We’re proud to share that our Kansas City, Wichita and Hays locations are the country’s first and only clinical mental health treatment centers to earn the WELL Health-Safety Rating—a trusted certification recognizing our commitment to safe, healing-centered care.
About Camber Mental Health
Trusted Mental Health Care for Youth and Adults Across the Midwest
Camber Mental Health provides high-quality inpatient and residential mental health treatment for youth and adults across the Midwest region. With hospital and treatment center locations in Kansas City, Wichita, Olathe and Hays, we serve individuals and families seeking immediate, compassionate mental health support.
For over 30 years, Camber has led the way in trauma-informed mental health care. We use evidence-based therapies to help children, teens and adults manage anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, trauma and other behavioral health challenges. Our goal is simple: to help people find healing, hope and long-term wellness.
Your Local Resource for Mental Health Support
Camber is more than a treatment provider—we’re also a trusted educational partner. We offer free mental health resources for parents, caregivers, school professionals and community leaders, including:
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Continuing education courses and webinars
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Downloadable toolkits and eBooks
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A blog featuring expert advice and wellness tips
Whether you’re navigating a mental health crisis, looking for trusted treatment options or simply trying to understand what help looks like, Camber is here to guide you every step of the way.
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We Changed Our Name—Here’s Why:
You used to know us as KVC Hospitals and in August 2022, we changed our name to Camber Children’s Mental Health. With youth suicide rates and mental health crises on the rise, Camber continues to grow to address the mental health needs of the region’s children and teens. It’s more important than ever that we evolve and enhance lifesaving intervention and collaboration for youth who are struggling with their mental health.
We are more than hospitals or residential treatment facilities. We are a trusted source for the children, families, and community professionals we work with to provide the expertise and care needed to ensure all children have the opportunity to live a balanced, more resilient life. In order to best serve our communities, we need a distinct brand that helps identify the unique care we provide and truly encompasses the range of services we provide.
Why Camber?
We are deeply committed to developing meaningful connections with every child in order to positively impact their quality of life and ensure mental health care is available and accessible. When we evaluated options for a new name, we wanted a word that reflected this promise.
Camber is an English word that means arch or bridge. A great description of what our employees do daily—building a bridge to better days for children and families through high-quality mental health services. We provide life-changing treatment and build connections with each child and family to empower them with the therapeutic tools, skills and education needed to nurture health and wellness.
State Hospital Alternative Program
Camber partners with the state of Kansas to ensure every child has access to quality, compassionate, and child-friendly inpatient mental health treatment. Our hospitals and residential treatment programs are able to provide a “safety net” for Kansas’s most vulnerable children and provide the opportunity for extended stays and special funding for those without a payer source.
Our Mission
To enrich and enhance the lives of children and families with trauma-focused behavioral healthcare services that foster connection and nurture health and wellness.
Our Vision
A world in which every person is connected to inclusive, quality behavioral healthcare and treatment.
Our Commitment to Non-Discrimination
At Camber Mental Health, every person matters. We treat all individuals with dignity and respect—no matter their background, identity or life experience. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or military status.
We know that families and individuals come to us with different stories, and we’re here to meet them with understanding not judgment. Our goal is to create a space where people feel safe, supported and cared for—because that’s where healing begins.
We’re also committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. When our staff brings a range of experiences and perspectives to the table, we’re better able to connect with those in our care and offer support that truly meets their needs.
The KVC Health Systems Network of Nonprofit Organizations
Camber is a private, nonprofit organization and a subsidiary of KVC Health Systems. KVC Health Systems is the parent company of a family of nonprofit organizations working to make a difference in the lives of children, adults and families.
KVC has 2,700 team members working from 65 locations across five states in the U.S. Our two regional sister organizations, KVC Kansas and KVC Missouri, provide family strengthening, child welfare, foster care, outpatient mental health services, and residential treatment. Over the past 50+ years, KVC’s network of care has positively impacted the lives of over 1 million people.
Camber is accredited by The Joint Commission and is considered the gold standard in healthcare.
2022 Community Health Needs Assessment for Camber Kansas City (previously KVC Hospitals Kansas City)
2022 Community Health Implementation Strategy for Camber Kansas City (previously KVC Hospitals Kansas City)
2022 Community Health Needs Assessment for Camber Wichita (previously KVC Hospitals Wichita)
2022 Community Health Implementation Strategy for Camber Wichita (previously KVC Hospitals Wichita)
2019 Community Health Implementation Strategy for KVC Hospitals Kansas City
2019 Community Health Needs Assessment for KVC Hospitals Kansas City and KVC Hospitals Hays
Licensure and Accreditation
Licensure references below may still display our previous name, KVC Hospitals, as part of the transition to our current name, Camber:
KVC Hospitals Kansas City – Private Psychiatric Hospital
The Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services
Effective January 1, 2023 – Expiration December 31, 2024
KVC Hospitals Kansas City – Psychiatric Residential Treatment Center
The Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services
Effective January 1, 2024 – Expiration December 31, 2024
KVC Hospitals Wichita – Private Psychiatric Hospital
The Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services
Effective October 1, 2023 – Expiration September 30, 2025
KVC Hospitals Hays – Psychiatric Pysch Hospital
The Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services
Effective August 1, 2023 – Expiration September 30, 2025
KVC Hospitals Hays – Psychiatric Residential Treatment Center
The Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services, License #: 09-12-003182-015
Effective October 1, 2024 – Expiration September 30, 2025