Beacon Mental Health

03/13/2026

🌟 Now Hiring: Community Support Worker (Case Manager) 🌟
Join Beacon Mental Health and help individuals in our community live healthy, self-directed lives.

As a Community Support Worker, you’ll:
• Provide community-based support to adults with serious mental illness
• Offer crisis intervention and help clients navigate mental health or substance-use–related emergencies
• Support individuals with co-occurring conditions using motivational interviewing and stage-based interventions
• Assist with housing needs, health navigation, and access to resources
• Build strong, trusting relationships—even with those hesitant to engage
• Collaborate with hospitals, treatment teams, and the Health Care Home
• Maintain documentation, training, and agency standards

If you're compassionate, organized, and ready to make a meaningful difference, we want to meet you!

📍 Kansas City Northland
🔗 Apply today and help strengthen the mental health of our community.
https://beaconmh.applicantstack.com/x/detail/a2rwbze31mt0

03/06/2026

The Northland Coalition and Beacon Mental Health proudly hosted their annual Northland Prevention Conference - "Collaborate. Empower. Prevent." - on March 3rd at Platte Woods Church! With 216 attendees and support from incredible sponsors, this conference equipped local leaders with tools to create healthier, more resilient communities. Thank you to all who made this event impactful and successful!

This event featured inspiring speakers, engaging workshops, and meaningful discussions on youth prevention, mental health, and leadership. Highlights included a keynote from national speaker Kym Laube on cultivating resilience in the face of adversity, a keynote from Tyler Lueckenhoff on creating lasting impact, and recognition of outstanding community advocates.

Sign up for our quarterly newsletter so you don't miss next year's conference!
Sign up here!: https://tinyurl.com/NorthlandCoalitionNewsletter

02/27/2026

So proud of our Beacon staff members who guided this monumental and pivotal trip for the Youth With Vision students. What an amazing experience they had over the last couple of days!

02/25/2026

Beacon’s school-based therapists, Garrett Fowler and Kailey Campbell, spent the day with nearly 350 Freshman English students at NKC High School, leading engaging conversations about healthy vs. unhealthy relationships—using Romeo & Juliet as a starting point!

Students explored:
✔ Red & green flags
✔ Relationship facts
✔ Adolescent brain development
✔ How to support a friend
✔ What healthy relationships look like
✔ How to recognize and leave unhealthy situations

We’re grateful for this partnership and proud to support students in building confidence, skills, and safety in their relationships. 💙

02/19/2026

An alert for all Kansas City drivers to be aware of this weekend!

REMINDER (JACKSON COUNTY) - I-70 will CLOSE between 23rd St. and US-40/31st St. from approximately 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 20 until approximately 6 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 23. This closure is for the bridge demolitions of the Cleveland Ave. & 27th St. bridges which are being replaced as part of the Improve I-70 KC project. Details: www.modot.org/node/83595

For more project info, visit: https://www.modot.org/projects/improvei70kc

02/18/2026

✨ A moment of calm at Beacon!
Our CARE Team recently hosted a relaxing sound bath wellness experience for staff. A sound bath is a meditative practice where participants are “bathed” in calming sound waves from gongs, crystal singing bowls, and chimes—helping reduce stress and support overall well being.
A huge thank you to Heather Rutkowski from Emotional Resolution KC (emotionalresolutionkc.com) for guiding this restorative session. 💙✨
Supporting our staff’s wellness helps us better serve our community. 🌿

02/16/2026

🌟 We’re Hiring: Substance Use Treatment Counselor! 🌟
Beacon Mental Health is looking for a compassionate Substance Use Treatment Counselor to support individuals on their recovery journey.

You’ll conduct Treatment Court screenings, provide individual and group counseling, help create person centered treatment plans, and work with a supportive team committed to helping people build healthier futures.

If you’re passionate about making a real impact, we’d love to hear from you!

🔗 Apply today: https://beaconmh.applicantstack.com/x/detail/a2rwbze3brf0

💙 Please share to help us reach great candidates!

02/13/2026

💗 Happy Galentine’s Day! 💗

Fun fact: Galentine’s Day originated in 2011 on Parks & Rec when Leslie Knope declared Feb 13th a day for “ladies celebrating ladies.” 🥞✨

And it turns out—it’s really good for your mental health. And honestly? It is a tradition we fully support.

When women come together to laugh, talk, and support one another, stress drops, wellbeing improves, and community grows stronger. Galentine’s Day (Feb 13) gives us a no pressure space to feel connected, supported, and appreciated.

✨ Supportive friendships reduce feelings of isolation
✨ Shared joy boosts mood and emotional wellbeing
✨ Belonging strengthens resilience
✨And the day focuses on genuine connection

So grab your gals, plan a brunch, host a movie night, or simply check in with someone you care about. Celebrating friendships is one of the best forms of self-care. 💕

Tag your Galentines! 👇

02/12/2026

02/11/2026

Join Metro Council for the Mental Health KC webinar this Thursday, 2/12, at Noon!

Free Webinar This Thursday:
Title: Beyond the Game: Supporting Athletes' Mental Well-Being

📆 Date: Thursday February 12th, 2026
🕛 Time: 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. CST
Presented by Kelsie Carlton, LMFT

Register Here: https://mentalhealthkc.org/mental-health-free-webinars/

Athletes are often praised for their physical strength, discipline, and competitive drive—but behind the accolades, many face unique mental health challenges that are frequently overlooked. This presentation explores the psychological landscape of today’s athletes, with a focus on youth and competitive-level performers, and the hidden pressures that impact their emotional well-being both on and off the field.

Presenter Bio: Kelsie Carlton, LMFT is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist at Country Crossroads Counseling in rural Missouri and the founder of the their Community Crisis Coalition. A former athlete and current youth sports coach, Kelsie brings a unique perspective to the intersection of mental health and athletics. She is certified in both EMDR and Trauma-Focused CBT and specializes in trauma-informed care. As a mom of two young athletes, Kelsie is passionate about helping families, coaches, and communities support mental wellness both on and off the field.

02/11/2026

🌟 Did you know that CEUs are available at the 2026 Northland Prevention Conference?!
💪 A true community’s conference, join us to learn more and leave equipped with tools to improve youth mental health & reduce youth substance use!
🏆 Anyone who cares for or works with youth is welcome!

👉 Register by Feb. 24th for just $35 at https://tinyurl.com/NPC26!
📅 Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026
⏰ 8:00 am - 2:30 pm
📍 Platte Woods Church, Platte Woods, MO
🌟 This event is hosted by the Northland Coalition and Beacon Mental Health

02/07/2026

Today, our Beacon Mental Health team is proudly wearing red in recognition of Go Red Day! ❤️
Heart disease affects people of all genders, ages, and backgrounds- and awareness is one of the most powerful tools we have for prevention. Mental and physical health go hand in hand, and we're committed to supporting whole-person wellness throughout our community.

Join us in learning, sharing, and taking steps toward healthier hearts. ❤️