Find out how KVC Prairie Ridge Hospital staff helped a 16-year-old boy heal from childhood trauma and adversity using virtual reality.

Walking into a children’s psychiatric hospital can be unnerving to children and teens at first. KVC team members go above and beyond to make people feel welcome.

No one had ever shown Mallory how to live with her disease. She was struggling, but one dedicated KVC employee showed her how to be healthy.

A young girl found her voice through the support and love that KVC’s caring psychiatric treatment team offered.

After experiencing abuse, Jonathan needed medical care. What he found went beyond just excellent medical attention, he was able to trust again and stop blaming himself.

The cottages that house youth receiving psychiatric residential treatment at KVC Prairie Ridge Hospital are getting a makeover. See how updating a living space can provide more than just fresh paint, it can offer a fresh start for children in crisis.

Lydia rarely smiled and had given up all hope. Alicia Armstrong and the dedicated team at KVC Hospitals helped her to find joy again, and she continued to grow.

When children learn about how the brain works, it can help them understand their own brain. KVC Hospitals’ staff work to create tools to better communicate how the brain works with kids in our care. Learn more here.

When youth enter our residential treatment program, they are in the care of a dedicated treatment team. The Behavioral Health Technicians (BHT) help kids through their treatment plans and to overcome challenges. Meet Miquel, one BHT at KVC Prairie Ridge Hospital who talks about the rewards of helping children.

We want to thank those who work tirelessly to shape KVC every day and help those we serve. Last month we honored Anne Roberts. Read more here.