During today’s MO Children’s Trauma Network Pre-Con, participants experienced the realities of poverty with the Community Action Poverty Simulation. This interactive & unique experience gave a glimpse into the realities of poverty. Missouri_CAN Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services MO DMH

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We wish you peace and blessings during this Passover.

Join us for the 2nd annual Culture, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (CEDI) Symposium June 17-18, 2024, in Columbia, MO. This year’s symposium features these excellent speakers and many more! web.cvent.com/event/6fc22a54…

MBHC's Mikala Jungmeyer-Geiger, Jenn Johnson, MO DMH, and Phallin Thorton, FCC Behavioral Health, presented at #NatCon24 this week about the implementation, expansion, and impact of the YBHLs initiative. National Council for Mental Wellbeing

Join us next week for the Missouri Children's Trauma Network Training Summit, April 23-24, 2024, in Columbia, MO. Attend this in-person conference to learn about trauma-informed practices for youth from inspiring & informative sessions & speakers.web.cvent.com/event/d44fab0f….

#NatCon24 , MBHC’s Rhi Evans/Jessica Bounds MO DMH presented on the systemic hurdles to integrating services for ppl w BH/IDD &the steps MO takes to address them w/providers by facilitating the implementation of innovative ideas that meet individual needs.National Council for Mental Wellbeing

We are grateful to have had staff from the DMHA, Indiana Council of Community Mental Health Centers, Adult & Child Health, Missouri Behavioral Health Council, and Brightli visit us yesterday for a presentation about our services and a tour of our Soulard campus!

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Last week, YBHLs &supervisors held their quarterly meeting w presentations on working w/ LGBTQIA+ youth &early childhood services. We appreciate the vital work of the YBHLs! Find your local YBHL here: mobhc.org/community-beha…. MO DMH CompassHealthNetwork

Today is National Exercise Day. Step towards improving your physical and mental health by getting active today!

Last week, nearly 120 professionals from around Missouri gathered at the first-ever Competency Summit! As Missouri counties complete SIM Mapping Workshops (63 as of 4/9), the issue of the current competency evaluation &restoration process is constantly discussed. MO DMH

No Limits for Deaf Children Day celebrates & acknowledges deaf children across the US who are often overlooked & whose victories &accomplishments can go unnoticed. Today highlights their struggles & strengths & reminds them that they can achieve anything they set their minds to!

2024 REPORT SHEDS LIGHT ON YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS columbiamissourian.com/sponsored/2024… via @comissourian

In partnership, Brownfield Ag Network DMH share this week's Managing Mental Health, featuring Univ of MO Extension Instructor Karen Funkenbusch who notes resources are available to farmers and anyone in rural Missouri going through a tough time
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The 2nd NASDDDS Adaptive Strategies Video Series features interventions &treatments highlighting modifications &adaptations for ppl w/ I/DD. The DBT series was written/led by MO DMH & stellar MO professionals. ow.ly/uKwL50Rhl4O.

Today is World Semicolon Day representing a pause in a sentence but not the end. A powerful symbol of hope, resilience, &the strength to keep going for those who struggle w/mental health challenges, suicide, addiction, &self-injury. 988lifeline.org mospn.org/crisis-lines

Make sure to visit the CLIVE Solutions booth 2406 during #NatCon24 !
National Council for Mental Wellbeing

Thank you to our Platinum Sponsors of this year's Missouri Children's Trauma Network Training Summit!
Missouri Credentialing Board
Central Missouri Foster Care and Adoption Association
Lakeland Behavioral Health System

April is Stress Awareness Month. Learning to cope with stress and finding healthy ways to deal with these situations can go a long way in living a mentally and physically positive life!