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10 Million and Counting
Since its launch in July 2022, the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline has answered over 10 million texts, calls and chats. The number of calls [...]
Beacon Mental Health Supports Clay County Sheriff’s Office in Aftermath of Fentanyl Bust
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, [...]
Letter from the CEO: Making Beacon a Better Place to Be
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 [...]
Employee Spotlight: Ric Camposflores, Facilities Manager
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 [...]
Board Member Spotlight: Kristen Guillaume
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 [...]
Call for Sponsors: Birdies Fore Beacon
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 [...]
Turning Summer Worries Into Summer Fun
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 [...]
Check Out Our New Paint Job!
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 [...]
Shoutout: Youth Services & Prevention Teams
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 [...]
Three Years Running: Beacon Mental Health Named Impact 100 Partner by United Way of Greater Kansas City
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 [...]
Art Therapy Open House for Community Members
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 [...]
Resources to Prevent Prescription Drug Misuse
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 [...]