Karla Smith Behavioral Health

04/02/2026

Friends,

Creating our future home is an experience that is nothing short of extraordinary. It’s taken countless hours of dreaming, researching, planning, and refining—made possible only through the wisdom and dedication of our KSBH Board, the Canning Family, our brilliant creative team at Dovetail, and the incredible experts who have stepped forward to guide us.

Today, I received the final blueprints for our Farmhouse therapy suite. I wasn’t prepared for the emotion that hit me when I saw “Karla Smith Behavioral Health” printed boldly across the plans. In that moment, it all became real. This isn’t just a vision—it’s happening. And it’s more meaningful than I can fully express.

Michelle Braddock—thank you for your brilliance, your patience, and the care you’ve poured into every detail. You have truly brought the Farmhouse vision into focus in the most beautiful way.

Friends, we are building this for you. Mental health touches every life and every family—sometimes loudly, sometimes quietly, but always meaningfully. The Farm will be a place to retreat, to feel, to heal, and to ultimately step forward, stronger and more whole.

Thank you for believing in this mission. What’s coming will change lives—yours, your family’s, and our community’s.

Please continue to support us at https://karlasmithbehavioralhealth.org/capital-campaign-2026/ or by helping us fulfill our Amazon wishlist! https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2LDQ29XKHHPZ6?ref_=wl_share

Gratefully,
Emily

03/31/2026

Thank YOU!
Amazon boxes began arriving today full of wonderful Farm Supplies! So exciting! Thank you for helping stock our kitchen, art barn and gardens!!!

Our wishlist is below, and if you have gently used supplies you own and would like to donate that fall in any of these categories- kitchen equipment, wheelbarrows, shovels, rakes, art supplies of any kind, woodworking, equipment, storage cabinets, etc, please email Emily.smith@karlasmithbehavioralhealth.org

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2LDQ29XKHHPZ6?ref_=wl_share

03/30/2026

A reminder! We'd be grateful for your support through our Amazon Wishlist, and many of our most needed items are currently on sale through 3/31. Help us make Karla Smith at The Farm a comfortable space for all who will step through its doors!

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2LDQ29XKHHPZ6?ref_=wl_share

Want to make a real, tangible impact on our efforts to build out Karla Smith Behavioral Health at The Farm? We’ve put together an Amazon Wishlist filled with items that are needed most. Anything you generously purchase for us on this list is automatically sent to us right away. Easy!

Plus, the Amazon Big Spring Sale is happening now through 3/31, so it’s a great time to jump in!

If you’ve been looking for an easy way to contribute, this is it: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2LDQ29XKHHPZ6?ref_=wl_share

Every single item helps move this space forward.

03/27/2026

Want to make a real, tangible impact on our efforts to build out Karla Smith Behavioral Health at The Farm? We’ve put together an Amazon Wishlist filled with items that are needed most. Anything you generously purchase for us on this list is automatically sent to us right away. Easy!

Plus, the Amazon Big Spring Sale is happening now through 3/31, so it’s a great time to jump in!

If you’ve been looking for an easy way to contribute, this is it: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2LDQ29XKHHPZ6?ref_=wl_share

Every single item helps move this space forward.

03/22/2026

Happy Sunday from our future home!

03/12/2026

Dear Friends,

Today at KSBH, our hearts and prayers remain with Cambree and the York family. Like many in our community, we may not have known Cambree personally, yet we have followed her story closely and have been praying for her family, for all who loved her, for our community, and for the medical team who cared for her. Cambree’s life has left a lasting imprint on many hearts.

Moments like this can be incredibly difficult to process, for both young and old. Grief can come in many forms, and no one should feel they have to carry it alone.

If you or someone you know is struggling and would benefit from a safe, confidential space to talk, please know that KSBH is here for you. Our therapy team will provide support to anyone impacted by the loss of Cambree at no cost.

We are holding this family and our entire community close in our hearts.

With care,
Emily and the KSBH Team
618-624-5771

01/26/2026

KSBH is closed today, Jan 26 due to inclement weather.
We are rescheduling appointments. We apologize for the inconvenience. Stay warm!

01/22/2026

🥰Our clients love the SIMPLICITY!
And the CARE we provide - you won't find a more personalized, professional and compassionate experience. Just ask our clients. 618-624-5771

01/19/2026

We believe that everything good starts with the COURAGE to take that FIRST STEP FORWARD. Dr. King believed that too. Move in a new direction today. Do something that makes life a little better for yourself or someone else. 🥰

01/14/2026

Today we remember Karla Smith. We remember her for her passion, her compassion, and her desire to make the world more accepting and understanding of those who live with mental illness. As we move into the next chapter of our growth as an organization, we give thanks for the gift of her life that has inspired hope for thousands. Every Step Forward.

01/13/2026

Karla Smith Behavioral Health is EVOLVING, and we are looking for professionals who share our Vision and Passion! Licensed counselors and social workers, if you are looking for something new, something different - a place where you can grow as a practitioner and feel challenged and fulfilled every day, we want to talk! Send us your resume! We can't wait to chat! Apply at www.karlasmithbehavioralhealth.org or on Indeed!

01/08/2026

👊 BIG WINS for KSBH Families!!! Parents participating in current groups were asked to share their current KSBH experiences. We thought you’d like to hear the amazing steps forward they have taken…

👏 My child has returned to school after being on homebound for 1.5 years.
👏 My child has stopped threatening su***de, and hasn't been to an ER since starting with KSBH!
👏 My child finished all coursework for last semester, going from failing to A's and B's.
👏 My child joined an athletic team.
👏 Our child was so engaged and kind on Christmas that we just kept asking, "is this our kid?"
👏 3 families reported, “The difference in our child is night and day!”
👏 KSBH parents collectively reported feeling more confident in their ability to parent.

The results speak for themselves. Nothing feels better for the KSBH Team than seeing our Clients and Families succeed!  If any of these wins are on your wish list, give us a call. We will help. 618 624 5771