Beacon Mental Health

08/21/2026

Great job, Allan - not only with the appearance on Fox 4, but also with what you do each day with the treatment court program at Beacon Mental Health.

Allan Odle of Beacon Mental Health joined FOX4 News Kansas City today to discuss how Treatment Courts can help people move from crisis toward recovery by connecting them with treatment, accountability and support.

Want to learn more? Join Allan for Mental Health KC’s webinar:

From Crisis to Recovery: How Treatment Courts Change Lives
📅 Thursday, Aug. 27 | 🕛 Noon

Learn more and register:
https://mentalhealthkc.org/mental-health-free-webinars/

08/20/2026

Take time out of your day to listen to our own Allan Odle present about the benefits of the treatment court programs that Beacon Mental Health is involved in during this webinar, "From Crisis to Recovery: How Treatment Courts Save Lives."

Allan has worked with justice-involved individuals for over 30 years, and for the past 10 years he has spent them with Beacon Mental Health.

Register today for this impactful hour of education! https://mentalhealthkc.org/mental-health-free-webinars/

WEBINAR NEXT WEEK!

TITLE:
From Crisis to Recovery: How Treatment Courts Change Lives

📅 When: Thursday, August 27th at 12:00 PM Central Standard Time
Free webinar; register:
https://mentalhealthkc.org/mental-health-free-webinars/

Webinar Description: Individuals with substance use and mental health disorders who become involved in the justice system present complex challenges for law enforcement, behavioral health providers, and the courts. Traditional approaches that rely primarily on incarceration often fail to address the underlying causes of criminal behavior, contributing to repeated justice involvement and poor treatment outcomes. Treatment Courts offer an evidence-based alternative by combining judicial oversight with treatment, accountability, and recovery support to help participants achieve lasting change.

This session explores how Treatment Courts improve treatment engagement, reduce recidivism, and strengthen public safety by connecting justice-involved individuals with comprehensive services and community resources. Participants will gain an understanding of the Treatment Court model, the critical role of collaboration between justice and treatment professionals, and the research supporting these programs' effectiveness. Join us to discover how Treatment Courts transform lives, strengthen families, reduce unnecessary incarceration, and create pathways to long-term recovery and productive, self-directed living.

08/19/2026

⛳ Tee up for a great cause! Don't wait until the last minute to sign up!

Join us for Birdies for Beacon: Swing for Hope on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 5:30 PM at T-Shotz KC Northland. A evening of golf, fun, and community - all in support of mental health services right here at home.

Help support Beacon Mental Health and our community today. Spots are limited, so grab your coworkers, friends, or family, and register now! 👇

🔗 https://events.readysetauction.com/beaconmentalhealth/birdiesforbeacon26

08/07/2026

Can't make it during the week? We've got you covered. 🗓️
Beacon Mental Health is open Saturday, August 8th, 8 am – 3 pm — stop by, no appointment necessary.
Your mental health can't always wait for Monday. Neither do we. 💙

08/04/2026

Congratulations! Sarahi Orozco is making a difference every day!

🌟 Member of the Month: Sarahi Orozco! 🌟

Congratulations to Sarahi, our Tri-Cit Member of the Month! 🎉

Sarahi works for Beacon Mental Health as a Youth Behavioral Health Liason (YBHL) and has quickly become an engaged and valued member of Tri-Cit. She recently joined our Marketing Committee, and we're excited that she has also stepped into the role of Secretary for our organization.

Her enthusiasm, dedication, and willingness to get involved are already making a positive impact. We appreciate her commitment to supporting Tri-Cit and helping our organization continue to grow and thrive.

Thank you, Sarahi, for your service and leadership. Congratulations on being recognized as our Member of the Month! We look forward to all you'll accomplish with Tri-Cit! 💙👏

07/31/2026

A quick schedule update!

Beacon Mental Health will be closed this Saturday, August 1st.
Instead, we'll be open on Saturday, August 8th for Open Access hours from 8 am - 3 pm.
We appreciate your understanding and we look forward to seeing you soon! 💙

If you have an urgent need in the meantime, please call, text, or chat 988, someone is available 24/7!

07/24/2026

🌟 We're Hiring! RN & LPN Opportunity 🌟

Are you a Registered Nurse or LPN who wants your work to actually mean something? At Beacon Mental Health, you'll be part of a team that shows up for our neighbors in Clay, Platte, and Ray Counties every single day - providing care, compassion, and connection to people who need it most.

This is a rare opening on a team that's doing meaningful work in mental health care. If you're ready to bring your clinical skills to a mission you can be proud of, we want to hear from you.

👉 Learn more & apply: beaconmh.applicantstack.com/x/detail/a2rwbzex7m2t

07/22/2026

📚 Help Us Keep Our Little Free Library Growing!

Spring cleaning your bookshelves? Give your books a second home with us!

Beacon Mental Health Youth Services manages a Little Free Library, and in under 4 months, it's already found new readers for over 150 books! With the addition of Level Up Kids to our building, our books now have an even greater audience of young readers to reach.

We serve a wonderfully diverse community, and for many, this library is their easiest, sometimes only, access to books.

We happily accept donations of all genres and for all ages — kids' picture books, YA, novels, self-help, cookbooks, you name it!

A huge thank-you to Mid-Continent Public Library and Half Price Books for their generous, ongoing support. We'd love for you to join them.

📖 Clearing space at home? Let's give your books a new chapter.
💌 Message us or reach out to learn how to donate today.

07/17/2026

Yesterday marked 4 years since the 988 Su***de and Crisis Lifeline launched 📞

In 2020, bipartisan legislation created a simple, three-digit number that anyone in crisis could remember and reach in a moment that matters. Since July 16, 2022, that number has been 988 - a direct line to support, no matter what you're facing.

At Beacon, we believe hope is always worth reaching for. If you or someone you love is struggling, 988 is there - free, confidential, 24/7.

Save it. Share it. It could save a life.

988 and 911: Know who to contact to get the right support at the right time.

07/07/2026

Mental health changes lives. So does a community that shows up. 💙

Join us Tuesday, October 13th at 5:30 PM at T-Shotz KC Northland for Birdies for Beacon: Swing for Hope - an evening where fun meets purpose. Every swing, every bid, every conversation brings us closer to a Northland where no one faces behavioral health challenges alone.

Sponsor. Donate. Take a swing. However you join in, your presence helps someone in need.

🏌️ Tuesday, October 13, 2026 | 5:30 PM
📍 T-Shotz - KC Northland
🔗 Register/donate: https://bit.ly/birdies26

Be there. Be the reason someone gets the help they need.