availability of diverse services, including outpatient clinics, same-day assessments, telehealth options, and crisis support.
Common complaints
- Significant dissatisfaction with administrative staff, specifically receptionists, citing rudeness, poor communication, and feeling dismissed.
- Complaints regarding billing practices, including being required to speak with billing departments before accessing crisis care.
- Difficulties with appointment scheduling, long wait times, and being overbooked.
- Some patients report feeling unheard, rushed, or that treatment decisions (e.g., medication or hospitalization) were made without adequate explanation or respect.
"The entire staff made my stay a good experience. Everyone was top notch. I feel confident and like a new person. Every courtesy was extended to me."
— Salina Regional Health Center Inpatient Psychiatric Services patient testimonial"I love the nurses, they genuinely care. Dr Martinez is knowledgeable and caring. I trust her completely. The problem is the front desk... The front desk people are condescending and don't even try to act like they care."
— Patient review of Central Kansas Mental Health Center"The receptionists are so rude! They cut you off mid sentence... Treating someone with depression like that could really hurt them or be dangerous."
— Patient review of Veridian Behavioral HealthSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Salina Sees You: Krista Wiss — Oct 16, 2025
- Lila M. Peckham Wichman, NP - Nurse Practitioner in Junction City, KS — May 14, 2026
- Lauren Thomas, DNP, PMHNP-BC - LifeStance Health — Apr 23, 2026
- Tracy L. Davies, NP - Nurse Practitioner in Garden City, KS — May 14, 2026
- Deborah L. Frasher - Nurse Practitioner in Emporia, KS — May 14, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More psychology/behavioral health clinics in Salina
Central Kansas Mental Health Center (CKMHC) is a nonprofit mental health care provider based in Salina, Kansas. Founded in 1964, the center offers a wide range of services including therapy, medication services, adult and youth programs, school-based services, crisis support, and related community resources. It operates from four offices in Salina, with its headquarters at 809 Elmhurst Blvd, Salina, KS 67401. CKMHC employs about 49 staff and reports annual revenue around $17.2 million. Key contact options include phones (800-794-8281, 785-823-3109, 785-823-6322) and email (hr@ckmhc.org). Industry: Mental Health Care; Type: Nonprofit.
Veridian Behavioral Health in Salina, KS, is a private multi-disciplinary mental health care center linked to Salina Regional Health Center. It offers inpatient and outpatient services for common mental health and life-challenge issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship and parenting concerns, and grief. The practice focuses on individuals and families and operates across three Salina offices. Highlights include: - Part of Salina Regional Health Center’s behavioral health department - Services: mental health care in private office settings (inpatient/outpatient) - Location: Salina, Kansas, USA - Contact: multiple local phone numbers; main address(s) at 730 Holly Ln and 400 S Santa Fe Ave, Salina, KS 67401 - Revenue: ~$23.1M; very small team (2 employees listed) with growing year-over-year headcount - Website: veridianbh.com If you’re seeking care in central Kansas, Veridian serves adults and families dealing with depression, anxiety, relationships, parenting challenges, and grief within a private, comfortable setting.
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