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Letter from the CEO: Back to School Season
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 [...]
Employee Spotlight: Caitlyn Violett, LCSW, Director of Access and Crisis Services
Get to know Beacon Mental Health's Director of Access and Crisis Services, Caitlyn Violett! How long have you worked at Beacon Mental Health? 14 years What [...]
Board Member Spotlight: Janelle Porter
Janelle Porter is someone in the right place at the right time. She is the Assistant Superintendent for Student Services at the North Kansas City [...]
Why Work at Beacon Mental Health?
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, [...]
Connect with Other Parents
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 [...]
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 [...]