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Shelter Receives Cook County Behavioral Health Grant

Shelter, Inc

The Cook County Department of Public Health has announced Shelter is one of 18 recipients out of 140 applicants to receive a Behavioral Health Initiative Grant (BHI) to support behavioral health services for Cook County’s most vulnerable communities. In the U.S.,

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KVC Health Systems Launches KVC Missouri and Names New President

KVC

KVC Kansas sponsors more foster and adoptive families than any other organization in the state, making it more likely that children can be matched with a family in their home community rather than experiencing educational disruption. She has an incredible track record of building new community support.”. “We

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6 Principles of Trauma-Informed Care

Relias

Trauma-informed care can help resolve the lasting and pervasive effects of trauma on people’s health and well-being, remove barriers to care, and improve the efficacy of other care practices. Trauma can increase the risk of chronic diseases, mental health disorders, substance use, and suicidal behavior.