NETWORK UPDATES
Join the Missouri Maternal Health Action Network (MHAN)
The Missouri Maternal Health Action Network (MHAN) is a statewide collaborative of service providers, organizations, community leaders, and mothers with lived experience working together to improve behavioral health outcomes for Missouri’s mothers, children, and families.
Action Network
MHAN’s Action Network develops strategic action plans and recommendations to strengthen cross-system partnerships, address barriers to care, and ensure that mothers affected by perinatal substance use and mental and behavioral health challenges receive the support they need.
By joining, you’ll connect with others working to advance equity, recovery, and maternal well-being across Missouri. Together, we can build stronger systems of care for all families.
Moms’ Advocacy Network
The Moms’ Advocacy Network is a leadership and self-advocacy group made up of mothers from across Missouri who have been affected by perinatal substance use and mental or behavioral health challenges. Their lived experiences, insights, and collective voices guide the direction of MHAN and help shape statewide discussions around maternal health, recovery, and family support.
Mothers with lived experience offer invaluable perspective when systems and policies are created. When those voices are missing, gaps appear — needs go unidentified, misunderstood, and unaddressed. The Moms’ Advocacy Network helps fill those gaps by ensuring that mothers in sustained recovery are meaningfully included in decision-making spaces that influence service delivery, policy, and support systems.
For more information, contact mo_actionnetwork@umkc.edu or visit moactionnetwork.org.
Food Assistance Resources Available Across Missouri
As SNAP and other nutrition programs navigate current funding impacts, the Missouri Maternal Health Action Network (MHAN) encourages families and community partners to help spread the word about food resources available locally and statewide.
If you or someone you know needs support, the following organizations offer pantry locators, mobile food distributions, and drive-thru pickup options throughout Missouri. Further details can be found in the Food Services & Supports section of the Weekly Snapshot.
Please share these resources widely within your department, networks, and communities to help ensure that every Missourian has access to the food and nutrition support they need.
🍎 Statewide Food Services & Supports
- Second Harvest Community Food Bank – Find a pantry or event
- Harvesters Community Food Network – Locate a pantry near you
- Ozarks Food Harvest – Pantry locator and distribution info
- Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri – Find food and mobile events
- Southeast Missouri Food Bank – Locate pantries or mobile food distributions
- St. Louis Area Foodbank – Find pantries and upcoming events
- Feeding Missouri – A statewide coalition of six food banks distributing over 120 million pounds of food each year. Use the Food Finder to locate services nearest you.
🥕 Additional Food Services & Supports
(Provided by DSS Workforce Initiatives)
- Cape Girardeau: Catholic Social Ministries Food Pantry
- Jefferson City: The Pantry JC | United Way of Central MO Mobile Markets
- Joplin: Crosslines Ministries | The Independent Living Center
- Kansas City: Findhelp KC | YMCA of Greater Kansas City
- Kirksville: Pantry for Adair County
- St. Louis: Start Here StL | Operation Food Search
- Springfield: Least of These, Inc.
🌎 National Food Assistance Resource
If you or someone you know needs food support outside of Missouri, visit FoodFinder.us, a nationwide online and mobile tool that helps users locate free food programs in their area by entering a ZIP code.
The site provides up-to-date listings for pantries, food banks, and meal programs across the U.S., making it a valuable resource for families and individuals seeking assistance anywhere in the country.
Thanksgiving & Holiday Meal Resources in Missouri
Find local Thanksgiving and Holiday meal resources & supports
(Provided by DSS Workforce Initiatives)
- Thanksgiving Dinner Baskets
- November 25, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- 650 Mills Dr, Lebanon.
- For more information, call (417) 664 ‑ 2290.
- Thanksgiving Dinner
- November 25, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
- 350 Sycamore, Fulton.
- For more information, call (573) 416 ‑ 6464.
- Free Thanksgiving Meal
- November 27 (reservations required by Nov 20).
- The Rotary Club of Arnold
- Reserve meal.
- Free Thanksgiving Meal
- November 27, 11:00 a.m. –1:00 p.m.
- 819 Main St, Parkville.
- Reserve a seat.
- Thanksgiving Meal
- November 27, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
- 100 W Hudson St, Wellsville.
- Preorder by calling (636) 359 ‑ 5583.
- Community Thanksgiving
- November 27, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
- 1707 W Chestnut Expy, Springfield.
- For more information, visit Community Thanksgiving Dinner.
- Love Your Neighbor Lunch
- November 27, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
- 202 Vaughn Rd, Branson.
- For more information, visit Love Your Neighbor Lunch.
- Free Thanksgiving Meal
- November 27, 11:30 a.m.
- 3740 Telegraph Rd, Arnold.
- Thanksgiving Day Meal
- November 27, 12:00 p.m. – 2 p.m.
- 6025 Prospect Ave, Kansas City.
- RSVP required.
- Holiday Support
- Meals & Christmas Toys in Greene County.
- For more information, visit Holiday Support.
Find additional pantry locators, mobile food distributions, and drive-thru pickup options throughout Missouri in the Food Services & Supports section of the Weekly Snapshot.
System UPDATES
WIC Benefits Remain Available in Missouri Through November
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) has confirmed that Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) benefits will continue to be available for redemption throughout November. WIC provides essential nutrition support, breastfeeding resources, healthy foods, and health referrals to eligible families across the state.
Families are encouraged to keep attending appointments and using their WIC cards as usual. DHSS recently adjusted some food options to help stretch program funding amid rising food costs, ensuring benefits remain accessible as long as possible.
DHSS is monitoring funding daily during the ongoing federal government shutdown and will share updates if any changes occur.
For the latest information, visit wic.mo.gov.
If families need additional food support, local food pantries and community resources are available through mydss.mo.gov/federal-shutdown-impacts.
AMCHP’s MCH Innovations Committee needs your help creating a Fiscal Sustainability Resource
AMCHP’s MCH Innovations Committee is creating a Fiscal Sustainability Resource to help strengthen and sustain the Maternal Child Health field.
We invite those in Title V, community-based organizations, and others whose work relies on federal funding to complete a short 7–10 minute survey. Your input will ensure the resource addresses real needs and supports long-term sustainability across the field.
Complete the survey by November 7: bit.ly/AMCHP-FSRS
Save the Date: Joint Meeting on Youth Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery
📅 March 24–26, 2026 |📍 Baltimore, MD
This landmark national conference brings together stakeholders from across the country to address youth alcohol and substance use. It marks the first joint gathering in over a decade dedicated to prevention, treatment, and recovery for young people.
For more details and updates, visit: Joint Meeting on Youth Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery
program & member highlights
Building Contraceptive Capacity Community Grant Project
Beacon Reproductive Health Network (formerly Missouri Family Health Council) is proud to offer a community grant opportunity – the Building Contraceptive Capacity Community Grant Project – in conjunction with the Missouri Foundation for Health as part of The Right Time initiative. The Right Time initiative focuses on improving contraceptive equity in Missouri using a multi-pronged approach that aims to make it easier to receive and provide contraceptive care in our state.
The purpose of the Building Contraceptive Capacity Community Grant Project is to support health centers that are or could be part of the contraceptive care safety-net in Missouri to begin or expand their client-centered contraceptive care offerings through the provision of training, technical assistance, and financial support to clinics and their staff.
Grant amounts will be based on the scope of the project agreed upon between the agency and Beacon, but will likely range from between $5,000 and $25,000 per project. Beacon will directly facilitate and fund training, technical assistance, clinic efficiency studies, and more while working with clinics to provide direct funding for advanced stocking of contraceptive methods, EHR upgrades, staff participation in the project, etc.
Please complete the interest form if you’d like to connect with a Beacon team member about the possibility of your agency receiving a Building Contraceptive Capacity Grant as part of our project.
The interest form will remain open until Friday, December 12th. Projects should be time-limited and will begin their planning phase in January of 2026 and may continue through December of 2027, depending on scope.
A public information session will be held on Monday, November 10th from 4:00pm – 4:30pm on Zoom. Registration for that information session is now open.
Grant Interest Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeB5BUabonJS9G882k_tWqcZyozMtAj4tocUknNAZ5BK455jA/viewform
Registration for November 10th Information Session: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/3gYBYb8hSsaDUDtVI_XNeg#/registration
Maternal Health Access Project (MHAP) – Releases next round of virtual trainings
Interested participants can register for one or both trainings here: MHAP Provider Training Registration.
Please note that Bipolar in the Perinatal Period (Part 2): Pharmaceutical and Non-Pharmaceutical Treatment will be held in January 2026. All sessions are free to attend, and education credits will be provided at no cost. Please see the attached flyer for more information, and please feel free to share this information with anyone who may be interested.
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Insights & Innovations
Mental Health and Substance Use Often Go Hand-in-Hand
A recent JAMA report highlights the strong connection between mental health conditions and substance use disorders in the U.S. In 2024, about 23% of adults experienced some form of mental illness, with nearly 6% reporting a serious mental illness that significantly interfered with daily life. Among adolescents aged 12–17, nearly 40% experienced anxiety, 15% had a major depressive episode, and around 3% had a co-occurring substance use disorder. The survey found that individuals with mental health challenges were more likely to misuse substances, engage in binge drinking, or use illicit drugs compared with those without mental health conditions. Despite the high prevalence, only a small portion of adults with substance use disorders received treatment in the past year. The findings underscore the need for integrated approaches to behavioral health, recognizing that mental health and substance use issues frequently co-occur and should be addressed together.
Read More: Mental Health and Substance Use Linked in New Survey
Re‑humanizing care for birthing people who use substances
A new review article, Opportunities to sustain matricentric models of community and person‑centered care for perinatal substance use in the post Dobbs Deep South, published in Frontiers in Psychiatry, explores how peer‑support specialists, community‑based doulas, and self‑help groups can play a critical role in caring for birthing people with substance use during pregnancy, especially in the Deep South, where pathways to care are often punitive rather than supportive. The authors argue for “matricentric” models of care that centre the person rather than the fetus, integrating frameworks that allow services to adapt to shifting social, political, and clinical contexts. They emphasize the importance of trusted relationships, culturally‑responsive support, and moving away from surveillance‑based systems to community‑rooted, person‑led care.
Getting Numbers Right in Shared Patient Decisions
An article in JAMA titled “How to Communicate Medical Numbers” by Brian J. Zikmund‑Fisher, Alistair Thorpe and Angela Fagerlin highlights how health‑care professionals commonly use numbers to guide decisions and communicate with patients, but that many patients struggle to interpret those numbers. The authors outline how presenting numerical information thoughtfully, considering patient numeracy and preferences, can more effectively support shared decision‑making.
Read More: How To Communicate Medical Numbers
Stronger Treatment Linkage and Outcomes via Recovery Management Checkups
A randomized controlled trial published in Alcohol: Clinical & Experimental Research (Scott et al., 2023) evaluated the impact of adding the intervention Recovery Management Checkups for Primary Care (RMC‑PC) to the standard screening model SBIRT in federally-qualified health centers. Participants receiving SBIRT + RMC-PC had significantly higher odds of entering treatment (adjusted odds ratio ~3.85), more days of treatment, more days of abstinence, and fewer days of alcohol and cannabis use over 12 months compared to SBIRT only.
Potent Cannabis Products Linked to Psychosis and Mental-Health Risks
A new systematic review highlights significant concerns around cannabis products with high concentrations of Δ-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the primary psychoactive component in marijuana. Among 99 studies reviewed, 70% of the non-therapeutic investigations found an association between high-THC use and psychosis or schizophrenia, and 75% found a link to cannabis use disorder (CUD). The findings underscore the growing risks tied to modern, ultra-potent cannabis products, and highlight the need for cautious clinical guidance.
Read More: Potent Cannabis Products Linked to Psychosis, Mental Health Risks
Alcohol Use Disorder During Pregnancy Remains Deeply Undertreated
A recent analysis featured in Medical Xpress highlights a concerning trend: rates of binge drinking and alcohol use disorder (AUD) during pregnancy in the U.S. have risen sharply. Yet despite evidence-based treatments like medications and counseling being available, they remain significantly under-utilized during pregnancy, a period when both parent and fetal health are at increased risk. Key contributing factors include the lack of clear clinical guidelines for pregnancy-related AUD treatment, limited safety data on medications for the fetus, and persistent stigma around substance use during pregnancy. The study found that only about 12% of pregnant individuals received AUD medications in the 12 weeks before conception, and treatment rates dropped even further during pregnancy compared to non-pregnant peers.
Aligning Work Requirements Across SNAP and Medicaid to Support Public Benefit Continuity
A new brief from the Center for Health Care Strategies (CHCS) examines how changes to work requirements under H.R. 1 will affect both the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Medicaid populations, and highlights the importance of aligning these systems. SNAP will face significant changes, including expanded age ranges, fewer eligibility exemptions, and stricter work tracking. Because large segments of SNAP and Medicaid populations overlap, disruptions in one program can lead to unintended disenrollment from the other. The brief outlines strategies states can adopt, such as coordinating verification systems, cross‑training workforce, and partnering with community‑based organizations, to maintain benefit continuity and protect vulnerable populations.
Read More: Aligning Work Requirements Across SNAP And Medicaid To Support Public Benefit Continuity
The Role of Community Health Workers in Pediatrics
A new brief from the Center for Health Care Strategies (CHCS) explores how community health workers (CHWs) are increasingly central in pediatric care for children and families enrolled in Medicaid. Because CHWs often share backgrounds with the communities they serve, they build trust and enhance culturally responsive care. In pediatrics, CHWs support families across major needs, from postpartum mothers and infants, to children with special health care needs, to families managing chronic conditions such as asthma. They help connect families with resources, coordinate care, and meet families where they are (e.g., homes, schools, community settings). The brief also reviews how states are integrating CHWs through Medicaid mechanisms (such as state plan amendments and managed‑care contract requirements), and highlights evidence showing reductions in emergency‐department visits, improved well‑child visit attendance, and better identification of health‑related social needs.
Read More: The Role Of Community Health Workers In Pediatrics
A New Framework for Measuring Health Disparities
The Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) has introduced a four‑step framework designed to standardize how health care organizations identify, measure, and report on health disparities. The steps include identifying a health equity focus area and metrics, stratifying those metrics by key attributes, selecting reference points, and quantifying and characterizing disparities. This structured approach aims to move health equity efforts from aspiration to measurement, helping organizations compare performance, uncover gaps, and increase accountability in their equity work.
Read More: A New Framework for Measuring Health Disparities
A Practical Guide to Addiction Medicine
The American Society of Addiction Medicine Handbook of Addiction Medicine from the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) offers an up‑to‑date, evidence‑based reference for clinicians caring for individuals with substance use disorders. This second edition was published by Oxford University Press, and highlights include a compassionate, patient‑centered approach, adoption of non‑stigmatizing language, and new content around LGBTQ populations, vaping, and harm‑reduction strategies. It serves as a practical handbook for generalists, nurses, physician assistants, and specialists alike, intended to help evaluate and manage addiction in real‑world care settings.
Cost: $125.00
Read More: The American Society of Addiction Medicine Handbook of Addiction Medicine
Updated MOUD Playbook Supports Primary Care Providers
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) Academy has released an updated Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) Playbook to help primary care providers deliver evidence-based treatment for opioid use disorder. The revised Playbook reflects major policy and practice changes, including the removal of the X-waiver, expanded telehealth access, and over-the-counter naloxone availability, and addresses new challenges such as fentanyl prevalence, adolescent overdoses, and care for unhoused populations. New features include a Quick Start Guide, enhanced telehealth guidance, and real-world clinical vignettes. Whether developing or improving a MOUD program, this resource offers practical, person-centered strategies to support effective, compassionate care.
Read More: Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) Playbook – AHRQ Academy
insights ON-DEMAND
NAMI Podcast, Episode 88 – Pathways to Address Youth Mental Health Featuring Taanvi Arekapudi; Pooja Tandon, MD, MPH; and Dr. Christine Crawford
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.
NAMI joined Macy’s Social Impact Collaborative, along with the Trust for Public Land and other nonprofit organizations, to conduct a study with the goal of gaining a better understanding of what is impacting youth mental health – directly from young people themselves. In this episode, guest host Kate Kennedy-Lynch talks with NAMI Associate Medical Director Dr. Christine Crawford, the Trust for Public Land’s Dr. Pooja Tandon, and Taanvi Arekapudi, a young person who participated in the youth study. Together, they will discuss key findings from the study, where young people are looking for help, how outdoor time can help families and young people, and advice for talking to young people about mental health concerns.
You can find additional episodes of this NAMI podcast and others at nami.org/podcast.
“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.
Episode production is provided by NAMI staff, including Traci Coulter and Connor Larsen.
Expand Your Addiction Medicine Skills With American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM)
The “ASAM Fundamentals of Addiction Medicine Online” is an 8-hour, case-based online course designed for healthcare providers who are relatively new to addiction medicine—such as primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and behavioral health clinicians. It covers key topics including neurobiology of addiction, screening and assessment (including SBIRT), motivational interviewing, and evidence-based treatment strategies (medication + counseling). Completion also fulfills the one-time 8-hour training requirement set by the Drug Enforcement Administration for treating or managing patients with substance use disorders.
Read More: ASAM Fundamentals of Addiction Medicine Online
community tools & supports
Find local resources for your family
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resources & supports
Missouri Resources
mental & behavioral health resources/supports
support resources
- Missouri Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or Text 988
- Visit 988lifeline.org
- Veterans (press 1)
- Español (oprime 2)
- LGBTQ+ Youth (press 3)
- National Maternal Mental Health Hotline: Call 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262)
- SAMHSA National Helpline: Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
- NAMI Helpline: Call 1 – 800 – 950 – NAMI (6264)
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
- National Sexual Assault Hotline: Call 1-800-656-4673
- National Call Center for Homeless Vets: Call 1-877-4AID-VET (1-877-424-3838)
- United Way: Dial 2-1-1
HELPFUL WEBSITES
SUPPORT GROUPS
- Postpartum Support International: https://www.postpartum.net/get-help/psi-online-support-meetings/
- Postpartum Support International (Spanish Support Groups): Encuentros de apoyo
- SAMHSA Support Groups: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-support/health-care-or-support/support-group-or-local-program
- NAMI Support Groups: https://www.nami.org/support-education/support-groups/
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Food Services & supports
Second Harvest Community Food Bank
- Pantry Locator
- Food Distribution Events
- For more information, visit Second Harvest Community Food Bank
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UPCOMING TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Find upcoming trainings and development opportunities at https://moactionnetwork.org/announcements/#events
MA OBAT ECHO®: Outpatient Management of Alcohol Withdrawal
Date: Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Time: 6:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
Location: Zoom
As part of the twice-monthly MA OBAT ECHO® series, Stephen Holt, MD, MS, FACP, FASAM, will review medications for outpatient management of alcohol withdrawal syndrome, the signs and symptoms of alcohol withdrawal syndrome, and how to identify appropriate candidates for outpatient management of alcohol withdrawal syndrome. 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. All disciplines are welcome.
SUD Care Continuum ECHO®: The Nuts and Bolts of Contingency Management for Stimulant Use Disorders
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.
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.
Overview of Bipolar Disorder (Part 1)
Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Location: Zoom
Please note that Bipolar in the Perinatal Period (Part 2): Pharmaceutical and Non-Pharmaceutical Treatment will be held in January 2026. All sessions are free to attend, and education credits will be provided at no cost. Please see the attached flyer for more information, and please feel free to share this information with anyone who may be interested.
Bipolar Screening and Diagnosis
Date: Thursday, November 14, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Location: Zoom
Please note that Bipolar in the Perinatal Period (Part 2): Pharmaceutical and Non-Pharmaceutical Treatment will be held in January 2026. All sessions are free to attend, and education credits will be provided at no cost. Please see the attached flyer for more information, and please feel free to share this information with anyone who may be interested.
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.
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.
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!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Find upcoming events and opportunities at https://moactionnetwork.org/announcements/#events
Parenting Workshop
Date: November 4, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
KC Mom + Baby: A Local Baby Fair by Kansas City Mom Collective
Join the Kansas City Mom Collective for a day of community, education, and celebration at the KC Mom + Baby fair! This event is designed for new and expectant parents, offering a wealth of resources and support.
- Date & Time: Sunday, November 16, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Location: Olathe Conference Center at Embassy Suites, Olathe, KS
- Admission: Tickets start at $12.76
Highlights Include:
- Over 40 local vendors and exhibitors
- Expert-led sessions on parenting, wellness, and baby care
- Swag bags for the first 150 attendees
- Exciting giveaways and door prizes
Whether you’re a first-time parent or adding to your family, this fair is a fantastic opportunity to connect with local resources and experts. Don’t miss out on this enriching experience!
For more details and to purchase tickets, visit the Eventbrite page.
Parenting Workshop
Date: November 11, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Gamber Community Center Thanksgiving Luncheon
The Gamber Community Center is hosting its annual Thanksgiving Luncheon on Thursday, November 20, 2025. Enjoy a catered Thanksgiving meal with friends and family for $12 per person.
Pre-registration is required. Secure your spot by visiting the Gamber Community Center or calling 816-969-1580.
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2026 Convening for Maternal and Infant Health in Missouri!
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This statewide gathering will bring together changemakers, health care professionals, advocates, and community leaders to advance maternal and infant health across Missouri. Stay tuned for more details on speakers, sessions and registration!
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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