Mental Health Resources in Kansas City

On the Show Me KC Schools Podcast we typically cover topics related to education, school options, etc. One thing we also like to do is stay engaged with families and ask them what they want to hear from us. When surveyed many families provided feedback that they wanted us to have conversations about mental health.

On this episode, we are joined by incredible mental health practitioners and advocates in Kansas City: Angela Guzman with Children’s Mercy, Heather Mason with ReDiscover, and Kristin Feeback with CommCare (988 Crisis Hotline) to discuss some of the mental health resources available to children, teens, and families in Kansas City and we hope to normalize having conversations about mental health and accessing these services.

Resources

988 Hotline - https://988lifeline.org/

Find your local Community Mental Health Center - https://dmh.mo.gov/behavioral-health/treatment-services/locating-services-treatment/community-mental-health-centers

Missouri Mental Health Resources - https://dmh.mo.gov/behavioral-health/treatment-services

ReDiscover Behavioral Health Urgent Care - https://www.rediscovermh.org/behavioral-health-urgent-care/

Children's Mercy Mental & Behavioral Health - https://www.childrensmercy.org/departments-and-clinics/developmental-and-behavioral-health/

Children’s Mercy’s 5-year behavioral health strategic plan, Illuminate - https://www.childrensmercy.org/departments-and-clinics/developmental-and-behavioral-health/mental-health-in-children-and-adolescents/light-the-way-forward-a-mental-health-toolkit/illuminate/

Parent-focused suicide prevention resource at no-cost and Children’s Mercy’s Developmental and Behavioral Health site offers information about the intake process and services provided AND free behavioral health resources for parents and families. - https://www.childrensmercy.org/departments-and-clinics/developmental-and-behavioral-health/learning-opportunities/prepped-and-ready/

Teen-focused suicide prevention information - https://www.childrensmercy.org/in-the-community/supporting-parents-and-families/talking-with-teens-about-suicide/

Each month Children’s Mercy will offer a free online educational event. These events will offer parents and caregivers a chance to connect with Children’s Mercy Kansas City experts and partners on a variety of topics. Each event will include information provided by the expert followed by questions from attendees submitted via chat and addressed by the experts.

Webinar topics will include healthy eating, financial resources, anxiety and depression, kids’ safety, and more. Be sure and check back as new events will be added each month. - https://www.childrensmercy.org/in-the-community/supporting-parents-and-families/powering-families-webinar-series/  

CARE Workshops were developed for parents and caregivers of children ages 2-12 who have experienced stressful or traumatic events in their lives, children with behavior problems, or parents who want to strengthen their relationship with their child. Each CARE Workshop is divided into two parts. Each part is 2.5 hours in length and the workshops are usually held two weeks apart.https://www.childrensmercy.org/your-visit/family-support-and-resources/social-work/care-workshops/