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New Thriving Magazine: Read Stories of Connection, Community Support & More

Cover of Fall 2024/Winter 2025 issue of Thriving

In KVC’s Thriving magazine, read inspiring stories about health, strengthening families, creating families, and the latest news and events.

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KVC Health Systems Opens First Joint Venture Hospital: Children’s Mercy Kansas City and Camber Mental Health Unveil $53 Million Mental Wellness Campus

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.

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What You Can Do To Prevent Suicide

September is Suicide Prevention Month

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.

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Addressing the Emergency Room Crisis: KVC’s Efforts to Improve Access to Mental Health Services

Young teenage female patient talking to professional mental therapist.

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.

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What Does a Mental Health Crisis Look Like?

mental health crisis

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.

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Hope and Healing: How KVC is Working to End Suicide

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.

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How to Talk to Children About Mental Health and Suicide

Some children struggle to share their emotions. That’s why parents need to take the lead. Learn how to talk about mental health and suicide with children.

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The 988 Suicide Crisis Lifeline: Spreading Awareness and Saving Lives One Year In

988 Suicide Prevention Lifeline

988 is a national suicide prevention hotline providing support to those experiencing mental distress. Learn more about it’s impact here.

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KVC Health Systems Receives Kansas SPARK Grant, Igniting $53M Campaign to Build Mental Wellness Campus

KVC Health Systems, with a key partner and philanthropic supporters, is expanding inpatient pediatric and adult mental health treatment in Kansas City.

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How to Prevent Suicide Attempts From Over-the-Counter Medications

Prevent Suicide from OTC drugs

If you or someone in your care is experiencing a life-threatening emergency, call 911 immediately. No parent wants to imagine their child is at risk of suicide. Nevertheless, all caregivers […]

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