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Helping You Break Through the Cycle of Poverty and Mental Illness

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Achieving stability

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Moving beyond poverty

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Facing tough times? We’re here to help!

  • Need help with your educational and employment goals?
  • Do you face housing insecurity, such as homelessness or eviction?
  • Having difficulty accessing basic necessities like food, clothing, or hygiene products?

Alleviate these worries, regain stability in your life, and learn resilience through shared work and meaningful relationships.

Build purpose, health, and hope with our programs, services and ministries

Breakthrough Turning Point

Turning Point

Our pantry provides life-giving support each month for those in need and engaging them in meaningful volunteer activities.

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Therapy

Breakthrough’s therapy program offers flexible options for members to receive the care they need. Take the first step today toward improving your mental health and wellness.

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Clubhouse

The Clubhouse provides a variety of social and vocational programs, engaging activities and service opportunities, reducing isolation for those living with severe and persistent mental illness and offering support for recovery.

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Payee Services and Support

As operators of the largest Organizational Representative Payee program in Kansas, our team at Breakthrough helps people in distress obtain financial security and wisely manage their funds.

Employment Services

We work with each individual to assess job readiness, find the proper fit for their skills and interests, resume and interview assistance, and continued support after employment is obtained.

Our clients share how they triumph through our support

Breakthrough is a lifesaver to individuals, families, friends, and our community, as we navigate the complicated and frustrating world of mental illness!!! God bless you!

This is a service that is greatly needed and often overlooked.

Not only do you serve the poor [and mentally ill], you have programs designed to help them better themselves.

Get the Latest Insights, News, and Progress About Our Efforts to Fight Poverty and Severe Mental Illness

Frequently Asked Questions

What do I say to men and women who approach me for money on the streets?2022-12-28T11:00:33-06:00

Decline to give dollars, yet invite them to Breakthrough for a free meal and support. Our physical address is 1010 N Main. Wichita has an ordinance against panhandling. Have a hygiene or blessing bag on hand when driving in Wichita.

I know someone who is being abused. Can I send them to Breakthrough?2019-12-31T11:46:54-06:00

Breakthrough programs focus on the circumstances of poverty and mental illness but do not address abuse directly. For individuals who are vulnerable to mismanagement of their finances and/or benefit payments, we offer structure and support through our Representative Payee program.  Feel free to contact us at reppay@breakthroughwichita.org to provide specifics of the situation and we’ll let you know if we can help or point you in the right direction.

My family is hungry. Do you have a food pantry we can use?2024-07-24T13:42:30-05:00

We have a small food pantry for participants in our poverty programs. If interested, please inquire at the reception desk. You can find other food pantry resources in the community by dialing 2-1-1.

Do you serve lunch?2024-07-24T13:42:48-05:00

No, we are unable to do so. You can find other community resources by calling 2-1-1.

What are the hours of the Clubhouse?2024-07-24T13:43:06-05:00

Monday through Friday, the Clubhouse is open 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Thursday evenings we have a community social from 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. The Clubhouse is open each holiday between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. If you have questions about when the Clubhouse will be open, please call 316-269-2534.

I need help paying my rent this month. Does Breakthrough give cash assistance?2019-12-31T08:20:56-06:00

No, we are unable to do so. You can find other community resources by calling 2-1-1 or searching their Resource Directory HERE.

I know someone with a diagnosed mental illness, what can I do to help them?2023-06-01T16:16:03-05:00

We encourage individuals to start with a tour of Breakthrough and the Clubhouse.  This is easiest if that person has someone to come with them. New groups and places can be intimidating, but the clubhouse understands this and can help.  Please contact us to arrange a tour at info@breakthroughwichita.org.

Build Resilience Today

As long as poverty, injustice and inequality persist, none of us can truly rest. It doesn’t take much to change a life. Get in touch today and start making the difference.

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