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, 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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September 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 : August 19, 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 August 19, 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, September 16, 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.

For more information, contact mo_actionnetwork@umck.edu.

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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.

• FFY 2025: The group is developing comprehensive medication-assisted treatment (MAT) training for professionals in perinatal health, substance use disorder fields, family court, the judicial system, and individuals with lived experience.

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.

• FFY 2025: Currently recruiting workgroup chair/co-chair. If you or a member of your team, department, or network may be interested, contact mo_actionnetwork@umkc.edu.

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.

• FFY 2025: The group is currently working to improve substance use disorder (SUD) screening for pregnant and postpartum women by developing a self-screening tool that connects mothers to needed resources and support, without fear of disclosure or seeking help.

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.

• FFY 2025: The group is currently developing a framework to strengthen the community care and social support infrastructure. This includes integrating and bridging doula care and peer support across community and clinical settings throughout the perinatal and postpartum periods, with an emphasis on social support, resource access, and parent education.

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.

• FFY 2025: The group is currently developing and preparing a statewide public service announcement (PSA) campaign to raise awareness of legal rights and available services for mothers and families affected by substance use and mental or behavioral health challenges. This effort includes creating tools and resources informed by lived experience to empower families to engage in health-related decision-making and navigate essential services and supports.

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WORKGROUP COMMITMENT

CHAIR/CO-CHAIR COMMITMENT

Type of Fellowship(s) Available

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

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

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

COMPENSATION

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

Ways To Get Involved

Looking to get more involved? Here are some simple ways to engage with the Network.

• Join or lead a Workgroup by completing the brief Workgroup Sign-up Form.
• Share system updates or organizational news by completing the brief Bee in the Know – System Updates, Organizational News
• Share your programs and initiatives
• Stay current on all things MCH in Missouri:
  • Action Network Announcement Page
  • Weekly Snapshot
• Connect with us on social media:
  • Facebook
  • MO Action Network Website
  • Email: mo_actionnetwork@umkc.ed
• Refer mothers and families who have been affected by perinatal substance use, and mental or behavioral health challenges.
• Refer colleagues, providers, or organizations who would benefit from being a part of the conversation.
• Sponsor a mother to participate in further capacity-building and leadership opportunities? Contact mo_actionnetwork@umkc.edu

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

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SYSTEM UPDATES

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 3rd 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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Senate Committee Advances 2026 Funding Bill, Including Maternal Mental Health Priorities

The Policy Center

Now that the One Big Beautiful Bill Act has passed, you may wonder where 2026 funding stands for Federal programs that impact maternal mental health, which were not addressed in that bill.  This blog post provides an update and assesses individual programs’ impact on maternal mental health. 

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Here is an overview of the Senate budget bill. The bill text and accompanying report is summarized below: 

While many programs face level funding or reduced funding, the bill includes targeted investments in child welfare, maternal health, mental health, and substance use initiatives. 

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show-me 5 hospitals

What is Missouri Show-Me 5?

Show-Me 5 hospitals are recognized for creating a supportive environment for moms and babies by:

1. Helping mothers initiate breastfeeding within the first hour of birth.
2. Practicing “rooming-in” so infants stay with their mothers.
3. Providing only breast milk to infants unless medically necessary.
4. Avoiding pacifiers or artificial nipples for breastfeeding infants.
5. Supporting breastfeeding groups and referring mothers upon discharge.

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Show-Me 5 hospitals commit to fostering a welcoming atmosphere for families. Find a Missouri Show-Me 5 hospital near you, by visiting the initiative webpage.

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Invitation to Comment: Rural Health Transformation Program

The Missouri Department of Social Services, through the MO HealthNet Division, is seeking your input on the Rural Health Transformation Program. This new federal program, created under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1), will distribute $50 billion nationwide between 2026 and 2030 to support innovative strategies for improving rural healthcare.

As the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) prepares additional guidance on the application process, MHD is seeking public input on key initiatives and priorities to consider for potential funding. Each state must apply to receive funding, and Missouri’s application will be guided by the priorities identified during this public comment period. States are required to select at least three of nine eligible funding categories, making your perspective especially important as we consider the needs of Missouri’s rural communities. The exact amount of federal funding that Missouri may receive remains undetermined pending the approval of its application.

Your comments will help shape Missouri’s application and priorities.

• Deadline: Tuesday, September 30, 2025
• Learn more: Press Release
• Submit comments: MHD Public Comment Form
   

Thank you for taking the time to share your insight. Your contribution will help shape Missouri’s path forward in strengthening rural health care.

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Help Expand Whole Parent Foundation (WPF) Support Groups Statewide

We are excited to share an incredible opportunity from the Whole Parent Foundation (WPF) to expand inclusive, trauma-informed perinatal mental health support across Missouri. See below for full details, and we encourage you to share this information within your department and across your broader networks so more organizations can benefit from this important initiative.

To express interest or ask questions, please contact hello@wholeparentfoundation.org.

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Whole Parent Foundation (WPF), a Kansas City-based 501(c)(3), is reaching out to share an exciting partnership opportunity to expand access to inclusive, trauma-informed perinatal mental health support across Missouri. We will be offering a limited number of spots for community organizations to become spoke organizations implementing WPF’s proven Parent Support Group model in their own communities, with full training, programmatic support, and a stipend.

As a spoke site, your organization would receive:

• A stipend to subsidize group-related costs, such as food, childcare, and accessible meeting space
• Access to WPF’s licensed and evidence-based support group curriculum
• Training and onboarding for your staff and/or facilitators
• Ongoing technical assistance and programmatic support from our team
• Help locating additional local resources, including diaper banks and childcare partnerships

We are looking for one organization in each region of Missouri (Northwest, Southwest, Northeast, St. Louis Metro, Southeast, and Central) and one additional organization to offer a Spanish version of our support group.

Mental health conditions are the leading, and most preventable, cause of pregnancy-related deaths in Missouri. Our goal is to reduce barriers to mental health care and create spaces where parents, partners, and caregivers can feel supported, connected, and seen. This initiative is rooted in equity, cultural responsiveness, and the belief that community-based care is essential to improving outcomes for families in our region.

If your organization is aligned with these values and interested in learning more, we would love to speak with you. We are especially eager to partner with groups that serve underserved or historically marginalized populations, including BIPOC, low-income, rural, and Spanish-speaking communities.

To express interest or ask questions, please contact hello@wholeparentfoundation.org. Please also feel free to share with any other organizations who may be interested! We will officially open the Request for Proposals on our website on August 31, 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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The Missouri PQC releases New publication on the importance of screening for nonclinical social needs and how hospitals and providers can meet these needs by using closed-loop referral platforms and processes

The MO PQC, in collaboration with the Missouri Hospital Association, released a publication on the importance of screening for nonclinical social needs and how hospitals and providers can meet these needs by using closed-loop referral platforms and processes. As of Jan. 1, acute care hospitals are required by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to screen all inpatients 18 years and older for housing, food, transportation, violence exposure and access to utilities. This screening process requires hospitals and providers to connect patients with resources to meet their identified needs.  

Health care organizations routinely rely on community-based organizations to address nonclinical factors; however, there is often a lack of awareness of services, coordination, team buy-in and a streamlined referral mechanism to ensure a fully functional closed-loop referral process to support seamless care coordination. This resource provides some practical examples of how Missouri hospitals and organizations are leveraging social referral platforms and processes to promote health and wellness while reducing the cost of care.  

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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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Save a Life with chest compressions: Community workshop hosted by the Family Guidance Center

In just one hour on Sept. 10, you can learn basic chest compressions to save a life during National Recovery Month.

This community workshop offers basic chest compressions and Narcan education to keep someone breathing until help arrives. The focus is basic chest compressions rather than “mouth to mouth” techniques.

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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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Join the Conversation at Missouri Appleseed’s Statewide Medicaid & Incarceration Convening

We are bringing together sheriffs, jail administrators, state officials, healthcare providers, and advocates to build momentum around expanding healthcare access for incarcerated individuals. Together, we’ll share tools, align strategies, and drive forward policies that improve outcomes across Missouri.

All county jails are encouraged to participate! Registration is FREE and open to all, but please keep in mind this event is tailored to the needs of sheriffs, jail administrators, and other corrections professionals.

• Thursday, September 18, 2025
• 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
• Includes breakfast, lunch, and coffee
• Courtyard by Marriott Columbia

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conversations for suicide safer homes

Join Compass Health Network for Conversations for Suicide Safer Homes in partnership with the Safer Homes Collective.

This free community event will provide practical tools and knowledge to help create suicide-safer environments when a loved one may be experiencing suicidal thoughts. No registration required.

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Protecting Medicaid & SNAP for Kids and Families

The Missouri Maternal Health Action Network – MMHAN is excited to share an important upcoming event hosted by our partners at Kids Win Missouri (KWM).

Event details:

• Wednesday, October 1, 2025
• 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Registration & Breakfast at 9:30 AM)
• Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, 4801 Rockhill Road, Kansas City, MO 64110

This event will bring together Medicaid/SNAP participants, providers, community partners, and advocates to:

• Learn how Medicaid (MO HealthNet) and SNAP work and who they serve
• Hear updates on federal and state actions impacting these programs
• Gain tools to share your story and advocate effectively
• Connect with advocates, providers, and community members

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Your voice matters, be part of the movement to protect Missouri families!

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

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Missouri Credentialing Board (MCB) fall 2025 renewal available

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

FALL 2025 RENEWAL FORM

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Crisis Responsive Peer Training and Certification

Missouri credentialing board

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Note: You must already be a Certified Peer Specialist or Family Support Provider to attend.

Let’s continue building a stronger, safer, and more responsive peer workforce in Missouri!

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Support Pregnant and Parenting Families – Get Certified

Missouri credentialing board

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

REGISTER

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Become A Certified Peer Specialist!

Missouri credentialing board

What is a peer specialist? A peer support specialist is a mental health professional who has personal experience with a mental health challenge and helps others who are struggling with similar issues.

The Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) initiative is a significant part of the behavioral health transformation efforts taking place in Missouri.

In addition to the week long basic training and passing the exam, in order to hold the certification, a peer must be able to provide verification of, at minimum, a high school level education. A peer must also be in personal recovery from a substance use disorder, mental health disorder, or both.  However, there is not a time frame of recovery specified or required.

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2025 Virtual CPS Training Schedule

There are now two options for upcoming CPS trainings: a 5-day schedule and a 4-day schedule.

• 5-day schedule: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• 4-day schedule: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Please make sure to check the details for each training session to see if it’s a 5-day or 4-day option. All sessions will be online.

• September 15-19, 2025: (Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.)
• October 11, 12, 18, 19, 2025: (Saturday, Sunday, Saturday, Sunday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
• October 20-24, 2025: (Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.)
• November 3-7, 2025: (Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.)
• November 8, 9, 15, 16, 2025: (Saturday, Sunday, Saturday, Sunday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
• December 1-5, 2025: (Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.)
• December 6, 7, 13, 14, 2025: (Saturday, Sunday, Saturday, Sunday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)

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

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

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SUBMIT A CASE

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Mental Health KC: Seeking Webinar Presenters

Metro Council sponsors two webinars a month, every 2nd and 4th Thursday from NOON until 1:00 p.m. (CST).

We are planning out our 2025 webinars so if you’re interested in presenting a one hour webinar in 2025, please submit your application. We take applications on an on-going basis, this call for webinar speakers has no due date.

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WEBINAR PRESENTOR APPLICATION

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

Food Services

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

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RESOURCE HIGHLIGHTS

Missouri Resources

• The Missouri Resource Guide lists resources available in Missouri to help you and your family move towards a healthier, more stable future.
• Missouri Family Resources allows you to search and connect to resources, community programs, and childhood services for families with young children under 5 using your zip code.
• Missouri families now have a new tool at their fingertips: a comprehensive resource guide designed to support parents and caregivers of children from birth to age 12. This guide, developed in partnership by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) and LifeCourse Nexus Training and Technical Assistance Center (UMKC Institute for Human Development), provides descriptions, links and phone numbers of various statewide resources and is organized by types of supports which are categorized as discovery and navigation, connecting and networking, and goods and services. To access the guide online, visit Resource Guide For Missouri Families Of Children From Birth To Age 12.
• Looking for childcare? Visit Missouri’s Online Child Care Referral Database. In this database, you can look for childcare programs near a specific address or school and find those that have just what your family needs.
• Feeding Missouri is a coalition of the six Missouri Food Banks working to provide hunger relief to every county (and St. Louis City) in the state. Collectively, we distribute over 120 million pounds of food each year through a network of more than 1,500 community feeding programs. Get help here, by entering your location information and the Feeding Missouri Food Finder will direct you to services nearest you. For the full list of all 6 Missouri Food Banks, check out the ‘Food Services‘ section of the Weekly Snapshot.
• The Missouri Job Events Calendar lists job fairs, hiring events, and other scheduled opportunities that may be of interest to you. These opportunities have also been featured below as well as in the ‘Upcoming Events‘ section of the Weekly Snapshot. For more information, visit Employment & Training Programs. Job seekers can locate employment opportunities and more by exploring MoJobs.
• Be prepared for the cold! Know how to locate a warming center in Missouri using the Warming Center Map.

For more information, contact mo_actionnetwork@umkc.edu.

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Mental Health America (MHA) Provides A Variety of online screening for mental health Conditions, such as depression or anxiety

Take a Mental Health Test

Online screening is one of the quickest and easiest ways to determine whether you are experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition. Mental health conditions, such as depression or anxiety, are real, common and treatable. And recovery is possible.

Please note: Online screening tools are meant to be a quick snapshot of your mental health. If your results indicate you may be experiencing symptoms of a mental illness, consider sharing your results with someone. A mental health provider (such as a doctor or a therapist) can give you a full assessment and talk to you about options for how to feel better.

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suicide prevention resource center shares ideas for action

Suicide Prevention Month is almost here! Our popular annual resource has tips to help anyone, anywhere get involved. Download and share it with your community today!

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The Substance Abuse and mental health Services administration (SAMHSA) release 2025 suicide prevention Awareness month toolkit

SAMHSA’s Suicide Prevention Awareness Month Toolkit is now available. Access ready-to-use social media copy and graphics, resources, and actionable steps to help you make a difference in your community.

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The Substance Abuse and mental health Services administration (SAMHSA) release 2025 Recovery Month toolkit

SAMHSA’s 2025 Recovery Month Toolkit is now available. Access ready-to-use social media copy and graphics, resources, and actionable steps to help you make a difference in your community.

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The National Council for mental wellbeing highlights upcoming webinars and supports in observance of national recovery month

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UPCOMING WEBINARS

Redefining Recovery: A Human-centered Approach to SUD Care
Sept. 10, 2-3 p.m. ET
Traditional approaches to substance use disorder (SUD) care often fall short, leaving many without the support they need. In this special webinar, we’ll explore human-centered solutions with Dr. Nzinga Harrison, cofounder and chief medical officer of Eleanor Health, a leader in chronic SUD care since 2019. Register today!

Recovery Ready, Set, Go!
Sept. 16, 2-3 p.m. ET
What does it mean to be recovery ready in practice, not just in principle? Join us for a special conversation with experts on recovery-ready communities, workplaces and families. Together, we’ll explore how to create environments where recovery is respected, supported and sustained. Register today and then read our Recovery-ready Family Framework to familiarize yourself with the topic.

Stories of Hope: A Value-centered Approach to Storytelling
Sept. 18, 3-4 p.m. ET
Whether you’re engaged in recovery, advocacy, youth work or community outreach, your story has the power to inspire and connect. In this informational webinar — developed in partnership with Joseph Green of LMSvoice — you’ll be guided to reflect on your journey, uncover pivotal moments and craft compelling stories that highlight your values, resilience and growth. Register today!

The Power of Peer Support: Healing Through Shared Experiences
Sept. 24, 2-3 p.m. ET
When lived experience meets professional care, lives change. Peer support specialists embody that powerful combination. Join us for a conversation with Debbian Fletcher-Blake, CEO of VIP Community Services — a National Council member organization — as we explore how peers build trust, break down stigma and offer support in ways clinical roles often can’t. Register today!

RESOURCES

Show your support by staying informed and helping those in need. Here are some tools and resources to help you get started:

• Recovery Tools: Visit our Substance Use Hub to find resources like Challenges in Standardizing SUD Care Coordination. This issue brief identifies barriers and solutions for a more reliable system of care. You’ll also find learning opportunities like our monthly open forum on the topic.
• Get Trained: Equip your team or organization to recognize and respond to mental health and substance use needs by taking Mental Health First Aid, a skills-based training that’s trusted by millions worldwide. Explore our courses!
• Raise Awareness: Help us bring attention to recovery by downloading our National Recovery Month graphics and sharing them on social media. Every post you share helps fight stigma and celebrates the power of recovery.

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take care of your mental health during your college years with “The Mental Health College Guide” by NAMI

Starting college – or even starting a new semester – brings big changes to your schedules, your routines, and your day-to-day needs. It can also have a big impact on your mental health.

Be prepared with the right tools to support your mental health as you embark on your college journey. The Mental Health College Guide is available ONLINE and is FREE to use. It has sections about taking care of your mental health, navigating relationships and self-care, staying safe on campus, and more.

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The Centers for Disease control and prevention (CDC) release Pregnancy-Related Deaths: Data from Maternal Mortality Review Committees

AUGUST 22, 2025

Maternal Mortality Review Committees (MMRCs) are multidisciplinary committees that convene at the state or local level to comprehensively review deaths during or within a year of pregnancy (pregnancy-associated deaths). MMRCs have access to clinical and non-clinical information (e.g., vital records, medical records, social service records) to more fully understand the circumstances surrounding each death, determine whether the death was pregnancy-related, and develop recommendations for action to prevent similar deaths in the future.

The Maternal Mortality Review Information Application (MMRIA, pronounced “Maria”) is a CDC data system designed to facilitate MMRC functions through a common data language. MMRIA supports standardized record abstraction, case summary development, documentation of committee decisions, and analysis. All states and territories across the United State can use MMRIA.

Jurisdictional MMRCs shared data with CDC for aggregate analysis through MMRIA. In some states, only partial years of data were shared and not every jurisdiction shared all years of data. Some states group review of deaths by cause of death and may have only reviewed some causes before sharing data with CDC. Sensitivity analysis did not indicate any major differences in underlying causes of death when data for those states were excluded.

Data analyzed included information on pregnancy-related deaths that occurred in 2021 among residents of these 46 states: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

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The Association of Maternal and child health programs (AMCHP) discusses stigma surrounding substance use disorders

AMCHP is bringing together a dynamic group of subject matter experts in medicine, nursing, public health, and behavioral health to lead an important conversation on the stigma surrounding perinatal substance use disorders.

Join us on September 24 to learn how cross-sector collaboration can reduce stigma and strengthen care for families.

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American Academy of Pediatrics releases annual update to immunization recommendations to best help children and adolescents build immunity and stay healthy

American Academy of Pediatrics has released our annual update to our immunization recommendations to best help children and adolescents build immunity and stay healthy.

Since our founding in the 1930s, the AAP has been creating evidence-based vaccine recommendations that are rooted in the latest science and our deep clinical knowledge about children’s health.

With misinformation about immunizations spreading, AAP is publishing our own, independent vaccine recommendations, including updated recommendations for RSV, influenza, and COVID-19. Read our full policy statement to learn about AAP’s updated immunization schedule.

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Reaffirming Maternal Immunization’s Key Role in Preventing Illness During Respiratory Disease Season

Get prepared for the 2025–2026 respiratory disease season!

Join us for a lecture on the impact of respiratory diseases on maternal, fetal, and infant health—and learn about SMFM’s recommendations for maternal immunization against COVID, influenza, pertussis and respiratory syncytial virus.

• Learn the latest SMFM recommendations
• Review seasonal outlook and vaccine options
• Access trusted resources for clinicians and patients

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preparing for respiratory virus season webinar hosted by the maternal immunization task force

Prepare your clinic for respiratory virus season. Mark your calendars for September 17 at 5 p.m. ET to hear about the latest maternal vaccine guidance for COVID-19, flu, and RSV from ACOG. You’ll also get practical tools to support conversations with pregnant patients.

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The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) releases updated clinical guidance regarding vaccination during pregnancy against COVID-19, influenza, and RSV

The updated recommendations support vaccination and are consistent with ACOG’s previous recommendations.
In the face of vaccine hesitancy and misinformation, the new guidance documents also reflect a large and growing body of research and data regarding the safety and benefits of maternal immunization. 

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Act With Hope: 8 Takeaways to Empower Peer Support by The Council for Mental Wellbeing

August 19, 2025

During the Act With Hope webinar series, peer support professionals discussed concrete strategies to strengthen the role of peer support in recovery, grief processing, clinical integration and remote work. Across this insightful four-part series, we heard these expert voices share their wisdom firsthand.

Peer support professionals bring lived experience, empathy and advocacy to behavioral health systems. The Council for Mental Wellbeing are excited to highlight the key takeaways from the webinar series, along with steps to help peer professionals, supervisors and behavioral health leaders strengthen and expand this vital role.

By following these takeaways, organizations can build peer support programs that honor the expertise of lived experience while creating sustainable, effective services that meet communities where they are.

1. Education Is the Foundation: Know the Right Tool for the Job
2. Integrate Peers as Equal Team Members, Not Add-ons
3. Address Grief and Trauma as Core Components
4. Bring Responsive Services Into the Community
5. Create Sustainable Virtual Support Models
6. Understand Recovery as a Long-term Process
7. Guard Against Compassion Fatigue
8. Take Advantage of Technology

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study shows Major Gaps Exist Around Knowledge of Postpartum Anxiety

September 1, 2025

Understanding postpartum mental disorders, including postpartum anxiety (PPA), requires mothers, providers and social support networks to recognize the signs and symptoms. However, limited studies and a lack of a unified definition of PPA make this challenging. Researchers from Mass General Brigham conducted a comprehensive literature review of 850 PPA studies to summarize the collective knowledge of PPA and identify knowledge gaps. They found PPA may be almost as common as postpartum depression, affecting 12.3% of mothers worldwide, and is associated with changes in offspring biology and mental health, as well as worse psychological outcomes and quality of life for mothers.

“PPA is associated with changes in children’s health and development, mental health and worse psychological outcomes and quality of life for mothers,” said lead author Natalie Feldman, MD, from the Department of Psychiatry at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, a founding member of the Mass General Brigham healthcare system. “However, there are major gaps in our understanding of this condition, particularly around key symptoms and whether treatments are effective. The reality is that everyone knows someone who has had PPA—but we aren’t talking about it.”

The literature review found that younger moms, first-time moms and those with traumatic births or C-sections are at an increased risk of developing PPA, suggesting clinicians can connect these high-risk groups to targeted interventions earlier.

The authors also found symptoms such as excessive worry, intrusive thoughts, and problems with sleep were common among individuals with PPA. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy shows promise as an effective intervention, whether conducted in group, individual or prenatal sessions.

“The time to rigorously and thoroughly study PPA is now so we can improve how we care for patients,” said Feldman.

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Study shows lack of ‘me time’ for new mothers

By University of York on September 3, 2025

New mothers only have approximately one hour out of their waking day for rest, according to new research published in the British Journal of Psychology.

The study also shows that time “alone” for new mothers is now always with their baby present and this time is rarely restful.

Instead, it is filled with non-stop chores and emotional overload leading to increased stress, loneliness and emotional exhaustion.

When mothers had even small amounts of quality me-time—where they were not looking after the baby or working for example—they felt better.

The study also showed that loneliness in new mothers isn’t always about the lack of people around you. It can come from a loss of personal identity, lack of meaningful social connections, or simply from feeling unsupported. This is especially true for single mothers, those without family support, or those whose babies have additional needs.

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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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nami missouri highlights free mental health education courses this fall for families

We’ve got some FREE, virtual mental health education courses coming up this fall for families.

NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, 8-session educational program for family members, significant others, and friends of people living with mental illness.

NAMI Basics is a free, 6-session educational program for parents and family caregivers of children and teens age 21 and younger who are experiencing mental health symptoms.

NAMI Homefront is a free, 6-session educational program for families, caregivers and friends of military service members and veterans with mental health conditions.

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Join NAMI Family-to-Family for free! family -to-family is an 8-week, life-changing program built to give you tools, knowledge, and hope

Do you have a loved one living with a mental health condition? You don’t have to walk this road alone. Join our FREE NAMI Family-to-Family class—an 8-week, life-changing program built to give you tools, knowledge, and hope.

• Learn how to better understand and support your loved one
• Connect with others who “get it”
• Gain confidence and peace of mind
• Classes start soon—spots fill up fast!

Because when families get stronger, communities do too.

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NAMI Homefront Course is a free, 6-session educational program for families, caregivers and friends of military service members and veterans with mental health conditions

You can register today for NAMI Homefront

The NAMI Homefront Course is a free, 6-session educational program for families, caregivers and friends of military service members and veterans with mental health conditions.

This virtual course meets weekly on Mondays starting Oct. 6th, 2025-Nov. 10, 2025 @6:00pm-8:30pm via Zoom.

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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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baby & me: storytime hosted by west wyandotte library

West Wyandotte is starting a NEW Storytime program! Baby & Me is a cozy 30-minute program for babies and their caregivers to enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs together.

Join us Friday, Sept. 12 at 10:30 am for the first session.

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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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LUNCH AND LEARN BY parentLink

Please join us on October 3rd from 12-1pm for Parentlink’s first Lunch and Learn. We will be talking about before and after school rhythms and strategies for connecting…even when we do not have a ton of time! Please call or text the Warmline at 1-800-552-8522 with any questions.

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JOIN a ParentLink PARENTING CLASS

Are you interested in Parentlink’s parenting classes? Parenting Foundations is a self paced online course designed to take six weeks. Please contact our Warmline at 1-800-552-8522 for more information…we would love to support you!

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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?

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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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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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!

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

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Missouri tobacco quit services

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Tobacco Prevention and Control Program is proud to offer confidential tobacco treatment services through Missouri Tobacco Quit Services to Missouri adults who want to quit tobacco including electronic cigarettes, vapes, and/or oral nicotine products.

The number one cause of preventable death and disease in Missouri is tobacco use. No matter what your specialty is, you know the drastic effects that tobacco use can have on patients. If a physician advises a patient to quit just one time, it helps to double their chance for success. Patients trust their health care provider and they need guidance, let us make referring patients easier.

Please visit YouCanQuit.org for more information about adult cessation programs and referral resources.

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Online Referral

The Referral Process

The online referral form allows health care providers to send referrals to patients electronically, which prompts the Quitline to contact the patient directly. Complete all sections of the online referral form, including patient information, and sign for consent as required by HIPAA. Missouri Tobacco Quit Services will fax a follow-up report back to your office with the outcome of the referral. 

The referral process is simple and effective. Missouri Tobacco Quit Services staff will reach out to your referred patient within 24 hours. They will make several attempts to reach the referred individual during their best time frame.

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eReferral

What’s the value of implementing an eReferral system?

Electronic health record (EHR) technology providing improved accuracy of patient data. The program creates ease of both referring patients and receiving feedback information on a patient’s progress through their cessation effort while integrating tobacco cessation into routine clinical care. The program also enables health systems to measure the implementation of changes and the impact of these changes on outcomes in affected patient populations.

• eReferrals send secure, two-way communication between a healthcare organization and MTQS through the patient’s EHR. Providers receive progress updates using the same system, allowing the provider to stay abreast of their patient’s progress towards quitting tobacco. All messages sent through eReferral are HIPAA-compliant to protect patient privacy.
• In addition to faster referrals, using the EHR improves data quality and increases the likelihood of a successful referral to the service provider. The public health benefits of transforming paper-based referral systems to an eReferral include developing a sustainable, cost-effective system that has possibilities of reaching higher numbers of patients and ultimately, improve patient outcomes.”

If you are interested in implementing an eReferral in your healthcare system or organization, please submit our Contact Us form below to learn more.

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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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ON DEMAND TRAINING

new: online module by young people in recovery, Alcohol Use Disorder & Young Adults, empowers healthcare professionals to identify and manage alcohol use disorder (AUD) in this vulnerable age group with knowledge, nuance, and compassion

Young adulthood, ages 18–25, is a critical window for intervention when it comes to alcohol use, and the stakes are high.

Our online module, Alcohol Use Disorder & Young Adults, empowers healthcare professionals to identify and manage alcohol use disorder (AUD) in this vulnerable age group with knowledge, nuance, and compassion.

During this session, you can gain insights into the prevalence and patterns of binge drinking and AUD, and explore how alcohol affects brain development, mental health, and long-term well-being. This module covers essential screening tools, co-occurring substance use and mental health conditions, how to refer patients when necessary, and the powerful role of family and peer support in recovery.

Learn how to engage young adults with strategies to reduce the risks and harms of alcohol use disorder, motivational interviewing, and campus-based supports, while honoring their autonomy and privacy.

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NEW: ON DEMAND: Association of Maternal Child Health Programs (AMCHP) launches FREE, asynchronous learning module!

AMCHP is excited to launch a FREE, asynchronous learning module!

Advancing Community-Rooted Evidence: Bridging State and Community Partnerships

Gain the knowledge, skills, and ethical frameworks to leverage Community-Rooted Evidence and strengthen partnerships in Maternal Child Health programs.

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ON DEMAND: NAMI Podcast, Episode 83

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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.

Going back to school can be tough for kids – and their parents. In this episode, Barb Solish, from NAMI’s Office of Innovation, guest hosts for a conversation with child and adolescent psychiatrist Dr. Christine Crawford. Hear from Dr. Crawford about what parents are worried about, how to address screen time for children, and modeling behavior at home. Plus, hear about what mental health warning signs parents can watch for and when to escalate concerns.

To hear more from Dr. Crawford, check out her recent appearance on The TODAY Show and her previous “Hope Starts With Us” interview. 

Back to School Resources

“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
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• Episode 72
• Episode 73
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• Episode 75
• Episode 76
• Episode 77
• Episode 78
• Episode 79
• Episode 80
• Episode 81
• Episode 82

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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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ON DEMAND: MCH-NOW: The National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health release MCH LEadership competency #9

New MCHnow Microlearning: Teaching, Coaching, and Mentoring!

Ready to shape the future of MCH leadership? Our August module provides the tools and strategies you need to effectively teach, coach, and mentor your team. Guide emerging professionals and strengthen your entire workforce.

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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

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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

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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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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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Reaffirming Maternal Immunization’s Key Role in Preventing Illness During Respiratory Disease Season

Get prepared for the 2025–2026 respiratory disease season!

Join us for a lecture on the impact of respiratory diseases on maternal, fetal, and infant health—and learn about SMFM’s recommendations for maternal immunization against COVID, influenza, pertussis and respiratory syncytial virus.

• Learn the latest SMFM recommendations
• Review seasonal outlook and vaccine options
• Access trusted resources for clinicians and patients

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Redefining Recovery: A Human-centered Approach to SUD Care

Sept. 10, 2-3 p.m. ET
Traditional approaches to substance use disorder (SUD) care often fall short, leaving many without the support they need. In this special webinar, we’ll explore human-centered solutions with Dr. Nzinga Harrison, cofounder and chief medical officer of Eleanor Health, a leader in chronic SUD care since 2019. 

Register today!

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Save a Life with chest compressions: Community workshop

In just one hour on Sept. 10, you can learn basic chest compressions to save a life during National Recovery Month.

This community workshop offers basic chest compressions and Narcan education to keep someone breathing until help arrives. The focus is basic chest compressions rather than “mouth to mouth” techniques.

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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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Recovery Ready, Set, Go!

Sept. 16, 2-3 p.m. ET
What does it mean to be recovery ready in practice, not just in principle? Join us for a special conversation with experts on recovery-ready communities, workplaces and families. Together, we’ll explore how to create environments where recovery is respected, supported and sustained. 

REGISTER TODAY and then read our Recovery-ready Family Framework to familiarize yourself with the topic.

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preparing for respiratory virus season webinar hosted by the maternal immunization task force

Prepare your clinic for respiratory virus season. Mark your calendars for September 17 at 5 p.m. ET to hear about the latest maternal vaccine guidance for COVID-19, flu, and RSV from ACOG. You’ll also get practical tools to support conversations with pregnant patients.

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Stories of Hope: A Value-centered Approach to Storytelling

Sept. 18, 3-4 p.m. ET
Whether you’re engaged in recovery, advocacy, youth work or community outreach, your story has the power to inspire and connect. In this informational webinar — developed in partnership with Joseph Green of LMSvoice — you’ll be guided to reflect on your journey, uncover pivotal moments and craft compelling stories that highlight your values, resilience and growth. 

Register today

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The Power of Peer Support: Healing Through Shared Experiences

Sept. 24, 2-3 p.m. ET
When lived experience meets professional care, lives change. Peer support specialists embody that powerful combination. Join us for a conversation with Debbian Fletcher-Blake, CEO of VIP Community Services — a National Council member organization — as we explore how peers build trust, break down stigma and offer support in ways clinical roles often can’t. Register today!

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conversations for suicide safer homes

Join Compass Health Network for Conversations for Suicide Safer Homes in partnership with the Safer Homes Collective.

This free community event will provide practical tools and knowledge to help create suicide-safer environments when a loved one may be experiencing suicidal thoughts. No registration required.

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Protecting Medicaid & SNAP for Kids and Families

The Missouri Maternal Health Action Network – MMHAN is excited to share an important upcoming event hosted by our partners at Kids Win Missouri (KWM).

Event details:

• Wednesday, October 1, 2025
• 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Registration & Breakfast at 9:30 AM)
• Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, 4801 Rockhill Road, Kansas City, MO 64110

This event will bring together Medicaid/SNAP participants, providers, community partners, and advocates to:

• Learn how Medicaid (MO HealthNet) and SNAP work and who they serve
• Hear updates on federal and state actions impacting these programs
• Gain tools to share your story and advocate effectively
• Connect with advocates, providers, and community members

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Your voice matters, be part of the movement to protect Missouri families!

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The Association on Maternal and child health programs (AMCHP) discusses stigma surrounding substance use disorders

AMCHP is bringing together a dynamic group of subject matter experts in medicine, nursing, public health, and behavioral health to lead an important conversation on the stigma surrounding perinatal substance use disorders.

Join us on September 24 to learn how cross-sector collaboration can reduce stigma and strengthen care for families.

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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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lunch and learn by parentlink

Please join us on October 3rd from 12-1pm for Parentlink’s first Lunch and Learn. We will be talking about before and after school rhythms and strategies for connecting…even when we do not have a ton of time! Please call or text the Warmline at 1-800-552-8522 with any questions.

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JOIN ZOOM

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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

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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

• 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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(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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Join the Conversation at Missouri Appleseed’s Statewide Medicaid & Incarceration Convening

We are bringing together sheriffs, jail administrators, state officials, healthcare providers, and advocates to build momentum around expanding healthcare access for incarcerated individuals. Together, we’ll share tools, align strategies, and drive forward policies that improve outcomes across Missouri.

All county jails are encouraged to participate! Registration is FREE and open to all, but please keep in mind this event is tailored to the needs of sheriffs, jail administrators, and other corrections professionals.

• Thursday, September 18, 2025
• 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
• Includes breakfast, lunch, and coffee
• Courtyard by Marriott Columbia

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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.

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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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