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.

Need to catch up on previous installments of the Weekly Snapshot? No worries! Stay updated on system updates, organizational news, and more by visiting Missouri Maternal Health Action Network | Weekly Snapshot.

For more information, contact mo_actionnetwork@umkc.edu.

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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

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NETWORK UPDATES

quarter 4 (Q4) Meeting Schedule

Workgroup Meeting: Tuesday, July 22, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.

Workgroup Meeting: Tuesday, August 19, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.

Workgroup Meeting: Tuesday, September 16, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.

The Missouri Maternal Health Action Network’s 3^rd Annual Summit is scheduled for Friday, September 26, in Maryland Heights, Missouri (2050 Dorsett Village Plaza, Maryland Heights, MO 63043).

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July Health Observances

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Meeting recap: 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.

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VIEW MEETING PRESENTATION

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.

For more information, contact mo_actionnetwork@umck.edu.

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Resources, Supports, And More

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Workgroup Updates

WORKGORUP MEETING : June 17, 2025, 10:00 -11:30 a.m.

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Leadership & Self-Advocacy Fellowship Recipients Join Workgroups

Eight (8) members of the Moms’ Advocacy Network and recipients of the FFY 2025 Leadership & Self-Advocacy Fellowship attended the scheduled monthly Workgroup meeting on June 17, 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.

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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 (family court and judicial system), as well as those with lived experience.
  • The Network/Education Access & Quality workgroup is in the planning stages for the development of a CLE training anticipated for March 2026. The training will focus on medication-
  • assisted treatment (MAT) among legal personnel, child welfare, and the court system. The first planning meeting is set for late July.
  • The group reviewed the preliminary draft of topic ideas provided by the partnering organization, identified gaps within the topics, and provided feedback based on insights from lived experience and information gathered throughout the fiscal year and meetings with stakeholders.
  • Brittany Estes, a certified peer specialist (CPS) and a mother with lived experience participating in the year-long Moms’ Advocacy Network Fellowship, will partner as a voice of lived experience during training development planning calls.
  • The group will continue to review the proposed topic list, provide feedback, and compile a list of proposed topics to share during the July planning meeting. The workgroup encourages feedback from other groups on relevant legal training topics.

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HEALTH CARE ACCESS & QUALITY

• Aim to improve substance use disorder (SUD) screening of pregnant and postpartum women through the development of self-screening tool that connects mothers to needed resources and supports without fear of disclosing or asking for help.
  • The group discussed strategies for improving substance use treatment access for pregnant and postpartum women, focusing on self-screening tools and overcoming barriers like lack of knowledge about prevention resources, within specific systems and their staff, and the judicial systems.
  • Highlighted the barriers and unknowns to legal and logistical challenges, such as accessing telehealth options and stigma relating to substance use treatment.
  • Discussed telehealth options for individuals who conduct self-screening for substance use disorders. The group will explore if resources like PSI, SAMHSA, and the Missouri Department of Mental Health provider directories and treatment options list telehealth options for substance use disorders.
  • The group will connect with potential collaborators such as EPICC, MBHC, DMH Prevention Resource Center(s), ParentLink WarmLine, and more. The UMKC-IHD Project Team will assist in establishing these connections and coordinating/facilitating meetings.

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SOCIAL & COMMUNITY CONTEXT

• Aim to improve community care process throughout the perinatal and postpartum care period, including the provision of social support, available resources and supports, and parent education.
  • The group discussed establishing a framework that integrates and bridges doula care from the community to the clinical setting, expanding previous work efforts established by the Missouri PQC and filling gaps within community care and highlighted the importance of the doula’s role.
  • The group discussed the role doulas can have in providing education, resource distribution, and providing recommendations to support pregnant and postpartum women, including expanding doula services within the community, which can improve health care access and access to resources and supports.
  • The UMKC-IHD Project Team will research existing statewide infrastructure grants to help advance these efforts. The team will also continue to provide additional technical assistance (TA).

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SYSTEM CAPACITY & LEGISLATIVE POLICY

• Aim to develop and distribute public service announcements (PSA) related to the knowledge of legal rights and services for mothers and families affected by substance use and mental and behavioral health challenges. Includes the development of tools and resources from the lived experience perspective to empower mothers and families to engage in health-related decision-making processes and navigate needed services and supports.
  • Discussed the PSA campaign, addressing barriers such as apathy and stigma, and plans to incorporate lived experience voices.
  • The group also discussed barriers to PSA campaigns, such as funding needed to compensate for testimonials, and how to involve lived experience while compensating for time and dedication.
  • The group also discussed the importance of highlighting a variety of voices and experiences.
  • Continuing to develop a public service announcement (PSA) campaign representing diverse lived experiences within the system.

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The next workgroup meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m., and will focus on recommendations.

• Create clear, actionable recommendations based on the action plan. Do that for your short-term, intermediate, and long-term goals.

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FFY 2026 Workgroup Availability

Please complete the FFY 2026 Workgroup Availability Poll to assist in scheduling future Workgroup meetings.

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TAKE ACTION: Join OR Lead A Workgroup

The Missouri Maternal Health Action Network is seeking individuals interested in joining one of our core priority area workgroups. If you’d like to get involved, please complete the brief workgroup sign-up form. We encourage you to share this opportunity with colleagues, your department, and your broader networks. Feel free to forward the workgroup sign up form to anyone you believe would bring valuable insight and make a meaningful contribution to the conversation and efforts of the workgroups. To join a workgroup, please complete the workgroup sign up form.  

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Core Priority Areas

The Action Network has identified 5 Core Priority Areas affecting key stakeholders and strategic partners from establishing cross-system collaboration, delivery of support services, and access and navigation of support services by mothers affected by substance use and mental/behavioral health challenges.

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Core Priority Workgroups

Education Access and Quality: Aim to develop and implement a comprehensive medication-assisted treatment (MAT) training tailored for professionals in perinatal health and substance use disorder fields, including those working in family courts and the judicial system, as well as individuals with lived experience.

Environmental and Economic Circumstances: Objective to be decided by workgroup chair, co-chair, and members of the workgroup.

Health Care Access and Quality: Aim to improve substance use disorder (SUD) screening for pregnant and postpartum women through the development of a self-screening tool that connects mothers with peers who have lived experience, offering access to essential resources, support, and guidance without fear of judgment or punitive action from disclosing substance use.

Social and Community Context: Aim to strengthen the community care system, ensuring continuous support throughout the perinatal and postpartum periods, including social support, available resources and supports, and parent education.

System Capacity and Legislative Policy: Aim to create and disseminate public service announcements (PSAs) that increase awareness of legal rights and available services for mothers and families impacted by substance use as well as mental and behavioral health challenges. Will develop tools from the perspective of lived experience to empower mothers and families to engage in health-related decision making processes and navigate needed services and supports.

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WORKGROUP COMMITMENT

CHAIR/CO-CHAIR COMMITMENT

Type of Fellowship(s) Available

Includes regular virtual meetings, leadership and self-advocacy training sessions, bi-weekly check-ins, quarterly Action Network meetings, monthly workgroup meetings, and the Annual Summit (in-person). Travel will be covered if applicable.

The following is a breakdown of these meeting obligations for provider leaders:

• 8 Leadership & Self-Advocacy Academy training sessions with the UMKC-IHD Leadership Team and Academy Alumni (virtual).
• 12 monthly Action Network workgroup meetings facilitated by the UMKC-IHD Leadership Team (virtual).
• 3 quarterly Action Network meetings facilitated by the UMKC-IHD Leadership Team (virtual).
• 1 in-person Annual Summit
• Bi-weekly check-ins with the UMKC-IHD Leadership Team and Academy Alumni.
• Participate in regional and statewide activities (e.g., network meetings, family engagement events, capacity-building and leadership trainings and events, and more).

COMPENSATION

Mothers who participate in 100% of activities and commit to the yearlong program will receive a stipend as compensation for their time and will have their travel and expenses covered throughout the program.

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:
  • Action Network Announcement Page
  • Weekly Snapshot
• Connect with us on social media:
  • Facebook
  • MO Action Network Website
  • Email: mo_actionnetwork@umkc.ed
• 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.

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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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• Date: September 26, 2025
• Location: Orlando’s Event Center
• Address: 2050 Dorsett Village Plaza, Maryland Heights, MO 63043

Registration opens soon! For more information, contact mo_actionnetwork@umkc.edu.

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Public Comment – Title V Maternal and Child Health Block Grant FFY 2026 Proposed Use of Funds

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) is soliciting public comment on the proposed use of Title V Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Services Block Grant funds for Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2026, covering the period starting October 1, 2025, and ending September 30, 2026.

If a copy of the proposed use of funds is desired in an alternate form, please call (573) 751-6435. Hearing-impaired citizens may contact the Department by phone through Relay Missouri by dialing 711, 1-800-735-2966 for English, or (800) 520 – 7309 for Spanish-to-Spanish or English-to-Spanish/Spanish-to-English Translation.

Please submit all comments on the Proposed Use of Funds document to MCH@health.mo.gov.

If you have additional questions about specific areas on the proposed budget, please contact Martha Smith, Missouri MCH Director, at 573-751-6435 or Martha.Smith@health.mo.gov.

The comments must be submitted no later than July 19, 2025.

Your interest in maternal and child health services in Missouri is greatly valued.

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ABOUT THE TITLE V MCH SERVICES BLOCK GRANT

TITLE V MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH SERVICES BLOCK GRANT
FFY 2026 PROPOSED USE OF FUNDS
(Released for Public Comment July 2025)

DEVELOPMENT OF APPLICATION
The Title V MCH Services Block Grant is administered by the Health Resources and Services Administration’s (HRSA) Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB). In Missouri, DHSS is the designated state agency for the allocation and administration of Title V MCH Block Grant funds, and the Title V MCH Block Grant is managed by the MCH Leadership Team, located within the Division of Community and Public Health (DCPH). As part of the development of the annual application, public comment on the proposed use of funds is solicited from MCH stakeholders, community members, and other interested parties. The proposed plan for the use of block grant funds to improve the health status of women and children, including children with special health care needs (CSHCN), for FFY 2026 is included below.

TITLE V MCH SERVICES BLOCK GRANT FFY 2026-2030 PRIORITIES
HRSA/MCHB requires states to conduct a comprehensive statewide Needs Assessment every five years to identify the need for preventive and primary care services for pregnant women, mothers, infants, children, and CSHCN. Findings from the Five-Year Needs Assessment serve as the cornerstone for development of a five-year Title V MCH State Action Plan (SAP), based on the seven to 10 priorities selected for focused programmatic effort over the next five years. Every state is required to address and report on two Universal National Performance Measures (NPMs): Postpartum Visit – A) Percent of women who attended a postpartum checkup within 12 weeks after giving birth and B) Percent of women who attended a postpartum checkup and received recommended care components; and Percent of children with and without special health care needs, ages 0 through 17, who have a medical home. States must select a minimum of five NPMs, including the two Universal NPMs, with at least one NPM in each of the five population domains. States may select as many NPMs and State Performance Measures (SPMs) as necessary to address each identified priority need. Eight priorities were identified from the results of Missouri’s statewide 2025 MCH Needs Assessment, with 7 NPMs and 1 SPM selected and 8 overarching Core Values identified. Beyond the selected priorities, there is flexibility to implement initiatives not specified in the FFY 2026-2030 SAP to address additional MCH priorities and ongoing and emerging issues.

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speak up for ucedds! The FY26 Budget Proposal calls for the elimination of UCEDDs as independent programs

The Association of University Centers for Disabilities (AUCD) is calling on its community to tell policymakers why keeping UCEDDs independent is important for the disability community.

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The Administration’s FY 2026 budget proposal recommends eliminating discretionary funding for the University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDDs) and consolidating UCEDD activities under the Independent Living program, alongside four other distinct national disability programs. This would dismantle a trusted, longstanding network that provides critical research, training, and services to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families in every U.S. state and territory.

We need your advocacy, now more than ever.

AUCD has launched an easy-to-use grassroots action tool that enables individuals, families, professionals, and allies to contact their Members of Congress and urge them to reject this harmful proposal and fully fund UCEDDs in FY 2026.

➡️ Take 2 minutes to act here: https://aucd.quorum.us/campaign/133226/

Please Note: The language in this campaign constitutes lobbying as the messages directly ask to fund the UCEDDs. Please consider this when choosing the email you use to send the messages.

UCEDDs are essential to ensuring that people with developmental disabilities can live, learn, work, and thrive in their communities. With your help, we can protect this vital infrastructure from elimination and ensure continued investment in disability innovation and equity.

Thank you for your continued partnership and advocacy.

In solidarity, The AUCD Policy Team

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Healthy Start Funding at Risk – Voices Needed Now

As you may know, after years of pouring our hearts into helping moms, dads, and babies thrive, our Healthy Start program – part of the national initiative to end infant mortality – is now on the chopping block. And it’s not just us. 115 sites serving tens of thousands of families nationwide are at risk. Will you please take 2 minutes to email your Kansas Representative and ask them to protect Healthy Start? It’s just 1-click and 2 minutes of time (select “health” as the category).

At this moment, Healthy Start is in jeopardy — but it is not defunded…yet. Congress has the power to correct course. Collective advocacy will be essential in the weeks ahead to defend the program’s legacy and future.

Current Status of the Healthy Start Initiative

(Updated July 2025)

Legislative Context

Healthy Start is a discretionary program within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and receives its annual funding through the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (LHHS) Appropriations Subcommittees in the House and Senate.

On May 10, 2025, the President released his FY2026 Budget, which proposed eliminating all funding for Healthy Start, citing it as duplicative. This follows similar language in the leaked internal HHS reorganization plan and budget.

As Congress works toward marking up and finalizing the FY2026 appropriations bill, we urge members to reject efforts to eliminate Healthy Start and continue funding at no less than $145 million to sustain the existing 115 programs nationally.

About the Healthy Start Initiative

Launched in 1991, Healthy Start is a federally funded, community-driven program focused on improving birth outcomes and reducing disparities.

The United States has the highest infant mortality rate among high-income countries. Healthy Start serves 115 high-risk communities nationwide. All sites are located in areas with infant mortality rates at least 1.5 times higher than the national average. The program traditionally attracts bipartisan support and aligns closely with a pro-family agenda, emphasizing prevention, early intervention, and locally tailored solutions.

Healthy Start projects work to prevent infant deaths by:

• Increasing access to prenatal and postpartum care
• Screening and support for domestic violence and postpartum depression
• Distributing safe sleep and infant health resources
• Offering fatherhood support and parenting education
• Addressing systemic drivers of poor birth outcomes through community improvement projects

What’s at Stake

The President’s proposal to eliminate Healthy Start would dismantle a program that has supported more than 85,000 families annually in historically underserved areas, reduced health disparities through evidence-based interventions and culturally tailored care, and leveraged community partnerships to improve perinatal outcomes.

Healthy Start’s integrated, whole-family model is not duplicative but complementary to other maternal-child health programs. It bridges clinical care, community services, and equity-centered strategies in ways that other block grants or Medicaid funding mechanisms do not.

Uniquely, Healthy Start reduces federal spending by preventing costly preterm births and infant deaths through early, targeted interventions in high-risk communities, lowering the need for expensive neonatal care, special education, and long-term disability support, which together cost the U.S. $12 billion annually.

What’s Next

Collectively, we must urge Congress to continue to provide at least $145 million in funding for the Healthy Start Initiative in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 budget.

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Bothwell Regional Health Center responds to evolving health care landscape

In June, top-ranking U.S. senators asked the Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research at the University of North Carolina (Sheps Center) to provide information on the financial vulnerability of rural hospitals across the country and potential impacts on their viability.

In its study, the Sheps Center listed 338 rural hospitals across the country that face greater risk of “being forced to stop providing some services, converting or closing” for meeting one or both of two financial criteria. The information was used in a letter from the senators to President Trump urging him to reconsider funding cuts to Medicaid and Medicare in the budget bill.

Bothwell was listed in the study as one of four Missouri hospitals in this “at risk” category. Bothwell’s inclusion on the list was as a result of having three consecutive years of negative total margins. Bothwell CEO Lori Wightman said while the label has raised understandable concerns, it doesn’t mean Bothwell is closing or reflect its full story.

“Fiscal year 2024 was the first year since 2018 that we made money from operations,” Wightman said. “We are able to pay people and keep up with our bills yet we have limited savings to fall back on or invest in the future.”

Medicare and Medicaid are the major payment sources for 78% of the patients at Bothwell. “These programs pay well below the actual cost of providing care,” Wightman said. “Commercial insurance alone cannot close the gap, and that is where subsidies available to rural hospitals are essential. Unfortunately, the cost of providing care, from personnel to technology, continues to rise making a difficult situation harder to stabilize.”

While Bothwell is a city-chartered organization, it has never received a tax subsidy and there is no exchange of funds between the city and the hospital. “The fact that we virtually have no debt is high on the list of financial positives for us,” Wightman said. “We are continuing to meet our financial obligations, and are laser focused on decreasing our cost structure and exploring alternative revenue sources which include philanthropy and grants.”

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Governor Mike Kehoe signs H.B. 594 into law, making Missouri the latest state to eliminate sales tax on essential items like diapers, incontinence products, and period products

On July 10, 2025, Governor Mike Kehoe signed H.B. 594 into law, making Missouri the latest state to eliminate sales tax on essential items like diapers, incontinence products, and period products. Muriel Smith (St. Louis Area Diaper Bank ), Gay Litteken (First Chance for Children), and Susan Belger-Angulo (HappyBottoms.org) were proud to join Governor Kehoe for this amazing day! The bill goes into effect on August 28, 2025.

Published by first chance for children on july 12, 2025

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Governor Kehoe Takes Action on the FY26 State Operating Budget Bills

Today, I signed the Fiscal Year 2026 state operating budget bills. We appreciate the work of the General Assembly in getting this to my desk.

Mike Kehoe | Governor of Missouri

JUNE 30, 2025

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Here’s more on how this budget reflects our commitment to limited government, fiscal discipline, and a long-term vision to support public priorities.

VIEW Appropriation Bills (Fiscal Year 2026)

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Missouri department of health and senior services releases annual pregnancy associated mortality review (PAMR) report

Did you know that an average of 70 women die per year while pregnant or within 1 year postpartum.

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services recently released their annual Pregnancy Associated Mortality Review (PAMR) report?

The Pregnancy Associated Mortality Review Board, with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS), reviewed all maternal deaths from 2018 to 2022. The board reviewed 350 deaths during pregnancy and up to one year postpartum. They determined 114 pregnancy-related deaths occurred, or deaths directly because of being pregnant. Eighty percent of these deaths were determined to be preventable.

• 32.6% – Deaths determined to be pregnancy-related
• 100% – Preventability of deaths due to mental health conditions
• 81.3% – Pregnancy-related deaths covered by Medicaid
• 34% – Mental health conditions contributed to their death
• 34% – Substance Use Disorder contributed to their death
• 18% – Discrimination contributed to their death
• 45% – History of substance use
• 38% – History of unemployment
• 18% – History of domestic violence
• 89% – Birthing hospitals participating in the PQC
• 94% – Births at a hospital participating in the PQC
• 40% – Moms supported by Medicaid

We all have a role to play in preventing maternal death. Begin by learning about the problem and about what partner organizations and DHSS are doing to change the story of moms in MO.

Read the full report by visiting https://health.mo.gov/data/pamr/pdf/2025annual-report.pdf or visit https://health.mo.gov/data/pamr/

For more information, contact mo_actionnetwork@umkc.edu or visit moactionnetwork.org

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2025 Missouri PQC Participation Stipend – Postpartum by the Missouri Perinatal Quality Collaborative (PQC), in partnership with Missouri Hospital Association (MHA)

On behalf of the Missouri Perinatal Quality Collaborative, in partnership with Missouri Hospital Association, a limited number of stipends are being offered to stakeholders in Missouri responsible for and participating in providing fourth trimester and extended postpartum care (up to 365 days post-delivery).

The 2024 Missouri PAMR report, reviewing maternal deaths from 2017 to 2021, found most pregnancy-related deaths in Missouri occurred in the year following delivery, accounting for about 80% of deaths. About half of those happened in the first six weeks postpartum or the Fourth Trimester, due to cardiovascular disease, mental health conditions, and infections. The other half of maternal deaths occurred between 43 and 365 days post-delivery, primarily due to mental health conditions, including substance use disorder, followed by cardiovascular disease. Overall, the board determined that 84% of all maternal deaths were preventable.

The available funding is intended to support ongoing or new implementation of clinical and/or social interventions or programs designed to improve care delivery through April 2026. Scopes of work should be developed to address related postpartum maternal health outcomes in Missouri with priority given to efforts addressing cardiovascular disease; mental health conditions; infections; patient, community and/or provider education and engagement; chronic disease management; care coordination; and/or transfers of care from specialist to primary care.

Proposed activities within the application should be at a “ready to deploy” stage or be in support of ongoing implementation needs. Priority will be given to relevant projects demonstrating readiness to deploy with all required application elements received by the due date. Proposals requiring strategic planning, IRB review process, etc., will be considered for a “discovery and planning” stipend.

Funding is available through the following opportunities.

A. Extended Postpartum Care Stipend: $35,000 stipend to support extended postpartum care delivery through 12 months following delivery.

B. Fourth Trimester Care Stipend: $20,000 stipend to support fourth trimester postpartum care delivery through 12 weeks following delivery. Priority will be given to proposals focused on screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment (SBIRT) for mental health and substance use; effective stabilization of specific pregnancy induced or chronic conditions; and care coordination.

C. Discovery and Planning: $7,000 stipend to support a discovery and planning phase for an intervention, service, or program related to the objectives outlined in option A or B.

Application

•  Application Deadline: July 31, 2025, at 5 p.m.
• Postpartum Stipend Application Q&A Session: July 24, 2025, noon – 12:30 p.m. (optional)
• The application form consists of:
  • Contact information
  • W-9
  • Project proposal
  • Strategic alignment
  • Project plan
  • A printable PDF of the application questions is available here for reference.

Requirements

Awardees will:

• Participate in a community of practice meeting with other stipend recipients, to be held virtually on a quarterly basis
• By December 12, 2025:
  • For stipends A and B: submit early lessons learned
  • For stipend C: submit draft project plan
• By March 1, 2026:
  • For stipends A and B: submit project findings and evaluation
  • For stipend C: submit finalized project plan and intended actions

For awarded organizations, stipends will be disbursed over two payments. The initial payment will be made within 60 days of stipend contract signature. Organizations must complete the required deliverables and provide sufficient documentation by March 1, 2026, to MHA/MO PQC to receive the remaining payment by March 31, 2026.

If you have questions about the stipends, please contact Kaitlyn Thomas (kthomas@MoHospitals.org).

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Missouri department of health and senior services provides virtual map to locate cooling centers nearby

Attention Jackson County Residents

If you need to cool down, visit a cooling center. Check out the online virtual map to find your nearest spot to beat the heat. Stay hydrated, wear your sunscreen and stay cool

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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.

Eligibility Navigator 

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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.

ONLINE INTERACTIVE MAP 

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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.

EVENT REGISTRATION

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Children’s Division Training holds A Four-part Virtual Series

The Missouri Hospital Association (MHA), in partnership with the Missouri Department of Social Services – Children’s Division and the Missouri Perinatal Quality Collaborative is pleased to host a four-part training series from June 10 to July 22. The series will provide an overview and exploration of DSS Children’s Division’s distinct programs and processes, including the Primary Prevention program, Safety Unit, Temporary Alternative Placement Agreements, Alternative Care and more. Participants will learn about how the Children’s Division works in partnership with families, communities and the courts toward ensuring the safety and well-being of Missouri’s children. Interagency collaboration is critically important for child welfare, especially during crisis situations, and requires deep and sustained community partnerships. 

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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.

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. 

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Missouri adult education & literacy programs

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More information:

• Adult Education & Literacy
• Program Locator
• High School Equivalency

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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

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Resources to recovery annual conference

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You’re Invited! Free registration + lunch included!

• Date: Wednesday, July 30, 2025
• Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• Location: 1300 Progress Parkway Ste. Genevieve

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jefferson county mental health summit

Don’t miss out on the 4th Annual Jefferson County Mental Health Summit! ASPEN Network Inc. This is an important day focused on the impact of mental health and substance use on children.

Learn from experts, be inspired by those that have overcome these obstacles and take time to connect with others in your field during breakouts.

When: July 31st, 2025 at 9:00 am

• Doors will open at 8:30 am for attendees to enjoy coffee and networking
• Lunch will be provided at 1:00 PM
• Breakouts will begin at 1:30 pm
• Event ends at 2:30 pm

Where: Hillsboro R-III High School

• 123 Leon Hall Parkway, Hillsboro MO 63050

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FREE general registration and only $100 for a resource table!

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community baby shower by columbia/boone county wic

The Community Baby Shower is coming back, Saturday, Aug. 2nd!

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4th annual Birth Equity Summit!

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Join us for the 4th Annual Birth Equity Summit, which will be held September 11-12, 2025 in Kansas City, KS.

Since 2022, the Kansas Birth Equity Network has been proud to co-locate the Birth Equity Summit at the Heartland Conference.

This year, we are excited to expand the Birth Equity Summit into a regional Maternal, Paternal, and Child Health (MPCH) Track. We aim to elevate regional and local efforts to advance MPCH and curate a space for cross-sector learning, community engagement, and collaboration.

Attendees will enjoy:

• Engaging sessions on maternal, paternal, and child health led by local, regional and national partners
• Intentional Networking Opportunities
• Birth Equity Awards Reception
• Birth Justice Walk
• Annual Baby Photo Contest

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Peer Summit Region 7 – Missouri, Kansas, NEbraska, Iowa

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Missouri Credentialing Board (MCB) fall 2025 renewal available

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Save time, save money, and avoid the stress—renew now! Need help? Call us at (573) 616-2300.

FALL 2025 RENEWAL FORM

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Crisis Responsive Peer Training and Certification

Missouri credentialing board

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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!

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Support Pregnant and Parenting Families – Get Certified

Missouri credentialing board

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This training is essential for anyone passionate about helping families thrive. Secure your spot today!

REGISTER

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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.

• 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.)

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Missouri telehealth network & show-me echo: Cases Needed for ECHO

Do you have a difficult situation with a patient or client that you would like to submit to be presented as a case? Submit it for the Show-Me ECHO Mothers, Infants & NAS ECHO. No case is too simple or complex to be presented. Discuss a variety of solutions with experts across the state. All cases ensure that protected health information is maintained.

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SUBMIT A CASE

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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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WEBINAR PRESENTOR APPLICATION

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FOOD SERVICES (Food Pantry, Mobile Pantry, Drive-Thru

Food Services

Use the following resources to locate a food pantry, mobile pantry, drive-thru food pickup, or access additional services available near you.

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RESOURCE HIGHLIGHTS

Missouri Resources

• The Missouri Resource Guide lists resources available in Missouri to help you and your family move towards a healthier, more stable future.
• Missouri Family Resources allows you to search and connect to resources, community programs, and childhood services for families with young children under 5 using your zip code.
• Missouri families now have a new tool at their fingertips: a comprehensive resource guide designed to support parents and caregivers of children from birth to age 12. This guide, developed in partnership by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) and LifeCourse Nexus Training and Technical Assistance Center (UMKC Institute for Human Development), provides descriptions, links and phone numbers of various statewide resources and is organized by types of supports which are categorized as discovery and navigation, connecting and networking, and goods and services. To access the guide online, visit Resource Guide For Missouri Families Of Children From Birth To Age 12.
• Looking for childcare? Visit Missouri’s Online Child Care Referral Database. In this database, you can look for childcare programs near a specific address or school and find those that have just what your family needs.
• 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 the full list of all 6 Missouri Food Banks, check out the ‘Food Services‘ section of the Weekly Snapshot.
• The Missouri Job Events Calendar lists job fairs, hiring events, and other scheduled opportunities that may be of interest to you. These opportunities have also been featured below as well as in the ‘Upcoming Events‘ section of the Weekly Snapshot. For more information, visit Employment & Training Programs. Job seekers can locate employment opportunities and more by exploring MoJobs.
• Be prepared for the cold! Know how to locate a warming center in Missouri using the Warming Center Map.

For more information, contact mo_actionnetwork@umkc.edu.

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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.

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.

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Mental Health America (MHA) Observes Bebe moore campbell national minority mental health awareness month also known as bipoc mental health month

July is Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, also known as BIPOC Mental Health Month.

This year, we’ve designed a brand new BIPOC Mental Health Month toolkit to help communities of color turn mental health awareness into action. Whether you’re looking for ways to feel better or do better, you’ll find resources that support action for your mental health in three key areas: taking care of yourself, taking care of your community, and advocating for change.

Download the free toolkit and explore more BIPOC mental health resources at mhanational.org/july.

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Mental Health coalition highlights resources and supports for BIPOC mental health month

This BIPOC Mental Health Month, take a moment to learn about some incredible organizations providing mental health support & resources to BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) communities. The nonprofit organizations and groups highlighted in this post are all partners of The Mental Health Coalition, and we couldn’t be prouder to have them in our network

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The National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health (NPWH) release 4-part ce webinar series on perinatal mental health

July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month—a time to highlight the importance of comprehensive perinatal mental health care for all women. WHNPs are essential in identifying and managing conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, bipolar disorder, and psychosis during and after pregnancy.

If you missed our 4-part perinatal mental health webinar series, you can still access it on-demand and earn free CE. Learn how to screen for mood and anxiety disorders, provide compassionate follow-up care, and address the unique challenges your patients face.

You will earn 1 CE credit hour per webinar.

Watch now and strengthen your impact where it matters most:

This program is supported by an unrestricted educational grant from SAGE Therapeutics and Biogen.

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faces & voices of recovery offer powerful learning opportunity in english and spanish on recovery, stigma, and access to care

July FREE Virtual Trainings Alert!

We’re offering two powerful learning opportunities this month, one in English and one in Spanish, focused on recovery, stigma, and access to care.

Both are free 1-hour trainings hosted virtually with the Opioid Response Network. Join us to learn, reflect, and grow.

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free webinar “Maternal Mental Health: Impact on the Infant” by maternal mental health leadership alliance (MMHLA)

Please join us for our upcoming webinar, Maternal Mental Health: Impact on the Infant.

• When: Thursday, July 31, 12pm – 1pm EST
• Where: Virtual on Zoom

Untreated maternal mental health conditions can have long-term negative impact on the health and wellbeing of the infant. Experts in the field of infant and early childhood mental health will share information about approaches and interventions that focus on the mother-infant dyad to ensure infants get off to the best start possible.

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postpartum support international (PSI) highlights specialized birth trauma resources for your healing journey

You can love your baby and still feel broken by your birth experience!

Birth trauma is real — and if you’re carrying the weight of a delivery that left emotional scars, you are not alone. Whether your trauma was physical, emotional, or both — you deserve to be heard, believed, and supported.

PSI has a list of specialized birth trauma resources to help you begin your healing journey. You don’t have to figure it out on your own.

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5 Ways to Start Healing from a Traumatic Birth Experience by postpartum support international (PSI)

In this article, you will discover five trauma-informed, clinically grounded techniques to begin your processing and healing journey, plus trusted resources for postpartum support.

The birth you had dreamed of experiencing was not the one you endured. There is real grief in that. Whether you had an emergency C-section, thought you or your baby(ies) were going to die during or immediately after labor, survived a NICU stay, or had to say goodbye to your angel too soon, the support and gentle guidance you deserve are available for you.

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samhsa provides resources for families coping with mental health and substance use disorders

Every family is unique, but all families share a bond that can be used to support one another during trying times.

While there is no one-size-fits-all solution for helping a family member who is drinking too much, using drugs, or dealing with a mental illness, research shows that family support can play a major role in helping a loved one with mental and substance use disorders.

When a family member is experiencing a mental or substance use disorder, it can affect more than just the person in need of recovery. Evidence has shown that some people have a genetic predisposition for developing mental and substance use disorders, and may be at greater risk based on environmental factors such as having grown up in a home affected by a family member’s mental health or history of substance use. Families should be open to the options of support groups or family therapy and counseling, which can improve treatment effectiveness by supporting the whole family.

It is also important to remember that the unique challenges that come from helping a loved one with a mental or substance use disorder can be taxing, so caregivers should take steps to prioritize their own health as well.

Family members may be more likely to notice when their loved ones are experiencing changes in mood or behavior. Being able to offer support, family members can connect those in need with treatment, resources, and services to begin and stay on their recovery journey.

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The National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health (NPWH) release updated women’s preventative services initiative (WPSI) patient pamphlet

Women’s Preventative Services Initiative (WPSI) updated their patient pamphlet—now featuring anxiety screening, the latest recommendation clinicians need to be discussing during Well-Woman visits!

This beautifully designed trifold, available in English and Spanish, includes caregiver-facing sample scripts and space for your clinic’s contact info—perfect for sharing digitally or placing in your waiting room:

• Streamlines patient conversations around anxiety and other preventive care
• Enhances patient understanding and engagement at every stage
• Fully printable and web-ready—ideal for hybrid care models.

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AVAILABLE RESOURCES

Patient Education Pamphlets

Developed by the Women’s Preventive Services Initiative (WPSI), the goal of this trifold is to assist patients with navigating WPSI’s recommendations and now includes screening for anxiety, WPSI’s newest recommendation. It includes patient-focused information about the importance of preventive healthcare, the WPSI recommendations, and sample scripts for patients. There is space on the back to attach clinician-specific contact information as well. Clinicians and healthcare offices are encouraged to download and have them available in waiting rooms or send it electronically to patients​.

Patient Palm Card

Developed by the Women’s Preventive Services Initiative (WPSI), this informational palm card encourages patients to see their clinicians for their Well-Woman Visit, provides descriptions of the WPSI’s recommendations and offers information on how to access the recommended services. Clinicians and healthcare offices are encouraged to download and have it available in waiting rooms or send it electronically to patients.

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The Power of Community: Middlesex County, New Jersey Invests in Behavioral Health Partnership by the center for health care strategies (CHCS)

Systemwide change in behavioral health care is possible when communities invest in learning and collaboration. In Middlesex County, New Jersey, cross-sector partners from schools, the justice system, and provider organizations are collaborating with county officials and community members to better support the behavioral health of the community.

Since 2023, Middlesex County officials have been partnering with the Center for Health Care Strategies to bring together diverse cross-sector stakeholders for information sharing and problem-solving through the Middlesex County Behavioral Health Partnership. This blog post shares lessons from the partnership, offering insights for local governments and behavioral health stakeholders across the nation interested in creating similar initiatives to enhance behavioral health services.

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Turning Points: Preventative Health Strategies From Perimenopause to Postmenopause by the office on women’s health (OASH)

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Are you ready to improve long-term outcomes for your menopausal patients? The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office on Women’s Health is announcing a new continuing medical education/continuing education (CME/CE) activity: “Turning Points: Preventative Health Strategies from Perimenopause to Postmenopause.”

This new accredited course provides practical, evidence-based guidance for health care providers to stay up to date on optimal preventive health strategies for the menopause transition.

You’ll learn how to:

• Manage health risks during the menopause transition with preventative strategies
• Build a patient-centered approach to the menopause transition
• Assess and prevent health risks from perimenopause to postmenopause

If you’re a health care provider committed to advancing women’s health, this is an opportunity to expand your knowledge and improve patient care. Earn continuing education credit while making a real impact.

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cdc’s dose-sys dashboard allows for Easier Analysis of Nonfatal Drug Overdose Syndromic Surveillance Data with upgrades strengthening overdose prevention efforts and providing more accurate, actionable insights

Updates to CDC’s DOSE-SYS Dashboard Allow for Easier Analysis of Nonfatal Drug Overdose Syndromic Surveillance Data 

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CDC has enhanced its DOSE-SYS Dashboard: Nonfatal Overdose Syndromic Surveillance Data, improving data visualization, navigation, and interpretation. These enhancements align with updates recently made to the DOSE-DIS Dashboard, which displays emergency department and inpatient hospitalization discharge data. The new updates to the syndromic dashboard will support timely and accurate analysis of nonfatal overdose trends—helping partners make informed decisions and drive overdose prevention efforts in their communities.

What’s New:

• Number of overdose visits per 10,000 ED visit: The dashboard now shows the number of nonfatal overdose-related ED visits per 10,000 total ED visits, so users can clearly see trends over time and compare different locations on the same scale.
• 12-Month Rolling Averages: The dashboard also includes rolling 12-month averages of nonfatal overdoses (per 10,000 ED visits), broken down by drug type. This helps show long-term trends more clearly.
• Enhanced Data Visualization: Improved data visualization tools make it easier to compare trends in nonfatal drug overdoses and understand the data more clearly.
• Time Periods: Users can now choose specific time periods, from January 2019 to April 2025, to focus their analysis and make it more relevant to their needs. 
• Map Feature: The new interactive map feature will allow users to compare rates across different regions for the 8 drug indicators.

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American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) Commits to releasing recommendations on maternal vaccinations

Standing up for science and public health is more important now than ever. That’s why ACOG joined the Vaccine Integrity Project. Vaccines are indispensable to safeguarding patient health, especially for mothers and infants—a fact we’ll continue to affirm.

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2024 State Legislation Issue Brief Series: Trends in 988 and Reimagining Crisis Response State Policy

In recognition of the third anniversary of 988’s nationwide availability, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) released a new publication, Trends in 988 and Reimagining Crisis Response State Policy, that highlights state legislation enacted in 2024 that reimagines mental health crisis response systems.

People in a mental health crisis deserve a compassionate and effective response. Although the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline was created by federal legislation, states are largely responsible for its implementation, including ensuring that a range of crisis services are available to 988 help seekers.

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This brief is the final in a larger series – NAMI’s 2024 State Legislation Issue Brief Series – which also examines new mental health laws from 2024 addressing criminal justice and access to mental health care. Read NAMI’s Trends in 988 and Reimagining Crisis Response State Policy.

Conclusion

States have made progress in identifying diverse and sustainable funding streams for 988 and crisis services, bringing us closer to the mental health community’s collective vision of having comprehensive crisis care systems in every state. State advocates and legislators can keep up the momentum by bringing proven solutions to the policymaking table. NAMI encourages state policymakers to connect with their NAMI State Organizations to learn more about what is and is not working with mental health crisis response in their state and to consider the policy recommendations and featured legislation in this issue brief as a roadmap to reimagine mental health crisis response systems.

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the HEALthy Brain and Child Development Study announces first annual hbcd study data release on the nih brain development cohorts (nbdc) data sharing platform

The HEALthy Brain and Child Development Study is excited to announce the first annual HBCD Study data release on the NIH Brain Development Cohorts (NBDC) Data Sharing Platform. This initial HBCD data release includes cumulative data from more than 1,400 pregnant participants and their babies through three visit time points. The HBCD Study is the largest long-term study of early brain and Child Development in the United States.

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Center for addiction recovery support (CARS) releases new 2025 Recovery Community Needs Assessment Report

Overview

The 2025 CARS Recovery Community Needs Assessment Report provides deep insights into the current challenges, strengths, and priorities of the addiction recovery support field. Led by the Center for Addiction Recovery Support (CARS) and guided by individuals with lived experience, this report is based on responses from over 700 peer professionals, organizational leaders, and recovery advocates from across the United States.

The report identifies where training, technical assistance, and systemic support are most needed—and how CARS is using these findings to drive recovery support forward.

Why This Report Matters

As peer support and recovery services expand across healthcare, justice systems, education, and housing, this national needs assessment serves as a field-wide compass. It helps identify what recovery organizations and professionals need to succeed—and how funders, partners, and training centers can meet those needs.

Top Needs Identified

• Culturally responsive and trauma-informed training
• Sustainable funding and grant support
• Training in supervision, Medicaid billing, and digital recovery tools
• Role clarity and workplace integration for peer support workers
• Career advancement pathways and leadership development

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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

healing house kc is hiring a peer specialist

We’re Hiring: Peer Support Specialist

Join Our Family Recovery Team!

Have you walked the journey of recovery alongside a loved one? Are you ready to turn your lived experience into lasting impact?

Healing House KC is launching a brand-new Family Recovery Program, and we’re looking for a Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) to help families find hope, healing, and strength.

What You’ll Do:

• Co-lead support groups
• Offer real-time resources
• Walk with families through the ups and downs of recovery
• Be part of a passionate team—including a clinician and family advocate

This is more than a job—it’s a calling. If you’re passionate about supporting families impacted by substance use and want to be a light in someone’s darkest moments, we’d love to hear from you.

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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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mo moms line hosts moms group 101

MOMS Group 101

Join us for a Moms Group 101 to learn about how we connect moms with other moms who get it. This is your reminder that support exists — and it’s free, judgment-free, and it can be a Zoom link away.

• July 21st | 10 AM CST | Virtual
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find nami connection support groups in kansas city and more Locations Across Missouri

If you or a loved one lives with a mental health condition and are located in the Greater Kansas City Area, join our NAMI Connection Support Group

NAMI Connection Support Groups free, peer-led support groups for adults who have experienced symptoms of mental health conditions.

Meeting Details:

• Monthly on the 2nd Monday of the month
• 1:00pm-2:30 pm
• Central Library, 14 W. 10th Street, Kansas City, MO 64105

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Find a NAMI Connection Support Group near you by visiting NAMI | Missouri -Connection.

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Whole PArent Foundation Holds 8-week support group in KC Area

Join us for our next 8-week support group starting Saturday, July 19! 

Free support for:

• Expecting parents
• New parents
• Those who are trying to conceive
• New adoptive parents
• Caregivers for young children

The group will include mental health support, as well as free brunch, diapers and childcare.

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Nurture KC is offering FREE Basic Life Savings Skill class at North Kansas City Hospital

Nurture KC is offering a FREE Basic Life Savings Skill class at North Kansas City Hospital. Learn important skills that can help keep your family and you community safe! Class size is very limited, must register to attend. Drinks and snacks will be provided. If you have any questions please contact Shannon Williams at SWilliams@NurtureKC.org .

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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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JOIN a ParentLink pARENTING CLASS

ParentLink is pleased to offer free parenting classes to anyone in a parenting/caregiving role. Topics include family communication, child development, impact of early trauma, positive discipline, and more!

Classes began June 30 and are offered virtually beginning .

Visit https://mizzou.us/ParentingClasses or call or text (800) 552-8522 to learn more and enroll.

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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!

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recover-me campaign by young people in recovery

Need help with Substance Use and Mental Health challenges? SAMHSA’s RecoverMe campaign can connect you with resources that are right for 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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show-me echo launches mothers diabetes echo

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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

Tobacco Is Changing aims to educate parents, grandparents, guardians, and caregivers of teens about the dangers of electronic cigarette use and provide resources for those seeking more information.

• This campaign will raise awareness through the Tobacco Is Changing website and promote My Life My Quit to teens as a support resource.
• New 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 website HERE!

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For more information, contact motobaccoprogram@health.mo.gov

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my life, my quit

My Life, My Quit™ is the free and confidential way to quit smoking or vaping. Text “Start My Quit” to 36072 or click to chat with a Coach. We are here for you every step of the way. It’s YOUR LIFE and we’re here to help you live it YOUR WAY.

My Life, My Quit™ offers teens access to Tobacco Treatment Specialist trained Quit Coaches who will help them build a quit plan, identify triggers, practice refusal skills, and provide ongoing support for changing behaviors to be free from nicotine. “What Finally Worked” promotes My Life, My Quit and shows teens the quit tools they need to embark on their quit journey – with confidence.

• Campaign videos can be found and shared from the Healthy Living MO YouTube page HERE!
• Free social media assets along with suggested post copy are also available on the Tobacco Prevention Media Resource page HERE!
• My Life, My Quit flyers, and palm cards are free to order HERE!

Are you in control?

Take the “Hooked on Nicotine” quiz to find out who’s really in control of your life: You or vaping? 

TAKE QUIZ

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.

START MY QUIT

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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.

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Online Referral

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.

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eReferral

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

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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.

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ON DEMAND TRAINING

new- ON DEMAND: NAMI Podcast, Episode 79

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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.

July is Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. In honor of her legacy, this episode features Dr. Sheldon A. Jacobs and Dr. Judith Joseph in conversation with NAMI CEO Daniel H. Gillison, Jr. Our guests share their mental health stories and what drove them to become mental health professionals. They also discuss helping young Black people explore mental health careers, mental health for Caribbean Americans, and what they wish communities knew about mental health care.

“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
• Episode 76
• Episode 77
• Episode 79

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ON DEMAND: show me state of mind podcast by missouri behavioral council (MBHC): Season 1, Episode 6

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IIn this special episode of Show Me State of Mind, we take a trip down memory lane with two of MBHC’s longest-serving team members, Rachelle Glavin and Katie Horstman. From the early days of a four-person team operating on a shoestring budget to the expansive growth of programs, training, and data initiatives, we reflect on how MBHC has evolved into a powerhouse for Missouri’s Behavioral Health System.

Join us as we share stories of first conferences, advocacy efforts, office moves, and the deep friendships formed along the way. We also discuss the exciting future ahead, including the impact of the Roy Blunt Center for Healthcare Integration and Innovation. It’s a heartfelt look at where we started, how far we’ve come, and what’s next for MBHC.

This episode features a heartfelt conversation between Rachelle Glavin and Katie Horstman, two of MBHC’s longest-serving team members. Together, they reflect on MBHC’s journey — from a four-person team with big dreams and a tight budget to our statewide impact today.

The timing of this release is especially meaningful, as Rachelle has officially left MBHC to grow her career. While we are incredibly proud of her and excited for what’s ahead, her absence is deeply felt. Rachelle’s dedication, leadership, and friendship have left a lasting legacy here. She will always be part of the MBHC family, and we know we’ll continue to see her doing great things in this field.

Tune in to hear stories of early advocacy efforts, our first conferences, major milestones, the incredible relationships built along the way, and what’s on the horizon with the Roy Blunt Center for Healthcare Integration and Innovation.

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• Episode 3
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ON DEMAND: MCH-NOW: The National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health release MCH LEadership competency #6

New MCHnow Microlearning: Negotiation and Conflict Resolution

Transform workplace challenges into collaborative opportunities! MCH leaders face complex negotiations daily – from budget discussions to program partnerships. Our latest module equips you with evidence-based strategies to build consensus and create win-win solutions.

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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 6 (Season 4 Finale)

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Episode 6: Safe Travels: Risks, Tips, and Best Practices during Pregnancy 

Many patients wonder if it’s safe to travel during pregnancy. What should obstetric care professionals be advising? This episode provides guidance on counseling patients who plan to travel during pregnancy, covering health risks such as emerging vector-borne diseases like Oropouche and dengue, potential travel-related complications, and how to recognize and manage symptoms that may develop after travel. Sarah Dotters-Katz, MD, MMHPE, FACOG, associate professor and the director of undergraduate medical education for the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Duke University, and Lorrie Harris-Sagaribay, MPH, teratogen information specialist with MotherToBaby and president of the Organization of Teratology Information Specialists, join Labor of Love host Veronica Maria Pimentel, MD, MS, FACOG, to answer key questions and provide expert guidance.

Special commentary from Stephanie Gaw, MD, PhD, FACOG, at the University of California San Francisco.

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

• FAQs: Travel During Pregnancy | ACOG
• Air Travel During Pregnancy | ACOG
• Pregnant Travelers | CDC Yellow Book 2026

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
• Episode 6: Safe Travels: Risks, Tips, and Best Practices during Pregnancy

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

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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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latest episode(S)

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• Episode 1
• Episode 2
• Episode 3

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ON DEMAND: The Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) release first ever special issue “Women’s Mental Health Across the Life Course”

In its first ever special issue, three JOGNN guest editors focus on women’s mental health and the critical junctures that have lasting outcomes across the life course. Listen as they discuss screening guidelines, tailored interventions, community-based support, and innovative ways health care experts can partner with legislators to promote evidence-based policies.

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ON DEMAND: Alliance For Innovation On Maternal Health-AIM Podcast – Season 2

For more information, visit saferbirth.org/aim-podcast-2

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.   

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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.

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ON DEMAND: SAMHSA Practitioner Training Page

For more information, visit SAMHSA Practitioner Training

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ON DEMAND: From The MCH Navigator

For more information, visit MCH Navigator

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ON DEMAND: From The MCH Library

For more information, visit MCH Library

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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.

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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

• 42 CFR Part 8 Final Rule
• Federal Guidelines for Opioid Treatment Programs and Additional Resources

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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

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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

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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

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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

• 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!

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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.

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free webinar “Maternal Mental Health: Impact on the Infant” by maternal mental health leadership alliance (MMHLA)

Please join us for our upcoming webinar, Maternal Mental Health: Impact on the Infant.

• When: Thursday, July 31, 12pm – 1pm EST
• Where: Virtual on Zoom

Untreated maternal mental health conditions can have long-term negative impact on the health and wellbeing of the infant. Experts in the field of infant and early childhood mental health will share information about approaches and interventions that focus on the mother-infant dyad to ensure infants get off to the best start possible.

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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

• 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!

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SUD Care Continuum ECHO® Cycle 10

Boston Medical Center’s (BMC) drop-in series Substance Use Disorder Care Continuum ECHO® (SUD Care Continuum ECHO®) offers training and support in addiction treatment, with a focus on supporting front line addiction treatment workforce. This includes health providers in Acute Treatment Services (ATS), Crisis Stabilization Services (CSS), Transitional Support Services (TSS), Opioid Treatment Programs (OTP), long-term residential program, sober and recovery homes, primary care, and psychiatry. This free, case-based tele-mentoring program is designed to increase the capacity of health care providers to implement high-quality and evidence-based addiction treatment.

• Wednesday, August 20, 11-12:15 PM CST: SUD Care Continuum ECHO®: Using Motivational Interviewing in Clinical Work
• Virtual event via Zoom
• Credits available

As part of the twice-monthly SUD Care Continuum ECHO® series, Brittany Carney, DNP, FNP-BC, will describe the basic skills used in motivational interviewing and identify areas where practice can be improved using motivational interviewing. The didactic will be followed by a de-identified patient case presentation from an ECHO® participant and recommendations from the panel of experts and attendees.

Boston Medical Center’s (BMC) drop-in series Substance Use Disorder Care Continuum ECHO® (SUD Care Continuum ECHO®) offers training and support in addiction treatment, with a focus on supporting front line addiction treatment workforce. This includes health providers in Acute Treatment Services (ATS), Crisis Stabilization Services (CSS), Transitional Support Services (TSS), Opioid Treatment Programs (OTP), long-term residential program, sober and recovery homes, primary care, and psychiatry. This free, case-based tele-mentoring program is designed to increase the capacity of health care providers to implement high-quality and evidence-based addiction treatment.

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Free 2025 Webinar Series: Special Topics in Perinatal Mental Health by PSI Kansas

PSI Kansas Free Webinar Training

This series will dive deep into the mental health challenges that can arise during pregnancy and the postpartum period, providing insights, strategies, and resources for both professionals and individuals navigating this important time.

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Date: August 20, 2025

Time: 1:00 p.m.

Location: Virtual via Zoom

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operation parent provides powerful webinars highlighting how trauma impacts kids and how to help them heal

Summer is in full swing, and we’ve still got two powerful webinars coming up to support parents, caregivers, and professionals. In July, we’re talking about how trauma impacts kids and how you can help them heal. In August, we’ll dive into how to have ongoing, honest conversations that help prevent underage drinking and cannabis use. Both are free to attend, and if you can’t join live, we’ll send you the recording. Register now and keep learning all summer long.

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SUD Care Continuum ECHO® Cycle 10

Boston Medical Center’s (BMC) drop-in series Substance Use Disorder Care Continuum ECHO® (SUD Care Continuum ECHO®) offers training and support in addiction treatment, with a focus on supporting front line addiction treatment workforce. This includes health providers in Acute Treatment Services (ATS), Crisis Stabilization Services (CSS), Transitional Support Services (TSS), Opioid Treatment Programs (OTP), long-term residential program, sober and recovery homes, primary care, and psychiatry. This free, case-based tele-mentoring program is designed to increase the capacity of health care providers to implement high-quality and evidence-based addiction treatment.

• Wednesday, September 3, 11-12:15 PM CST: SUD Care Continuum ECHO®: Research on GLP-1s in Addiction Treatment
• Virtual event via Zoom
• Credits available

As part of the twice-monthly SUD Care Continuum ECHO® series, Joji Suzuki, MD, will describe the GLP-1 drug class and discuss the emerging evidence base for its role in addiction treatment. The didactic will be followed by a de-identified patient case presentation from an ECHO® participant and recommendations from the panel of experts and attendees.

Boston Medical Center’s (BMC) drop-in series Substance Use Disorder Care Continuum ECHO® (SUD Care Continuum ECHO®) offers training and support in addiction treatment, with a focus on supporting front line addiction treatment workforce. This includes health providers in Acute Treatment Services (ATS), Crisis Stabilization Services (CSS), Transitional Support Services (TSS), Opioid Treatment Programs (OTP), long-term residential program, sober and recovery homes, primary care, and psychiatry. This free, case-based tele-mentoring program is designed to increase the capacity of health care providers to implement high-quality and evidence-based addiction treatment.

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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

• 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!

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SUD Care Continuum ECHO® Cycle 10

Boston Medical Center’s (BMC) drop-in series Substance Use Disorder Care Continuum ECHO® (SUD Care Continuum ECHO®) offers training and support in addiction treatment, with a focus on supporting front line addiction treatment workforce. This includes health providers in Acute Treatment Services (ATS), Crisis Stabilization Services (CSS), Transitional Support Services (TSS), Opioid Treatment Programs (OTP), long-term residential program, sober and recovery homes, primary care, and psychiatry. This free, case-based tele-mentoring program is designed to increase the capacity of health care providers to implement high-quality and evidence-based addiction treatment.

• Wednesday, October 1, 11-12:15 PM CST: SUD Care Continuum ECHO®: Psychosis in the Context of Stimulant Use
• Virtual event via Zoom
• Credits available

As part of the twice-monthly SUD Care Continuum ECHO® series, Megan Hudson, MSN, PMHNP-BC, will explain how to recognize overamping and treat the associated acute psychotic symptoms with medications. The didactic will be followed by a de-identified patient case presentation from an ECHO® participant and recommendations from the panel of experts and attendees.

Boston Medical Center’s (BMC) drop-in series Substance Use Disorder Care Continuum ECHO® (SUD Care Continuum ECHO®) offers training and support in addiction treatment, with a focus on supporting front line addiction treatment workforce. This includes health providers in Acute Treatment Services (ATS), Crisis Stabilization Services (CSS), Transitional Support Services (TSS), Opioid Treatment Programs (OTP), long-term residential program, sober and recovery homes, primary care, and psychiatry. This free, case-based tele-mentoring program is designed to increase the capacity of health care providers to implement high-quality and evidence-based addiction treatment.

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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!

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SUD Care Continuum ECHO® Cycle 10

Boston Medical Center’s (BMC) drop-in series Substance Use Disorder Care Continuum ECHO® (SUD Care Continuum ECHO®) offers training and support in addiction treatment, with a focus on supporting front line addiction treatment workforce. This includes health providers in Acute Treatment Services (ATS), Crisis Stabilization Services (CSS), Transitional Support Services (TSS), Opioid Treatment Programs (OTP), long-term residential program, sober and recovery homes, primary care, and psychiatry. This free, case-based tele-mentoring program is designed to increase the capacity of health care providers to implement high-quality and evidence-based addiction treatment.

• Wednesday, October 15, 11-12:15 PM CST: SUD Care Continuum ECHO®: Understanding Anabolic Steroids
• Virtual event via Zoom
• Credits available

As part of the twice-monthly SUD Care Continuum ECHO® series, Beth Cohen, MD, will provide an overview of the prevalence of anabolic and androgenic steroid use, the associated health risks, and approaches to support patients in discontinuation of use. The didactic will be followed by a de-identified patient case presentation from an ECHO® participant and recommendations from the panel of experts and attendees.

Boston Medical Center’s (BMC) drop-in series Substance Use Disorder Care Continuum ECHO® (SUD Care Continuum ECHO®) offers training and support in addiction treatment, with a focus on supporting front line addiction treatment workforce. This includes health providers in Acute Treatment Services (ATS), Crisis Stabilization Services (CSS), Transitional Support Services (TSS), Opioid Treatment Programs (OTP), long-term residential program, sober and recovery homes, primary care, and psychiatry. This free, case-based tele-mentoring program is designed to increase the capacity of health care providers to implement high-quality and evidence-based addiction treatment.

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SUD Care Continuum ECHO® Cycle 10

Boston Medical Center’s (BMC) drop-in series Substance Use Disorder Care Continuum ECHO® (SUD Care Continuum ECHO®) offers training and support in addiction treatment, with a focus on supporting front line addiction treatment workforce. This includes health providers in Acute Treatment Services (ATS), Crisis Stabilization Services (CSS), Transitional Support Services (TSS), Opioid Treatment Programs (OTP), long-term residential program, sober and recovery homes, primary care, and psychiatry. This free, case-based tele-mentoring program is designed to increase the capacity of health care providers to implement high-quality and evidence-based addiction treatment.

• Wednesday, November 5, 11-12:15 PM CST: SUD Care Continuum ECHO®: The Nuts and Bolts of Contingency Management for Stimulant Use Disorders
• Virtual event via Zoom
• Credits available

As part of the twice-monthly SUD Care Continuum ECHO® series, Kristin Parent, MA, LMHC, will explain the principles of contingency management as a treatment for stimulant use disorder, review evidence-based protocols for its implementation, and discuss structural barriers to its implementation along with how to address them. The didactic will be followed by a de-identified patient case presentation from an ECHO® participant and recommendations from the panel of experts and attendees.

Boston Medical Center’s (BMC) drop-in series Substance Use Disorder Care Continuum ECHO® (SUD Care Continuum ECHO®) offers training and support in addiction treatment, with a focus on supporting front line addiction treatment workforce. This includes health providers in Acute Treatment Services (ATS), Crisis Stabilization Services (CSS), Transitional Support Services (TSS), Opioid Treatment Programs (OTP), long-term residential program, sober and recovery homes, primary care, and psychiatry. This free, case-based tele-mentoring program is designed to increase the capacity of health care providers to implement high-quality and evidence-based addiction treatment.

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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!

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SUD Care Continuum ECHO® Cycle 10

Boston Medical Center’s (BMC) drop-in series Substance Use Disorder Care Continuum ECHO® (SUD Care Continuum ECHO®) offers training and support in addiction treatment, with a focus on supporting front line addiction treatment workforce. This includes health providers in Acute Treatment Services (ATS), Crisis Stabilization Services (CSS), Transitional Support Services (TSS), Opioid Treatment Programs (OTP), long-term residential program, sober and recovery homes, primary care, and psychiatry. This free, case-based tele-mentoring program is designed to increase the capacity of health care providers to implement high-quality and evidence-based addiction treatment.

• Wednesday, November 19, 11-12:15 PM CST: SUD Care Continuum ECHO®: Nicotine and THC Vaping Among Adolescents: Screening and Treatment Management for Stimulant Use Disorders
• Virtual event via Zoom
• Credits available

As part of the twice-monthly SUD Care Continuum ECHO® series, Brittany Carney, DNP, FNP-BC, will present a didactic on clinical strategies for identifying and treating adolescent nicotine and THC vaping. The didactic will be followed by a de-identified patient case presentation from an ECHO® participant and recommendations from the panel of experts and attendees.

Boston Medical Center’s (BMC) drop-in series Substance Use Disorder Care Continuum ECHO® (SUD Care Continuum ECHO®) offers training and support in addiction treatment, with a focus on supporting front line addiction treatment workforce. This includes health providers in Acute Treatment Services (ATS), Crisis Stabilization Services (CSS), Transitional Support Services (TSS), Opioid Treatment Programs (OTP), long-term residential program, sober and recovery homes, primary care, and psychiatry. This free, case-based tele-mentoring program is designed to increase the capacity of health care providers to implement high-quality and evidence-based addiction treatment.

LEARN MORE AND REGISTER

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SUD Care Continuum ECHO® Cycle 10

Boston Medical Center’s (BMC) drop-in series Substance Use Disorder Care Continuum ECHO® (SUD Care Continuum ECHO®) offers training and support in addiction treatment, with a focus on supporting front line addiction treatment workforce. This includes health providers in Acute Treatment Services (ATS), Crisis Stabilization Services (CSS), Transitional Support Services (TSS), Opioid Treatment Programs (OTP), long-term residential program, sober and recovery homes, primary care, and psychiatry. This free, case-based tele-mentoring program is designed to increase the capacity of health care providers to implement high-quality and evidence-based addiction treatment.

• Wednesday, December 3, 11-12:15 PM CST: SUD Care Continuum ECHO®: Preventative Health Issues in SUD Care
• Virtual event via Zoom
• Credits available

As part of the twice-monthly SUD Care Continuum ECHO® series, Joanna D’Afflitti, MD, MPH, will identify issues where preventative health screening and education may benefit patients in addiction treatment and describe communication strategies for educating patients about and engaging patients in preventative treatments. The didactic will be followed by a de-identified patient case presentation from an ECHO® participant and recommendations from the panel of experts and attendees.

Boston Medical Center’s (BMC) drop-in series Substance Use Disorder Care Continuum ECHO® (SUD Care Continuum ECHO®) offers training and support in addiction treatment, with a focus on supporting front line addiction treatment workforce. This includes health providers in Acute Treatment Services (ATS), Crisis Stabilization Services (CSS), Transitional Support Services (TSS), Opioid Treatment Programs (OTP), long-term residential program, sober and recovery homes, primary care, and psychiatry. This free, case-based tele-mentoring program is designed to increase the capacity of health care providers to implement high-quality and evidence-based addiction treatment.

LEARN MORE AND REGISTER

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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!

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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.

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(monthly) community connection potluck by the thomas dunn learning center

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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.

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(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.

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(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.

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Springfield Public Schools Back to School Bash

Date: July 26, 2025

Time: 9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Location: 635 E St Louis St, Springfield

EVENT REGISTRATION

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Boys & Girls Club Back to School Bash

Date: July 26, 2025

Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Location: 1211 Lindenwood Ave, St. Charles

EVENT REGISTRATION

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Back to School Bash

Date: July 26, 2025

Location: Mineral Area College Tech Building

EVENT REGISTRATION

**Register by July 5

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Moniteau County Back to School Fair Drive-Thru Event

Date: July 29, 2025

Time: 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Location: California High School Parking Lot

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jefferson county mental health summit

Don’t miss out on the 4th Annual Jefferson County Mental Health Summit! ASPEN Network Inc. This is an important day focused on the impact of mental health and substance use on children.

Learn from experts, be inspired by those that have overcome these obstacles and take time to connect with others in your field during breakouts.

When: July 31st, 2025 at 9:00 am

• Doors will open at 8:30 am for attendees to enjoy coffee and networking
• Lunch will be provided at 1:00 PM
• Breakouts will begin at 1:30 pm
• Event ends at 2:30 pm

Where: Hillsboro R-III High School at

• 123 Leon Hall Parkway, Hillsboro MO 63050

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FREE general registration and only $100 for a resource table!

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Back to School fair, Kansas City

Date: July 31, 2025

Location: 7925 NW 110th St, Kansas City

EVENT REGISTRATION

**Must register by July 24

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community baby shower by columbia/boone county wic

The Community Baby Shower is coming back, Saturday, Aug. 2nd!

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Kansas City Public Schools Fest

Date: August 2, 2025

Location: 1924 Van Brunt Blvd, Kansas City

EVENT REGISTRATION

**Registration required.

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operation backpack

Date: August 2, 2025

Location: 67th & Swope Pkwy

EVENT REGISTRATION

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back to school event

Date: August 2, 2025

Location: 205 North Street, Nixa

EVENT REGISTRATION

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Chiefs School Supply Giveaway

Date: August 9, 2025

Time: 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Location: 120 S Pleasant St, Independence

For more information, visit Chiefs Tailgating Event & School Supply Giveaway

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Wentzville Back to School Fair

Date: August 9, 2025

Time: 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Location: 2275 Sommers Road, Lake Saint Louis

EVENT REGISTRATION

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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

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back to school bash

Date: August 15, 2025

Location: 1201 NE Colbern Road, Lee’s Summit

EVENT REGISTRATION

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back to school fair for independence school district

Date: August 16, 2025

Location: 19100 E Valley View Pkwy

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Back to School Bash

Date: August 16, 2025

Time: 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Location: 1016 S Florissant Rd, Ferguson

EVENT REGISTRATION

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Back to School Health fair

Date: August 23, 2025

Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Location: 6850 Normandale Dr, St Louis

EVENT REGISTRATION

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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

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Community Conversations About Suicide Prevention

Date: October 17, 2025

Time: 9:00 – 10:30 a.m.

Event Registration

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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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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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