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, 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). Register now to secure your spot and be part of this inspiring event!

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august 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 : July 22, 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 July 22, 2025. The Mom Advocacy Leader and Regional Representatives will continue to rotate through workgroups each meeting and provide valuable knowledge, perspectives, and insight to partner with workgroup members and develop strategic action plans and recommendations to address barriers affecting cross-system collaboration and the access, navigation, and delivery of needed resources and supports for mothers, children and families affected by substance misuse and mental and behavioral health challenges.

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EDUCATION ACCESS & QUALITY

• Aim to address critical gaps in the availability, awareness, and delivery of educational resources and supports for individuals with lived experiences, providers, community substance use providers, the legal system, and more.
  • The group is developing 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 group conducted a review of proposed topics for a medication assisted treatment (MAT) training. Upon review of proposed topics, the group reviewed compiled a list of proposed training topics/areas based on noted gaps/barriers in MAT education and training among legal/family court professionals. The list will be used during an upcoming partnership for a March 2026 CLE on MAT.

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HEALTH CARE ACCESS & QUALITY

• Aim to empower patients to engage in health-related decision-making, improve the provider-patient relationship, and ensure equitable access to support services and coordinated care during the perinatal and postpartum period for individuals facing substance use and mental or behavioral health challenges. Additionally, the workgroup focuses on elevating the voices of lived experience by reducing barriers to timely, comprehensive, and equitable health services across the continuum of care.
  • The group is currently working 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 conducted a review of the current action plan, adjusting gaps, barriers, and initial objectives to reflect minor revisions since initial objective was formed.

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SOCIAL & COMMUNITY CONTEXT

• Aims to strengthen the community care and social support system that supports individuals and families by addressing gaps in community engagement, social connection, and peer support, thereby enhancing system capacity and improving health outcomes.
  • The group is currently working to develop a framework to improve the community care and social support infrastructure, including a framework for integrating and bridging doula care, and peer support from community to clinical settings throughout the perinatal and postpartum care period, and includes the provision of social support, available resources and supports, and parent education.
  • Discussed developing and disseminating training and facilitation guides to support these efforts.

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SYSTEM CAPACITY & LEGISLATIVE POLICY

• Aims to build responsive, equitable, and sustainable systems of support for individuals and families impacted by substance use through coordinated advocacy and policy development.
  • The group is currently working to to develop and distribute a statewide public service announcement (PSA) campaign related to the knowledge of legal rights and services for mothers and families affected by substance use and mental and behavioral health challenges. This 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.
  • The group will connect with Missouri PQC to learn more about the Ask Me 5 campaign as they work to develop PSA’s surrounding lived experience affected by substance use and legal rights.
  • Discussed the importance of elevating the voices of lived experiences to drive policy change.

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The next workgroup meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m., and will focus on reviewing and revising.

• Review of completed action plan and recommendations.
• Revise based on feedback/input from Action Network, DHSS, and public (if applicable).

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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: Aims to address critical gaps in the availability, awareness, and delivery of educational resources and supports for individuals with lived experiences, providers, community substance use providers, the legal system, and more.

Environmental and Economic Circumstances: Aims to address barriers that impact mothers and families’ ability to access basic needs, supportive services, and opportunities for stability throughout the perinatal, postpartum, and recovery journeys.

Health Care Access and Quality: Aims to empower patients to engage in health-related decision-making, improve the provider-patient relationship, and ensure equitable access to support services and coordinated care during the perinatal and postpartum period for individuals facing substance use and mental or behavioral health challenges. Additionally, the workgroup focuses on elevating the voices of lived experience by reducing barriers to timely, comprehensive, and equitable health services across the continuum of care.

Social and Community Context: Aims to strengthen the community care and social support system that supports individuals and families by addressing gaps in community engagement, social connection, and peer support, thereby enhancing system capacity and improving health outcomes.

System Capacity and Legislative Policy: Aims to build responsive, equitable, and sustainable systems of support for individuals and families impacted by substance use through coordinated advocacy and policy development.

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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

Register today: 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 attend the 3^rd Annual Action Network Summit. The Summit will begin promptly at 9:00 a.m. Join us for a day filled with engaging panels, enlightening discussions, and exclusive networking opportunities. Register now to secure your spot and be part of this inspiring event! This year’s 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: Friday, September 26, 2025
• TIME: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• LOCATION: Orlando’s Event Center (2050 Dorsett Village Plaza, Maryland Heights, MO 63043)

The Summit aims to highlight the voices of those with lived experiences, facilitate insightful discussion, share groundbreaking ideas, create networking opportunities, and foster cross-system collaboration to drive systems change and improve behavioral health outcomes for mothers, children, and families affected by perinatal substance use. The dress code for the event is comfortable and casual (shirts, jeans, T-shirts, etc.). Breakfast and lunch will be provided for Summit attendees.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

• Breakfast and lunch (provided)
• Networking opportunities
• Resource tables
• Keynote panel discussions (legal aspects of maternal substance use, maternal mental health and substance use, community services and supports, and more)
• Solution focused discussion
• Mother’s panel: Voices of Lived Experience
• Celebration for mothers who completed the Leadership and Self-Advocacy Academy

Facilities constraints require us to cap participation to the first 150 registrants. Due to the fantastic turnout at last year’s event, we would advise registering as early as possible. To secure your spot in this event, please complete the following event registration form by Monday, September 15, 2025. Organizations can reserve a resource or exhibit table when completing the event registration form. For more information about reserving a resource table, please contact mo_actionnetwork@umkc.edu.

Looking to book your stay? Rooms are available at a reduced rate for all Summit attendees. Book your stay by visiting the following link.

SPONSOR A MOTHER TO ATTEND THE SUMMIT:
We are pleased to announce that preparations for the Missouri Maternal Health Action Network’s Second Annual Summit are underway!
 
Within the last 3-years, the Annual Summit has become an eagerly anticipated event for MCH professionals and those with lived experiences. This speaks to the Action Networks dedication to improving behavioral health outcomes of Missouri mothers, children and families affected by perinatal substance use and mental/behavioral health challenges.
 
This year’s theme ‘Bridging the Gaps: Policy, Advocacy, and Prevention for Maternal Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders‘ aims to highlight the voices of those with lived experiences, facilitate insightful discussion, share groundbreaking ideas, create networking opportunities, and foster cross-system collaboration to drive systems change and improve behavioral health outcomes for mothers, children, and families affected by substance use and mental health challenges in Missouri.
 
Interested in sponsoring a mother to attend the Annual Summit? A $500.00 sponsorship provides the opportunity for one Missouri mother to attend the upcoming Annual Summit on September 26, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Orlando’s Event Center in Maryland Heights, Missouri. This includes arranged overnight stay near the Summit venue and covers cost of travel and other travel expenses. If this is something you or your organization would like to consider, please contact mo_actionnetwork@umkc.edu.

For additional details visit https://moactionnetwork.org/event/missouri-maternal-health-action-networks-3rd-annual-summit/.

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

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missouri appleseed celebrates founding director, liza weiss

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Check out the latest from Missouri Appleseed including leadership news, education, partner spotlights and advocacy and impact news.

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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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Ten Missouri WIC local agencies honored as exemplary breastfeeding peer support programs by USDA

JEFFERSON CITY, MO

AUGUST 5, 2025

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded Randolph County WIC the Premiere WIC Breastfeeding Award of Excellence for providing model breastfeeding promotion and support activities and for increasing the percentage of fully breastfeeding mothers and babies. Randolph County WIC was one of only 56 WIC local agencies to receive the Premiere award across the country in 2025.

Nine Missouri WIC local agencies were recognized with the 2025 Gold WIC Breastfeeding Award of Excellence for exemplary efforts in supporting breastfeeding WIC mothers. The nine agencies are:

• Barton County WIC.
• Butler County WIC.
• Callaway County WIC.
• Columbia/Boone County WIC.
• Jefferson-Franklin Community Action Corporation WIC.
• Laclede County WIC.
• Saline County WIC.
• Springfield-Greene County WIC.
• Webster County WIC.

These awards were announced as part of USDA’s National WIC Breastfeeding Week, celebrated August 1-7. WIC is the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children administered by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS).

Breastfeeding provides countless benefits to both babies and mothers and to society as a whole, including decreased health care costs and increased productivity. While breastfeeding is natural, there is a learning curve for moms and babies, and all mothers benefit from having a supportive environment in which to learn how to feed their babies. Many mothers find success in breastfeeding through education and support from breastfeeding peer counselors and lactation consultants, and providing these resources to mothers is a crucial part of Missouri WIC.

“The Missouri WIC program fully supports all mothers who would like to breastfeed,” said Lisa Schlientz, DHSS and WIC state breastfeeding coordinator. “We are proud of the extra efforts made by these ten agencies to provide a full range of breastfeeding services to WIC participants who choose breastfeeding to provide a healthy start for their baby. This support empowers our Missouri moms and enables them to be successful.”

To apply for the award, WIC agencies must operate a peer counseling program for at least one year and meet all of the required core components of the WIC Breastfeeding Model for Peer Counseling, including recruiting and hiring from WIC’s target population and being available to WIC clients outside usual clinic hours. The Missouri WIC website has a map of Missouri WIC local agencies that offer peer counseling and other enhanced breastfeeding services. The WIC local agencies large enough to provide these services serve 87 percent of the pregnant and breastfeeding women participating in Missouri WIC.

The award program was established to recognize WIC local agencies that provided exemplary breastfeeding promotion and support activities. Awards highlight successful models and encourage other local agencies to strengthen their breastfeeding promotion and support activities, and ultimately increase breastfeeding initiation and duration rates among WIC participants. Awards are given for a four-year period at three levels of performance: Elite, Premiere and Gold. With the addition of these ten agencies, there are currently 18 local agencies awarded in Missouri.

From July 2024 to June 2025, 75.2 percent of Missouri WIC moms initiated breastfeeding, an increase of 1.2 percent from the previous timeframe. 17.5 percent breastfed until their baby was 12 months old. This historically high duration rate shows that WIC staff have been more successful than ever at supporting WIC moms to meet their breastfeeding goals.

The WIC program serves to safeguard the health of low-income pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women, infants and children up to age 5 who are at nutritional risk by providing healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding promotion and support and referrals to health care. Missourians interested in learning about the benefits of WIC may visit WIC.Mo.Gov or call TEL-LINK at 1-800-835-5465 to find the WIC local agency in their county.

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clay county public health center highlights publicly accessible spaces for breastfeeding/pumping moms

We’ve gotten a good start on the breastfeeding room map but we still need your help! This World Breastfeeding Week, let us know – what places are we missing?

We’re looking for publicly-accessible spaces where breastfeeding/pumping moms can choose a more private and comfortable space to feed their child. We hope this can be a valuable resource for parents in our area.

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VIEW MAP

SUBMIT A NEW LOCATION

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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 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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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.

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Before applying for Missouri SuN Bucks, please check the eligibility navigator. This will help you determine if you need to apply. Applications for Missouri SuN Bucks are being accepted through August 31, 2025. Applications will not be accepted after the deadline for Summer 2025. 

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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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the Missouri PQC develops series of guidance resources to help mitigate the causes of severe maternal morbidity and maternal mortality

The MO PQC has developed a series of guidance resources intended to help mitigate the causes of severe maternal morbidity and maternal mortality. Each workbook provides evidence-based practices for improving care, a call to action to stakeholders in maternal and infant health, a hospital-level implementation guide, and additional resources for health care professionals and patients. 

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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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youth provider resource fair by legal services of eastern missouri

Attention STL area Youth Providers: Join Legal Services on Monday, August 11th at the Deaconess Center for a Youth Provider Resource Fair.

This event brings together a wide array of youth resources providers so educators, social workers and others who help area youth can gather all the information and make all the contacts they need to start the school year fully prepared!

See flyer for details and email any questions to youthnowstl@lsem.org

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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

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

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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.

• 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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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.

LEARN MORE OR SCREEN NOW

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Legal Services of Eastern Missouri highlights resources for families and caregivers with the ‘Health & Education Justice Initiative’s Missouri School Enrollment: A Know-Your-Rights Guide for Students and Caregivers’

With the new school year around the corner, be sure to check out the Health & Education Justice Initiative’s Missouri School Enrollment: A Know-Your-Rights Guide for Students and Caregivers for answers to questions about school.

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Substance use and medication safety resources by wic

Education Materials and Information Resources

Though WIC’s role in preventing substance use is limited, staff can play a valuable part in the process by becoming informed about and comfortable with the topic. This page contains links to several resources for information regarding substance use and medication safety for pregnant and breastfeeding women, infants and children. The WIC handout, Give Your Baby a Healthy Start: Tips for Pregnant Women and New Mothers, can be downloaded at the clinic or ordered for free on the WIC publication ordering page.

Additional information and resources can be found in the Substance Use Prevention: Screening, Education and Referral Resource Guide for Local WIC Agencies.

RESOURCES

Alcohol

Drinking and Your Pregnancy Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institute on Alcohol  Abuse and Alcoholism
Website and print version for use with participants that contains a Q&A and resources for help and additional information.

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, CDC
Free materials, facts, data and statistics, articles, education and training, and a variety of other resources. 

Addressing FASDs Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, SAMHSA
Downloadable PDF of guidelines that review screening tools for alcohol use and interventions for women who are pregnant and of childbearing age to prevent fetal alcohol spectrum disorders. 

Tobacco and Marijuana

E-cigarettes and Pregnancy Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, CDC
Provides information about what e-cigarettes are, if they’re safer than regular cigarettes during pregnancy, their role in helping people to quit smoking, and resources to support those who are trying to quit. 

Tobacco Use and Pregnancy Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, CDC
Covers smoking (including e-cigarettes) during pregnancy, second-hand smoke, and benefits of quitting, as well as resources for quitting.

Health Effects of Secondhand Smoke Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, CDC
Outlines the health effects of secondhand smoke on infants, children and adults, with the Children in the Home page providing additional information on the dangers of secondhand smoke exposure to children.

The Dangers of Secondhand Smoke Source: American Academy of Pediatrics
Provides information about what secondhand smoke is, the negative effects it can have on pregnancy and birth outcomes, the effects (including long-term) it can have on children, and tips for creating a smoke-free environment. The content is also available as a printable PDF.

How Parents Can Prevent Exposure to Thirdhand Smoke Source: American Academy of Pediatrics
Provides information on what thirdhand smoke is, facts about it, and how to protect against it as both web-based content as well as a printable PDF.

Smokefree.gov Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute
Provides resources such as tools and tips, information, and articles for those who want to quit, who recently quit, and who want to remain smoke-free. This site is also available in Spanish and provides a section dedicated to women and pregnant women. 

Marijuana and Public Health Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, CDC
Provides general information on the health effects of marijuana use, FAQs, facts, and fact sheets.

What You Need to Know About Marijuana Use and Pregnancy Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, CDC
Fact sheet that covers marijuana use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Other Substances

Transfer of Drugs and Therapeutics Into Human Breast Milk: An Update on Selected Topics Source: American Academy of Pediatrics
Report that discusses several topics of interest surrounding lactation and the use of substances, including galactogogues and herbal products.

Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Source: American Academy of Pediatrics
Article that reviews historical background, incidence and other topics, including breastfeeding.

Opioid Use and Opioid Use Disorder in Pregnancy Source: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
This page reviews the effects of opioid use on pregnancy and pregnancy outcomes.

Medications

Medicine and Pregnancy Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, FDA
Provides a number of tips under four topic areas, Ask Questions, Read the Label, Be Smart Online, and Report Problems, that pregnant women can use to talk to their healthcare provider about how prescription and over-the-counter medicines might affect them and their baby. These tips can be printed as a handout in English, Spanish, Chinese, French, and French Creole.

Medication Safety: Advice for New Moms Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, FDA
Medication safety advice for mom and the infant for both prescription and over the counter medicines. 

Use of Codeine and Tramadol in Breastfeeding Women Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, FDA
Q&As on medication containing codeine and tramadol, FDA’s strengthened warning regarding use by breastfeeding women, advice for breastfeeding women, and other important information.

FDA Evaluating Study Examining Use of Oral Fluconazole (Diflucan) in Pregnancy Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, FDA
FDA notice regarding their evaluating the results of a Danish study that conclude there is a possible increased risk of miscarriage with the use of oral fluconazole (Diflucan) for yeast infections.

LactMed Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, NIH, US National Library of Medicine
Searchable database containing information on drugs and other chemicals to which breastfeeding mothers may be exposed; includes information on the levels of such substances in breast milk and infant blood, and the possible adverse effects in the nursing infant.

Screening, Education, and Referral Resource Guide for Local WIC Agencies

This guide is designed for both State and local agency WIC staff to help integrate alcohol, drug and other harmful substance use-related information and referral elements into their clinic activities. It contains a wealth of available resources and links to access a variety of appropriate educational materials for WIC participants and training materials for WIC staff. This guide also provides customizable forms intended to facilitate education and referral activities for a user-friendly experience. Users can save the new resource guide to a computer/desktop for easy use and reference. Check out Substance Use and Medication Safety for additional related resources. 

In September 2017, FNS added information on FDA’s strengthened warning to breastfeeding mothers to avoid taking codeine- and tramadol-containing medicines due to serious adverse reactions in breastfed infants.

Also available is a substance use prevention brochure for use with participants as well as more information about substance use, and medication safety, including treatment locators and tips for finding quality treatment for substance use disorders.

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American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) Highlights Breastfeeding Prep before birth

The month before birth is the perfect time to prepare. From getting your breast pump to choosing a lactation counselor, taking small steps now can make things easier later.

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Study finds link between hypertension and breastfeeding outcomes

YaleNews

By Meg Dalton on July 18, 2025

A new Yale study suggests women with high blood pressure before and during pregnancy may benefit from targeted interventions to support breastfeeding.

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Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Among US Women

Conclusions: Our cross-sectional study demonstrates that US women with HDP had higher odds of never breastfeeding, and for those who did initiate breastfeeding, a shorter median breastfeeding duration and higher hazard of breastfeeding cessation compared with women without HDP, with evidence of modification by race and ethnicity. Further analyses could inform tailored approaches to promote breastfeeding for dyads experiencing higher cardiometabolic risk and promote health equity for US women and infants.

Deanna Nardella, MD, MHS¹; Maureen E. Canavan, PhD, MPH²; Sarah N. Taylor, MD, MSCR¹; et al

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Report shows that Nearly 57% of new mothers did not attend postpartum follow-up visits 

American Hospital Association

August 5, 2025

Nearly 57% of mothers did not attend a postpartum follow-up visit three to eight weeks after giving birth, according to a report published July 29 by Cedar Gate Technologies. The rate was higher for younger mothers, as nearly 61% of those aged 20-24 did not attend follow-up appointments. Cedar Gate analyzed a national database of millions of commercially insured patients from July 2022 to June 2023. Previous estimates from the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology suggested nearly 40% of women did not attend postpartum visits. 

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Cedar Gate Data Finds Nearly 60% of New Mothers Miss Essential Postpartum Follow-Up Care

GREENWICH, Conn., July 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cedar Gate Technologies (Cedar Gate), a leading value-based care technology and services company, today announced new data revealing that a majority of new mothers are missing critical postpartum care — with younger women facing the steepest barriers. Drawing from its National Healthcare Benchmark Database, which includes insights from millions of commercially insured individuals, Cedar Gate found that nearly 57% of women fail to attend a postpartum follow-up visit between 21 and 56 days (three to eight weeks) after giving birth. That number is higher for younger mothers, underscoring urgent equity gaps in maternal health across the country.¹

Matt Miller, Cedar Gates Technologies, July 29, 2025

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The National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health (NPWH) highlight free 2-part series training ‘navigating conversations in reproductive care’

Want to build more effective, compassionate conversations around reproductive care?

The American Medical Women’s Association (AMWA) is offering FREE training for clinicians on how to navigate reproductive health discussions with empathy and impact. These trainings are grounded in evidence-based research by CMPartners, Goodwin Simon Strategic Research, and Dr. Lisa Harris—giving you real tools to foster trust, understanding, and support for reproductive care as essential healthcare.

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Register now and strengthen your voice in reproductive health:

Part 1: Uplifting Shared Values – available on-demand: https://ow.ly/ZcFx50WAYVK

Part 2: Demonstrating Care – live virtual sessions are offered monthly (August’s session is at 7:30–9 PM ET on the 19th), and you may attend part 2 without attending part 1: https://ow.ly/bYGy50WAYVL

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Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) release new 2024 national survey findings

Just released: 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) findings on U.S. mental health, substance use, treatment and recovery. Now with 4 years of comparable data!

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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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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

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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find nami connection support groups in kansas city and additional meeting Locations and times 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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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 aN AUGUST ParentLink pARENTING oR KINSHIP CAREGIVER CLASS

Self-paced Parenting Foundations and virtual Parenting Classes are designed for you and applicable to your life as you care for your children. Read below to see what a parent shared about our Parenting Foundations!

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JOIN a ParentLink KINSHIP PEER EMPOWERMENT GROUP

Did you know that MO KIN-4-KID hosts two, free virtual support groups for Kinship Caregivers each month? This month they will be hosted on Tuesday August 12th from 5:30-6:30pm and Thursday August 14th from 10:00-11:00am.

To register for support groups, visit https://www.mokin4kid.org/education-support. To sign up to receive text messages with the support group invitations and other information, visit https://missouri.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4MDIEU081zqIDDU.

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!

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.

View Referral Form

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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 81

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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.

This episode is part of NAMI’s recognition of International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples on Saturday, August 9. In this episode, guest host Stephanie Robertson, Director of Mental Health Equity Innovation, is joined by Mechelle Negrete, NAMI’s Manager of American Indian Mental Health Community Outreach. They discuss their experiences with mental health, how they became mental health advocates, barriers to care for American Indian communities, what change they hope to see, and more. 

“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
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• Episode 72
• Episode 73
• Episode 74
• Episode 75
• Episode 76
• Episode 77
• Episode 78
• Episode 79
• Episode 80

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new– ON DEMAND: show me state of mind podcast by missouri behavioral council (MBHC): Season 1, Episode 7

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Join host Brent on Show Me State of Mind as he sits down with Joe Pierle, CEO of the Missouri Primary Care Association, for an inspiring conversation on the past, present, and future of mental health care in Missouri.

From early days in Washington, D.C., working alongside leaders like Senator Kit Bond to driving major healthcare reforms here at home, Joe shares powerful stories of bipartisan collaboration, innovative programs, and the partnerships that changed the game for underserved communities.

Join us in this engaging episode of Show Me State of Mind as we delve into the evolving landscape of mental health care in Missouri. Host Brent is joined by special guest Joe Pierle, CEO of the Missouri Primary Care Association. They recount their personal and professional journey from their initial days in policy advocacy to leading significant healthcare reforms in Missouri.

Discussing memorable political experiences, Joe shares his early career lessons from working with notable politicians like Senator Kit Bond, highlighting the importance of bipartisan cooperation in healthcare progress. Together with Brent, they reflect on the major milestones and initiatives that have shaped Missouri’s mental health landscape, including healthcare homes and integration grants that underscore the value of collaborative care for underserved populations.

The episode also touches upon the enduring legacy of integrating primary care with mental health services, illustrating how partnerships fueled advancements despite challenges. Furthermore, they explore future endeavors, including their ambitious project of establishing a state-of-the-art joint facility, aimed at fostering innovation and training in mental healthcare — a testament to their commitment to elevating health standards across Missouri.

Tune in to gain insights into how effective partnerships, policy advocacy, and shared vision can transform community healthcare systems.

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• Episode 1
• Episode 2
• Episode 3
• Episode 4
• Episode 5
• Episode 6

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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

Find additional episodes at Labor of Love Podcast.

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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)

• Episode 4

PREVIOUS EPISODE(S)

• Episode 1
• Episode 2
• Episode 3

Find additional episodes at Parents’ Point of View.

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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

• 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

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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

• 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.

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, 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.

LEARN MORE AND REGISTER

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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

• 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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VIEW SCHEDULE AND REGISTER

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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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VIEW SCHEDULE AND REGISTER

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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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‘summer vibes’ in honor of health center week by dallas county health department

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st. louis racial equity summit by forward through ferguson

We are committed to transforming the St. Louis region into a place where all can live and thrive. Join us in two weeks for the St. Louis Racial Equity Summit hosted by Forward Through Ferguson at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. We are proud to be a sponsor of this convening of hundreds of advocates to elevate, connect, and activate the people, practices, and resources necessary to achieve Racial Equity in the St. Louis region.

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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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youth provider resource fair by legal services of eastern missouri

Attention STL area Youth Providers: Join Legal Services on Monday, August 11th at the Deaconess Center for a Youth Provider Resource Fair.

This event brings together a wide array of youth resources providers so educators, social workers and others who help area youth can gather all the information and make all the contacts they need to start the school year fully prepared!

See flyer for details and email any questions to youthnowstl@lsem.org

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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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Missouri Maternal Health Action Network’s 3^rd Annual Summit ‘Bridging the gaps: policy, advocacy, and prevention for maternal mental health and substance use disorders‘

On behalf of the Missouri Maternal Health Action Network, we invite you to attend the 3^rd Annual Action Network Summit. The Summit will begin promptly at 9:00 a.m. Join us for a day filled with engaging panels, enlightening discussions, and exclusive networking opportunities. Register now to secure your spot and be part of this inspiring event! This year’s 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.

The Summit aims to highlight the voices of those with lived experiences, facilitate insightful discussion, share groundbreaking ideas, create networking opportunities, and foster cross-system collaboration to drive systems change and improve behavioral health outcomes for mothers, children, and families affected by perinatal substance use. The dress code for the event is comfortable and casual (shirts, jeans, T-shirts, etc.). Breakfast and lunch will be provided for Summit attendees.

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Facilities constraints require us to cap participation to the first 150 registrants. Due to the fantastic turnout at last year’s event, we would advise registering as early as possible. To secure your spot in this event, please complete the following event registration form by Monday, September 15, 2025. Organizations can reserve a resource or exhibit table when completing the event registration form. For more information about reserving a resource table, please contact mo_actionnetwork@umkc.edu.

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

LEARN MORE OR REGISTER

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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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