Mental health

A new outpatient mental health care office in south Overland Park looks to break down the stigma often experienced by those seeking such care. Operating on the second floor of the Southridge Medical office building at 12541 Foster St., near...

A new support group for those who have lost loved ones to addiction has launched in Overland Park GRASP — short for Grief Recovery After a Substance Passing — serves as a way for people to connect with others who...

With the help of a federal grant, Johnson County Community College is expanding on-campus mental health services with the aim of promoting student success and well-being, college officials say. What changes are coming? The college recently received a roughly $75,000 grant...

Need help? If you are experiencing thoughts of suicide or a mental health crisis, call the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988. Trained responders are available 24 hours a day. In Johnson County, signs promoting a suicide prevention and crisis...

By Noah Taborda  There are more than 2,000 people with Down syndrome in Kansas City, but many struggle to access mental health care. According to the National Down Syndrome Society, at least half of people with Down syndrome will encounter a...

A new mental health clinic offering a range of therapy services will open soon in Overland Park. Minnesota-based startup Ellie Mental Health, which says it aims to "destigmatize mental health," will celebrate its grand opening in Overland Park on Saturday. Where...

Johnson County will use federal funding to address a growing local concern around mental health challenges in teenagers. At this week's meeting, the Johnson County Board of County Commissioners voted to accept a roughly $496,000 federal adolescent mental health grant....

The Johnson County Mental Health Center wants to add 21 new full-time employees because the center faces ongoing "problematic" staffing levels. Driving the news: At this week's meeting, the Johnson County Board of County Commissioners will consider approving $2.1 million...

By Laura Ziegler Please seek help: If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text the suicide prevention hotline at 9-8-8 ,or go online to chat at 988lifeline.org/chat. Chad Harrell was a popular athlete, good student and a...

Johnson County is creating a new mental health court program that will serve as an alternative to jail for people with severe mental illness. Driving the news: The Johnson County Board of County Commissioners on Thursday voted to accept a...

The Johnson County Mental Health Center will bring on six new full-time employees to address primary and chronic care needs. Driving the news: The Johnson County Board of County Commissioners on Sept. 15 authorized the center to add the six...

The Johnson County Mental Health Center has entered a partnership with Kansas City nonprofit BestyBnB to provide temporary homes for pets of patients seeking mental health and substance abuse treatment. While the program runs through the county mental health center,...