The grand opening of our Mental Wellness Campus in Olathe, KS, is here! In this video, we share the highlights of the ribbon-cutting event for Children’s Mercy + Camber Mental Health.

The new hospital will serve as an inpatient mental health healing campus, featuring 48 pediatric beds and 24 adult beds in fully separate units, six private courtyards, walking paths and dining and activity space. The design and healing environment are centered on patient and staff safety, supportive care and treatment spaces, patient wellness and connection with nature.

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Every day children face more life-altering challenges, and KVC stands ready to help. For nearly two centuries, we have led the way forward in mental health and child welfare. Learn more about our mission to uplift children and families. Get involved and help us impact more lives at https://www.kvc.org/getinvolved/overview/

Supporting individuals or families facing suicidality can be stressful and challenging. While the topic is often avoided due to its sensitivity, creating a sense of connectedness and support can be one of the biggest protective factors applied to those struggling. This comprehensive training will provide insight on tools to help assess risk and severity, education about when and how it access care, and what a continuum of support for those affected and their loved ones can look like. 

Objectives:
•Identify and use tools to assess risk and support youth and adults 
•Understand when, where, and how to access care 
•Apply tactics for ongoing support for affected individuals and their families

Learn more about Camber Mental Health: https://www.cambermentalhealth.org/
Lear more about Children's Mercy + Camber Mental Health: https://cmcmentalhealth.org/

This webinar discusses the expansive impact of suicidality on individuals in our communities.

Objectives:
• Understand the growing need for mental health support and services for U.S. youth and adults
• Be able to act in reducing stigma and increasing awareness and support
•Identify when a youth may be at risk or experiencing aspects of suicidality

This training will help attendees understand the current struggle for youth and adults, act towards suicide prevention and begin to identify those who may be struggling.

Learn more about Camber Mental Health: https://www.cambermentalhealth.org/
Lear more about Children's Mercy + Camber Mental Health: https://cmcmentalhealth.org/

In recent years, some Kansas children in foster care have ended up sleeping in child welfare offices overnight because there were no foster homes or care centers available.

It’s not just Kansas; it’s happening in Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Kentucky, Texas, New Mexico, Illinois, Colorado, and more. Across the U.S., children are also staying in hospital ERs, hotels, and even out-of-state places, and some are experiencing one night “emergency” placements in foster homes. These varied situations are happening in Michigan, Montana, Georgia, Washington, West Virginia, and other states.

What’s behind this national crisis? Watch this short video for Alex’s story, a fictional story based on the lives of real-life children and families we serve.

Also view our full article on this important topic here: https://kansas.kvc.org/2024/08/28/why-are-kansas-kids-in-foster-care-sleeping-in-offices/

In this video, you'll discover some of the reasons why children are removed from their homes and placed into foster care. You'll also hear why the social safety net for working families is badly damaged. Unfortunately, due to inadequate foster care prevention spending on supports like family support and mental health services, Kansas has twice the national rate of children in foster care. Federal reimbursement changes under the Family First Act have further amplified the problem, as youth with higher needs can't easily access the right placement settings.

No child should sleep in an office – it’s wrong. In addition, no child should be removed from a safe, loving caregiver to access mental or behavioral health services.

So as states, communities, and a nation, let’s invest in child and family wellbeing and help families before crises occur.

Let’s be a national leader in foster care prevention by expanding mental health treatment access, concrete economic supports, and community-based services.

With these changes, we’ll ensure families can access support. We’ll also ensure foster care is only used as a last resort when children experience abuse or neglect.

Every child deserves a permanent home and loving family. After all, what would you want for your child? Learn more at www.kvckansas.org/blog or www.kvc.org/blog.

Thanks to your generous support, KVC is able to strengthen families, prevent child abuse and neglect, and help both children and adults achieve mental wellness! You can be the one to ensure these life-changing connections are made. Join us today, learn more about how you can get involved at www.kvc.org.

Camber Children's Mental Health hosted an enlightening two-part webinar series titled, "A Comprehensive Understanding of Childhood PTSD." This series provided attendees with critical insights into the impact of trauma on youth, exploring how early experiences of trauma can shape a child's emotional and psychological development. The webinars featured expert speakers who delved into the complexities of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in children, discussing both the symptoms and long-term effects that trauma can have on young individuals.

First Session: The first webinar of the series, found here: https://youtu.be/zw0m22Ttfk0, focuses on the assessment and diagnosis of PTSD in youth. This session breaks down the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for PTSD including risk factors and symptoms as well as reviews the assessment process in greater detail and explores common misdiagnoses.

Second Session: The second webinar, featured in this video, covers the intervention and treatment modalities proven to help youth with PTSD and shares practical strategies you can implement to reestablish feelings of safety and security. A case study is also shared to give participants a glimpse into Camber’s unique approach to treatment and the benefits of integration modalities.

Together, these webinars aim to empower attendees with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively support children affected by trauma and support positive development.

Learn more about Camber Children's Mental Health and its life-saving services at www.cambermentalhealth.org.

Camber Children's Mental Health hosted an enlightening two-part webinar series titled, "A Comprehensive Understanding of Childhood PTSD." This series provided attendees with critical insights into the impact of trauma on youth, exploring how early experiences of trauma can shape a child's emotional and psychological development. The webinars featured expert speakers who delved into the complexities of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in children, discussing both the symptoms and long-term effects that trauma can have on young individuals.

First Session: The first webinar of the series, featured in this video, focuses on the assessment and diagnosis of PTSD in youth. This session breaks down the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for PTSD including risk factors and symptoms as well as reviews the assessment process in greater detail and explores common misdiagnoses.

Second Session: The second webinar, found here: https://youtu.be/lSctvapT9Rc, covers the intervention and treatment modalities proven to help youth with PTSD and shares practical strategies you can implement to reestablish feelings of safety and security. A case study is also shared to give participants a glimpse into Camber’s unique approach to treatment and the benefits of integration modalities.

Together, these webinars aim to empower attendees with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively support children affected by trauma and support positive development.

Learn more about Camber Children's Mental Health and its life-saving services at www.cambermentalhealth.org.

There’s a child or teen who needs someone just like YOU – and at KVC Missouri, we make sure the opportunity to foster is open to all people. You can foster a child at any stage of life, regardless of your relationship status, gender identity, income level or where you live. What matters most is how much you care.

When a child is placed in foster care, they need connection, belonging and safety. Foster parents provide that caring environment, show a child the love they deserve and teach them important life skills. You will experience joy and discover a greater sense of purpose while leaving a lasting impact on a child and their whole family.

Across the U.S., nearly 450,000 children are in foster care. Missouri ranks in the top 10 states for the number of children in foster care with more than 14,000 youth hoping for a caring environment to temporarily call home while their biological family works toward reunification.

You could be the one to provide that safety and connection. And at KVC Missouri, we know you would be so good at this!

Learn more about becoming a foster parent in Missouri at: kvcmissouri.org/fostercare

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Meet Camber Children's Mental Health and see how we can help children mental health needs.

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Admission to a mental health hospital can be an emotional but necessary decision for parents who are concerned about their child. Most often, someone receiving this level of treatment needs professional help with severe depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, the impacts of trauma, disruptive or dangerous behaviors, or other mental health needs.

We know making the decision to admit your child is not an easy decision, and we want to make the admission's process as smooth as possible. Our Camber team members are passionate about their work and committed to providing the highest quality care for each child who comes to us for help.

Camber accepts new clients 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For more information, call our team at (913) 890-7468 .

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Take a look inside the new Camber Children's Mental Health - Hays location. This new inpatient hospital for youth experiencing an acute mental health crisis opened in February 2023. Within these walls, our care team works with children ages 6 to 18 to help them achieve mental wellness.

Youth in Western Kansas now have more access to these critical life-saving services at a newly designed hospital in Hays, Kansas. Adding these services will allow Camber to serve over 600 more children and teens each year who are in need of immediate stabilization and compassionate mental health treatment.

Camber Hays provides psychiatric residential treatment and inpatient mental health treatment for children who are experiencing depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, the impacts of trauma, and other mental health conditions.

Want to learn more about Camber and the services we provide? Visit cambermentalhealth.org.

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Resilience is an important skill throughout life because it helps you cope with stress so you can respond in healthier ways. The earlier in life someone can develop and strengthen their resilience, the better. In this interview with KSHB 41 News, James Roberson shares how you can help youth strengthen their resilience for healthier brain development and mental health wellness. James is Vice President of Behavioral Health Services with KVC Hospitals and is passionate about improving health outcomes for children and families through innovative, science-based treatments. He is also a tier-three national certified trainer for Trauma Systems Therapy.

To learn more about a child's brain development and the importance of resilience, visit https://kvchospitals.org/braindevelopment.

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LGBTQIA+ youth are three times more likely than heterosexual youth to consider suicide. It is incredibly important for communities, schools, and families to be compassionate, inclusive, and engaging with all children and teens and especially those who are more at risk of experiencing mental health challenges. Watch this interview with Bobby Eklofe, President of KVC Hospitals, as he speaks with KSHB 41 News in Kansas City about the importance of advocating for the mental health needs of youth in the LGBTQIA+ community to ensure every child has the resources, supports, and opportunities they deserve for wellness and happiness.

Visit www.kvchospitals.org/lgbtq to learn about mental health challenges for LGBTQIA+ youth, the signs and symptoms that someone may be struggling, what you can do to help someone in need, and suicide prevention resources.

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Millions of people in the U.S are affected by mental illness each year—including one in five adults and one in six children ages 6 to 17. Mental illness can have significant physical, social, and financial impacts on a person’s life, but when it comes to treatment, some people are more hesitant to consider taking a medication for mental illness. Dr. Jyotsna Adma, Associate Medical Director of Psychiatry Services for KVC Hospitals joined KSHB 41 News in Kansas City to provide education about the ways psychiatric medication can improve someone’s condition and address medication misconceptions.

To learn more about psychiatric medications, common misconceptions, and the warning signs that a child or teen may be struggling, visit www.kvchospitals.org/psychiatricmedication.

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A child’s mental health can experience struggles just like adults. But for kids and teens, when these needs aren’t addresses quickly there can be long lasting effects. It’s important to make sure mental health needs are addressed as soon as possible to reduce the impact to their brain development and long-term mental and physical wellbeing. By seeking professional support, youth learn skills such as emotion regulation and coping techniques that will help them throughout the rest of their lives.

Sara Schlagel, Director of Program & Staff Development at KVC Hospitals sat down with KSHB 41 News in Kansas City to discuss how communities can help youth overcome mental health struggles including knowing the warning signs and where to go for help. Visit www.kvchospitals.org/disorders to learn about the most common mental health disorders in children and teens and what you can do to get help for a child in your care.

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Everyone experiences anxiety at some point in life. Whether anxiety is stemming from feelings of excitement, joy, fear or uncertainty, there are tools you can use to help manage those feelings before they become overwhelming or negatively impact your life. In this video, Brittany Broeckelman, Clinical Director for KVC Hospitals, talks about the signs of anxiety, tips for how you can manage those feelings, and how to know when it might be time for professional help. KVC Hospitals is a network of children's psychiatric hospitals and residential treatment centers with 30 years of expertise helping youth overcome behavioral and mental health challenges. Learn more about anxiety and access free resources that provide more support and guidance for people struggling with anxiety at www.kvchospitals.org/anxiety.

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Going through ups and downs is a natural part of life. If negative feelings are becoming unmanageable and/or lasting for long periods of time, reaching out to a professional is never a bad idea. At KVC Kentucky, our compassionate team of experts is here to help. Learn more at kvckentucky.org

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Do you have concerns about your child's behavior or mental health? We're here to help! Visit www.kvckentucky.org for resources and a free online assessment. Credit: LEX18 News.

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Getting young people to talk about their problems can be a challenge for parents. In this video, KVC Kentucky's Megan Moore, Director of Training, has tips to help parents and children open the lines of communication. Learn more at www.kvcky.org. Credit: LEX18 News.

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Going through ups and downs is a natural part of life. If negative feelings are becoming unmanageable and/or lasting for long periods of time, reaching out to a professional is never a bad idea. At KVC Kentucky, our compassionate team of experts is here to help. Learn more at kvckentucky.org

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Zach Cornett, an advanced practice registered nurse with KVC Kentucky, shares the importance of investing in your mental health and the steps you can take to help improve it. Learn more at kvckentucky.org.

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