Why Mental Health Support Matters in Foster Care

Learn why mental health support matters in foster care, how trauma affects youth and how KVC provides therapy for children, teens and adults.
Learn why mental health support matters in foster care, how trauma affects youth and how KVC provides therapy for children, teens and adults.
When life feels heavy, the right support can make all the difference. Discover how KVC West Virginia’s outpatient therapy is bringing hope and healing to children, teens and families one person and one story at a time.
Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, teacher, coach or any caring adult, you have the power to make a difference. Try these seven simple ways to support teen mental health.
This training offers 2 free CEUs for social workers and LPCs. Register now to learn more about trauma, brain development and secondary traumatic stress.
This training offers 2 free CEUs for social workers and LPCs. Register now to learn more about ethics in social work, boundaries and confidentiality.
This training offers 2 free CEUs for social workers and LPCs. Register now to learn more about substance use disorder and commonly misused substances.
Learn about social work and mental health professional burnout, and get practical tips on how to combat it from KVC West Virginia experts.
The signs, symptoms and solutions for anxiety can look different for children and teens depending on their age and their lived experiences. So, how can you tell the difference between everyday nerves and an anxiety disorder? Explore anxiety’s signs and symptoms in children and teens.
Positive childhood experiences are supportive, nurturing moments created by parents and caring adults to help children and teens grow and thrive. Learn how you can create these experiences and why they matter so much.
Online safety starts with a few simple steps that make a big difference. Protecting kids online is worth every effort—staying aware, checking in, stepping in when needed, and keeping communication open all go a long way in teaching kids safe internet habits. Check out these tips that your whole family can use to build a healthier, safer relationship with the digital world.