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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
ACTION NETWORK QUARTERLY MEETING (Q3)
Date: Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Time: 10:00 – 11:30 A.M.
Location: Virtual (Zoom)
Topic: Strengthening the Circle of Care: Families, Providers, and Community Support; Featuring ParentLink.
Description:
ParentLink’s WarmLine is a vital community resource for mothers, children, and families navigating the challenges of substance use disorder, mental health, and behavioral health concerns. The WarmLine connects families with compassionate support, resources, and guidance tailored to their unique needs. Whether you’re a parent seeking help or a professional working with affected families, ParentLink is here to support your journey with care, connection, and community.
Join us as ParentLink shares more about the WarmLine and its services at the Missouri Maternal Health Action Network quarterly meeting on Tuesday, June 24, from 10–11:30 a.m. All are welcome to learn, connect, and collaborate in support of maternal and family well-being.
Speakers:
- Bradd Anderson, Director ParentLink
- Kelsey Cunningham, Senior WarmLine Coordinator
- Angie Nickels, Associate Director – Kinship Caregiving
- Donna Garcia, Associate Director – Operations
- Freda Kershaw, Associate Director – Access
For more information, contact mo_actionnetwork@umck.edu.
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
WORKGORUP MEETING : May 20, 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 May 20, 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 from the last meeting, including updates from external meetings with current partners and external organizations, or potential collaborators (Missouri Appleseed, UMKC Law, Private Law, etc.,).
- Will continue to identify elements for MAT training and identify gaps in current training provided within the state of Missouri.
- Will focus on the interconnections among the systems and how 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.
- Discussed barriers to self-screening and treatment, including the need for education around substance use screening and treatment among the judicial system, as well as child welfare workers and judges.
- Identified available resources at the state and national level (The Uplift Connection’s SUD provider locater, SAMHSA’s www.findtreatment.gov, SUD grant funding for peer support, and more).
- Discussed modes of self-screening delivery such as QR codes, and types of screening such as TAPS I and TAPS II.
- Will continue to look at state and community partners and to define available resources and stakeholders.
- Will continue to identify partners in areas of telehealth, home visiting programs, doula agencies and foundations, peer support/specialist, nurse navigators, resource networks and more.
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.
- The group was facilitated by a member of the UMKC-IHD Leadership Team.
- Discussed the current workgroup focus and progress made since the last workgroup meeting.
- Received updates from workgroup members on current resource and referral platforms in Missouri and discussed emerging gaps, barriers, or insights group members had.
- The UMKC-IHD Project Team will provide additional TA.
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.
- Reviewed their list of previously identified contributors, separating them into state and local contributors.
- Identified what coalitions and groups that already exist and are discussing these issues and potential solutions to be aware of current programs and available resources, and to bring awareness to resources that individuals may not be aware of.
- Focused on bringing awareness to the issues and taking a trauma-informed and preventative approach to addressing the issues the workgroup is focusing on.
- Discussed gaps at the local level and areas to focus on including collecting testimonials from lived experience and peer specialist, bringing in key contributors, and identifying coalitions to present their work too, and more.
The next workgroup meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m., and will focus on potential barriers.
- Assess potential barriers and resistance.
- Identify and list solutions and alternatives.
- Create a barrier mitigation plan.
FFY 2026 Workgroup Availability
Please complete the FFY 2026 Workgroup Availability Poll to assist in scheduling future Workgroup meetings.
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 form. 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
SAVE THE DATE: Missouri MAternal HeALTH aCTION NETWORK’S 3RD ANNUAL SUMMIT on Friday, September 26, 2025
Bridging the Gaps: Policy, Advocacy, and Prevention for Maternal Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders
The Missouri Maternal Health Action Network invites you to save the date for our 3rd Annual Summit on Friday, September 26, 2025. The 2025 Summit theme, “Bridging the Gaps: Policy, Advocacy, and Prevention for Maternal Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders, “will center on maternal mental health and substance use disorders, with a focus on policy change, advocacy, and prevention.
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More details and registration information will be available in June 2025.
- Date: September 26, 2025
- Location: Orlando’s Event Center
- Address: 2050 Dorsett Village Plaza, Maryland Heights, MO 63043
For more information, contact mo_actionnetwork@umkc.edu.
MISSOURI SUN BUCKS PROGRAM NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
The Missouri Department of Social Services (DSS) announced today it is accepting applications for the second year of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (S-EBT) Program, known as “Missouri SuN Bucks.”
Missouri SuN Bucks helps families buy food for their school-aged children during the summer months when school is not in session.
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Summer Food Service Program
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Summer Food Service Program is designed to provide breakfast, lunch, suppers and/or snacks to children living in eligible areas during the summer months and during times of public emergencies, when children do not have access to free or reduced-price meals at school.
An online interactive map is provided to help families in Missouri find out where their children can receive free meals this summer. The map shows sites where children must sit and eat the meal, but the map also shows certain rural sites that are designated as non-congregate multi-day meal pick-up sites.
Community organizations serve the meals at schools, churches, parks, swimming pools, YMCA facilities, Boys and Girls Clubs, and other spots where children gather when school is not in session.
The meals are provided to all children who attend the meal service location. Children do not have to be registered and there is no fee to participate in the program.
The map and more information about the Summer Food Service Program can be found at health.mo.gov/sfsp/. For families without access to the internet, summer meal sites in the area can also be found by texting the phrase “Summer Meals” to (914) 342 – 7744.
Meals will be served to children ages 18 and under and individuals ages 18 to 21 who have been determined by a state or local educational agency to be mentally or physically disabled and who participate in an established school program for the mentally or physically disabled.
Funding for the Summer Food Service Program is provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
More information about the Summer Food Service Program is available online at health.mo.gov/sfsp or by telephone at (888) 435 – 1464 (toll-free). Community organizations that would like to become sponsors may also email the Summer Food Service Program at sfsp@health.mo.gov or write to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Summer Food Service Program, P.O. Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102 for more information.
The SFSP is administered by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services and funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Advocacy Training session by Bootheel Babies & Families and Missouri Foundation for Health
Join Bootheel Babies & Families and Missouri Foundation for Health for an advocacy training session focused on helping you actively engage in shaping policies, practices, and public opinion. Together, we’ll learn how to create positive change in our region by effectively advocating with local, state, and federal leaders.
This session will include:
- Action Steps: Tools to help you implement what you’ve learner.
- Advocacy 101: A brief overview of tactics for effective engagement
- Building Relationships With Elected Officials: How to engage with decision-makers and leverage relationships
Date: June 24, 2025
Time: 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Location: Miner Convention Center, 610 E. Malone Avenue, Sikeston
Responding to Addiction: An Anti-Stigma Training – Hosted by Maternal Health Access Project (MHAP), Created by the Addiction Policy Forum
The Maternal Health Access Project (MHAP) is excited to invite you to their next round of virtual trainings. Catherine Miller, LPC, will be presenting a training created by the Addiction Policy Forum.
- Tuesday, July 29, 12-1:30 PM: Responding to Addiction: An Anti-Stigma Training – Part 1
- Wednesday, July 30, 12-1:30 PM: Responding to Addiction: An Anti-Stigma Training – Part 2
You can register to attend the trainings here: MHAP Provider Training Registration.
Both sessions are free to attend, and education credits will be provided at no cost. Please see the attached flyer for more information, and please feel free to share this information with anyone who may be interested!
If you have questions about the training, please contact musompsychiatrymh1@missouri.edu.
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.
- 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.
Missouri Suicide Prevention Network provide exciting opportunity for high school students
The Missouri Suicide Prevention Network (MSPN) Schools Committee is now accepting applications for our brand-new Youth Advisory Board! This board will play a key role in bringing youth voices and perspectives into suicide prevention efforts across Missouri.
If you’re passionate about mental health and want to make a real impact in your school and community, we encourage you to apply!
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Your voice matters—get involved and be heard!
The Youth Advisory Board will:
- Provide feedback on MSPN initiatives
- Help shape youth-focused prevention strategies
- Advocate for positive change in schools and communities
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.
- 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.)
ELEVATE by Bootheel Babies and families on june 25, 2025, in sikeston, missouri
For over a decade, Bootheel Babies & Families has been working with partners throughout our region to address the issues that contribute to infant mortality and poor maternal health in our region. We are pleased to gather with other leaders in our industry for our second ELEVATE conference – Substance Use Disorders: Nurturing Mental Health & Empowering Recovery. This one-day-only event provides a rare opportunity to engage in cross-sector dialogue that can drive real change. Last year, we brought together 74 experts from 43 organizations representing 13 Missouri counties plus Southern Illinois, and Northern Arkansas.
Join us for panel discussions, breakout sessions, resource connections, and a thought-provoking keynote address by Dr. Niraj Chavan, Director of Women and Infant Substance Help (WISH) Center, all looking at how these issues are impacting the mothers and babies we serve.
Together, we’ll ELEVATE maternal and infant health!
Event Details
- DATE: June 25, 2025
- TIME: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (continental breakfast and lunch provided)
- LOCATION: Miner Convention Center, 610 E Malone Ave., Sikeston, MO 63801
- NO COST TO ATTEND
OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS
BBF has secured a block of rooms for out of town attendees at the Drury Inn & Suites Sikeston. Click here for full details or click here to go directly to the reservation form.
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Event Registration *One registration form per attendee, please
NOTE: Registration is limited to 120 people. Names will be added to a wait list once capacity has been reached.
For more information, contact sara@bootheelbabies.org or visit bootheelbabies.org.
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)
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 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.
Mental Health America (MHA) PROVIDE TOOLS FOR pRIDE AND MENTAL HEALTH
Pride is a time to celebrate identity and the strength to live openly and authentically, even when the world doesn’t always make it easy. We hope those coming to terms with their identity or living in unsupportive environments find these resources helpful in pursuing a life of well-being and resilience.
RESOURCES
- LGBTQ+ parenting and mental health: Building a family and finding support | Mental Health America
- Transfeminine mental health | Mental Health America
- LGBTQ+ Mental Health Resource Center
association of maternal & child health programs (AMCHP) releases new infographic of Title V MCH Block Grant applications spotlighting five concrete ways programs are advancing food and housing initiatives
How are state and territorial Title V programs supporting community health factors that affect Maternal Child Health? AMCHP’s new infographic shares the high-level findings from our environmental scan of Fiscal Year 2025 Title V MCH Block Grant applications and spotlights five concrete ways programs are advancing food and housing initiatives.
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partnership to end addiction highlights the top 7 teen substance use trends parents need to know in 2025
Teen substance use trends are always changing, and staying informed can help parents have better conversations with their kids. The good news? Teen substance use is at an all-time low! According to the Monitoring the Future survey, fewer teens are drinking, vaping, or using drugs compared to previous years.1 So, the next time your teen says, “Everyone is doing it,” you can ask how they’re seeing substance use in their world and what their peers are saying. The truth is, most teens are making healthy choices.
That said, it’s still important to keep an eye on emerging trends. New products, shifting laws, and the influence of social media continue to shape how young people perceive and access substances. What was true when we were growing up may no longer apply today. This article breaks down the key trends for 2025—no scare tactics, just real information to help you guide and support your teen. Let’s explore what’s on the horizon together.
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the national association of nurse practitioners in women’s health (NPWH) shares free on-demand webinar “Emerging maternal and fetal health threats: 3-part ce webinar series”
Missed this webinar series? Good news, you can still watch it on-demand for free and earn CE!
WHNP-BCs, you are on the frontlines of preventing and managing perinatal infections. Our Emerging Maternal and Fetal Health Threats webinar series provides practical, case-based guidance on the diagnosis, counseling, and treatment of syphilis, CMV, and hepatitis C in pregnancy. Each 1-hour webinar focuses on early detection, patient-centered education, and up-to-date clinical recommendations to help reduce adverse maternal and infant outcomes.
You will earn 1 CE credit hour per webinar.
This project is supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) with financial assistance totaling $60,000 with 100 percent funded by CDC/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by, CDC/HHS, or the U.S. Government.
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Part 1: Addressing Syphilis Infection During Pregnancy
Part 2: What WHNPs Need to Know about CMV in Pregnancy
Part 3: Screening, Treatment & HCV Management
the national association of nurse practitioners in women’s health (NPWH) launches online cme course “recommendations for women’s preventative health care”
FREE CME Opportunity!
The Women’s Preventive Services Initiative (WPSI) just launched its first-ever online CME course, Recommendations for Women’s Preventive Health Care, and it’s designed to help you strengthen the quality of care you provide across the lifespan.
From breast cancer screening and contraception to intimate partner violence, anxiety, diabetes in pregnancy, and more, this course walks you through the full range of preventive services that are covered without cost-sharing for most women. You’ll gain practical strategies to implement these recommendations in your clinical practice and improve outcomes for the communities you serve.
You’ll earn 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™! Available through November 11, 2026.
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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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firstCall KC pRESENTS FREE SUMMER CARE CAMP
FREE Summer Care Camp at First Call!
Looking for a safe, fun, and supportive space for your kids this summer? First Call’s Summer Care Camp is here! Packed with games, learning, and emotional wellness activities — all at no cost to you.
- 2 Sessions to fit your schedule
- For youth impacted by addiction
- Let’s grow, heal, and have fun together.
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PRENATAL AND POSTPARTUM YOGA BY THE DOULA FOUNDATION
Calling all mamas! Join us for Prenatal & Postpartum Yoga — a gentle, supportive space to connect, stretch, and breathe through every stage of motherhood. Whether you’re expecting or newly postpartum, your body and mind will thank you.
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cONNECT wITH mE by Missouri department of health and senior services
The Connect With Me app helps you navigate conversations with young people to make a better, more meaningful connection.
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JOIN a ParentLink KINSHIP PEER EMPOWERMENT GROUP
Join our Kinship Peer Empowerment group TOMORROW Tuesday, June 9th from 5:30-6:30pm. Earn hours toward foster parent licensure and enter to win a gift card .
Attend by visiting mizzou.us/plnav-tues or call (312) 626 – 6799, Meeting ID: 931 1430 7709
Bring your questions about kinship care on Tuesday!
Call (833) 546 – 4543 for help! We’d love to see you there & connect you with a supportive community with other kinship caregivers around Missouri.
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ParentLink HELPS YOU FIND SUMMER CAMPS, BEFORE/AFTER SCHOOL CARE, AND DIY ACTIVITIES
In addition to summer camps, or before/after school care for next year, check out the DIY activities on https://www.mokin4kid.org/programs-activities-kids!
Also, on June 12th, join our Informational Empowerment Meeting to chat more about summer activities to help you and your family have a happy and healthy summer.
Call or text (833) 546 – 4543 for support!
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SPECIALTY TOPIC VIDEOS FROM parentLink’s mO KIN-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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tobacco is changing
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!
Are you in control?
Take the “Hooked on Nicotine” quiz to find out who’s really in control of your life: You or vaping?
Enroll Online
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
New- ON DEMAND: NAMI Podcast, Episode 76
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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.
The relationship someone has with their faith community can have a big impact on their mental health journey. In this episode, NAMI CEO Daniel H. Gillison, Jr. and Christian Bentley discuss how Christian’s Catholic faith and community have helped him navigate the bipolar 1 disorder diagnosis he received. Their conversation explores how self-acceptance and how inclusion, compassion, and care contribute to how he manages his own mental health – and how these values could help others on their journey, too.
“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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- Episode 66
- Episode 67
- Episode 68
- Episode 69
- Episode 70
- Episode 71
- Episode 72
- Episode 73
- Episode 74
- Episode 75
ON DEMAND: MCH-work: Transforming Learnding; Session 4.1: Needs Assessment — Moving from Data to Priorities
New MCHwork Session: Moving from Data to Priorities
Struggling to translate needs assessment data into actionable priorities? MCHwork Session 4.1 offers practical frameworks for establishing clear criteria, engaging partners, and focusing on interventions that advance MCH outcomes.
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ON DEMAND: ACOG, Labor of Love Podcast | Season 4, Episode 5
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Episode 5| Stillbirth: Navigating Compassionate Care and Support
Supporting families through the profound loss of stillbirth requires both clinical expertise and emotional sensitivity. This episode explores how obstetric care professionals can support grieving families through compassionate care. Our guests will examine strategies for clinicians to manage their own mental health, integrate mental health resources into practice, and train residents in empathetic patient support. The episode includes insights from a mental health expert on discussing grief and loss with patients and perspectives from people who have experienced stillbirth on the support they need from health care professionals. Dvora Entin, LCSW, PMH-C, adjunct professor at the Wurzweiler School of Social Work, and Uma M. Reddy, MD, MPH, FACOG, vice chair of research and professor of obstetrics and gynecology in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, join Labor of Love host Veronica Maria Pimentel, MD, MS, FACOG, to share clinical insights on compassionate care.
Special commentary provided by Katharine White, MD, MPH, FACOG, at Boston Medical Center and Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, and Erica M. Freeman at Sisters in Loss.
Content Warning
This episode discusses sensitive topics related to mental health and health inequities. It may be difficult for listeners who have experienced pregnancy-related complications or who are sensitive to discussions of health care disparities. Take care while listening.
EPISODE RESOURCES
- Compassionate Conversations: Stillbirth | ACOG
- FAQs: Stillbirth | ACOG
- Management of Stillbirth | ACOG
- About Stillbirth | CDC
- Postpartum Support International | PSI
latest episode(S)
- Episode 1: Congenital Syphilis: Connecting the Dots from Screening to Treatment
- Episode 2: Vaccinating for Two: Overcoming Challenges in Maternal Vaccines
- Episode 3: Breaking the Silence on Maternal Mental Health: Part 1
- Episode 4: Breaking the Silence on Maternal Mental Health: Part 2
- Episode 5: Stillbirth: Navigating Compassionate Care and Support
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
Find additional episodes at Labor of Love Podcast.
ON DEMAND: show me state of mind podcast by missouri behavioral council (MBHC): Season 1, Episode 5
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In this special episode of “Show Me State of Mind,” hosted from Prairie Village, KS, listeners are introduced to the influential Kathy Carter, a pivotal figure in shaping mental health policies in Missouri. The episode delves into Carter’s journey as the former CEO of the Missouri Coalition and provides insights into the evolution of mental health services in the state, particularly from the time of the Community Mental Health Centers Act in 1963.
Listeners gain an understanding of Missouri’s advancements in behavioral health, from the ground-breaking initiatives of the Missouri Behavioral Health Council to the integrated health models currently transforming care across the state. With first-hand accounts of challenges faced and the victories over federal and state funding obstacles, the podcast highlights the tireless advocacy and collaboration among Missouri’s mental health leaders.
This episode also offers a personal look into Kathy Carter’s motivations, inspired by her experiences advocating for mental health from a young age. It reflects on both historical and current perspectives of mental health care and reveals the shifting dynamics in health policies post-Reagan era. Join this enriching conversation that not only celebrates past accomplishments but also looks forward to an innovative-driven future in mental health care in Missouri.
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ON DEMAND: Department of mental health (DMH) Children’s Office podcast Growing Healthy Communities: Parents’ Point of View – episode 4
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.
Have you ever wondered what parents would like you to know? In this engaging series, we sit down with parents to ask their insights on raising children with developmental disabilities. Candid short interviews highlight parents sharing their experiences on topics such as what they wished they would’ve known earlier, life through their children’s lens, words of wisdom to newer parents, and advice for healthcare professionals, school personnel, family members, and friends.
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Find additional episodes at Parents’ Point of View.
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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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
Act With Hope: Community Engagement Approaches
Community plays an integral role in recovery. People recovering from substance use challenges thrive when they are able to connect to support within their own community. This webinar will explore key strategies for integrating peer recovery support specialists (PRSSs) into community-based environments.
Date: July 1, 2025
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual (via Zoom)
Reaching rural: Building trust and expanding access for mental health
Effective mental health support for rural communities begins with trust. Yet, for many programs and providers, gaining access to these communities can be challenging. Cultural dynamics, stigma, and the importance of local relationships mean that reaching people with new initiatives takes the right approach.
Whether you are launching a new program or looking to deepen your community engagement, this session will offer insight and proven strategies for respectfully and effectively connecting with rural communities.
Join MHA for this free 1-hour session where we will:
- Discuss the mental health challenges rural communities face, including the ever-present stigma.
- Hear from individuals who have successfully addressed these challenges by partnering with trusted community messengers.
- Explore how to build authentic relationships and identify meaningful points of entry to support rural communities effectively.
This webinar is made possible in partnership with West Fraser.
Date: June 24, 2025
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual (via Zoom)
Advocacy Training session by Bootheel Babies & Families and Missouri Foundation for Health
Join Bootheel Babies & Families and Missouri Foundation for Health for an advocacy training session focused on helping you actively engage in shaping policies, practices, and public opinion. Together, we’ll learn how to create positive change in our region by effectively advocating with local, state, and federal leaders.
This session will include:
- Action Steps: Tools to help you implement what you’ve learner.
- Advocacy 101: A brief overview of tactics for effective engagement
- Building Relationships With Elected Officials: How to engage with decision-makers and leverage relationships
Date: June 24, 2025
Time: 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Location: Miner Convention Center, 610 E. Malone Avenue, Sikeston
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
Responding to Addiction: An Anti-Stigma Training – Hosted by Maternal Health Access Project (MHAP), Created by the Addiction Policy Forum
The Maternal Health Access Project (MHAP) is excited to invite you to their next round of virtual trainings. Catherine Miller, LPC, will be presenting a training created by the Addiction Policy Forum.
- Tuesday, July 29, 12-1:30 PM: Responding to Addiction: An Anti-Stigma Training – Part 1
- Wednesday, July 30, 12-1:30 PM: Responding to Addiction: An Anti-Stigma Training – Part 2
You can register to attend the trainings here: MHAP Provider Training Registration.
Both sessions are free to attend, and education credits will be provided at no cost. Please see the attached flyer for more information, and please feel free to share this information with anyone who may be interested!
If you have questions about the training, please contact musompsychiatrymh1@missouri.edu.
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.
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.
Date: August 20, 2025
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual via Zoom
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
- 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
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
- 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.
(BI-WEEKLY) YOUNG PEOPLE IN RECOVERY HOLD BI-WEEKLY ALL-RECOVERY MEETING FOR PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST
Are you a Peer Support Specialist? This meeting is designed for you!
Connect, share experiences, and learn together as we strengthen our support for the recovery community. Whether you’re just starting in the field or have years of experience, this space is for all peer support professionals committed to recovery and holistic well-being.
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(Weekly) 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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(weekly) 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.
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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