Every week the Maternal Health Action Network works to keep you “in the know” by highlighting the latest system updates, organizational news, upcoming events, training and development opportunities, and resources and supports from across the state of Missouri.
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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
November Meeting Schedule
Workgroup Meeting:
- Tuesday, November 19, 2024, from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Join Or Lead a Core Priority Workgroup
The Missouri Maternal Health Action Network is looking for professionals interested in joining or leading either the Education Access & Quality OR Environment & Economic Circumstances workgroup. See below for more information.
- Our next scheduled workgroup meeting for FFY 2025 is scheduled for Tuesday, November 19, 2024, from 10-11:30 a.m.
- To join a workgroup, please complete the brief workgroup sign up form.
- Interested in leading a workgroup, contact mo_actionnetwork@umkc.edu.
Environment & Economic Circumstances:
- Problems related to accessing basic needs, resources, and support services.
- Problems related to environmental circumstances.
- Problems related to economic circumstances.
- Problems related to employment.
- Problems related to housing.
- Problems related to transportation.
Education Access & Quality:
- Problems related to availability and awareness of needed resources and supports for both providers (clinical, non-clinical), and those with lived experience.
- Problems related to patient education, engagement, and health literacy.
- Problems related to provider education (clinical, non-clinical) and continued training and development opportunities
- Problems related to the awareness and knowledge of standardized practices, coordinated care, and improved services and outcomes.
Workgroup Commitment:
- 12 monthly Workgroup meetings
Chair/Co-chair Commitment:
- 4 Quarterly Planning Committee meetings
- 12 monthly Workgroup meetings
- 1 Annual Summit
For more information, contact mo_actionnetwork@umkc.edu.
FFY 2025 Mom Advocacy Representative (Northeast Region, Southeast Region)
The Missouri Maternal Health Action Network is looking for mothers with lived experience who are further along in their recovery journey (> 2 years) who may be interested in serving as the FFY 2025 Mom Advocacy Representative for the Northeast Region, and Southeast Region of Missouri. Preferred qualifications include those who are currently Certified Peer Specialists through the Missouri Credentialing Board and actively participate in areas of advocacy, peer program support, or currently sit on an advisory committee or board. For more information, contact mo_actionnetwork@umkc.edu.
Northeast Region: • Adair • Clark • Knox • Lewis • Lincoln • Linn • Macon • Marion • Pike • Putnam Ralls • Schuyler • Scotland • Shelby • St. Charles • St. Louis Co. • St. Louis City • Sullivan • Warren
Southeast Region: • Bollinger • Butler • Cape Girardeau • Carter • Crawford • Dent • Dunklin • Franklin • Iron • Jefferson • Madison • Mississippi • New Madrid • Oregon • Pemiscot • Perry • Reynolds • Ripley • Scott • Shannon • St. Francois • St. Genevieve • Stoddard • Washington • Wayne
Ready to Apply? To apply to participate in the program, Leadership & Self-Advocacy Fellowship Interest Form.
For more information, contact mo_actionnetwork@umkc.edu.
Mental Health First Aid Tip of the Month: Support yourself and others through seasonal changes
Self-care tips for you: Taking care of your own mental health is essential in order to be there for others.
- Set boundaries: It’s important to know your limits. It’s OK to say, “no” or ask for help when you feel overwhelmed.
- Seek support: Don’t hesitate to lean on other colleagues, friends or professionals when you need to debrief or talk through difficult situations.
- Engage in activities that recharge you: Whether it’s spending time outdoors, reading or meditating, find activities that help you feel grounded.
Tips for supporting others:
- Acknowledge the seasonal shift: Be aware of how reduced daylight may affect mood or energy levels. Encourage regular breaks and exposure to natural light when possible.
- Create a safe space to talk: With the holidays approaching, some people may feel more stressed or isolated. Offer a listening ear without judgment.
- Promote self-care: Remind those you support of the importance of small, daily activities that can have a big impact on mental wellbeing. Exercise, mindfulness and proper rest are especially important during this time.
SYSTEM UPDATES
Adair County Health Department
Check out what’s going on this month at Adair County Health Department!
For more information, call (660) 665 – 8491
- Press 1 for Clinic
- Press 2 for WIC
- Press 3 for Environmental Health
- Press 4 for Community Health & Education
- Press 5 for Administration
Affinia Healthcare – Community Vaccine Clinic
Days: Mondays, Wednesday, Thursdays
Times: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Salvation Army Midtown Treatment Center, 2900 Washington Avenue. St. Louis, Missouri 63103
**Walk-ins are welcome on a first come first serve basis
For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call (314) 797 – 7486.
Platte County Health Department
FREE Flu Shots Through November on Thursdays & Fridays from 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location: Platte County Health Department, 7925 NW 110th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64153
For more information, call (816) 858 – 2412.
The Doula Foundation
March of Dimes – 2024 Report Card
About 370,000 babies were born at 37 weeks’ gestation or earlier in 2023.
In its annual report, the March of Dimes gave the U.S. a D+ grade based on the number of babies born too soon last year.
View The 2024 March of Dimes Report Card
Call For Submissions – Youth Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery: March 18-20, 2025, Baltimore, MD
The National Center on Youth Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery, in partnership with SAMHSA and the Bureau of Indian Affairs/Office of Justice Services, will be hosting the annual Joint Meeting on Youth Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery (JMYPTR) on March 18-20, 2025 in Baltimore, MD. This event aims to promote and improve substance use prevention, early intervention, harm reduction, treatment, and recovery efforts among children, adolescents, and emerging adults. Learn more and register here.
Call For Submissions
Proposals can be submitted for a panel, individual presentation, roundtable, workshop, or poster session that will contribute to the vital conversations surrounding youth prevention, treatment, and recovery.
Access the call for proposals and submission guidelines here.
Show Me Healthy Relationships – Admission Open For November
Free Online Relationship Education
Days: Mondays
Dates: November 25, 2024 – January 13, 2025
Time: 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Topics Include
- Dating today
- Safety in relationships
- Sliding v. Deciding
- SMART LOVE
- Discover your personality
- Uncover your expectations
- Dangerous patterns & conflict
- Infidelity
- Forgiveness
- Commitment
- Parenting/Co-parenting
- Family history
- Barriers & the future
How do I enroll?
- Must be 18+, Single, & live in MO.
- Text ‘SMHR’ to (816) 868 – 7086
For more information, contact relationshipeducation@cornerstonesofcare.org
Registration Open For NAMI Peer-to-Peer Statewide Virtual Training
Statewide Virtual Training
Dates: February 6, 2025 – March 27, 2025
Days: Thursdays
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual via Zoom
NAMI Peer-to-Peer is a free, eight-session educational program for adults with mental health conditions who are looking to better understand themselves and their recovery. Taught by trained leaders with lived experience, this program includes activities, discussions and informative videos. The course is 8 weeks long with one class per week. Each class runs 2.5 hours.
Notes: Registration is required for this free, 8-session online course which will meet for 8 consecutive Thursdays. [Credentialed through MCB for 20 hours.]
Click to view the flyer here or check us out on Facebook Event Page
FOOD SERVICES (Food Pantry, Mobile Pantry, Drive-Thru Food Pickup, Etc.)
Food Services
Use the following resources to locate a food pantry, mobile pantry, drive-thru food pickup, or access additional services available near you.
Second Harvest Community Food Bank
- Pantry Locator
- Food Distribution Events
- For more information, visit Second Harvest Community Food Bank
Harvesters Community Food Network
- Pantry Locator
- For more information, visit Harvesters.
Ozarks Harvest
- Pantry Locator
- For more information, visit Ozarks Food Harvest
Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri
- Food Locator
- Mobile Distributions
- For more information, visit the Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri.
Southeast Missouri Food Bank
- Pantry Locator
- Mobile Distributions
- For more information, visit Southeast Missouri Food Bank.
St. Louis Area Food Bank
- Pantry Locator
- Food Distribution Events
- For more information, visit St. Louis Area Foodbank.
Feeding Missouri
- Feeding Missouri is a coalition of the six Missouri Food Banks working to provide hunger relief to every county (and St. Louis City) in the state. Collectively, we distribute over 120 million pounds of food each year through a network of more than 1,500 community feeding programs.
- Get help here, by entering your location information and the Feeding Missouri Food Finder will direct you to services nearest you.
- For more information, visit Feeding Missouri.
RESOURCE HIGHLIGHTS
American Hospital Association (AHA) Podcast: Expanding Telehealth Services and Access for Successful Maternal Care
In this conversation, Johnna Nynas, M.D., obstetrician and gynecologist at Sanford Health Bemidji, discusses the dramatic expansion of maternal telehealth capabilities in Minnesota, and an inspiring telehealth program that reaches families in rural areas of the state.
Echoes of youth: High school binge drinking predicts midlife alcohol use, women most affected, University of Michigan
A new study from University of Michigan reveals that adults aged 35 to 60 are drinking at unprecedented rates, with a striking link between high school binge drinking and risky midlife alcohol consumption. Women, in particular, seem to be experiencing a pronounced surge in risky drinking behaviors, according to the research published in Alcohol: Clinical and Experimental Research.
Study Confirms Real-World Reliability of a Key Tool for Alcohol Screening, NIAAA
The Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test–Consumption (AUDIT-C) is a key, three-question tool used to screen people for alcohol misuse. A recent study led by Dr. Claire B. Simon at the University of Washington assessed its test–retest reliability among over 18,000 adult primary care patients who completed two AUDIT-C screens at 1 to 21 days apart as part of routine care in 2021.
Results showed AUDIT-C screens completed in routine care and documented in EHRs demonstrated “excellent” test–retest reliability and “good” to “excellent” test–retest reliability across various demographic groups, as well as when screens were completed in the clinic or online through patient portals. Findings support the utility of the AUDIT-C for identifying alcohol misuse among patients in routine-care settings.
Marijuana Use Has Fallen ‘Dramatically’ Among U.S. Teens, U.S. News
A new study has found that marijuana use among teenagers has dramatically decreased over the past decade. Researchers found that by 2021, only about 16% of teens said they were currently using marijuana, down from 23% in 2011, researchers found.
Read more and access the study here.
Suicide Prevention Resource Center Releases NEW Resource
The Suicide Prevention Resource Center released a new resource highlighting practical recommendations to help local groups establish, enhance and maintain a robust suicide prevention infrastructure.
Center for Health Care Strategies: Strategies for Encouraging Staff Wellness in Trauma-Informed Organizations
Missouri Family Health Council – Find Low-Cost Healthcare
LactRX App by MotherToBaby
Bringing Breastfeeding Professionals Access to LactMed for Exposire Information On-the-Go.
LactRx by MotherToBaby is a free app providing current information on the use of medications, vaccines, diagnostic agents & drugs of misuse during breastfeeding. The LactRx app provides easy access to the LactMed database, a resource from the National Library of Medicine (NLM). The LactRx app provides access to the LactMed database, which has information on the use of medications, vaccines, diagnostic agents & drugs of abuse during breastfeeding that is updated monthly.
Download the LactRx App
Learn more by visiting the LactRx App Page.
Mental Health America – NEW Crisis Resource Center
Resources include:
Learn more by visiting the Crisis Resource Center.
Missouri PQC-Integrating Doula Care Into Clinical Care Settings
This week, the MO PQC published a guidance resource, Integrating Doula Care Into Clinical Care Settings, which was co-authored by eight doulas from Missouri. The guidance gives background on the roles of doulas and illustrates how health care facilities can work with doulas to improve maternal and infant health outcomes, address gaps in the health care workforce, and enhance the birthing experience.
Missouri Behavioral Health Council – Central Resource Hub For Behavioral Health
The Central Resource Hub serves as a single point of contact for non-emergency behavioral health inquiries and guidance on navigating the behavioral health system. It is available to the general public, county and government officials, hospitals, and other organizations assisting individuals with behavioral health services.
Email | bhresourcehub@mobhc.org
Phone | (877) 221 – 4455
A response to the call or email will be made within 48-72 business hours (or sooner if possible). The Central Resource Hub is intended for non-emergency situations only. An immediate referral to 988 or 911 will be made if the “caller” rises to a more critical need.
What is the Central Resource Hub?
The email and phone number may be utilized by the general public, county/government officials (courts, public administrators, etc.), hospitals, and other organizations helping individuals with behavioral health services. Reasons to contact the Central Resource Hub:
- General behavioral health system navigation assistance for “callers”
- Troubleshoot issues
- Assist with the transfer of individuals between service areas and providers
- Liaison between “caller” and provider system
- Assist “caller” with a general understanding of behavioral health and other system processes
- Communication with MBHC provider staff (CBHLs, YBHLs, ERE, etc.) for connecting “caller” to appropriate programs and resources
- Communication with various stakeholders across the state to connect “caller” to appropriate programs and resources
- If further information is needed for a more comprehensive answer, the “caller” will receive acknowledgment and notification there will be additional follow-up correspondence
Limitations for the Central Resource Hub:
- Cannot create resources which do not already exist
- Will not promise or guarantee resolution of issue
- Will not provide legal advice
- Will not take on work which is typically responsibility of another agency/organization
November Is National Homelessness Awareness Month
November is National Homelessness Awareness Month and National Homeless Youth Awareness Month. SAMHSA works in partnership with federal, state and local partners and national experts to provide training on housing, treatment and recovery models focused on adults, children, and families who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness and have serious mental illness and/or serious emotional disturbance, and substance use. These partnerships contribute to housing stability, recovery, and ending homelessness. SAMHSA also supports the field through technical assistance to states and localities, treatment systems and individual providers on these issues.
Homelessness Resources
- Homelessness Programs and Resources
- Homeless and Housing Resource Center
- Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH)
- Find Immediate Homelessness Assistance
- Grant Programs and Services for Homelessness
- Treatment for Individuals Experiencing Homelessness (TIEH)
- Grants for the Benefit of Homeless Individuals (GBHI)
- Disaster Planning for Individuals Experiencing Homelessness
- SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery (SOAR)
For more information, or to download your SAMHSA toolkit, visit https://www.samhsa.gov/newsroom/observances/homelessness-awareness-month
November Is National Family Caregivers Month
November is a time to recognize and honor family caregivers across the country. Check out the resources below to help you during the 2024 National Family Caregivers Month.
Caregiver Action Network (CAN)
For more information, visit https://www.caregiveraction.org/nfc-month/.
Celebrating Family Caregivers during National Family Caregivers Month enables all of us to:
- Raise awareness of family caregiver issues
- Celebrate the efforts of family caregivers
- Educate family caregivers about self-identification
- Increase support for family caregivers
- Reduce feelings of isolation
Throughout 2024 National Family Caregivers Month, there are many free resources available to help you navigate your caregiving journey:
- Caregiver Help Desk – Access free, personalized support for your caregiving challenges.
- 10 Tips for Family Caregivers – Learn practical strategies for managing caregiving stress.
- Take Care of Your Mental Health – Use our free depression screener to monitor your emotional well-being.
- Connect with Other Family Caregivers – Join our Caregiver Action Network Community to share experiences and receive support.
- Share Your Caregiver Story – Inspire others by sharing your caregiving journey.
- Take Advantage of Resources from the I Care… Nonprofit Partners
Mental Health America (MHA)
For more information, visit https://mhanational.org/national-family-caregivers-month.
Explore MHA’s Caregiver Resource Center
- Guide For Caregivers
- Coping With Caregiver Stress
- Crisis Planning For Caregivers
- Mental Health Resources For Parents
- Tools And Resources For Caregivers
- Treatment And Recovery
- More Resources
New Resources For Caregivers
Upcoming Webinars
Learn more about caregiving by attending one of MHA’s webinars or viewing the recordings.
Holding on for others: Caregiving, chronic illness, and self-care
- Date: November 9, 2024
- Time: 1:00 p.m. CST
I don’t know how to handle holiday stress
- Date: November 14, 2024
- Time: 12:00 p.m. CST
Advocate On Social Media
Download and share your social media toolkit by visiting https://mhanational.org/national-family-caregivers-month
Take A Mental Health Test
If you are a caregiver struggling with your own mental health, take a free, anonymous, and confidential screen.
National Institute on Aging (NIH)
Caregiver Toolkit: Information and Resources to Support Caregivers
Browse NIA’s materials and resources for caregivers:
You can also explore information on:
NIA also provides caregiving information in Spanish on the NIA website and Alzheimers.gov. You can also contact us (English or Spanish) to find answers to your questions.
Health Information Articles
Read and share NIA’s online health information articles about caregiving.
- Caregiving
- Alzheimer’s Caregiving
- Long-Distance Caregiving
November Is National Prematurity Awareness Month
November is National Prematurity Awareness Month. Check out the resources below to help you during the 2024 National Prematurity Awareness Month.
WIC Works Resource System
For more information, visit https://wicworks.fns.usda.gov/topic/health-observances/national-prematurity-awareness-month
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offers information and resources about preterm birth, including a downloadable PDF about the growth of a baby throughout pregnancy, frequently asked questions that include a list of activities to do (or stop doing) to lower the risk of preterm birth, warning signs of preterm labor, and more.
Information and Risk Factors
A premature (or preterm) birth occurs when a baby is born before 37 weeks of completed pregnancy (the ideal gestation period is 40 weeks). Important growth and development of the baby happens throughout pregnancy, including the final weeks leading up to birth. Babies who are born prematurely may have an increased chance of experiencing breathing problems, feeding difficulties, cerebral palsy, developmental delay, and vision and hearing problems.
While a premature birth can happen when no known risk factors are present, some risk factors for preterm birth include delivering a premature baby in the past, being pregnant with multiples, tobacco and substance use, and a short amount of time between pregnancies (less than 18 months). Pregnancy complications can also result in a preterm birth.
To reduce the risk of preterm birth, WIC staff can provide information about planning for pregnancy.
The National Institute of Health (NIH) National Institute of Child Health and Human Development provides a variety of pages with specific information about premature birth, including:
The American Academy of Pediatrics offers information about Caring for a Premature Baby.
March Of Dimes
For more information, visit https://www.marchofdimes.org/find-support/blog/world-prematurity-day
November is Prematurity Awareness Month—our global spotlight on the current state of maternal and infant health in the US and around the world. We know it’s possible for women to have healthy pregnancies, but the US remains among the most high-income nations to give birth. Together, let’s end preventable preterm birth and help all families have full-term pregnancies and healthy babies.
Word Prematurity Day – November 17
Each year in the U.S., 1 in 10 babies is born preterm. Preterm birth is birth that happens too soon, before 37 weeks of pregnancy. Babies born too early may face life-threatening complications and have lifelong health problems. In honor of World Prematurity Day, we’re raising awareness of this serious health crisis.
How? Light it purple, including your office or home. Wear purple to show your support. Be sure to share your baby photo on social using #WorldPrematurityDay and @marchofdimes.
MARCH OF DIMES SOCIAL MEDIA TOOLKIT
View The 2024 March of Dimes Report Card
For more information, visit https://www.marchofdimes.org/find-support/blog/world-prematurity-day
Missouri Department Of Health & Senior Services
Guide For Parents Of Premature Infants:
These materials were provided by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) an are available in pdf format below. Brochures related to prematurity issues and other issues new parents may face are available from the DHSS warehouse at https://health.mo.gov/warehouse/e-literature.html.
For more information, visit https://health.mo.gov/living/families/babies/prematureinfants/
Missouri Department of Social Services – Workforce Initiatives
Workforce & Community Opportunities
- The Missouri Resource Guide lists resources available in Missouri to help you and your family move towards a healthier, more stable future.
- The Missouri Job Events Calendar lists job fairs, hiring events, and other scheduled opportunities that may be of interest to you.
For more information, visit Employment & Training Programs
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
From The MCH Navigator
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
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
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
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
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
MO Moms Line (313) 768 – Moms
November Meeting Schedule
Follow on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/themomsline
ParentLink WarmLine
ParentLink’s WarmLine is your direct access to family strengthening information and support:
- Visit with professionals who can assist you in thinking through solutions to your parenting concerns.
- Obtain community service and other resource information.
Family Support Specialists offer problem-solving support, research-based information, and referrals to services. In areas of the state where they have funding to do so, they also offer follow-up calls to ensure that families get connected with needed resources. During follow-up they help families problem-solve any barriers to accessing services and provide additional information and referrals as needed.
How do I contact the WarmLine?
- If you are a Missouri resident, call 1-800-552-8522 or to call locally: 573-882-7323. Parentlink now uses Language Select to answer calls from families and providers who speak any language.
- Email parentlink@missouri.edu
- Text 585-FAMILY1
- Message on Facebook: search for ParentLink WarmLine
- Submit a question online
- 2800 Maguire Boulevard, Columbia, MO 65211
When is the WarmLine available?
The WarmLine is available 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday. Phone, text, Facebook, or messages may be left before and after hours.
For more information, visit ParentLink WarmLine Information Page
United 4 Children Resources & Supports
Check out these helpful resources and supports below:
Find Child Care Near You
In the child care database below, you can look for child care programs near a specific address or school and find those that have just what your family needs.
Family Education Packets
United 4 Children has developed a series of family education packets to put the information your family needs at your fingertips! Click the buttons below to download the packets and learn more.
For more information, visit https://united4children.org/resource-and-referral/
UPCOMING TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Find upcoming trainings and development opportunities at https://moactionnetwork.org/announcements/#events
Thankful Beginnings Webinar Series (4 PART SERIES)
Date: November 18, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.
Date: November 25, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.
To register visit the Thankful Beginnings Webinar Series registration page.
ESMI TTA Center’s Clinical High Risk For Psychosis Overview
Date: November 19, 2024
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. CST
Won’t You Be My Tobacco-free Neighbor?
Date: November 21, 2024
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. CST
Empowering Youth In Crisis – Collaborative Approaches To Mental Health
Date: November 21, 2024
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. CST
Addressing Reproductive Coercion: Increasing Access To Care, Safety, And Reproductive Justice For Survivors of IPV
Hosted by the National Domestic Violence Hotline and the National Health Resource Center On Domestic Violence
Date: November 21, 2024
Time: 2:00 p.m. CST
MoMMAs Voices Lunch & Learn In Partnership With Return To Zero Hope
Join to learn how to navigate grief and find peace during the holiday season.
Date: December 5, 2024
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. CST
Missouri PQC – Maternal and Neonatal Levels of Care: MO Designation Process
Date: December 12, 2024
Time: 12:00 p.m.
NAMI Peer-to-Peer: Statewide Virtual Training
Statewide Virtual Training
Dates: February 6, 2025 – March 27, 2025
Days: Thursdays
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual via Zoom
NAMI Peer-to-Peer is a free, eight-session educational program for adults with mental health conditions who are looking to better understand themselves and their recovery. Taught by trained leaders with lived experience, this program includes activities, discussions and informative videos. The course is 8 weeks long with one class per week. Each class runs 2.5 hours.
Notes: Registration is required for this free, 8-session online course which will meet for 8 consecutive Thursdays. [Credentialed through MCB for 20 hours.]
Click to view the flyer here or check us out on Facebook Event Page
UPCOMING EVENTS
Find upcoming events and opportunities at https://moactionnetwork.org/announcements/#events
Word Prematurity Day – November 17
Each year in the U.S., 1 in 10 babies is born preterm. Preterm birth is birth that happens too soon, before 37 weeks of pregnancy. Babies born too early may face life-threatening complications and have lifelong health problems. In honor of World Prematurity Day, we’re raising awareness of this serious health crisis.
How? Light it purple, including your office or home. Wear purple to show your support. Be sure to share your baby photo on social using #WorldPrematurityDay and @marchofdimes.
View The 2024 March of Dimes Report Card
For more information, visit https://www.marchofdimes.org/find-support/blog/world-prematurity-day
National Hunger And Homeless Awareness Week: November 18-26
For more information, or to download your SAMHSA toolkit, visit https://www.samhsa.gov/newsroom/observances/homelessness-awareness-month
Utility Assistance Event
Date: November 18, 2024
Time: 12:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Location: 11333 Big Bend Rd, Kirkwood
Mental Health KC Fall Symposium
Date: November 18, 2024
CDS Hiring Event
Date: November 19, 2024
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: 1101 N Jefferson Ave, St. Louis
Bolivar Job Fair
Date: November 19, 2024
Time: 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Location: 1690 W Broadway St, Bolivar
Linn County Health Department – Flu Vaccine Clinic
Date: November 20, 2024
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: Linn County Health Department, 635 S. Main St. Brookfield, Missouri 64628
For more information, call (660) 258 – 7251
Utility Assistance Event
Date: November 20, 2024
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: 410 S Virginia Ave, Joplin
Utility Assistance Event
Date: November 21, 2024
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: 3400 Pershall Rd, St. Louis
Maternal Mental Health Symposium
A Cross-Disciplinary Symposium on the State of Science, Clinical Current Approaches, and Critically Unanswered Questions
Date: November 22, 2024
Time: 1:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Location: Washington University in St. Louis, Eric P. Newman Education Center (EPNEC)
With Reception to Follow
Thanksgiving Store
Date: November 22 & 23, 2024
Location: Bridge Over Troubled Water Food Pantry, 6909 E. 163RD Street, Belton, Missouri 64012
For more information, contact (816) 425-4169 or visit www.mofamilyresource.org
Guadalupe Centers – Community Thanksgiving Dinner
Date: November 25, 2024
Time: 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Guadalupe Centers – 1015 Avenida Cesar E. Chavez, KCMO
Location: Guadalupe Centers Elementary School – 5123 E. Truman, KCMO
Utility Assistance Event
Date: December 2, 2024
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: 5600 Oakland Ave, St. Louis
National Association of Neonatal Therapist Virtual Summit: Infant Mental Health – Let Me Explain!
Date: December 3, 2024
Affinia Healthcare – Breastfeeding & Lactation Help Session
Date: December 12, 2024
Time: 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual Event (link to participate in this event will be provided via text)
For more information, call (314) 898 – 1701
Sober Holiday Sip & Social
Date: December 15, 2024
Time: 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Location: Splitlog Coffee Co. Coffee, Drive Thru, Roastery, 548 Central Avenue Kansas City, Kansas 66101
Ticket: $12.00
Come meet Kat of No Wine in the Carpool Line and Alix of Sober City Movement at Splitlog Coffee Co. for a special holiday gathering! Join us for an evening filled with delicious mocktails, raffles, and warm company in a festive, alcohol-free setting. Whether you’re in recovery or simply looking for a fun, sober event, this is the perfect way to celebrate the season. Our cozy roastery will set the scene for meaningful connections and holiday cheer. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to mingle and enjoy the festivities.
For more information, visit sober-holiday-sip-and-social-tickets
Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health (AIM) Annual Meeting
SAVE THE DATE
Date: February 19-21, 2025
Location: Ritz Carlton – Pentagon City Hotel in Arlington, Virginia.
Early bird registration will open December 3, 2024, through January 2, 2025. Early bird registration will cost $150.00 per person, and registration is open to anyone.
2025 Maternal & Infant Health Convening
SAVE THE DATE
Date: March 5-6, 2025
Location: DoubleTree by Hilton, Chesterfield, Missouri
REGISTRATION COMING SOON
NatCon25
Date: May 5-7, 2025
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
SUBMIT SYSTEM UPDATES, ORGANIZATIONAL NEWS
Quarterly Newsletter (October – December 2024)
Did you miss our recent issue of the Action Network’s Quarterly Newsletter? No worries! Stay updated on system updates, organizational news, and more by clicking the link below.
Newsletter Correction
- It was brought to our attention that the incorrect contact information was listed under Missouri Family Resources in our recently published Newsletter. For more information or to learn more about Missouri Family Resources, visit https://familyresources.mo.gov/to or contact Missouri Family Resources at 573-751-8411 or by email at childhood@dese.mo.gov.
- Missouri Family Resources is a free statewide resource website and mobile app that houses a variety of local resources for families with young children. It is designed to be used by families and professionals. Users can search for local resources, then print their search results or share them directly by email, text, or social media. Users may also suggest updates to resource listings and can submit new resources to be included in the database. This will help keep the database comprehensive and current. Account users can make notes about individual resources and save resources to their favorite folders. Missouri Family Resources collects no personally identifiable information (PII). Data is used to analyze search patterns and the availability of resources in a geographical area to inform local decision making.
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 issues of the quarterly newsletter, 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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