First Step for HELP

July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month

Fast facts from NAMI to consider: - Individuals with mental health conditions face an average 10-year delay between experiencing symptoms...

Grant Awarded for First Step For HELP Program

Thanks to the Ultch Family Foundation for your generous contribution to support our cause. This 2019 grant will focus on helping FIrst...

FirstStepForHELP INTERVIEW with David W. Covington

David W. Covington, LPC, MBA describes why bringing the Zero Suicide initiative to healthcare systems nationwide is critical to the fight...

CommCARE Launches EPICC Program

KC Health Leaders Band Together to Fight Local Opioid Crisis CommCARE President/CEO Terry Trafton is pleased to announce the official...

TEEN SUMMIT: LET’S GET R.E.A.L.

The Lee’s Summit R-7 School District will host Teen Summit for all middle and high school students and families from 8:00 a.m. to 1:30...

Come See Us at the Accept Zero 5K run

A team from CommCARE's First Step For HELP will spread the message that suicide is preventable and that support is available on April 6th...

KC-ATC Direct Referral Extended to CommCARE

KC-ATC’s policy board has approved CommCARE’s First Step For HELP Crisis Line to make direct referrals for crisis callers who previously...

Dr. Bruce D. Perry on Trauma-Informed Care

Trauma-informed care is an evidence-based practice that teaches service providers and their organizations about the triggers and...

Opioid Treatment Program Expands to Kansas City

What happens after an opioid overdose? In response to the national opioid crisis, CommCARE is the newest provider of Engaging Patients In...

Can you help spread the word?

We listen. We care. We help. Can you help spread the word? It only takes a minute to share on facebook, twitter, or text to a friend....

Finding Comfort for Loss

Survivor Day is the one day a year when people affected by suicide loss gather to find comfort and gain understanding as they share...

More Than 900 Paid Tribute to Loved Ones Lost

Hundreds of family members gathered in Kansas City for the 15th Annual Suicide Awareness Survivor Support Remembrance Walk earlier this...

First Step For HELP Joins National Network

It's official. We're part of the national network. CommCARE is partnering with one of the nation's top resources. We are working together...

MARK YOUR CALENDARS....It's A Very Important Event!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS....It's A Very Important Event! 2018 CIT International Conference FirstStepForHELP.com has a booth...Come See Us!...

FirstStepForHelp.com is available 24-hours a day!

THANKS TO CERNER and the Metro Council of Community Mental Health Centers, we were able to launch our new FirstStepForHelp.com website...