Smoky Hill Foundation for Chemical Dependency is a nonprofit outpatient treatment provider with an office in Colby, Kansas, serving Thomas County and the surrounding northwest Kansas region. The Colby location is one of three offices operated by the organization, which has its main facility in Hays and an additional outreach site in Phillipsburg. The program offers substance abuse evaluations, individual counseling, and referral services, with counseling available in both English and Spanish.
Outpatient Treatment and Counseling Services
The Colby office provides outpatient counseling for individuals dealing with alcohol and drug dependency, including individual sessions by appointment and referrals to group-based programming. The foundation is licensed to conduct ADSAP evaluations for individuals with DUI offenses, as well as alcohol and drug evaluations related to criminal charges and custody matters. These evaluations involve an oral interview along with the administration and interpretation of standard diagnostic tools. The organization also operates an Alcohol/Drug Information School, offered on a bi-monthly basis, designed to fulfill court-ordered requirements for DUI offenders.
Additional Programs and Community Resources
Beyond its core counseling and evaluation services, Smoky Hill Foundation runs a Youth Education Safety Program for young people in the early stages of substance involvement, along with specialized outpatient programming for gambling and gaming addiction. The foundation maintains connections with area service providers, including mental health centers, crisis lines, employment programs, and domestic violence services, to support clients whose needs extend beyond substance use treatment. Counseling at the Colby office is provided by a licensed social worker who offers bilingual services in English and Spanish.
