Karla Smith Behavioral Health

Karla Smith Behavioral Health www.KarlaSmithBehavioralhealth.org Karla Smith, 26, died by suicide on Jan. 13, 2003 after a 7 year struggle with bipolar disorder.

Karla Smith, 26, died by suicide on Jan. 13, 2003 after a 7 year struggle with bipolar disorder.KSBH was formed to help support families/friends of anyone with a mental illness or who lost a loved one to suicide. KSBH was formed to help support families/friends of anyone with a mental illness or who lost a loved one to suicide. www.KarlaSmithBehavioralHealth.org

A therapy room can be more than four walls and two chairs.At KSBH at The Farm, we wanted the environment itself to feel ...
09/29/2026

A therapy room can be more than four walls and two chairs.

At KSBH at The Farm, we wanted the environment itself to feel different: comfortable places to talk, room to gather, access to nature, and spaces where the skills introduced in therapy can become something you actually practice.

Sometimes progress happens during a conversation, sometimes it happens while doing something with your hands, and sometimes it happens when you finally have enough quiet to hear yourself think.

In just nine months, more than $850,000 in donated funds, goods, and services helped transform a vision for KSBH at The ...
09/21/2026

In just nine months, more than $850,000 in donated funds, goods, and services helped transform a vision for KSBH at The Farm into a place where people are receiving care today.

Companies donated their expertise, volunteers gave their time, donors invested in spaces they hadn't seen finished yet, and people showed up with tools, materials, resources, encouragement, and an incredible amount of trust.

Today, KSBH at The Farm is open, clients are receiving services, new programs are beginning, and our clinical team is growing. Spaces throughout our therapeutic wellness campus are being used to help people connect what they learn in therapy with experiences they can carry into everyday life.

We asked our community to help us build something different. Our community delivered, and we are incredibly proud to have delivered on that promise.

There is still more to do, more to build, and more people we want to serve. But before we take the next step forward, we want to recognize just how extraordinary this one has been.

To every donor, company, volunteer, partner, and friend who helped make it possible: thank you.

At KSBH at The Farm, we’re creating more opportunities for people to learn, connect, practice, and grow through a model ...
09/10/2026

At KSBH at The Farm, we’re creating more opportunities for people to learn, connect, practice, and grow through a model of care that brings together individual counseling, supportive group therapy, and unique therapeutic experiences.

A skill introduced one-on-one can be explored alongside people navigating similar experiences. Then, through hands-on activities and other therapeutic modalities at The Farm, there are opportunities to put those skills into practice in meaningful, real-world ways.

As part of this expanded approach, KSBH is now enrolling participants in groups created around different ages, experiences, and stages of life:

- Adolescents
- Young Adults
- Adults
- Adults 55+
- Su***de Survivors
- Cancer Support
- LGBTQ+ Support

If you’re curious about group support but aren’t sure whether it’s right for you, you’re invited to experience your first group session on us, with no obligation to continue.

Over the next few weeks, we’ll be introducing each group and sharing more about who it’s designed to support. Ready to find yours now? Contact KSBH to learn more about our programs and enrollment.

KSBH thanks O'Fallon Area Living and Christa Wooten for inviting Emily to share the Smith Family story and our KSBH pass...
09/01/2026

KSBH thanks O'Fallon Area Living and Christa Wooten for inviting Emily to share the Smith Family story and our KSBH passion project at The Farm!

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For a long time, KSBH at The Farm was just something we were talking about, and now it’s something we get to live. Clien...
08/31/2026

For a long time, KSBH at The Farm was just something we were talking about, and now it’s something we get to live.

Clients are meeting with their therapists, families are walking through the doors, and conversations are happening. Seeing this campus come to life has been incredibly meaningful to us, and we can’t thank our community enough.

Welcome to Karla Smith Behavioral Health at The Farm!

08/27/2026

There are a lot of ways to describe what makes KSBH at The Farm special, so we asked the people who know it best.

From the care we provide to the environment we’ve created, every part of The Farm reflects a shared belief that mental health care can be personal, connected, creative, and built around what people need as individuals.

Hear from members of the KSBH team about what this place means to them and what they’re most excited to see grow here!

Nich and Madi from our therapy team enjoying some sun while they assemble some new raised beds for fall planting!  Ca...
08/25/2026

Nich and Madi from our therapy team enjoying some sun while they assemble some new raised beds for fall planting!  Can’t wait for our group therapy clients, older adults, adults, young adults and teens, to Experience the benefits of our new services and environment.

At the farm YOU CHOOSE where you want your therapy room to be - inside, around the pond, cutting wildflowers, fishing, or maybe in the kitchen while having a snack. Sounds interesting? It is! And IT WORKS! Give us a call to learn more. 618-624-5771

Maybe you’ve been thinking of reaching out to a therapist for some time now, maybe you’ve been putting it off because yo...
08/13/2026

Maybe you’ve been thinking of reaching out to a therapist for some time now, maybe you’ve been putting it off because you weren’t quite sure where to start, or maybe you just assumed counseling just isn’t for someone like you.

As we’ve started expanding our services, we’ve expanded who we can support, too!

So, whether you’re looking for care for yourself, a parent, your teenager, or anyone else you love, we’re here to help you figure out the next step.

Experience therapy in a whole new way, in a place where natural and comfortable spaces ease the mind and soothe the soul...
08/13/2026

Experience therapy in a whole new way, in a place where natural and comfortable spaces ease the mind and soothe the soul. The best part is the reaction from our clients… they LOVE our new home. We think you will too.  If you are ready for a therapeutic approach that challenges the status quo and offers a truly private and personalized experience, come see us. Our team is ready to help you unpack the hurdles, the hurts, the stressors, and discover the joy that you deserve to live. Contact us today: 618-624-5771

Unfortunately, not every kid is excited for the start of the school year. On social media, you might see plenty of smili...
08/11/2026

Unfortunately, not every kid is excited for the start of the school year.

On social media, you might see plenty of smiling first-day-of-school photos, but what you won’t see is the child who barely slept the night before, the teen who’s already worried about fitting in, or the parent wondering if this year will hold any change.

The beginning of the school year can bring excitement, but it can also bring some very real anxiety.

KSBH is here to be a resource for you and your family!

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