Lakeland Behavioral Health System

Recovery is for everyone. This month, we recognize the strength it takes to seek help, the resilience to keep going, and the hope that makes healing possible.​

✨Make a difference where it matters most ✨

Lakeland Behavioral Health System is hiring Registered Nurses and Behavioral Health Associates at our upcoming Hiring Event.

📅 Thursday, September 24
⏰ 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
📍 440 S. Market Ave., Springfield, MO

Join a team committed to delivering exceptional behavioral healthcare and changing lives every day.

Register now: 🔗 https://ow.ly/OEN750ZLlYi

Today, we pause to remember September 11, 2001.

We honor the lives lost, the families forever changed, the survivors, and the first responders who showed extraordinary courage on one of our nation’s darkest days.

Twenty-five years later, we also remember the way people came together — neighbors helping neighbors, communities supporting one another, and ordinary people showing extraordinary compassion.

May we continue to carry that spirit forward by looking out for one another, choosing kindness, and remembering the difference even small acts of care can make.

We will never forget.

Today, we celebrate the nurses, therapists, support staff, and every team member whose
hard work helps create hope and healing for those we serve. Thank you for the compassion and dedication you bring to your work every day.​

Have a safe and relaxing Labor Day. ​Our team remains available 24/7​

Never underestimate the power of something small, especially when that something makes another person smile.💛🐝

September is Su***de Prevention Awareness Month, and it’s a good reminder that caring for one another doesn’t always require a big gesture. A kind word. A fist bump. A little silliness. A few minutes of someone’s time. They all count.

Our very own Dr. Bee stopped by our children’s unit this week with members of our outpatient team for hugs, dancing, fist bumps and a few small treats to celebrate some jobs well done over the weekend.

And judging by the smiles, Dr. Bee understood the assignment.

This month, we encourage you to look for the little ways you can brighten someone’s day. Small things can carry more weight than we realize.

***dePreventionMonth

Today, we celebrate the achievements of women, honor those who paved the way, and continue advocating for a more equitable future for all. Happy Women's Equality Day! 💜

Stress can affect every aspect of our well-being, but small, healthy habits can help us navigate life's challenges. ​​What's one healthy way you manage stress? Share in the comments.​

​Read here to learn more stress management tips: https://ow.ly/khcm50ZycLN

Wellness isn't just about physical health, it's about caring for your mind, too. Taking small steps each day to manage stress, practice self-care, and prioritize your mental well-being can make a meaningful difference.​

​Share one way you support your mental well-being in the comments and inspire others to prioritize their wellness!

Community partnerships matter -- especially when they strengthen how we support others during some of their most difficult moments.

We are proud to be part of the Ozarks Area Crisis Intervention Team and grateful for the continued collaboration, conversation, and shared commitment to improving crisis response across our region.

Access saves lives.

We’re grateful to the City of Springfield and Springfield Fire Department for expanding 24/7 access to naloxone throughout our community.

In an opioid overdose, minutes matter. Making naloxone readily available gives family members, friends, neighbors, and bystanders the ability to respond while emergency help is on the way.

More than 25 naloxone distribution boxes are now available throughout Springfield, including at 13 fire stations — available anytime, no questions asked.

Please share. You never know who may need this information.

Opioid overdoses continue to affect individuals and families throughout our community. Because many ODs occur before emergency responders can arrive, increasing access to naloxone, which reverses the effects of an opioid OD, saves lives.

More than 25 24/7 naloxone distribution boxes are now available at various locations throughout Springfield. Thirteen of those are at Springfield, MO Fire Department stations. The boxes are checked and refilled as needed to help ensure continued access.

If you, a family member or someone you know could benefit from having naloxone on hand, please feel free to visit a fire station any time to obtain a naloxone kit, no questions asked.

Fire station locations:

📍 Station 1: 720 E. Grand (Phelps Grove Neighborhood)
📍 Station 2: 608 W. Commercial St.
📍 Station 3: 205 N. Patterson
📍 Station 4: 2423 N. Delaware (Doling Park Neighborhood)
📍 Station 5: 2750 W. Kearney St. (Tom Watkins Neighborhood)
📍 Station 6: 2620 W. Battlefield
📍 Station 7: 2129 E. Sunshine (Brentwood Neighborhood)
📍 Station 8: 1405 S. Scenic Ave.
📍 Station 9: 450 W. Walnut Lawn (Greater Parkcrest Neighborhood)
📍 Station 10: 2245 E. Galloway St. (Galloway Village Neighborhood)
📍 Station 11: 4940 S. Fremont Ave.
📍 Station 12: 2455 S. Blackman Road
📍 Station 13: 1900 W. College St. (Westside Neighborhood Betterment Association).

Special thanks to Springfield-Greene County Health and Missouri Institute of Mental Health for their partnership to make this initiative possible.