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Three Trails Behavioral Hospital Providing high-quality behavioral healthcare to the Western Missouri Region in 2026 Model representations of real patients are shown.

Three Trails Behavioral Hospital will provide innovative, evidence-based care for children and adolescents, adults and seniors in a secure environment conducive to healing. With programming tailored to the needs of each individual, treatment plans will focus on achieving positive outcomes. Physicians are on the medical staff of Three Trails Behavioral Hospital, but, with limited exceptions, are independent practitioners who are not employees or agents of Three Trails Behavioral Hospital. The facility shall not be liable for actions or treatments provided by physicians. We are unable to provide medical advice through social media. Please contact your physician, or in case of emergency, call 911 or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988.

10/13/2026

Take a look inside Three Trails Behavioral Hospital!

We are proud to share a virtual tour of our brand-new, state-of-the-art facility designed to provide compassionate, high-quality inpatient mental health care in Independence, MO.

Our dedicated team is here to support you or your loved ones every step of the way on the journey toward healing and wellness. No matter what you are going through, please know: we are here for you.

The Three Trails Behavioral Hospital team had a great time connecting with everyone at the UMKC Nursing Career Fair earl...
10/07/2026

The Three Trails Behavioral Hospital team had a great time connecting with everyone at the UMKC Nursing Career Fair earlier this week!

We are looking for passionate nurses and clinicians to join our brand-new facility opening soon in Independence, MO. If you didn't get a chance to meet our recruiter in person, you can still learn how to grow your career with us and make a real impact on local mental healthcare.

Check out our open positions and apply today: https://bit.ly/4wDiPeT

Today, we are proud to celebrate Lisa Stone, MBA, M.Ed., CPHQ, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, our Director of Performance Im...
10/07/2026

Today, we are proud to celebrate Lisa Stone, MBA, M.Ed., CPHQ, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, our Director of Performance Improvement & Risk Management at Three Trails Behavioral Hospital! Lisa is a dedicated healthcare leader who plays a vital role in our operational success. With expertise in quality improvement, patient safety, accreditation, and risk management, she works tirelessly to optimize our clinical systems.

Lisa is passionate about building strong teams and creating meaningful, lasting change. Her leadership ensures we consistently deliver the highest standards of safety and care to our patients, staff, and community.

Please join us in celebrating Lisa and thanking her for her dedication!

We are proud to introduce a leader bringing exceptional standards to our patient care and operations: Laura Mercer, CDM,...
10/01/2026

We are proud to introduce a leader bringing exceptional standards to our patient care and operations: Laura Mercer, CDM, our Director of Dietary at Three Trails Behavioral Hospital!

ServSafe Certified and a Certified Dietary Manager, Laura brings over 30 years of elite experience in dietetics and food service management. She oversees our culinary operations, clinical nutrition programming, and dietary compliance to ensure optimal patient health and wellness.

Laura is passionate about transforming institutional food service into an experience that is both nourishing and deeply satisfying. Her dedicated leadership ensures innovation, safety, and excellence in every meal we serve.

We are proud to introduce a key leader ensuring the highest standards of data integrity and patient privacy: Sierra Merc...
09/28/2026

We are proud to introduce a key leader ensuring the highest standards of data integrity and patient privacy: Sierra Mercer, our Director of Health Information Management!

A Metropolitan Community College alumna, Sierra brings over 10 years of well-rounded healthcare experience spanning patient care, financial operations, and health information systems. For the past 6 years, she has successfully led teams with a strict focus on regulatory compliance, HIPAA and state-specific mandates, and medical records processing.

Sierra’s leadership ensures the absolute protection, accuracy, and efficiency of our patient health information. Thank you for your dedication to excellence, Sierra!

We are thrilled to introduce a vital leader on our team: Jessica, our Utilization Management Director!An Avila Universit...
09/24/2026

We are thrilled to introduce a vital leader on our team: Jessica, our Utilization Management Director!

An Avila University alumna and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri, Jessica brings over 10 years of behavioral health and psychiatric acute care experience. For the past four years, she has successfully led Utilization Management teams, specializing in optimizing department operations, managing payer authorizations, and ensuring strict regulatory compliance.

Jessica’s extensive background in inpatient care and dedication to patient advocacy ensure our operational systems deliver high-quality, patient-centered care every day.

Our team was proud to attend the 2026 Missouri Behavioral Health Conference in St. Louis last week! From September 16–18...
09/23/2026

Our team was proud to attend the 2026 Missouri Behavioral Health Conference in St. Louis last week!

From September 16–18, our team joined healthcare professionals and innovators from across the state for three days of impactful education, networking, and collaboration. We loved exploring the latest advancements in behavioral health and connecting with partners who share our dedication to making a meaningful difference.

If we didn't get a chance to connect with you in St. Louis, we would still love to chat! Reach out to our team to discuss how we can collaborate and continue driving positive change in our community. Please contact our Director of Business Development at [email protected].

Behind every great milestone at Three Trails Behavioral Hospital is an incredible team, and behind that team are the fam...
09/22/2026

Behind every great milestone at Three Trails Behavioral Hospital is an incredible team, and behind that team are the families who support them every step of the way.

To celebrate our upcoming opening, we recently hosted an Employee and Family Open House. It was wonderful to open our doors, share a sneak peek of our new space, and say a huge thank you to our amazing team and their loved ones.

We know that our success is built on the dedication of our people, and getting to celebrate this next chapter together made it even more special. Thank you to everyone who joined us and made the day so memorable.

We cannot wait to officially open our doors soon!

09/21/2026

Thank you again to everyone who helped make our ribbon-cutting celebration so special! We're grateful to our community leaders, partners, Chamber members, and guests who joined us as we marked this exciting milestone.

As we look back on the day, we're excited to share a few highlights from the event. Your support, encouragement, and partnership mean so much as we prepare to serve our community through a thoughtful, phased opening approach.

We appreciate everyone who helped make this celebration a success and look forward to the journey ahead. Thank you for being part of this memorable day!

We are thrilled to introduce a key member of our leadership team as we prepare to open our doors: Jennifer Thompson, LCS...
09/20/2026

We are thrilled to introduce a key member of our leadership team as we prepare to open our doors: Jennifer Thompson, LCSW, LSCSW, our Clinical Services Director!

Jennifer brings over 15 years of inpatient psychiatric behavioral health expertise across Missouri and Kansas. As our Clinical Services Director, she will provide strategic leadership to ensure our programs deliver high-quality, trauma-informed, and patient-centered care from day one.

Welcome to the team, Jennifer! We are proud to build the future of behavioral health under your guidance

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20501 E. 42nd Street South
Independence, MO
64055

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