Governor Laura Kelly announced today that the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) has reached a contract agreement with KVC Hospitals to open a modern acute psychiatric hospital in Hays to meet the needs of youth in western Kansas.

Janny, a therapist at KVC Hospitals, tells this moving story of how she helped a teen with depression who attempted suicide multiple times. Check out this success story.

KVC is commemorating 30 years of our Kansas City treatment center providing compassionate psychiatric care to youth to help them heal.

In this blog, we debunk 5 myths about teen suicide to help you understand the facts and what you can do to prevent suicide.

Heading back to school this year may be extra stressful for kids and teens. Learn how to spot signs of stress and how to help them manage it.

COVID-19 is a source of stress and fear in youth. Learn how you can create a positive impact on children’s mental health and help them cope.

Learn about the most common mood disorders in children, signs and symptoms, and what to do if you’re worried about your child’s behavior.

Children’s psychiatric hospitals help youth who are struggling with behavioral and mental health needs. Here are answers to the questions most commonly asked by parents and caregivers.

Robert (Bobby) Eklofe, MHSA, has been named as KVC Hospitals President effective immediately. Eklofe has been with KVC for 30 years.

Read this moving story about a teen girl who found hope for her future with psychiatric treatment and was able to overcome suicidal thoughts.