KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Health Department has launched a new online hub, offering mental and behavioral health resources.

The hub is designed to make it easier for people to locate free, confidential mental health support.

Director of Health Marvia Jones said the goal is to provide people with more real-time, short-term access to resources that will help improve their mental well-being.

The Mental Health Hub provides several digital and self-guided support tools, including E-Prevention, an anonymous screening to help you identify substance use habits and a ‘Connections APP’, offering 24/7 recovery support.

There’s also a ‘Companion APP’, helping caregivers stay informed and connected.
Plus, the city’s ‘CredibleMind site.’

“It’s another all day, anytime of night, accessible tool where if someone just has some questions about, ‘Hey, I’m having trouble sleeping and I feel maybe, could this be anxiety? I’m going to look for a provider at some point, but in the meantime, how do I get some questions answered about what I might be dealing with.’ So, I can log on to this platform and get into some evidence-based advice and information,” Jones said.