At KVC, we want every child and adult to be safe & connected to a strong family and a healthy community. We’re proud to be a leader in innovative, effective and compassionate care.
We also provide consultation and training through the KVC Institute. Learn more about our software and technology.
The new Children’s Mercy + Camber Mental Health 72-bed mental wellness campus will officially open on December 2, 2024. This new hospital will have the ability to provide life-saving inpatient pediatric and adult mental health treatment to more than 3,400 patients each year.
To help protect you and those close to you from suicide, it’s important to learn the warning signs and how you can help prevent it.
We are facing a national emergency in child and adolescent mental health and the need for care is greater than ever. Emergency rooms have become both the first and last resort for many children and families. Learn more about the emergency room crisis and how KVC is working to expand access to quality, compassionate mental health treatment.
Social media plays a significant role in our daily lives and supports our connections. But it’s a tool we need to learn to use in a way that doesn’t negatively impact our wellbeing and young people don’t always have the resources to navigate the complexities social media presents. Learn more about Surgeon General Dr. Vivek H. Murthy’s social media and mental health warning.
Read award-winning, inspiring stories of connection from children and families we’ve served, foster and adoptive families, and KVC team members.
Anxiety is one of the most common mental health challenges among children and teens. In this article, we dive into the different types of anxiety we treat at KVC. Get to know the signs and symptoms of anxiety and how you can support children in their mental wellness.
When someone you care for is going through a mental health crisis, the best thing to do is be prepared. Learn how to recognize it and be prepared.
In KVC’s Thriving magazine, read inspiring stories about health, strengthening families, creating families, and the latest news and events.
Suicide is on the rise, particularly in isolated areas with limited access to mental health care. Learn more about KVC’s evidence-based clinical practices that support suicide prevention. As a community, we can end suicide.
Building self-esteem is critical to children’s and teens’ wellbeing. Parents and caregivers can help support kids in their self-worth, mental health and resilience.
