As a mental health nurse at KVC Wheatland Hospital, Farrah Hendrix engages and connects with youth to help them heal from childhood trauma.

The leadership changes will help KVC Hospitals replicate its unique, effective model and expand children’s access to psychiatric treatment.

James Roberson of KVC Hospitals provides education on what a psychiatric crisis is and how to help a child or teen in crisis.

James Roberson, Vice President of Programs and Innovation for KVC Hospitals discusses innovative techniques for trauma-informed childhood brain development.

To help youth heal from traumatic experiences, childhood adversity and to build a healthy brain, KVC has created a fun room where we lead youth through brain strengthening exercises and activities.

Walking into a children’s psychiatric hospital can be unnerving to children and teens at first. KVC team members go above and beyond to make people feel welcome.

Ivan had seen some traumatic things during wartime in Ukraine. When he immigrated to the US, he needed some help processing what he had seen and KVC was there to help.

Lydia rarely smiled and had given up all hope. Alicia Armstrong and the dedicated team at KVC Hospitals helped her to find joy again, and she continued to grow.

When youth enter our residential treatment program, they are in the care of a dedicated treatment team. The Behavioral Health Technicians (BHT) help kids through their treatment plans and to overcome challenges. Meet Miquel, one BHT at KVC Prairie Ridge Hospital who talks about the rewards of helping children.

Children and teens can sometimes exhibit behaviors that might need professional help, and it might become confusing. Here’s some helpful information about psychiatric care.