KVC Behavioral Healthcare Kentucky, Inc. and Valvoline Inc. Partner to Enhance Suicide Prevention Efforts for Kentucky's Families
Valvoline Inc. (NYSE: VVV) has partnered with KVC Behavioral Healthcare Kentucky to enhance suicide prevention efforts in Kentucky through a donation that will fund Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS) training. The initiative will train 53 master's level clinicians across the state and fund three licensed practitioners to become CAMS trainers. The program, launching in Fall 2025, is part of Valvoline's new 'Happy to Help' community impact program focused on youth health and mental well-being.
The CAMS training will be implemented across 81 Kentucky counties, providing evidence-based suicide prevention care through KVC's behavioral healthcare, crisis intervention, and family strengthening services. This partnership demonstrates Valvoline's commitment to addressing youth mental health challenges in local communities.
Valvoline Inc. (NYSE: VVV) ha collaborato con KVC Behavioral Healthcare Kentucky per rafforzare gli sforzi di prevenzione del suicidio nel Kentucky, attraverso una donazione che finanzierà la formazione sulla Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS). L'iniziativa formerà 53 clinici con laurea magistrale in tutto lo stato e sosterrà tre professionisti abilitati per diventare formatori CAMS. Il programma, che partirà nell'autunno 2025, fa parte del nuovo programma di impatto comunitario di Valvoline, 'Happy to Help', focalizzato sulla salute e il benessere mentale dei giovani.
La formazione CAMS sarà attuata in 81 contee del Kentucky, offrendo cure di prevenzione del suicidio basate su evidenze attraverso i servizi di assistenza comportamentale, intervento in crisi e rafforzamento familiare di KVC. Questa collaborazione dimostra l'impegno di Valvoline nell'affrontare le sfide della salute mentale giovanile nelle comunità locali.
Valvoline Inc. (NYSE: VVV) se ha asociado con KVC Behavioral Healthcare Kentucky para mejorar los esfuerzos de prevención del suicidio en Kentucky mediante una donación que financiará la capacitación en Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS). La iniciativa capacitará a 53 clínicos con maestría en todo el estado y financiará a tres profesionales licenciados para que se conviertan en instructores CAMS. El programa, que comenzará en el otoño de 2025, forma parte del nuevo programa de impacto comunitario de Valvoline, 'Happy to Help', centrado en la salud y el bienestar mental de los jóvenes.
La capacitación CAMS se implementará en 81 condados de Kentucky, proporcionando atención de prevención del suicidio basada en evidencia a través de los servicios de atención conductual, intervención en crisis y fortalecimiento familiar de KVC. Esta colaboración demuestra el compromiso de Valvoline para abordar los desafíos de salud mental juvenil en las comunidades locales.
Valvoline Inc. (NYSE: VVV)는 켄터키 주에서 자살 예방 노력을 강화하기 위해 KVC Behavioral Healthcare Kentucky와 협력하여 Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality(CAMS) 교육을 지원하는 기부금을 제공했습니다. 이 이니셔티브는 주 전역의 53명의 석사 수준 임상가를 교육하고, 세 명의 면허를 가진 전문가가 CAMS 강사로 활동할 수 있도록 지원합니다. 2025년 가을에 시작하는 이 프로그램은 청소년 건강 및 정신적 웰빙에 중점을 둔 Valvoline의 새로운 지역사회 영향 프로그램 'Happy to Help'의 일부입니다.
CAMS 교육은 켄터키의 81개 카운티에서 시행되어 KVC의 행동 건강 관리, 위기 개입 및 가족 강화 서비스를 통해 근거 기반의 자살 예방 치료를 제공합니다. 이번 협력은 지역사회 내 청소년 정신 건강 문제 해결에 대한 Valvoline의 의지를 보여줍니다.
Valvoline Inc. (NYSE : VVV) s'est associé à KVC Behavioral Healthcare Kentucky pour renforcer les efforts de prévention du suicide dans le Kentucky grâce à un don qui financera la formation Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS). Cette initiative formera 53 cliniciens de niveau master à travers l'État et financera trois praticiens agréés pour devenir formateurs CAMS. Le programme, qui débutera à l'automne 2025, fait partie du nouveau programme d'impact communautaire de Valvoline, 'Happy to Help', axé sur la santé et le bien-être mental des jeunes.
La formation CAMS sera mise en œuvre dans 81 comtés du Kentucky, offrant des soins de prévention du suicide basés sur des preuves grâce aux services de soins comportementaux, d'intervention en situation de crise et de renforcement familial de KVC. Ce partenariat témoigne de l'engagement de Valvoline à relever les défis de la santé mentale des jeunes dans les communautés locales.
Valvoline Inc. (NYSE: VVV) hat sich mit KVC Behavioral Healthcare Kentucky zusammengeschlossen, um die Suizidprävention in Kentucky durch eine Spende zu fördern, die die Ausbildung in Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS) finanzieren wird. Die Initiative wird 53 Master-Absolventen im klinischen Bereich im ganzen Bundesstaat schulen und drei lizenzierte Fachkräfte ausbilden, um CAMS-Trainer zu werden. Das Programm, das im Herbst 2025 startet, ist Teil von Valvolines neuem Community-Impact-Programm 'Happy to Help', das sich auf die Gesundheit und das mentale Wohlbefinden von Jugendlichen konzentriert.
Die CAMS-Schulung wird in 81 Landkreisen in Kentucky umgesetzt und bietet evidenzbasierte Suizidprävention durch die Verhaltensgesundheits-, Kriseninterventions- und Familienstärkungsdienste von KVC. Diese Partnerschaft zeigt Valvolines Engagement zur Bewältigung von Herausforderungen der Jugend-Mentalgesundheit in den lokalen Gemeinden.
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A donation by Valvoline Inc. will provide more suicide awareness training for mental healthcare clinicians throughout
Launched during Mental Health Awareness Month, a donation by Valvoline Inc. to KVC Behavioral Healthcare Kentucky will provide Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS) training for KVC Kentucky clinicians. Through this partnership, 53 master's level clinicians across the state will receive the training. In addition, Valvoline's donation will provide long-term sustainability of the model, funding three licensed practitioners to become CAMS trainers for KVC Kentucky.
This collaboration is part of a broader initiative by Valvoline Inc.'s long-standing commitment to the community. The company recently launched Happy to Help, its new community impact and charitable giving program focused on youth health and mental well-being.
"At Valvoline Inc., we care about the communities we serve, and one issue that nearly every community is struggling with is youth mental health issues," said Lori Flees, Valvoline Inc. President & CEO. "When we learned of the shortage in clinicians trained in suicide prevention, we knew we had to help. We are proud to support KVC Kentucky as they work to provide suicide prevention care to more children throughout
CAMS is an evidence-based therapeutic framework designed to assess and manage suicidality through a compassionate, collaborative approach between clinicians and clients. By equipping mental health professionals with these specialized skills, KVC Kentucky aims to increase their capacity to provide effective suicide prevention care and support to individuals and families facing significant mental health challenges. This evidence-based model equips professionals with effective strategies to assess and treat individuals experiencing suicidal ideation, supporting safer, more compassionate care.
The investment ensures that KVC Kentucky practitioners are equipped with the necessary tools to support clients in their journey toward healing—ultimately improving mental health outcomes for individuals, families and communities throughout
"We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Valvoline Inc. for their invaluable partnership in funding our suicide prevention training program. Their commitment not only empowers us to save lives but also fosters a community where understanding, hope and support thrive for youth and their families. Together, we are making a profound impact, transforming despair into hope, and ensuring that youth and families receive the highest quality evidence-based care and support," said Gina Klyachkin, LCSW, President, KVC Kentucky.
This collaboration enhances KVC's capacity to provide evidence-based training and trauma-informed care to frontline professionals, directly benefiting the children and families who rely on their services.
The CAMS training is expected to begin in the Fall 2025 and will be completed by clinicians providing behavioral healthcare, crisis intervention, and family strengthening services across KVC's services in 81 counties in
About KVC Behavioral Healthcare Kentucky
KVC Behavioral Healthcare Kentucky is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that strengthens families, prevents child abuse and neglect and helps children and adults achieve mental wellness. KVC provides mental and behavioral health services, family preservation and reunification programs and other family-focused support. Our services are strengths-based and prioritize safety, permanency and wellbeing. Each year, we serve more than 20,000 children and families across eight regions of the state.
For more information about KVC Behavioral Healthcare, please visit https://kentucky.kvc.org/
About Valvoline
Valvoline Inc. (NYSE: VVV) delivers quick, easy, trusted service at more than 2,000 franchised and company-operated service centers across
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Valvoline Inc.
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