Breakthrough is a non-profit in Wichita, KS that is dedicated to helping people living with severe mental illness achieve their independence.
Please take some time to look around our website and if you have any questions, feel free to contact us. And check back frequently because we update our content frequently!
- H.E.A.L. Project Lunch and Learn Series
Breakthrough recently received a matching grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation for health and wellness and KU School of Medicine-Wichita is one of our partners. For their part, KU will be hosting a Lunch and Learn series to educate the medical and mental health community on physical health issues related to mental illness. We will be providing FREE box lunches and presentations by Dr. Russell Scheffer, chair and professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, KU School of Medicine-Wichita.
*Certificates of attendance will be provided
- AmeriCorps *Vista Opportunity
Breakthrough has been approved for three AmeriCorps Vista members. These members will work primarily in Breakthrough's development department. Click the link for more information.
- Breakthrough Art Project
Breakthrough has partnered with several local art galleries and local artists to bring some artistic flare to its new building. Artists from Gallery XII and Artists at Old Town have contributed several hanging pieces in the building. Additionally, this past summer, Rita Beuttel completed a mural depicting the Flint Hills in Breakthrough's Dining Room. Another local artist, Steve Murillo, has completed a mural which depicts the transition from mental illness to recovery for the Breakthrough collection. To see the mural, click on the "Breakthrough Art Project" link, which will take you to Steve Murillo's website. To learn about how you can contribute to the Breakthrough Art Project, call Jen at 269-2534.
- Open Door to Independence
Would you like to learn more about Breakthrough? Attend a free, one-hour informational session over lunch to learn more about our mission and services to the community. Click above or call Jen at 269-2534 for more information.
- Emotions Anonymous
Emotions Anonymous (EA) is now meeting at Breakthrough. Meetings will be held on Tuesdays at 4:30pm in the downstairs conference room at Breakthrough. Everyone is welcome. There are no dues or fees required to attend.
Emotions Anonymous offers a 12-step program to help people cope with stress in daily living and to live a healthier emotional life. EA is not affiliated with any other organization. The program is open to anyone who has a desire to become emotionally well. Members attend for various reasons, among them depression, anxiety, relationship problems and other emotional difficulties. If you need further information please contact Jocelyn at 316.390.2512.