by david | Feb 3, 2025 | Blog, Mental Health, mental health services
Mental health struggles among youth and teens are a growing concern across the nation, but the impact within the African American community is especially alarming. Despite making strides in raising awareness about mental health, systemic inequities, cultural stigmas,...
by david | Jan 15, 2025 | Blog, Counseling, Mental Health, mental health services, school counseling
At Lutheran Family and Children’s Services of Missouri, we are proud to provide low-cost, high-quality mental health counseling and psychiatry services to children and families across the state. While these services are essential for addressing a wide range of mental...
by beanstalk | Sep 3, 2024 | Blog, mental health services
In recent years, the national suicide epidemic has reached alarming levels, affecting individuals and families across the country. LFCS has seen how impactful suicide has been to our clients, their family & friends, and our community. As we work to address this...
by beanstalk | Aug 1, 2024 | Blog, Counseling, mental health services
The following story was submitted by an LFCS behavioral health counselor. I met Albert when he was in 4th grade. His teacher referred him to our school counseling program for anger and social skill issues. At that time, he and his mother were living with his mother’s...
by beanstalk | Jan 8, 2024 | Blog, Counseling, mental health services
As the New Year unfolds, ensuring children’s mental health should be a top priority for every parent. To assist families in addressing this important issue, Lutheran Family and Children’s Service offers a concise Children’s Mental Health Checklist Open...
