Parsons State Hospital and Training Center

Description

Parsons State Hospital and Training Center PSHampTC is one of two residential treatment training and care facilities operated by the State of Kansas to serve individuals with intellectual disabilities The Center is certified by the State Department of Health and Environment under Title XIX of the Social Security Act as an Intermediate Care Facility for individuals who are Mentally Retarded The Hospital is certified by the Kansas Hospital Association as a special Mental Hospital and by the State Department of Education as a Special Purpose School

The Hospital first opened in 1903 as a State Hospital for Epileptics In 1957 the Hospital was renamed Parsons State Hospital and Training Center and began providing programs for individuals with mental retardation The Hospital occupies 43 buildings on 163 acres Major components include residential services the University Center on Developmental Disabilities and the Parsons Research Center for the University of Kansas the Special Purpose School of the Southeast Regional Education Service Center and the Southeast Kansas Agricultural Research Center of Kansas State University

The campus staff provide services to approximately 200 individuals An individual must be at least six years of age to be admitted There is no upper age limit All levels of abilities are served with the individuals needs being the primary concern Individuals in need of treatment at PSHampTC have significant handicaps in addition to their intellectual disabilities Currently 88 of the residents exhibit a psychiatric impairment or behavioral disorder

The University of Kansas received a major grant to study chronic aberrant behavior and Parsons is the primary site for this research Individuals are admitted to PSHampTC on a voluntary basis with the signed consent of the parents or legal guardian Before admission it must be determined that services are not available locally This determination is made by working with the local Community Developmental Disability Organization the parents and the person for whom admission is sought Applications are screened by the PSHampTC Admission Committee After admission the process of Person Centered Planning takes place Services are based on the values and dreams of each resident Staff listen to how individuals want to live then try to meet those requests while balancing obligations to keep residents healthy and safe

PSHampTC has enjoyed a national and international reputation in the field of intellectual disabilities primarily as the result of a 40 year relationship with the University of Kansas This affiliation has created many significant advances in research The affiliation has also attracted a large group of highly qualified professionals who provide professional training opportunities and leadership in Kansas programs for individuals with intellectual disabilities

Mission Statement
To improve lives by connecting people with supports and services

Vision Statement
People experiencing the highest quality of life regardless of the challenges