It is back-to-school time, and the Northland’s youths are preparing to get back to classrooms and books. Stores are stocked with notebooks and pens. Driving by the high schools, you can see football teams practicing. School buses will be on the roads soon. Much of it looks similar to how it would have looked back [...]
Hear from Todd Orr, Beacon Mental Health's Intake & Diversity Supervisor, on why he enjoys working at Beacon. We are so grateful for our engaged, passionate team members like Todd! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFQE5iX92tg For more exciting updates, career opportunities, interesting stories and ways to support Beacon Mental Health delivered straight to your inbox, subscribe to [...]
Research shows that parents have the most influence on whether their child chooses to drink alcohol or use drugs. This virtual discussion on September 12 from noon-1:00 p.m. encourages parents to use this influence to help their children thrive. When parents care, connect, communicate and pay careful attention, the likelihood of their child engaging in [...]
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 [...]
Get to know Beacon Mental Health's Facilities Manager, Ric Camposflores! What do you like to do in your free time? I like to spend time with my family doing projects, movies, sports and just living the best possible life. What's your pet peeve? Well, I’m very detailed-oriented, so I like to make sure that everything [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
