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Table of Contents
- Network Updates
- System Updates
- Food Services (Food Pantry, Mobile Pantry, Drive-Thru Food Pickup, Etc.)
- Resource Highlights
- Program Highlights
- Upcoming Training & Development Opportunities
- Upcoming Events
- Submit System Updates, Organizational News
NETWORK UPDATES
quarter 3 (Q3) Meeting Schedule
Workgroup Meeting: Tuesday, May 20, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Workgroup Meeting: Tuesday, June 17, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Quarterly Action Network Meeting (Q3): Tuesday, June 24, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
May Health Observances
HEALTH OBSERVANCES
- Mental Health Awareness Month
- Maternal Mental Health Month
- National Prevention Week
- Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day
APRIL ALCOHOL AWARENESS MONTH RESOURCES
MAY HEALTH OBSERVANCE RESOURCES
- NAMI: Mental Health Awareness Month
- SAMHSA: Mental Health Awareness Month Toolkit
- SAMHSA: National Prevention Week Toolkit
- SAMHSA: Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day Toolkit
- HRSA: 1-833-TLC-MAMA Hotline Partner Toolkit
- Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance (MMHLA): Maternal Mental Health Toolkits
- Take Action; For Mental Health: Maternal Mental Health Month Toolkit
- Maternal Mental Health Alliance: The Toolkit – Amplifying Maternal Voices
- Mental Health America: Mental Health Month Action Guide 2025
- Postpartum Support International (PSI): Maternal Mental Health Month 2025
Resources, Supports, And More
support resources
- Missouri Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or Text 988
- Visit 988lifeline.org
- Veterans (press 1)
- Español (oprime 2)
- LGBTQ+ Youth (press 3)
- National Maternal Mental Health Hotline: Call 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262)
- SAMHSA National Helpline: Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
- NAMI Helpline: Call 1 – 800 – 950 – NAMI (6264)
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
- National Sexual Assault Hotline: Call 1-800-656-4673
- National Call Center for Homeless Vets: Call 1-877-4AID-VET (1-877-424-3838)
- United Way: Dial 2-1-1
HELPFUL WEBSITES
SUPPORT GROUPS
- Postpartum Support International: https://www.postpartum.net/get-help/psi-online-support-meetings/
- Postpartum Support International (Spanish Support Groups): Encuentros de apoyo
- SAMHSA Support Groups: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-support/health-care-or-support/support-group-or-local-program
- NAMI Support Groups: https://www.nami.org/support-education/support-groups/
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Workgroup Updates
APRIL WORKGORUP MEETING: April 22, 2025, 10:00 -11:30 a.m.
Leadership & Self-Advocacy Fellowship Recipients Join Workgroups
Seven (7) members of the Moms’ Advocacy Network and recipients of the FFY 2025 Leadership & Self-Advocacy Fellowship attended the scheduled monthly Workgroup meeting on April 22, 2025. The Mom Advocacy Leader and Regional Representatives will continue to rotate through workgroups each meeting and provide valuable knowledge, perspectives, and insight to partner with workgroup members and develop strategic action plans and recommendations to address barriers affecting cross-system collaboration and the access, navigation, and delivery of needed resources and supports for mothers, children and families affected by substance misuse and mental and behavioral health challenges.
EDUCATION ACCESS & QUALITY
- Aim to develop and implement a comprehensive medication-assisted treatment (MAT) training for professionals in perinatal health and substance use disorder fields, as well as those with lived experience.
- Reviewed progress since last meeting and any external meetings with partners or organizations (Missouri Appleseed, UMKC Law, Private Lawyers/Legal Agencies, etc.,).
- Continuing to develop training elements for MAT and child custody laws and identifying gaps in current training provided within the state of Missouri.
- Will focus on the interconnections among the systems, and they can be leveraged.
HEALTH CARE ACCESS & QUALITY
- Aim to improve substance use disorder (SUD) screening of pregnant and postpartum women through the development of educational resources and tools for providers, and increased provider education.
- Refined their objective on self-screening tools for pregnant and postpartum women (100% of pregnant and postpartum women will receive a self-screening tool at least once by a healthcare provider or community health care professional for substance use disorder).
- Explored various systems, sectors, and health professionals (LPHAs, home visiting programs, substance use treatment centers and clinics, doulas/midwives, peer supports, drug and alcohol counselors, and more) as target population for dissemination and collaboration of the self-assessment screening resource/tool.
- Identified potential locations and ways to disseminate and share screening as part of a promotional campaign and to achieve the newly refined objective
SOCIAL & COMMUNITY CONTEXT
- Aim to improve and further integrate Doula care within the community care process and throughout the perinatal and postpartum care period, including in the provision of social support and parent education.
- RESCHEDULED: Meeting will be rescheduled for later date.
SYSTEM CAPACITY & LEGISLATIVE POLICY
- Aim to develop and distribute a public service announcement (PSA) campaign related to knowledge of legal rights and services for patients.
- Discussed key contributors identified in the previous workgroup meeting (March 18, 2025) and created strategy for outreach and communication.
- Identified statewide departments (DMH, DSS, MHA, MPCA, MRHA, etc.,) to collaborate and establish relationships and partner with.
- Identified Vantage Group Legal Services as a potential partner for their valuable legal expertise regarding developing one-pagers and information on parent’s rights during CPS investigations. Will reach out as part of outreach and communication strategy.
- Will begin reaching out to identified key contributors including state departments, associations, and local organizations.
- Will begin to identify moms and peer advocates willing to share their lived experiences and testimonials.
The next workgroup meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m., and will focus on resource assessments.
- Identifying available resources and initiatives that can be leveraged.
- Determining additional resources needed.
For more information, contact mo_actionnetwork@umck.edu.
Join OR Lead A Workgroup
JOIN OR LEAD
The Missouri Maternal Health Action Network is looking for professionals interested in:
- Joining or leading (chair, co-chair) the Environment & Economic Circumstances Workgroup.
- Leading (co-chair) the Social & Community Context Workgroup.
WORKGROUP COMMITMENT
- 12 monthly Workgroup meetings
CHAIR/CO-CHAIR COMMITMENT
- 4 Quarterly Planning Committee meetings
- 12 monthly Workgroup meetings
- 1 Annual Summit
To join a workgroup, please complete the brief workgroup sign up for
Interested in leading a workgroup, contact mo_actionnetwork@umkc.edu.
For more information, contact mo_actionnetwork@umkc.edu.
Ways To Get Involved
Looking to get more involved? Here are some simple ways to engage with the Network.
- Join or lead a Workgroup by completing the brief Workgroup Sign-up Form.
- Share system updates or organizational news by completing the brief Bee in the Know – System Updates, Organizational News
- Share your programs and initiatives
- Stay current on all things MCH in Missouri:
- Connect with us on social media:
- Refer mothers and families who have been affected by perinatal substance use, and mental or behavioral health challenges.
- Refer colleagues, providers, or organizations who would benefit from being a part of the conversation.
- Sponsor a mother to participate in further capacity-building and leadership opportunities? Contact mo_actionnetwork@umkc.edu
For more information, contact mo_actionnetwork@umkc.edu or visit moactionnetwork.org.
SYSTEM UPDATES
Southeast Prevention Resource Center is conducting an anonymous “county readiness survey”
The Southeast Prevention Resource Center is conducting an anonymous “county readiness survey” for the Ste. Genevieve, Madison, Perry, Bollinger, Cape Girardeau, and Scott counties through May 17th.
A “county readiness survey” assesses a county’s preparedness to address a specific issue, like substance use, by evaluating community knowledge, resources, leadership, and climate, helping to inform strategies for effective action. The survey is anonymous, free, and open now through May 17th, 2025.
There are 3 ways to take the free anonymous survey
- Visit Southeast Prevention Resource Center and complete the survey pinned at the top of the page.
- Visit the direct survey link at bit.ly/4bKR7nD.
- Scan the QR code posted on the flyer below.
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DESE launches first-ever Missouri Educator Job Board
DESE is excited to introduce the first-ever Missouri Educator Job Board! Through a pilot project funded by the U.S. Department of Education, the Educator Job Board is available at no cost to every teacher candidate and Missouri school district and charter school.
An interested candidate looking for a teaching job may search by type of teaching position, by location of school, and even by type of school anywhere in the state. The Missouri Educator Job Board aims to connect interested teacher candidates to schools with vacant positions more directly, more quickly, and more easily.
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Children’s Division Training holds A Four-part Virtual Series
The Missouri Hospital Association (MHA), in partnership with the Missouri Department of Social Services – Children’s Division and the Missouri Perinatal Quality Collaborative is pleased to host a four-part training series from June 10 to July 22. The series will provide an overview and exploration of DSS Children’s Division’s distinct programs and processes, including the Primary Prevention program, Safety Unit, Temporary Alternative Placement Agreements, Alternative Care and more. Participants will learn about how the Children’s Division works in partnership with families, communities and the courts toward ensuring the safety and well-being of Missouri’s children. Interagency collaboration is critically important for child welfare, especially during crisis situations, and requires deep and sustained community partnerships.
DETAILS
- Date: June 10 – July 22, 2025
- Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
- Location: Virtual
SERIES
- June 10, 2025 Prevention
- June, 24, 2025 Safety and Response
- July 8, 2025 Temporary Alternative Placement Agreements (TAPA) and Team Decision Making © (TDM™) Meetings
- July 22, 2025 Family Support Team Meetings/ Alternative Care
2025 Optimizing Benefits for Maternal and Infant Health Meetings by mo healthnet
All MO HealthNet providers and professional community partners are invited to join the MO HealthNet Division, our Managed Care health plans, Show-Me ECHO, and the Office of Oral Health for a unique in-person networking opportunity in cities across Missouri.
Attendees will learn about valuable benefits, incentives, and resources available to pregnant women and their families, including individualized case management, Doula coverage, Non-Emergency Medical Transportation, and more.
- May 29, 2025 – St. Louis
- June 10, 2025 – Kansas City
- July 17, 2025 – Jefferson City
- September 16, 2025 – Cape Girardeau
- October 22, 2025 – Joplin
Visit Optimizing Benefits for Maternal and Infant Health for specific locations and to register. Seats are limited.
For questions, contact MHD.Education@dss.mo.gov.
Maternal Health Access PRoject’s (MHAP) Next Round of Virtual Trainings
DEADLINE TO APPLY: MAY 9
MHAP is excited to invite you to an in-person training hosted by Postpartum Support International.
- What: PSI’s two-day training, “Perinatal Mood Disorders: Components of Care” (with an optional third day, “Advanced Mental Health Psychotherapy”)
- When: Wednesday, May 21 – Thursday, May 22 (optional third day: Friday, May 23)
- Where: DoubleTree by Hilton – Westport, 1973 Craigshire Road, St. Louis, Missouri 63146
MHAP is offering a $400 scholarship for providers and community professionals working in Missouri. To apply for an MHAP scholarship, please complete this form: PSI & MHAP: Perinatal Mood Disorders: Components of Care – St. Louis, Missouri (May 21-22).
Scholarships are also available for lodging and for the third day of training. Learn more about the two-day training here, and find more details about the optional third day here.
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For questions regarding the MHAP training or to learn more about MHAP, contact musompsychiatrymh1@missouri.edu
FREE Medical, Dental & Vision Services in St. Louis-No Insurance or id needed
St. Louis Integrated Health Network is proud to be at the 2025 Pathway to Health Clinic in St. Louis!
From May 5–8, over 2,000 volunteers will gather at the America’s Center Convention Complex (701 Convention Plaza, St. Louis, MO) to provide completely free medical, dental, vision, and wellness services to more than 5,000 patients. No insurance or ID required—everyone is welcome!
Stop by the IHN table to connect with our Community-Based Community Referral Coordinator (CB-CRC) and Health Insurance Navigator—we’re here to support your health beyond the clinic.
For surgeries or general questions, call (844) 545 – 8000.
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stronger together: workplace wellness and suicide prevention speaker series
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kc job fair
The KC Job Fair will be held on Thursday, May 22, 2025 from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. at the Sheraton Crown Center and is free for ALL Job Seekers!
If you like to reserve a table as an employer, contact mbuehler@kcwen.org for table rates or visit https://kcwen.org/news-events/kc-job-fairs for more information.
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New Peer Training Alert! Crisis Responsive Peer Training and Certification
Missouri credentialing board
The Missouri Credentialing Board, in collaboration with the Department of Mental Health, is proud to introduce the Crisis Responsive Peer Training and Certification!
This new baseline training equips Certified Peer Specialists and Family Support Providers with essential skills to recognize and respond to crises—within their scope of practice.
Training topics include
- Situational awareness
- Trauma-informed support
- Self-care strategies
- Conflict de-escalation
- Suicide prevention
- Post-crisis response
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details
- Virtual training (8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
- New dates available now – more coming soon!
- Cost: $82.50 | 20 training/contact hours (6 ethics hours)
- Certification requires passing an exam.
Note: You must already be a Certified Peer Specialist or Family Support Provider to attend.
Let’s continue building a stronger, safer, and more responsive peer workforce in Missouri!
Support Pregnant and Parenting Families – Get Certified
Missouri credentialing board
Don’t miss this opportunity to make a real impact! Our Pregnant & Parenting Families (PPF) Training equips you with the skills to:
- Support individuals through pregnancy and early parenthood
- Strengthen parent/child relationships
- Develop recovery-focused plans
- Connect families with vital community resources
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This training is essential for anyone passionate about helping families thrive. Secure your spot today!
Become A Certified Peer Specialist!
Missouri credentialing board
What is a peer specialist? A peer support specialist is a mental health professional who has personal experience with a mental health challenge and helps others who are struggling with similar issues.
The Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) initiative is a significant part of the behavioral health transformation efforts taking place in Missouri.
In addition to the week long basic training and passing the exam, in order to hold the certification, a peer must be able to provide verification of, at minimum, a high school level education. A peer must also be in personal recovery from a substance use disorder, mental health disorder, or both. However, there is not a time frame of recovery specified or required.
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2025 Virtual CPS Training Schedule
There are now two options for upcoming CPS trainings: a 5-day schedule and a 4-day schedule.
- 5-day schedule: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- 4-day schedule: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Please make sure to check the details for each training session to see if it’s a 5-day or 4-day option. All sessions will be online.
- May 12-16, 2025: (Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.)
- May 17, 18, 24, 25, 2025: (Saturday, Sunday, Saturday, Sunday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
- June 9-13, 2025: (Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.)
- June 21, 22, 28, 29, 2025: (Saturday, Sunday, Saturday, Sunday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
- July 12, 13, 19, 20, 2025: (Saturday, Sunday, Saturday, Sunday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
- July 21-25, 2025: (Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.)
- August 4-8, 2025: (Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.)
- August 2, 3, 9, 10, 2025: (Saturday, Sunday, Saturday, Sunday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
- September 6, 7, 13, 14, 2025: (Saturday, Sunday, Saturday, Sunday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
- September 15-19, 2025: (Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.)
- October 11, 12, 18, 19, 2025: (Saturday, Sunday, Saturday, Sunday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
- October 20-24, 2025: (Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.)
- November 3-7, 2025: (Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.)
- November 8, 9, 15, 16, 2025: (Saturday, Sunday, Saturday, Sunday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
- December 1-5, 2025: (Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.)
- December 6, 7, 13, 14, 2025: (Saturday, Sunday, Saturday, Sunday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
2025 Missouri Suicide Prevention Converence
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Date: July 17, 2025
Location: Wyndham Executive Center Columbia (2200 Interstate 70 Dr. SW Columbia, MO 65203)
Mental health kc conference 2025: Registration Now Open
Now in its 9th year! Hosted by the Metro Council with support from Netsmart, Children’s Mercy Hospital, and the Community Mental Health Fund of Jackson County, MO.
Register today and be part of the conversation!
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namicon 2025 registration is now open
Reminder! NAMICon 2025 registration is now open.
Get ready for an inspiring virtual experience that brings together and celebrates diverse voices—including yours! Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with other passionate mental health advocates, peers and families. NAMICon won’t be the same without YOU
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Missouri telehealth network & show-me echo: Cases Needed for ECHO
Do you have a difficult situation with a patient or client that you would like to submit to be presented as a case? Submit it for the Show-Me ECHO Mothers, Infants & NAS ECHO. No case is too simple or complex to be presented. Discuss a variety of solutions with experts across the state. All cases ensure that protected health information is maintained.
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Mental Health KC: Seeking Webinar Presenters
Metro Council sponsors two webinars a month, every 2nd and 4th Thursday from NOON until 1:00 p.m. (CST).
We are planning out our 2025 webinars so if you’re interested in presenting a one hour webinar in 2025, please submit your application. We take applications on an on-going basis, this call for webinar speakers has no due date.
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FOOD SERVICES (Food Pantry, Mobile Pantry, Drive-Thru Food Pickup, Etc.)
Food Services
Second Harvest Community Food Bank
- Pantry Locator
- Food Distribution Events
- For more information, visit Second Harvest Community Food Bank
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RESOURCE HIGHLIGHTS
Missouri Resources
Mental Health America (MHA) Provides A Variety of online screening for mental health Conditions, such as depression or anxiety
Take a Mental Health Test
Online screening is one of the quickest and easiest ways to determine whether you are experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition. Mental health conditions, such as depression or anxiety, are real, common and treatable. And recovery is possible.
ONLINE MENTAL HEALTH SCREENING
- Depression Test
- ADHD Test
- PTSD Test
- Parent Test: Your Child’s Mental Health
- Test De Ansiedad
- Postpartum Depression Test: New & Expecting Parents
- Bipolar Test
- Eating Disorder Test
- Youth Mental Health Test
- Self-Injury Survey
- Anxiety Test
- Psychosis & Schizophrenia Test
- Addiction Test
- Test De Depression
Please note: Online screening tools are meant to be a quick snapshot of your mental health. If your results indicate you may be experiencing symptoms of a mental illness, consider sharing your results with someone. A mental health provider (such as a doctor or a therapist) can give you a full assessment and talk to you about options for how to feel better.
Missouri 988 releases calendar of daily practices to support mental health in observance of mental health awareness month
This Mental Health Awareness Month, we’ve created a full calendar of daily practices to help support your mental health. Use our daily prompts to prioritize wellness and keep learning! Whether it’s a 5-minute walk, journaling, or breathing exercises, there are many simple ways to improve your mental well-being.
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NPs, Midwives and Nurses: Partnering to Prevent FASDs release provide and tools to reduce alcohol-exposed pregnancies and improve population health
NPs, Midwives and Nurses: Partnering to Prevent FASDs is part of the Collaborative for Alcohol-Free Pregnancy and the FASD National Partner Network, a group of national partners, medical societies, university centers, and a variety of practitioners from six health disciplines who work together to prevent FASDs and excessive drinking.
The goal of the National Partner Network is to impact healthcare practice at the systems level and enhance FASD prevention opportunities nationally for women of reproductive age and their support networks.
Learn about pregnancy and fentanyl with our new resources!
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Our website is a collaboration of the National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health (NPWH), the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN), and the University of Alaska Anchorage Center for Behavioral Health Research and Services (UAA CBHRS).
Our partnership aims to increase knowledge and skills among advanced practice nurses and midwives about the health impact of excessive alcohol use, including any alcohol use during pregnancy, to reduce alcohol-exposed pregnancies and improve population health.
LEARN MORE AND FIND ADDITIONAL RESOURCES AND TOOLS
Society for Women’s Health Research (SWHR) release “Women & Sleep: A Guide for Better Health”
Though sleep is essential to health and wellbeing, the unique barriers faced by women in maintaining good sleep health are often misunderstood or overlooked.
Many biological, social, and environmental factors influence sleep, vary across the lifespan, and are impacted by sex and/or gender. The distinct social and environmental experiences of women and men likely contribute to sleep differences. Therefore, women and men may have the same sleep problems, but present with different symptoms creating a need for unique screening, diagnosis, and treatments for both women and men.
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“Women & Sleep: A Guide for Better Health” was developed by SWHR’s Interdisciplinary Network on Sleep to provide an evidence-based overview of key sleep challenges women face, including:
- Sleep issues across the lifespan, from puberty and pregnancy to menopause and older age.
- Types of sleep disorders, including sleep apnea, insomnia, restless legs syndrome, hypersomnia, shift work sleep-wake disorder, and parasomnias.
- Impact of sleep disorders on health and well-being, such as heart disease, diabetes, mental health, cancer, pain, and cognitive decline.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
mo moms line
MO MOMS LINE
Motherhood is rough sometimes and we understand that! MOMS Groups are free, peer-led, confidential support groups for pregnant and recently postpartum people feeling all of the feelings of this stage of life.
Join us the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays in-person from 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Come see what it’s like to get support from other moms!
Transportation assistance is available. Complete the sign-up sheet and we will send you a confirmation.
For more information, call (314) 768 – 8570
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young people in recovery hold weekly national all-recovery meeting
Join weekly for the National All-Recovery Meeting! Come find a community that you can lean on for support, empowerment, and compassion.
This meeting is open to all who are in recovery from a substance use disorder and recovery allies. All recovery pathways are welcome!
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wash wednesday at walnut place laundromat
Get 2 loads of laundry washed and dried for FREE!
Are you a person experiencing homelessness or facing financial hardship. Are you struggling to meet basic needs and access essential resources? Are you having difficulty obtaining clothing or maintaining its cleanliness? Wash Wednesday is designed to support you!
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Location: Walnut Place Laundromat (4241 Walnut St. Kansas City, Missouri 64111)
For more information, call (816) 513 – 6010.
2-day Children’s mental health annual celebration 2025 by vision for children at risk
Join Vision for Children at Risk for their Children’s Mental Health Annual Celebration! The two-day event at Deaconess Center will feature workshops, resources, and speakers on Friday, May 9 and a day of games, food, and family fun on Saturday, May 10.
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free virtual classes by habitat for humanity Kansas city
Check out FREE virtual classes with Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City. From home maintenance tips to disaster preparedness, we cover a variety of topics designed to empower you and your household.
Don’t miss out, secure your spot today — RSVP Required
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Nurture KC’s Healthy Start program provides free support to pregnant women who qualify in Jackson County, MO, and Wyandotte County, KS
Services Include
- Help finding a doctor & securing insurance
- Parenting & fatherhood support
- Nutrition, breastfeeding & food assistance
- Housing & substance use counseling
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learn about united 4 children’s nutrition services
Learn about our Nutrition Services! Last year 1,164,816 healthy meals and snacks were served by educators with support from U4C.
We are an official sponsor of the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) for family home child care providers in Missouri. We provide child nutrition education and reimbursements for meals and snacks served to children that meet the USDA guidelines. Both licensed and registered/exempt child care providers may qualify to participate in this food program.
If you are a child care provider in Missouri, contact us to learn more about child nutrition education resources and how to get reimbursements for meals and snacks that meet the USDA guidelines!
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Text your questions about kinship care! A team is available Monday through Friday 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. You can message us at (833) 546-4543
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specialty topic videos from parentlink’s mokin-4-kid
We know that it helps to have information right at your fingertips
Visit www.mokin4kid.org/education-support, where you’ll find a library of informational videos on topics directly related to your needs as a kinship caregiver. Get individualized support by reaching out to one of our kinship resource specialists!
GET IN TOUCH
- Call 1-833-KIN-4-KID (1-833-546-4543)
- Email mucoeparentlinkki1@missouri.edu
- Text 833-546-4543
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Mothers, Infants & NAS Echo by show-me echo
Did you know that Missouri Telehealth Network/Show-Me ECHO offers free continuing education credits with their Mothers, Infants and NAS ECHO? Join us every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month from 12-1PM CT. All healthcare professionals are encouraged to attend.
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Improve mental health for mothers across Missouri
Improving maternal mental health is critical to the well-being of families and communities across Missouri. The Adult Psych ECHO offers healthcare professionals the opportunity to connect with expert psychiatrists and peers statewide to discuss real cases, gain evidence-based strategies, and strengthen their ability to recognize and treat mental health conditions affecting mothers. By participating, you’ll help close gaps in care, reduce stigma, and ensure that more women receive the support they need during and after pregnancy, ultimately leading to healthier outcomes for both mothers and their children.
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my life, my quit
My Life, My Quit™ is the free and confidential way to quit smoking or vaping. Text “Start My Quit” to 36072 or click to chat with a Coach. We are here for you every step of the way. It’s YOUR LIFE and we’re here to help you live it YOUR WAY.
My Life, My Quit™ offers teens access to Tobacco Treatment Specialist trained Quit Coaches who will help them build a quit plan, identify triggers, practice refusal skills, and provide ongoing support for changing behaviors to be free from nicotine. “What Finally Worked” promotes My Life, My Quit and shows teens the quit tools they need to embark on their quit journey – with confidence.
- Campaign videos can be found and shared from the Healthy Living MO YouTube page HERE!
- Free social media assets along with suggested post copy are also available on the Tobacco Prevention Media Resource page HERE!
- My Life, My Quit flyers, and palm cards are free to order HERE!
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Take the “Hooked on Nicotine” quiz to find out who’s really in control of your life: You or vaping?
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We get you. Thousands of teens have joined My Life, My Quit for free, non-judgmental support, 1:1 help to quit, and easy-to-follow tips from our friendly Coaches. Start now.
Missouri tobacco quit services
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Tobacco Prevention and Control Program is proud to offer confidential tobacco treatment services through Missouri Tobacco Quit Services to Missouri adults who want to quit tobacco including electronic cigarettes, vapes, and/or oral nicotine products.
The number one cause of preventable death and disease in Missouri is tobacco use. No matter what your specialty is, you know the drastic effects that tobacco use can have on patients. If a physician advises a patient to quit just one time, it helps to double their chance for success. Patients trust their health care provider and they need guidance, let us make referring patients easier.
Please visit YouCanQuit.org for more information about adult cessation programs and referral resources.
The Referral Process
The online referral form allows health care providers to send referrals to patients electronically, which prompts the Quitline to contact the patient directly. Complete all sections of the online referral form, including patient information, and sign for consent as required by HIPAA. Missouri Tobacco Quit Services will fax a follow-up report back to your office with the outcome of the referral.
The referral process is simple and effective. Missouri Tobacco Quit Services staff will reach out to your referred patient within 24 hours. They will make several attempts to reach the referred individual during their best time frame.
What’s the value of implementing an eReferral system?
Electronic health record (EHR) technology providing improved accuracy of patient data. The program creates ease of both referring patients and receiving feedback information on a patient’s progress through their cessation effort while integrating tobacco cessation into routine clinical care. The program also enables health systems to measure the implementation of changes and the impact of these changes on outcomes in affected patient populations.
- eReferrals send secure, two-way communication between a healthcare organization and MTQS through the patient’s EHR. Providers receive progress updates using the same system, allowing the provider to stay abreast of their patient’s progress towards quitting tobacco. All messages sent through eReferral are HIPAA-compliant to protect patient privacy.
- In addition to faster referrals, using the EHR improves data quality and increases the likelihood of a successful referral to the service provider. The public health benefits of transforming paper-based referral systems to an eReferral include developing a sustainable, cost-effective system that has possibilities of reaching higher numbers of patients and ultimately, improve patient outcomes.”
If you are interested in implementing an eReferral in your healthcare system or organization, please submit our Contact Us form below to learn more.
I’m Interested in Learning More About eReferrals
Community Organizations Can Refer Too!
Community Organizations such as Local Health Departments can also connect individuals to cessation resources through referrals. The online and fax referral forms allow these entities to send referrals, which prompts the Quitline to contact the individual directly. Complete all sections of the referral forms, including individual information, and acknowledge this is from a “Not HIPAA Covered Entity”. Understand that Missouri Tobacco Quit Services will NOT fax a follow-up referral report back to your office because of HIPAA restrictions.
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For more information, visit motobaccoprogram@health.mo.gov or call (573) 522-2820.
ON DEMAND TRAINING
ON DEMAND: NAMI Podcast, Episode 71
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On this podcast, Daniel H. Gillison Jr., CEO of NAMI (the National Alliance on Mental Illness), brings important mental health topics to light, one conversation at a time. Hope starts with us sharing our stories. Hope starts with us breaking the stigma. Hope starts with us sharing resources and practical advice. If you or a loved one is struggling with a mental health condition and are looking for hope, this podcast is for you.
At NAMI, we work to ensure that anyone experiencing mental health conditions knows that they are not alone. The staff and volunteers on our NAMI HelpLine and Teen & Young Adult HelpLine work on the frontline, responding to phone calls, texts, and chats from people seeking help. Today, host and NAMI CEO Daniel H. Gillison, Jr. is joined by two NAMI HelpLine volunteers, Madison Rubert and Dave Tippett, along with NAMI HelpLine Operations Director Megan Rochford. In this conversation, we celebrate the hard work of our volunteers, discuss the recent accreditation from the International Council for HelpLines, and close out National Volunteers Month with gratitude for the care NAMI volunteers exhibit every day.
“Hope Starts With Us” is a podcast by NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness. It is hosted by NAMI CEO Daniel H. Gillison, Jr.
You can find additional episodes of this NAMI podcast and others at nami.org/podcast
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ON DEMAND: ACOG, Labor of Love Podcast | Season 4, Episode 2
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In its fourth season, the Labor of Love podcast brings host Veronica Pimentel, MD, MS, FACOG, together with leading obstetric care professionals to explore the most critical issues in maternal health today.
Immunization during pregnancy plays a vital role in protecting both patients and their babies. This episode provides health professionals with the latest guidance on immunization during pregnancy, including COVID-19, Influenza, RSV, and Tdap. Experts discuss co-administration strategies, proper documentation, and approaches to overcoming vaccine hesitancy and access barriers. The conversation also covers preparing pregnant patients for respiratory illness season, addressing challenges such as maternal sepsis, and sharing case studies on successful vaccine interventions. Ilona Goldfarb, MD, MPH, FACOG, associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Stanford University School of Medicine, and Maura Jones Pullins, MD, ob-gyn and maternal–fetal medicine fellow at the University of North Carolina, join Labor of Love host Veronica Pimentel, MD, MS, FACOG, to provide guidance on overcoming challenges in maternal vaccination.
Special commentary provided by Jesse Hackell, MD, FAAP, at the American Academy of Pediatrics and Jean-Venable “Kelly” R. Goode, Pharm.D., BCPS, FAPhA, FCCP, at Virginia Commonwealth University.
EPISODE RESOURCES
- Immunization | ACOG
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) | ACOG
- Vaccines During Pregnancy | ACOG
- Why Maternal Vaccines Are Important | Pregnancy & Vaccines | CDC
- Season 3, Episode 1: The Latest on RSV Prevention and Vaccination
Find additional episodes at Labor of Love Podcast.
latest episode(S)
- Episode 1: Congenital Syphilis: Connecting the Dots from Screening to Treatment
- Episode 2: Vaccinating for Two: Overcoming Challenges in Maternal Vaccines
PREVIOUS SEASONS
- Season 1: Stories of Vaccines, Variants, and Parenting during COVID
- Season 2: Stories from the Heart of Obstetric Care
- Season 3: Insights from the Heart of Obstetric Care
ON DEMAND: show me state of mind podcast by missouri behavioral council (MBHC): Season 1, Episode 2
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We’re back with another episode of the Show Me State of Mind Podcast! In this episode, we sit down with Vicky Mieseler, the Chief Administrative Officer at Ozark Center, to discuss her journey in behavioral health, the center’s impactful work, and the importance of mental health advocacy.
In this episode, we sit down with Vicky Mieseler, Chief Administrative Officer of Ozark Center, to reflect on her decades of service, the center’s response to the devastating Joplin tornado of 2011, and the groundbreaking initiatives that have positioned Ozark Center as a leader in crisis response, trauma-informed care, and innovative mental health treatments. From Zero Suicide to Veteran Initiative Care Programs, we unpack how early adoption of new approaches has strengthened mental health services in Missouri.
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ON DEMAND: The Department of Mental Health, Children’s Office, in partnership with the Missouri Head Start Growing Healthy Communities: Early Childhood Edition podcast – episode 3
The Department of Mental Health, Children’s Office, in partnership with the Missouri Head Start Growing Healthy Communities: Early Childhood Edition podcast, is designed to support parents and community members in better supporting youth in Missouri.
Licensed professionals and individuals with lived experiences will present topics identified by parents, caregivers, and community members that address the needs of youth and families in Missouri.
The third episode of the Early Childhood Edition Podcast is co-hosted by Melody Boling, Early Childhood Wellness Coordinator with the DMH Children’s Office and Carolyn Stemmons, Assistant Director with the Missouri Head Start Collaboration Office, as they interview Dr. Barbara Stroud about her experiences and insights into boosting safety, empowerment, and self-determination for children and parents.
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ON DEMAND: The Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) release first ever special issue “Women’s Mental Health Across the Life Course”
In its first ever special issue, three JOGNN guest editors focus on women’s mental health and the critical junctures that have lasting outcomes across the life course. Listen as they discuss screening guidelines, tailored interventions, community-based support, and innovative ways health care experts can partner with legislators to promote evidence-based policies.
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ON DEMAND: Alliance For Innovation On Maternal Health-AIM Podcast – Season 2
JUMP TO EPISODES
- The Season of “The One Thing”
- You Can’t Get There from Here: Rural Maternity Care in the U.S
- You Can’t Get There From Here: Rural Perinatal Health Through the IHS Lens
- You Can’t Get There From Here: Actionable Strategies for Rural Perinatal Health from IHS
- You Can’t Get There From Here: How Regional Centers Elevate Rural Maternity Care
- You Can’t Get There From Here: What Community Birth QI Can Teach Us
- Looking Back, Looking Forward: The History and Vision of AIM
- A Resource for Every Facility: MEWS Implementation
- Keeping the Ground We Gain: Sustainability
For more information, visit saferbirth.org/aim-podcast-2
ON DEMAND: gET THE FACTS ABOUT ADDICTION WITH SHATTERPROOF’S NEWLY RELEASED ‘ADDICTION 101’
Addiction isn’t a moral failing—it’s a treatable illness. Understanding the basics of addiction can help reduce stigma and save lives.
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ON DEMAND: NAMI STIGMAfree
Do you know what mental health support American workers want? A new NAMI/Ipsos US poll finds that workers want their employers to show they care, and they need more education about available benefits.
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ON DEMAND: free, online suicide prevention training available 24/7
Missouri Ask. Listen. Refer.
Missouri Ask. Listen. Refer. is a brief suicide prevention training designed for all Missourians.
It is funded in whole by a grant from the Missouri Department of Mental Health and supported in partnership with the Missouri Suicide Prevention Network.
The Missouri Ask. Listen. Refer. (MOALR) suicide prevention training program is designed to help Missouri residents prevent suicide by teaching how to:
- Identify people at risk for suicide,
- Recognize the risk factors, protective factors, and warning signs of suicide, and
- Respond to and get help for people at risk
The program takes about 30 minutes to complete.
ON DEMAND: Perinatal Mental Health Training Database
This searchable database is for aspiring and current health care professionals who are seeking perinatal mental health training to better support their patients and clients. Thank you for taking the time to expand your knowledge.
We also acknowledge that working in health care can be challenging, and you deserve to be supported too, which is why we have created a list of mental health resources for health care professionals. We appreciate all you do.
ON DEMAND: The national alliance on mental illness (NAMI) provides free online courses for parents and caregivers available anytime, and anywhere
Navigating your child’s mental health journey doesn’t have to be done alone. NAMI Basics OnDemand is a free, online course for parents and caregivers, and it’s available anytime, anywhere.
You and your loved ones matter.
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ON DEMAND: FREE Webinars From Family-Centered Care Taskforce
The first international, multicenter, collaborative initiative solely dedicated to quality improvement in NICU Family-Centered Care.
View past webinars, slides, and more.
ON DEMAND: benefits of doula services in improving birth outcomes, the rise of Medicaid legislation for doulas and their current role in health care.
The National Institute for Children’s Health Quality released a webinar on the benefits of doula services in improving birth outcomes, the rise of Medicaid legislation for doulas and their current role in health care. Viewers will learn strategies for enhancing doula-provider relationships and tips for integrating doula services into health care systems.
ON DEMAND: Responding to Domestic Violence with Pregnant and Postpartum Patients
This work is brought to you by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services’ Pregnancy Associated Mortality Review and is supported by the Enhancing Reviews and Surveillance to Eliminate Maternal Mortality through the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) under the terms of cooperative agreement number: DP006697.
Once you register, you have 90 days to complete a course. You can complete the course in one sitting or at any pace throughout the 90 days. However, if you cannot complete a course within 90 days, you can receive an extension by contacting our training department at 573.634.4161 or training@mocadsv.org.
ON DEMAND: SAMHSA Practitioner Training Page
SAMHSA’s practitioner training offers tools, training, and technical assistance to practitioners in the fields of mental health and substance use disorders.
For more information, visit SAMHSA Practitioner Training
ON DEMAND: From The MCH Navigator
CALLING ALL MCH LEADERS!
The January MCHnow microlearning on Communication is now available! This is a key competency for transforming complex information into messages that drive action.
Access the Full Critical Thinking Module
PREVIOUS TRAININGS
These trainings address the knowledge and skills to advance the MCH Leadership Competencies:
- Racism and Discrimination in Health Care: Experiences Today and Actions to Address Going Forward
- Stewarding Trauma-Informed Workplaces in Public Health
- Good Decision Making in Real Time: Public Health Ethics Training for Local Health Departments
- Exploring MCH Policy and the Policy Process
- EnRICH Webinar: Unlocking the Future of Maternal Health Begins with Research
- More New Trainings
For more information, visit MCH Navigator
ON DEMAND: From The MCH Library
These resources present evidence-driven and innovative approaches to address difficult issues facing the field:
- Toolkit for Assessing Health Equity
- How Evaluation Can Support Housing Justice and Community Change
- Food for thought: Medicaid Nutrition Benefit Design Approaches for Equitable Implementation
- Next Steps in Family-Focused Screening to Address Social Determinants of Health for Young Children
- Four Principles to Make Advanced Data Analytics Work for Children and Families
For more information, visit MCH Library
ON DEMAND: The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) MicroRounds
MicroRounds are short educational video presentations that tackle important clinical topics and highlight research gaps in early onset breast and gynecologic cancers. The 11 MicroRounds are divided into the following topics: Health Disparities and Special Considerations, Early Onset Breast Cancer, Uterine Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, and Lower Anogenital Tract Cancer.
View the MicroRounds below, along with our free online eModules for more in-depth coverage of these cancers.
ON DEMAND: 42 CFR Part 8 Regulation Video Series – Snapshots for Implementation
SAMHSA has produced a video series to highlight key changes to 42 CFR Part 8, the regulations that set standards for care provided by opioid treatment programs (OTPs). The video series provides an overview of the first major regulatory updates in more than two decades, the heart of which is a fundamental shift to treat opioid use disorder (OUD) as a chronic health issue, focusing on patient-centered care, grounded in shared decision-making between individuals and their health care providers.
This shift is embodied in several key changes that expand access to care, enhance the workforce encourage collaboration, and remove barriers to treatment, including allowing the use of telehealth for some aspects of care, reducing admission requirements, and incorporating flexibility for take-home medication.
These historic changes recognize the significant role OTPs play in the specialty behavioral health care system, help foster integration of behavioral and physical health services, strengthen the workforce, and promote recovery.
RESOURCES INCLUDE
SNAPSHOTS FOR IMPLEMENTATION
- Video 1: Snapshots for Implementation of 42 CFR Part 8: A High-Level Overview
- Video 2: Snapshots for Implementation of 42 CFR Part 8: Integrating Evidence-based Practices
- Video 3: Snapshots for Implementation of 42 CFR Part 8: Expanding the Definition of a Practitioner
- Video 4: Snapshots for Implementation of 42 CFR Part 8: Using Telehealth to Initiate MOUD
- Video 5: Snapshots for Implementation of 42 CFR Part 8: The Screening and Comprehensive Exams
- Video 6: Snapshots for Implementation of 42 CFR Part 8: Counseling and Person-Centered Care
- Video 7: Snapshots for Implementation of 42 CFR Part 8: Revised Take-Home Criteria and Practices
- Video 8: Snapshots for Implementation of 42 CFR Part 8: Interim Treatment
- Video 9: Snapshots for Implementation of 42 CFR Part 8: Mobile Medical Units
- Video 10: Snapshots for Implementation of 42 CFR Part 8: Documentation Standards
- Video 11: Snapshots for Implementation of 42 CFR Part 8: Hospital/Clinic Designation & Correctional Facilities
- Video 12: Snapshots for Implementation of 42 CFR Part 8: Addressing Unique Needs of Different Populations
- Video 13: Snapshots for Implementation of 42 CFR Part 8: Harm Reduction In OTPs
- Video 14: Snapshots for Implementation of 42 CFR Part 8: Importance of Care Coordination & Continuity of Care
For more information, visit 42 CFR Part 8 Regulation Video Series – Snapshots for Implementation
ON DEMAND: Suicide Prevention Resource Center Provides Free Recordings of Webinar Series
The Suicide Prevention Resource Center is pleased to share free recordings of our recent webinar series on equity in suicide prevention! Please watch and share them today
ON DEMAND: Alliance For Innovation On Maternal Health (AIM)
The Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health (AIM) has 90+ educational videos available for free? The videos range from recorded webinars, patient safety bundle introductory videos, data concept videos, and more. These videos serve as enduring resources to be used as educational tools and cover a variety of topics.
Check out the AIM Vimeo Channel here: https://bit.ly/3BCjMgH
UPCOMING TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Find upcoming trainings and development opportunities at https://moactionnetwork.org/announcements/#events
Mothers, Infants & NAS Echo by show-me echo
Did you know that Missouri Telehealth Network/Show-Me ECHO offers free continuing education credits with their Mothers, Infants and NAS ECHO? Join us every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month from 12-1PM CT. All healthcare professionals are encouraged to attend.
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Improve mental health for mothers across Missouri
Improving maternal mental health is critical to the well-being of families and communities across Missouri. The Adult Psych ECHO offers healthcare professionals the opportunity to connect with expert psychiatrists and peers statewide to discuss real cases, gain evidence-based strategies, and strengthen their ability to recognize and treat mental health conditions affecting mothers. By participating, you’ll help close gaps in care, reduce stigma, and ensure that more women receive the support they need during and after pregnancy, ultimately leading to healthier outcomes for both mothers and their children.
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Medications for Pregnant Patients with Stimulant Use Disorder
This training will review the available evidence for the use of medications to treat stimulant use disorders in patients who can become pregnant. The session will emphasize the importance of shared-decision making with pregnant patients to optimize outcomes related to stimulant use disorders and medication interventions.
Date: May 5, 2025
Time: 2:30 P.M. – 3:00 p.m.CST
Location: Virtual (via Zoom)
NOTE: Credits available. Counts towards DEA’s 8-hour training requirement.
Co-occurring SMI and SUD Learning Series | Session 2: Navigating Pharmacotherapy: Co-occurring Bipolar Disorder and Opioid Use Disorder
Co-occurring bipolar disorder and opioid use disorder (OUD) can complicate pharmacological management and patient outcomes. This webinar will focus on evidence-based strategies for navigating drug interactions, managing adverse effects and optimizing medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) to improve patient care. Stephanie Nichols, PharmD, MPH, BCPP, BCPS, FCCP, will lead this learning opportunity and a live Q&A.
Date: May 15, 2025
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual (via Zoom)
cannabis safe storage and preventative messaging for parents
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stronger together: workplace wellness and suicide prevention speaker series
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Act with hope: Peer Engagement Series
The Act With Hope four-part webinar series will equip peer support professionals with essential strategies to foster resilience and recovery in a variety of service settings. Building on the Start With Hope foundation, this series combines the power of hope with practical guidance and tools, guiding participants toward improved health outcomes.
Date: May 20, 2025
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Location: Virtual (via Zoom)
Amplifying Community Voices to Transform Data Collection
oin Social Current and Strategic Industry Partner CCNY for an insightful session on how restorative practices can transform qualitative data collection, fostering trust, collaboration, and meaningful community engagement.
In this webinar, you will hear from experts on how to amplify community voices, strengthen relationships, and empower participants to speak openly.
Date: May 20, 2025
Time: 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual (via Zoom)
Free 2025 Webinar Series: Special Topics in Perinatal Mental Health by PSI Kansas
PSI Kansas Free Webinar Training
This series will dive deep into the mental health challenges that can arise during pregnancy and the postpartum period, providing insights, strategies, and resources for both professionals and individuals navigating this important time.
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Date: May 21, 2025
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Medications for Methamphetamine Use Disorder
This training will review strategies for evaluating available evidence for using medications in the treatment of methamphetamine use disorder. The session will also describe two prescribing strategies for patients with a methamphetamine use disorder and for which patient profiles they may be the most effective.
Date: May 21, 2025
Time: 2:30 P.M. – 3:00 p.m. CST
Location: Virtual (via Zoom)
NOTE: Credits available. Counts towards DEA’s 8-hour training requirement.
FREE prenatal education classes at phelps health
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Are you expecting a little one? Join us for free prenatal classes designed to help you prepare for labor, delivery and newborn care! These classes are open to expectant mothers after 20 weeks of pregnancy and include a tour of the Phelps Health Obstetrics Unit.
What you’ll learn:
- Pregnancy danger signals
- Stages of labor and delivery
- Breathing & relaxation techniques
- Cesarean birth (C-sections)
- Pain management and epidurals
- Newborn care and nutrition
- Breastfeeding and more!
Training date
- May 24, 2025
A support person is welcome to attend with you! Classes are free and open to the public.
Please call (573) 458-7397 to register. Sign up today!
free Substance Use & Psychosis training
Early Psychosis Care Center
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This free, 1.5-hour training will provide an overview of the symptoms of psychosis, review the interplay between psychosis and substance use, discuss the differences between primary psychotic disorders vs. substance-induced psychosis vs. psychotic illness with comorbid substance use, highlight the association between cannabis use/misuse and psychosis risk, and briefly review intervention options for providers working with this complex presentation.
Continuing education provided for those who attend the registered session in full.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this workshop attendees will be able to:
- Define positive and negative symptoms of psychosis
- Describe the ways psychosis and substance use interact
- Implement methods to differentiate between a primary psychotic disorder and an adverse mental state secondary to substance use
- Understand the importance of assessing cannabis in youth and young adults
Training date
- May 28, 2025
Medications for Methamphetamine Use Disorder
This training will review strategies for evaluating available evidence for using medications in the treatment of methamphetamine use disorder. The session will also describe two prescribing strategies for patients with a methamphetamine use disorder and for which patient profiles they may be the most effective.
Date: May 30, 2025
Time: 11:00 P.M. – 11:30 p.m. CST
Location: Virtual (via Zoom)
NOTE: Credits available. Counts towards DEA’s 8-hour training requirement.
Medications for Pregnant Patients with Stimulant Use Disorder
This training will review the available evidence for the use of medications to treat stimulant use disorders in patients who can become pregnant. The session will emphasize the importance of shared-decision making with pregnant patients to optimize outcomes related to stimulant use disorders and medication interventions.
Date: June 5, 2025
Time: 11:30 P.M. – 12:00 p.m. CST
Location: Virtual (via Zoom)
NOTE: Credits available. Counts towards DEA’s 8-hour training requirement.
FREE prenatal education classes at phelps health
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Are you expecting a little one? Join us for free prenatal classes designed to help you prepare for labor, delivery and newborn care! These classes are open to expectant mothers after 20 weeks of pregnancy and include a tour of the Phelps Health Obstetrics Unit.
What you’ll learn:
- Pregnancy danger signals
- Stages of labor and delivery
- Breathing & relaxation techniques
- Cesarean birth (C-sections)
- Pain management and epidurals
- Newborn care and nutrition
- Breastfeeding and more!
Training date
- June 14, 2025
A support person is welcome to attend with you! Classes are free and open to the public.
Please call (573) 458-7397 to register. Sign up today!
free Substance Use & Psychosis training
Early Psychosis Care Center
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This free, 1.5-hour training will provide an overview of the symptoms of psychosis, review the interplay between psychosis and substance use, discuss the differences between primary psychotic disorders vs. substance-induced psychosis vs. psychotic illness with comorbid substance use, highlight the association between cannabis use/misuse and psychosis risk, and briefly review intervention options for providers working with this complex presentation.
Continuing education provided for those who attend the registered session in full.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this workshop attendees will be able to:
- Define positive and negative symptoms of psychosis
- Describe the ways psychosis and substance use interact
- Implement methods to differentiate between a primary psychotic disorder and an adverse mental state secondary to substance use
- Understand the importance of assessing cannabis in youth and young adults
Training date
- June 16, 2025
a family doula training by Jamaa Birth Village
Introducing: The Inaugural FAMILY DOULA TRAINING at Jamaa Birth Village
June 18–20, 2025 | Juneteenth Week
“Birth belongs to the family, and doulas belong to the community, not the system.”— Okunsola M. Amadou, Founder, Jamaa Birth Village
For generations, the sacred birthing wisdom of our people has been buried by systemic erasure. But we know the truth: our Nana and Our Big Mama’s had that healing touch, the remedies and the care modalities when someone was preparing to birth a child and bring forth life. And you know what? Despite systemic inequality and attempted erasure—it’s still in you.
This Juneteenth, we’re calling in the Grandmas, Aunties, Sisters, Lovers, Cousins, Godmamas—the ones who love us most, to come home to this work. This is a family training, a gathering and a cultural remembering. A legacy restored for family birth worker, that existed in family lineages across the diaspora.
This 3-day, FREE, scholarship-based training is for those serious about rebuilding their family’s lineage of birth workers.
You’ll learn:
- African American cultural & heritage-based birth care
- Navigating hospitals & honoring homebirths
- Preventing complications, using ancestral healing
- Comfort measures, foodways, advocacy, & more
Limited spots. Applications close May 20, 2025, or once full. Max 3 family members per household.
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FREE prenatal education classes at phelps health
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Are you expecting a little one? Join us for free prenatal classes designed to help you prepare for labor, delivery and newborn care! These classes are open to expectant mothers after 20 weeks of pregnancy and include a tour of the Phelps Health Obstetrics Unit.
What you’ll learn:
- Pregnancy danger signals
- Stages of labor and delivery
- Breathing & relaxation techniques
- Cesarean birth (C-sections)
- Pain management and epidurals
- Newborn care and nutrition
- Breastfeeding and more!
Training date
- July 26, 2025
A support person is welcome to attend with you! Classes are free and open to the public.
Please call (573) 458-7397 to register. Sign up today!
Free 2025 Webinar Series: Special Topics in Perinatal Mental Health by PSI Kansas
PSI Kansas Free Webinar Training
This series will dive deep into the mental health challenges that can arise during pregnancy and the postpartum period, providing insights, strategies, and resources for both professionals and individuals navigating this important time.
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Date: July 16, 2025
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Free 2025 Webinar Series: Special Topics in Perinatal Mental Health by PSI Kansas
PSI Kansas Free Webinar Training
This series will dive deep into the mental health challenges that can arise during pregnancy and the postpartum period, providing insights, strategies, and resources for both professionals and individuals navigating this important time.
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Date: August 20, 2025
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual via Zoom
FREE prenatal education classes at phelps health
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Are you expecting a little one? Join us for free prenatal classes designed to help you prepare for labor, delivery and newborn care! These classes are open to expectant mothers after 20 weeks of pregnancy and include a tour of the Phelps Health Obstetrics Unit.
What you’ll learn:
- Pregnancy danger signals
- Stages of labor and delivery
- Breathing & relaxation techniques
- Cesarean birth (C-sections)
- Pain management and epidurals
- Newborn care and nutrition
- Breastfeeding and more!
Training date
- August 16, 2025
A support person is welcome to attend with you! Classes are free and open to the public.
Please call (573) 458-7397 to register. Sign up today!
FREE prenatal education classes at phelps health
To Download: On a computer, right click and select “Save image as…”. On a mobile device, hold a finger down on the image until you are shown an option to “Share” or “Add to Photos”. Once saved, you can upload the image to your social account with its accompanying caption.
Are you expecting a little one? Join us for free prenatal classes designed to help you prepare for labor, delivery and newborn care! These classes are open to expectant mothers after 20 weeks of pregnancy and include a tour of the Phelps Health Obstetrics Unit.
What you’ll learn:
- Pregnancy danger signals
- Stages of labor and delivery
- Breathing & relaxation techniques
- Cesarean birth (C-sections)
- Pain management and epidurals
- Newborn care and nutrition
- Breastfeeding and more!
Training date
- September 13, 2025
A support person is welcome to attend with you! Classes are free and open to the public.
Please call (573) 458-7397 to register. Sign up today!
FREE prenatal education classes at phelps health
To Download: On a computer, right click and select “Save image as…”. On a mobile device, hold a finger down on the image until you are shown an option to “Share” or “Add to Photos”. Once saved, you can upload the image to your social account with its accompanying caption.
Are you expecting a little one? Join us for free prenatal classes designed to help you prepare for labor, delivery and newborn care! These classes are open to expectant mothers after 20 weeks of pregnancy and include a tour of the Phelps Health Obstetrics Unit.
What you’ll learn:
- Pregnancy danger signals
- Stages of labor and delivery
- Breathing & relaxation techniques
- Cesarean birth (C-sections)
- Pain management and epidurals
- Newborn care and nutrition
- Breastfeeding and more!
Training date
- October 11, 2025
A support person is welcome to attend with you! Classes are free and open to the public.
Please call (573) 458-7397 to register. Sign up today!
FREE prenatal education classes at phelps health
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Are you expecting a little one? Join us for free prenatal classes designed to help you prepare for labor, delivery and newborn care! These classes are open to expectant mothers after 20 weeks of pregnancy and include a tour of the Phelps Health Obstetrics Unit.
What you’ll learn:
- Pregnancy danger signals
- Stages of labor and delivery
- Breathing & relaxation techniques
- Cesarean birth (C-sections)
- Pain management and epidurals
- Newborn care and nutrition
- Breastfeeding and more!
Training date
- November 8, 2025
A support person is welcome to attend with you! Classes are free and open to the public.
Please call (573) 458-7397 to register. Sign up today!
FREE prenatal education classes at phelps health
To Download: On a computer, right click and select “Save image as…”. On a mobile device, hold a finger down on the image until you are shown an option to “Share” or “Add to Photos”. Once saved, you can upload the image to your social account with its accompanying caption.
Are you expecting a little one? Join us for free prenatal classes designed to help you prepare for labor, delivery and newborn care! These classes are open to expectant mothers after 20 weeks of pregnancy and include a tour of the Phelps Health Obstetrics Unit.
What you’ll learn:
- Pregnancy danger signals
- Stages of labor and delivery
- Breathing & relaxation techniques
- Cesarean birth (C-sections)
- Pain management and epidurals
- Newborn care and nutrition
- Breastfeeding and more!
Training date
- December 6, 2025
A support person is welcome to attend with you! Classes are free and open to the public.
Please call (573) 458-7397 to register. Sign up today!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Find upcoming events and opportunities at https://moactionnetwork.org/announcements/#events
(monthly) affinia healthcare monthly diaper giveaways
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This giveaway is for Affinia Healthcare patients only.
For more information, call (314) 797-0122.
(monthly) community connection potluck by the thomas dunn learning center
The Community Connection Potluck is a proposed monthly gathering, to be held on the first Sunday of each month at Thomas Dunn Learning Center, serving the residents of Dutchtown and beyond. The project aims to foster a sense of community, strengthen local support networks, and build resilience in the face of various social, economic, and environmental challenges.
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(monthly) food mobiles at redemptorist center
When? Monthly, 2nd, 4th and 5th Wednesday of EACH month.
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: 207 W. Linwood Blvd
For more information, call (816) 931-9942.
(montlhy) Webster county mobile health unit
Monthly Community Locations
1st Thursday
Location & Time: Fordland Senior Housing (499 S Walnut St.) from 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Location & Time: Rogersville Senior Housing (112 S. Maple St.) from 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
2nd & 4th Thursday
Location & Time: Seymore Town Square West Market St. from 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Location & Time: Seymore Senior Housing (125 E. Anderson St.) from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
For more information, call (417) 859-2532.
NatCon25
Date: May 5-7, 2025
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
kc job fair
The KC Job Fair will be held on Thursday, May 22, 2025 from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. at the Sheraton Crown Center and is free for ALL Job Seekers!
If you like to reserve a table as an employer, contact mbuehler@kcwen.org for table rates or visit https://kcwen.org/news-events/kc-job-fairs for more information.
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Mental health kc conference 2025: Registration Now Open
Now in its 9th year! Hosted by the Metro Council with support from Netsmart, Children’s Mercy Hospital, and the Community Mental Health Fund of Jackson County, MO.
Register today and be part of the conversation!
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St. bernards mobile mammography unit at new madrid county health department
Date: May 29, 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: New Madrid County Health Department
To schedule, call (573) 748-5541
Postpartum Support International Annual Meeting
Date: July 7-11, 2025
Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
For more information, visit https://www.postpartum.net/professionals/psi-conference/
2025 Missouri Suicide Prevention Converence
Date: July 17, 2025
Location: Wyndham Executive Center Columbia (2200 Interstate 70 Dr. SW Columbia, MO 65203)
Community Conversations About Suicide Prevention
Date: July 18, 2025
Time: 9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
St. bernards mobile mammography unit at new madrid county health department
Date: August 12, 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: New Madrid County Health Department
To schedule, call (573) 748-5541
Christina bohn memorial 5k for pmdd awareness 2025
The Christina Bohn Foundation was created to advocate for women suffering from Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) and Premenstrual Exacerbation (PME). Through increased awareness and education, we hope women will receive an accurate and more timely diagnosis. We also hope our efforts will prevent deaths by suicide related to having PMDD
To learn more, visit the Christina Bohn Foundation.
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St. bernards mobile mammography unit at new madrid county health department
Date: October 16, 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: New Madrid County Health Department
To schedule, call (573) 748-5541
Community Conversations About Suicide Prevention
Date: October 17, 2025
Time: 9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
SUBMIT SYSTEM UPDATES, ORGANIZATIONAL NEWS
Submit System Updates, Organizational News
Use the following form Bee in the Know – System Updates, Organizational News to submit updates, or organizational news to be featured by the Missouri Maternal Health Action Network. These updates and news will be shared in upcoming installments of the Weekly Snapshot, on our social media platforms, as well as in Action Network meetings, workgroup meetings, and other activities. To share time-sensitive information, contact mo_actionnetwork@umkc.edu
For more information, contact mo_actionnetwork@umkc.edu or visit moactionnetwork.org.
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