We are family founded, family led, and family remains at the core of who we are. At Karla Smith Behavioral Health, we understand that mental illness within a family can often result in compromised family relationships, frustration, confusion and fear. As well as treating the person with a mental health condition, our programs are centered around rebuilding and strengthening family relationships. When we include those who support us in the healing process, our long term outlooks improve significantly. We have the data to prove it.
It is our passion to help families navigate and learn the process of supporting a person with mental health conditions, and to help those who live with mental illnesses find stability, purpose and true joy in life. We are fueled by the hope we experience each day when one of our members succeeds in the smallest or biggest of ways. There is hope. It is not a wish. Hope is real. Our clients are the proof.
In June of 2026, we are planning to move our facility into a fully built-out historic farm house in Belleville IL. This property will allow us to create something that the region has never seen: a sanctuary for mental health care that feels more human, more helpful, and more whole for families. We are actively growing our team in preparation for this new chapter.