Health + Wellness
KCAI offers health and wellness resources to support students' mental health, emotional well-being, and basic needs, so each can thrive artistically, academically, and personally.
Our services are confidential and designed to meet the unique needs of KCAI students.
Learn more about:
Crisis Support
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger call 911
24/7 Resources:
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Call 988
- Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
- KCAI Security: 816-931-6666
Counseling + Wellness Center
The Counseling + Wellness Center empowers students to achieve personal growth, resilience, and balance through high-quality mental health care, wellness education, and crisis intervention. We believe well-being is essential to creativity and success in the arts.
- Biopsychosocial model
- Culturally responsive care
- Trauma-informed, student-centered services
- Collaboration with faculty & campus partners
On-Campus Appointments
Students can schedule counseling appointments or case management meetings by contacting the Counseling + Wellness Center at counseling@kcai.edu, or in person.
Jannes Library | 3rd Floor
4538 Warwick Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64111
Counseling & Wellness Services
Confidential Counseling
- Individual therapy
- Group counseling
- Couples counseling
- Identity & cultural support
- Grief support
- Anxiety & stress management
Basic Needs Pantry
- Food and hygiene items
- Referrals to community resources around basic needs assistance, transportation and more
Crisis Response
- 24/7 emergency resources
- Campus response coordination
- Post-crisis follow-up support
Wellness & Capacity Building Groups
- Visiting expert groups in somatic yoga and drama
- Mindfulness workshops
- Stress management sessions
- Nutrition & sleep education
- Academic stress support
- Peer-led wellness initiatives
Prevention & Outreach
- Suicide prevention
- Substance use education
- Healthy relationships
- Trauma recovery
- Identity support
Teledoc
KCAI students have access to book online appointments with board certified psychologists, therapists, and/or psychiatrists through Teladoc. Appointments are available 7 days a week from 7am to 9pm. There is a broad range of providers available to connect students with based on their individual preferences.
Services are available through secure video or phone and include:
- Mental Health - Access to licensed therapists, psychologists, psychiatrists, or other behavioral health specialists from home or school. Services include unlimited visits.
- Telemedicine (medical) - Get care 24/7 for non-emergency conditions like cold, flu, sinus infections, allergies, etc.
- myStrength - Access to flexible and comprehensive digital programs with proven tools and dedicated support for stress, depression, sleep, and more.
Emergency Information and Resources
Emergency Rooms (Mental Health or Medical)
University Health ER
2310 Holmes
Kansas City, MO 64108
St. Luke's ER
4401 Wornall Rd
Kansas City, MO 64111
Additional Resources
National Hotline Through Boys Town (24/7): 1-800-448-3000
LifeLine (24/7): 1-800-273-TALK
For helpful college student mental health resources, go to www.jedfoundation.org.
Click here for a podcast by Dr. Sundermeier on "The Brain Science of Grief."
Disclaimer
This page is for informational and educational purposes. Reading it is not intended to be a substitute for mental health services provided by a professional. Any reference to outside websites and links will take you to various online self-help resources outside of KCAI. Please note, the KCAI counseling office, KCAI, and Board of Trustees do not own and are not responsible for the content of these external websites.