Building a Stronger, Healthier Future
The partnership between University Health, the Missouri Department of Mental Health, and Kansas City continues to grow stronger each year.
The new psychiatric hospital in Kansas City will be a game-changer, expanding access to care, and enhancing the ability to serve individuals experiencing mental health crises while helping to break down stigma and improve outcomes for those in need.
Updated information:
The closing on the land conveyed from Kansas City is planned for November 4.
A design kick-off meeting for the new Kansas City Hospital was held on October 14 at the Center for Behavioral Medicine (CBM). After the kick-off, the first programming meeting began, which included the design contractor HDR, CBM’s programming team, University Health’s programming team and OA-FMDC’s project management team.
The design consultant contract was fully executed on October 3.
On July 16, 2025, Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas hosted a ceremonial signing for the new State Mental Health Hospital official land transfer. The project will be constructed in partnership with the State of Missouri and University Health. Photos of the Belvidere Park land are in the gallery and more information on this event is under News webpage.
Please check back regularly to learn the latest on this project.