Mental Illness

This page includes information from, and referral information for, local, state, and national organizations with which the Human Rights Office has worked to provide prison and jail-related services. To learn how your organization can be included in our list of resources, please contact the Human Rights Office.

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Local & Regional:

Faith-Based Referrals

Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St. Joseph - Restoring hope and rebuilding lives.
Center For Healing, LLC - Catholic Therapists: (816) 786-6063
Diakonos Counseling - Helping people of all ages find joy and strength in a difficult and stressful world.
Jewish Family Services - Supporting and strengthening lives throughout greater Kansas City regardless of faith, age, culture, and lifestyle.

Non Faith-Based Referral

Comprehensive Mental Health Services - An organization of professionals dedicated to helping people transform their lives.
Cottonwood Springs - Their mission is to change people's lives by delivering innovative and evidence-based treatment in a professional and compassionate environment that creates a foundation for long-term healing and recovery.
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance - The DBSA community exists to serve those living with or affected by depression, bipolar, anxiety, or other mood disorders, who are pursuing wellness. They work to reduce the stigma associated with mood disorders.
First Call - It is the mission of First Call to reduce the impact of alcohol, drugs and addiction by providing quality resources to individuals, families and the community.
Mental Health America of the Heartland - Dedicated to promoting the mental health of the community, and improving the quality of life of persons with mental illness, through advocacy, education and support.
Pathway to Hope - Because no one should face mental illness alone.
ReDiscover - Help, Hope, and Healing.
Research Psychiatric Center - Above all else, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life.
Signature Behavior Healthcare - Help. When you need it.
Suicide Awareness Survivor Support - Working together... because suicide is everyone's business!
Swope Health Services - delivering accessible, quality, comprehensive patient care
TMC Behavioral Health - a hospital-based mental health center.

National:

USCCB Life Issues Forum: Loving Those with Mental Health
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services: Mental Health & Substance Abuse
Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or 1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433) This service is free and available 24/7. All calls kept confidential.
NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness - Dedicated to improving the lives of people with mental illness.

"Having faith does not mean having no difficulties, but having the strength to face them
knowing we are not alone."

--Pope Francis

Human Rights Office ~ Diocese of Kansas City - St. Joseph 20 West Ninth Street ~ Kansas City, MO 64105 ~ (816) 756-1850

Mental Illness

"Having faith does not mean having no difficulties, but having the strength to face them knowing we are not alone." ​--Pope Francis

"Having faith does not mean having no difficulties, but having the strength to face them
knowing we are not alone."

--Pope Francis