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Kansas Ranks Near the Middle for Access to Mental Healthcare. Here's How to Find Help
Cost and provider shortages keep many residents from getting care, while telehealth now accounts for 40% of visits at community health centers, officials said.
- According to Mental Health America , nearly 60% of adults who needed mental healthcare in 2023 did not receive it, citing perceived high costs or uncertainty about where to start as primary barriers.
- Rural communities often face fewer mental health providers than cities, with many located at least 30 minutes from a facility, while 41% of adults report being unable to find a provider they felt was the right fit.
- A 2026 study of more than 139,000 patients found that 75% of those with moderate depression or anxiety experienced significant improvement in their symptoms, regardless of whether they lived in rural or urban areas.
- Individuals seeking treatment can utilize insurance provider directories or consult an Employee Assistance Program , while the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration offers FindTreatment.gov to search licensed, low-cost options by zip code.
- Treating the first appointment as a conversation rather than a commitment reduces pressure, as finding the right therapist often requires trying different providers or using online matching tools until meeting a professional who aligns with specific needs.
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Washington ranks near the middle for access to mental healthcare. Here's how to find help
LifeStance Health reports on mental healthcare access in Washington.
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The Avery Journal-TimesNorth Carolina ranks near the middle for access to mental healthcare. Here's how to find help
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