On August 20, the Clay County Sheriff’s Office announced its largest fentanyl bust in department history. KCTV5 spoke with our Chief Clinical Officer, Talina Nelson, about the dangers of this pervasive drug and its impact in our community. Beyond sharing how fatal fentanyl can be, Talina explained how Beacon assists the sheriff's office with substance [...]
In November of 2021, we purchased the building that houses our main clinic location. That was a big decision, but the investment has paid amazing dividends. I walked into the building recently and took a second to look around me and think about how our office environment makes a difference. Thanks to a capital improvement [...]
Kristen Guillaume serves on the board of directors for Beacon Mental Health. Over two decades of experience in the healthcare industry give her a great appreciation for the work done by the staff at Beacon Mental Health. “In my prior role at Netsmart, I worked with hundreds of mental health providers and Beacon is one [...]
Our annual fundraiser has a new name: Birdies Fore Beacon! You can expect the same variety of fantastic silent auction items and fun, food and drinks at T-Shotz, all in support of mental health services right here in the Northland. This year's event will be held on Tuesday, October 15 at 5:30pm. If you have [...]
For most children, the idea of summer is exciting! School is out, it’s warm, and the days are longer so you can stay out later playing with friends. Sadly, there are some kids and families for whom the idea of summer brings dread. Many youths and their families rely on free meals at school to [...]
We invite you to come by the main Beacon Mental Health building to see the beautiful new mural in our lobby. A lighthouse is prominently featured, displaying a beacon of light out onto the community. For many, Beacon Mental Health is a beacon of hope and light amidst their struggles. From students in our local [...]
Our Youth Services and Prevention Teams are doing amazing things for our community, and we just have to brag on them for a minute! They are consistently recognized for having some of the highest implementation rates, and have built a successful “Signs of Suicide” program, continuing to grow and incorporate a solid foundation for suicide [...]
We are honored and grateful to share that for the third year in a row, Beacon Mental Health has been named a United Way of Greater Kansas City Impact 100 Partner! This annual list is comprised of 100 of the most vital health and human service organizations that United Way will invest and partner with [...]
On June 19 at Beacon Mental Health, Aveek Dhar, Art Therapist with the School-Based Team, will host an art therapy session for community members with residual effects from experiences of violence in our community. Aveek intends to provide an expressive therapeutic environment to help aid in the healing process. We hope you’ll join us – [...]
Prescription medication misuse occurs when medications are taken without a doctor's prescription or used differently than directed. This includes things like a teen using a friend's ADHD medication to study or taking extra opioid pain relievers after a dental procedure. Such misuse is concerning because the adolescent brain isn’t fully developed until about age 25, [...]
