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2023年照顾好自己(和他人)

本月初, I was listening to post-game interviews on the radio while on my way home from a KU basketball game. 采访快结束了, 堪萨斯大学的年轻后卫之一, 约瑟夫Yesufu, was asked about his new year’s resolution for 2023. 他的话打动了我. He said he was going to do one thing every day for someone else.

The idea of doing something kind for someone else – even if you don’t do it every day – is something we should all consider, especially if you are looking for ways to improve your mental health in 2023.

Inclement Weather Service Update - Thursday, 12月22日

由于周四的天气预报, 12月22日, Wyandot BHN will delay opening outpatient and administrative offices until noon. Morning appointments for psychiatry, therapy, case management, etc. 将转移到远程医疗. 肢体重复性劳损症和所有24/7服务将继续开放. Crisis services for children and adults will also be available.

If you need to reschedule an appointment, please call (913) 328-4600. If you need immediate help, call our 24/7 Crisis Line: 913-788-4200.  

Putting a Greater Emphasis on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Wyandot BHN has long held Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) as a priority. However, for far too long, our commitment to DEI has not been documented in a formal, public manner. 当我们开始70岁的时候th anniversary celebration and continue to put a greater emphasis on diversity and cultural competency, 我们很高兴分享我们新的DEI声明. 

扎根于社区意味着什么?

hg皇冠老牌官网登录 has been fortunate to be able to serve the Wyandotte County community for seven decades. 随着2022年接近尾声, we are launching a year of celebrations – commemorating 70 years of service to the community.

种族主义是一场公共健康危机

The Unified Government Public Health Department is taking an important new step in their efforts to address health disparities in Wyandotte County: by 宣布种族主义是一场公共健康危机. 如获批准,统一政府 would join more than 250 other cities, counties and government entities, including 堪萨斯 City, Missouri, in making similar declarations.

Continuing Conversations Around Suicide Prevention

Suicide Prevention Month may be behind us, but the conversation can’t stop when September ends. 一项新的民意调查 shows that while most adults would try to help if someone close to them was thinking about suicide, nearly two-thirds of those surveyed believe they aren’t equipped to talk about suicide with someone who is struggling.

Wyandot BHN举办员工答谢活动

Nearly 200 Wyandot BHN staff and board members gathered in the Shield Club at Children’s Mercy Park on September 8 for an evening of recognition and celebration. The event marked the end of an exciting year for Wyandot BHN, during which WBHN achieved designation as a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC).

The Importance of Hope During Suicide Prevention Month

Late last month, the suicide death of a young Wisconsin news anchor made headlines. Neena Pacholke年仅27岁. Tragically, suicide continues to claim too many lives.

在堪萨斯, 每16小时就有人自杀, according to 堪萨斯 Suicide Prevention Headquarters (KSPHQ). 自杀是第9个th 这是2019年堪萨斯州的主要死亡原因.

Wyandot BHN Withdraws from Downtown Education, Health & 健康校园运动

在过去几年里, hg皇冠老牌官网登录 has been an active partner along with 堪萨斯 City 堪萨斯 Community College, 斯沃普健康, CommunityAmerica Credit Union and the YMCA to build a new education, health and wellness campus in downtown 堪萨斯 City, 堪萨斯. The goal is to establish a self-sustaining economic solution for downtown 堪萨斯 City, 堪萨斯, to help end the social and economic inequities that have prevailed in this area for decades.

Wyandot BHN recently made the difficult decision to withdraw from this effort and pursue other options for establishing a service location in eastern Wyandotte County.

对多元化的承诺必须从高层开始

创建一个富有同情心的团队, culturally competent care requires that diverse voices and perspectives be present at all levels. 当不同的声音都有一席之地的时候, their lived experiences and knowledge put an organization in a much better position to stay in tune with the needs of the community.

承认双poc心理健康月

7月是 Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) Mental Health Month, also known as Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. 这个月, 就像它的名字一样, is dedicated to highlighting and improving the mental health of diverse communities. But in order to improve mental health in the BIPOC community, we first have to seek to understand and respect the unique stressors and barriers they live with, which impact their access to mental health services.

处理创伤的社区方法

《hg皇冠官网登录》的核心 & Thrive Wyandotte County is a simple concept: provide grassroots communities with tools, resources and support so they can build a more resilient and trauma-informed community.

五月,活着 & Thrive, a project administered by Wyandot BHN, held a virtual Mid-Year Summit to advance that work. The half-day event brought together residents, organizations and Alive & Thrive staff to further articulate plans for community projects that promote resilience in Wyandotte County—especially in communities that experience the effects of generational trauma.