by beanstalk | Jun 29, 2026 | Counseling, Mental Health, school counseling, youth development
If you have ever tried to get a child or teenager into a therapist, you know exactly how that first phone call goes. You finally work up the courage to seek help, you navigate the insurance runaround, and then you hit the phrase that seems to define youth mental...
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 | Apr 2, 2018 | Blog, community prevention, Counseling, family services, pregnancy services
Did you know 5,141 children in the Missouri were involved in substantiated claims of abuse or neglect in 2017? April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. At LFCS, we want to talk about this public health issue and what we can do to address it. Here are just a few...
by beanstalk | Feb 8, 2017 | Blog, Counseling
Maybe you’re wondering what exactly a school counselor does in a “typical” day. Maybe you’re picturing your high school guidance counselor sitting behind a desk talking about your schedule next semester. Maybe you’re picturing a cheerful counselor giving some...
by beanstalk | Feb 6, 2017 | Blog, Counseling
It’s National School Counseling Week! Comprehensive school counseling programs are a vital part of the educational process for all students as they meet the challenges of the 21st century. Not only do they help to increase student achievement, but professional...
