Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: SEKMHC
Mailing Address: 1106 South Ninth
City: Humboldt
State: KS
Postal Code: 66748
Main Phone: 620-473-2241
Main Fax: 620-473-3334
Organization Website: www.sekmhc.org
Employer ID Number: 48-0678906
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 26, 2024
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: SEKA, Southeast Kansas Achievers
Project Description:

Southeast Kansas Achievers, SEKA, is a psychosocial treatment group for children ages 4-18 provided by Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center. It is designed to improve the social functioning of children with serious emotional disturbances (SED) like anxiety, depression, and behavioral challenges. To participate in SEKA, children must have a current diagnosable mental, emotional, or behavioral disorder of sufficient duration to meet the diagnostic criteria in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, DSM. SEKA’s primary goals are to help children with SED increase knowledge of their and others’ behavior, recognize their strengths and positive social skills, and participate in learning activities.

SEKA’s mission is to prevent unnecessary out-of-home placement of children having serious emotional or behavioral challenges. SEKA helps develop personal attitudes and social behaviors needed to function at school, in the community, and in their homes. The SEKA program uses evidence-based practices to increase competence and skill sets in leisure time training, health, needed academic areas, and personal relationships.

SEKA serves over 100 children daily from Allen, Anderson, Bourbon, Linn, Neosho, and Woodson Counties. SEKA is held year-round, after school during the school year and in the summer from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Because SEKA is held year-round and charges no fees to uninsured participants, the financial needs are significant. Daily expenses include transportation to and from the program, meals, snacks, field trips, curriculum, and supplies. With summer, enrollment increases, which also causes expenses to multiply.

SEKA provides a safe place for the youngest and most vulnerable in our communities to be cared for. For many children, the meals and snacks provided by SEKA are their primary source of nutrition. SEKA staff strive to provide basic hygiene and necessities for the children with limited funding. Additional funding will help staff better meet the children’s significant needs.

Total Project Budget: $2,130,239

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Paid for by the revenue generated from services provided at SEKMHC.

Project Duration: Ongoing
Geographical Area Served: Allen, Anderson, Bourbon, Linn, Neosho, and Woodson Counties in Southeast Kansas
Age Group To Be Served: 4-18 years

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: Wanderley
Contact Last Name: Reis
Contact Title: Director of Business Development
Contact Phone: 620-228-1693
Contact Email: wreis@sekmhc.org