Mental Health Community Resources

Finding a suitable mental health professional is not always an easy task. Below are some local organizations that help children and adults with mental health concerns. They may also be able to help you understand some of the appropriate referrals in your area. My first advice is always.... TALK TO YOUR PEDIATRICIAN!. Especially if your child has a history of concerns that would benefit from counseling services, a pediatrician can help match you to the most appropriate health professional and the appropriate steps you may need to take to help your child.

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Psychiatry ServicesChildren’s Mercy primarily serves the mental health needs of children who are already receiving care for other health conditions in one of our hospitals or outpatient clinics.

Local Resources:

Mental Health:

Tri-county Mental Health Services:

(816) 468-0400

Research Psychiatric Center:

816-444-8162

KU Med Behavioral Pediatrics

913-588-1227

Synergy Services

816-587-4100

Joshua Center (Spectrum Disorders/ADHD)

816-763-7605

Community Health Resources:

Resources For Immediate Response

Disaster Distress Helpline

Call 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746. The Disaster Distress Helpline (DDH) provides crisis counseling and support for anyone in the U.S. experiencing distress or other behavioral health concerns related to any natural or human-caused disaster, including public health emergencies.

Crisis Text Line

Text MHA to 741741 and you’ll be connected to a trained Crisis Counselor. Crisis Text Line provides free, text-based support 24/7.

Dial 2-1-1

If you need assistance finding food, paying for housing bills, accessing free childcare, or other essential services, visit 211.org or dial 211 to speak to someone who can help. Run by the United Way.

National Domestic Violence Hotline

For any victims and survivors who need support, call 1-800-799-7233 or 1-800-799-7233 for TTY, or if you’re unable to speak safely, you can log onto thehotline.org or text LOVEIS to 22522.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.

1-800-273-8255

Mental Health Resource Guide: First Call