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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. *Updated May 2025 No parent wants to imagine their child is at risk of suicide. […]

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Suicide Prevention: Resources For Parents and Caregivers

Suicide Prevention Resources

Many of our lives have been touched by suicide, and we can all help eliminate it by learning more about suicide prevention. Start your education today with these suicide prevention resources.

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What You Need to Know About the Suicide Prevention Hotline Changing to 988

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The number 988 is now a national suicide prevention hotline to provide support to those experiencing mental distress. Learn more here.

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Suicide Prevention: How We Can Support LGBTQIA+ Youth Mental Health

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Having just ONE accepting and affirming adult can change the life of an LGBTQIA+ youth. Learn ways to show your support today.

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What to Expect When a Child Discharges From a Children’s Psychiatric Hospital

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Read this article to understand how you can continue helping a child after they discharge from a children’s psychiatric hospital.

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Celebrities Open Up About The Impact of Fathers on Mental Health

Impact of Fathers on Mental Health

Ryan Reynolds, Prince William and others share the profound impact their fathers had on their mental health and how they are raising their own children.

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20 Inspiring Stories of Overcoming Childhood Adversity & Getting Mental Health Support

KVC Story Contest 2019 Winners - Share your story - Inspiring stories of overcoming childhood adversity

In our annual Story Contest, we received 55 inspiring stories of overcoming childhood adversity, mental health needs, loneliness and hopelessness.

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How to Know When You Need Mental Health Support: Coping During COVID-19

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How do you know when you need mental health support during the coronavirus pandemic? Part of a series “Coping During COVID-19” from the experts at KVC.

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The Inspiring True Stories at the Heart of Our Work

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Read the inspiring true stories of how nonprofit KVC Health Systems has partnered with children and families to help them overcome adversity including child abuse or neglect, mental health challenges, or family struggles.

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