Let’s help our community combat mental health problems
lee’s summit cares
We want to help make a positive change In the community by offering mental health programs and resources. We work with parents, teens, and children all alike. We work locally within Lees Summit, improving lives within families and friends!
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There’s always new information coming out about Mental Health, Substance misuse, bullying, and suicide awareness.
- Our adults have a lack of data about what our kids are going through.
- Kids may not have the support they need to make positive choices.
- Youth are left vulnerable to life-altering substances and mental health issues.
Are you a student between 8th-12th grade and wanting to make a difference?
We work with the Teen Advocacy group (TAG) to help create a better community within schools and the city as a whole
Teens are the most vulnerable to having mental health issues so we want to help those in any way we can.. If you are interested in becoming a TAG member, or wanting to know more information TAG, click down below! We welcome anyone and everyone!
Lee’s Summit CARES roots itself in creating and fostering a healthy and safe environment for the community. It’s those ideals and values that I think are vital in creating a welcoming and thriving community, and I take great pride in knowing the assistance Lee’s Summit CARES provides to the community in those endeavors.”
– Ryan Gibson, Lee’s Summit CARES Board President
A Story of Community Impact
Hear from a local case manager about the difference Lee’s Summit CARES parenting classes are making in the residents of Hillcrest Transitional Housing.
“When I first met Susan (name changed to protect identity) and her two children, ages 2 and 11, I was interviewing her and her family for housing. She was in an abusive relationship. During the interview, her two-year-old was running around. If you told the child no, she would fall on the floor and scream. Susan used her 11-year-old son to correct the two-year-old. He acted as the parent in the playroom—not having fun but making sure his younger sister was acting correctly.
Susan began to take Lee’s Summit CARES (LSC) parenting classes at Hillcrest Transitional Housing. After 60 days in the Hillcrest program and a couple of weeks attending LSC’s parenting classes, I saw the difference in Susan’s parenting style and behavior changes in her children.
Susan mentioned parenting was becoming less stressful for her and her children.
I also received a letter from Susan’s mom stating she could see the changes in her daughter and grandchildren. It is great to see the difference LSC parenting classes are making in the residents of Hillcrest Transitional Housing.”
Written by a Hillcrest Transitional Living Case Manager about the benefits of Lee’s Summit CARES’ parenting classes provided at no cost to Hillcrest parents thanks to United Way funding:
Join us and make an impact:
Let’s work together to create a healthy, safe community for all Lee’s Summit families.
(1. Get Involved
Your generosity will help foster better mental, physical, and emotional wellness throughout the Lee’s Summit area.
(2. Change Lives
Our team will put your gift to work, empowering children and families to make healthy choices that set them up for long-term success.
(3. See Your Impact
You’ll learn more about the legacy you’re leaving as we send you regular updates on the impact of your generosity.
Who Exactly are we?
Having been extablished in the Lee’s Summit community for 40 years, Lee’s Summit CARES has seen firsthand the impact its residents can have on one another. There are so many incredible people here, and we aim to bring these people together to make a difference in the lives of the youth and families we serve here in Lee’s Summit and Greater Kansas City.
Throughout our surrounding communities, we can work to foster a healthier, safer place for all of us to live. We look forward to building a community that is safe for all and and with your help, no child, parent, or community member will lack the resources needed to make informed decisions about a better future. We’re grateful for your support and can’t wait to continue changing lives together!
C.D. Madden, Sr. M.Ed., Executive Director