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Behavioral Health

We want Atchison County residents to be healthy and happy. Our goal is for them to have fulfillment and joy and meaningful connections with neighbors, friends, and family. We believe a person’s mental well-being is as equally important as, and directly relates to, their physical well-being.  

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How we make a difference.

Live Well Live Atchison operates two Partnerships for Success (PFS) prevention programs funded through grants from the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) and DCCCA.   

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Live Well Live Atchison is also a member of the Kansas Prevention Collaborative.

Why it matters

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it is critical to recognize symptoms

We can help our community in the area of behavioral health by recognizing and reaching out when we, our loved ones, or our neighbors are struggling with emotional well-being. The following are some symptoms to watch out for:
 

  • Prolonged depression, sadness, or irritability

  • Social withdrawal

  • Changes in eating and sleeping habits

  • Inability to deal with day-to-day problems or activities

  • Suicidal thoughts

  • Substance abuse

  • Self harm

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Atchison youth are at risk

We work to support youth in making healthy life choices. We do this by focusing on preventing and reducing the incidence of underage drinking among Atchison County youth.  

According to a survey conducted in Atchison County in 2015, alcohol impacted our young adults—and our community at large—in the following ways: 
 

  • 44% of driving deaths in Atchison County involved alcohol. 

  • 15% of Atchison County youth surveyed reported they were 15 years old when they first began drinking alcoholic beverages regularly.

  • 22% of Atchison County youth surveyed reported having beer, wine, or hard liquor at least once within the past 30 days.
     

These projects aim to increase public knowledge and understanding about the consequences of underage drinking, and raise awareness about the rising epidemic of prescription drug misuse and abuse.

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behavioral health is often untreated

Because it affects us internally and is less visible than physical pain, emotional pain often goes unaddressed and untreated. We need to have an open dialogue about these issues and let people know that we care, that they are not alone, and that support is available.

Behavioral Health Initiatives

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