Family Service & Guidance Center
Mechele Ford has had a diverse work experience in the healthcare field. Mechele started their career in 1987 as an RN at Memorial Hospital, where they worked until 1989. Mechele then joined The Menninger Clinic in 1989 as an ARNP, where they worked on several units including the eating disorders unit. During their time at The Menninger Clinic, Mechele developed programs for inpatient and day patient programs, led therapies, and supervised day hospital staff. In 1999, they joined the Family Service and Guidance Center as an ARNP and Nursing Operations Coordinator.
Mechele Ford obtained their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from Washburn University, where they studied from 1983 to 1987. Following that, they pursued their Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree in Psychiatric Nursing from Wichita State University, completing their education from 1989 to 1992. Despite their education history, no information is provided regarding any additional certifications they may have obtained.
Family Service & Guidance Center
Family Service & Guidance Center (FSGC) is dedicated to meeting the unique mental health needs of children and families and providing training opportunities for behavioral health professionals. FSGC was established in 1904 to help Topeka flood victims. As the needs in our community have changed, so has our focus. Today, Family Service & Guidance Center’s experts work closely to provide carefully tailored direct clinical services, prevention education and outreach to nearly 12,000 children and teens living with anxiety, depression, ADHD and other mental health issues and their families from 38 Kansas counties each year. FSGC is a recognized leader in children's mental health, employing 260 staff members on a centralized three-building campus and a Crisis Resolution Program building. Family Service & Guidance Center offers a broad range of services, including outpatient therapy; child and adolescent psychiatry; an anxiety treatment program; a therapeutic preschool for children ages 2-6 with severe emotional and behavioral problems; the Youth Development Program for school-age children and teens; crisis services available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year; Families Supporting Recovery for adolescents dealing with mental illness and substance use issues; community-based services, including case management; Transitions to Adulthood Program for young adults with mental illness; and the popular Happy Bear abuse prevention program.