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.

Did you miss last week’s Snapshot? No worries! Stay updated on system updates, organizational news, and more by visiting https://moactionnetwork.org/category/weekly-snapshot/

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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

December Meeting Schedule

Quarterly Action Network Meeting: Tuesday, December 17, from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.

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Join Or Lead a Core Priority Workgroup

For more information, contact mo_actionnetwork@umkc.edu.

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FFY 2025 Mom Advocacy Representative (Northeast Region, Southeast Region)

The Missouri Maternal Health Action Network is looking for mothers with lived experience who are further along in their recovery journey (> 2 years) who may be interested in serving as the FFY 2025 Mom Advocacy Representative for the Northeast Region, and Southeast Region of Missouri. Preferred qualifications include those who are currently Certified Peer Specialists through the Missouri Credentialing Board and actively participate in areas of advocacy, peer program support, or currently sit on an advisory committee or board. For more information, contact mo_actionnetwork@umkc.edu.

Northeast Region: • Adair • Clark • Knox • Lewis • Lincoln • Linn • Macon • Marion • Pike • Putnam Ralls • Schuyler • Scotland • Shelby • St. Charles • St. Louis Co. • St. Louis City • Sullivan • Warren

Southeast Region: • Bollinger • Butler • Cape Girardeau • Carter • Crawford • Dent • Dunklin • Franklin • Iron • Jefferson • Madison • Mississippi • New Madrid • Oregon • Pemiscot • Perry • Reynolds • Ripley • Scott • Shannon • St. Francois • St. Genevieve • Stoddard • Washington • Wayne

Ready to Apply? To apply to participate in the program, Leadership & Self-Advocacy Fellowship Interest Form.

For more information, contact mo_actionnetwork@umkc.edu.

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Holiday Toolkit: Resources, Supports, And More

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SYSTEM UPDATES

ACOG Observes Maternal Health Awareness Day on January 23, 2025

For Maternal Health Awareness Day 2025, ACOG has selected the theme Know What’s at Stake. We invite our ACOG members, partners, and other members of our community to join us in raising awareness about what’s at stake for them as the maternal mortality crisis continues and as attacks on reproductive health care go on unabated. By knowing what’s at stake, collectively we are reminded that we can’t afford to lose any more ground. 

On January 23, 2025, please join the ACOG community in raising awareness about maternal and reproductive health care in the United States.

Includes social media toolkit and resources on maternal health and clinical guidance from ACOG.

DOWNLOAD ACOG TOOLKIT

For more information, visit ACOG Maternal Health Awareness Day

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Resource Guide For Missouri Families Of Children From Birth To Age 12

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – 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.

“Through many of our partners throughout the state, we are thrilled to provide Missouri families with this easy-to-use guide,” said Melanie Highland, director of the Division of Senior and Disability Services with DHSS. “Whether a family is looking for support for their child’s special health care needs, mental health resources or child care information, this guide connects them to resources that strengthen their support network.”

While the guide is useful for all families, it was targeted to assist Missouri families of children with special health care needs and disabilities, highlighting Missouri Family to Family and the Special Health Care Needs Family Partnership. Both programs provide free statewide services and are staffed by parents or family members of individuals with special health care needs or disabilities.

To access the guide online, visit Resource Guide For Missouri Families Of Children From Birth To Age 12.

To request physical copies of the resource guide, please contact the DHSS Bureau of Special Health Care Needs by phone at (573) 751-6246 or email at info@health.mo.gov.

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Department of Health and Senior Services’ Prenatal Substance Use Prevention program is searching for organizations interested in housing life-like infant manikins

The Department of Health and Senior Services’ Prenatal Substance Use Prevention program is searching for organizations interested in housing life-like infant manikins. The set of manikins represents infants with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS), prenatal drug exposure, and healthy characteristics. Organizations can utilize the manikins to demonstrate the effects of prenatal substance use to promote healthy pregnancies.

The drug-affected manikin will emit the effects of withdrawal. The FAS manikin features some of alcohol’s devastating effects.  Individuals visualize all three manikins together to compare the effects of prenatal substance use.  The manikins are provided at no cost along with educational materials but do require bi-annually reporting on the usage.

If your organization is interested in housing the manikins, please visit https://health.mo.gov/psup/community-resources-request.php.

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Community Conversations About Suicide Prevention

Community Conversations About Suicide Prevention is a quarterly gathering of like-minded friends, family, advocates, and professionals – anyone who has been touched by suicide.

Join us to connect with like-minded people, learn more about the suicide prevention initiatives in Missouri that are saving lives from suicide, share resources for support and care, and work together to make the choice of suicide less likely for Missourians!

Want to share this information with someone or within your organization? See the attached flyers.

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Birth and Postpartum Doula Training – 50% off now through December 31, 2024

Are you ready to pursue your doula training? Birth It Forward is launching our full training program on January 1, 2025!

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Adair County Health Department

Check out what’s going on this month at Adair County Health Department!

For more information, call (660) 665 – 8491.

• Press 1 for Clinic
• Press 2 for WIC
• Press 3 for Environmental Health
• Press 4 for Community Health & Education
• Press 5 for Administration

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Andrew County Health Department

For more information, call (816) 324 – 3139.

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Landmark Recovery Center

Check out the calendar for December.

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Miller County Health Center

Our Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner has appointments available December 18th.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call (573) 369 – 2400.

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Free Coats 4 The Family

Family Resource Center Of Cass County, Inc.

New Coats Sizes 12 months – Adults 4X

Days: Monday – Thursday

Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Location: Bridge Over Troubled Water Food Pantry, 6909 E. 163rd Street, Belton, Missouri 64012

For more information, call (816) 425 – 4169 or email helpdesk@mofamilyresource.org.

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KVC Health Systems Opens First Joint Venture Hospital: Children’s Mercy Kansas City And Camber Mental Health Unveil $53 Million Mental Wellness Campus

The Children’s Mercy Kansas City and Camber Mental Health Joint Venture announced a new 72,700 square-foot, state-of-the-art mental wellness campus that will officially open on December 2, 2024. The $53 million, 72-bed hospital will help meet the growing demand for inpatient pediatric and adult mental health treatment with the ability to care for more than 3,400 clients each year.

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March of Dimes – 2024 Report Card

About 370,000 babies were born at 37 weeks’ gestation or earlier in 2023. 
In its annual report, the March of Dimes gave the U.S. a D+ grade based on the number of babies born too soon last year.  

View The 2024 March of Dimes Report Card

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United 4 Children – 2023 Report Card

2023 was an incredible year for United 4 Children!! Check out their recently released 2023 Annual Report to see their impact!

View The United 4 Children 2023 Annual Report

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Missouri Suicide Prevention Network

Available resources as highlighted by the Missouri Suicide Prevention Network.

• Missouri Suicide Prevention Plan- Click Here
• MSPN Training Guide- Click Here
• The Suicide Prevention Resource Center has released a full series of guides to help professionals, families, and communities support the mental well-being of LGBTQIA2S+ youth. The series contains action-oriented strategies for supporting youth. CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE!
• Three one-page documents to give additional resources to our youth in your schools and organizations. – CLICK HERE
• Suicide Prevention and 988 Guide for Missouri Schools- CLICK HERE
• 988 Virtual Toolkit- CLICK HERE 
• 988 Physical Toolkit- CLICK HERE
• Now Matters Now- https://nowmattersnow.org/
• Hope Squad- Hope Squad Suicide Prevention- CLICK HERE
• Youth Suicide Prevention Provider Resources- Additional Resources for Suicide Prevention (aap.org)- CLICK HERE
• Ask Listen Refer- CLICK HERE

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Call For Applications: Substance Use System Transformation and Integration Network Learning Collaborative

CHCS welcomes applications from all states and U.S. territories to participate in this 12-month collaborative beginning in February 2025. States and territories that are looking for timely support with planning, developing, or refining SUD-related policies for adults that advance health equity and promote prevention, treatment, or recovery supports should consider applying.

To learn more and apply, download the Request for Applications.

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Call For Submissions – Youth Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery

The National Center on Youth Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery, in partnership with SAMHSA and the Bureau of Indian Affairs/Office of Justice Services, will be hosting the annual Joint Meeting on Youth Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery (JMYPTR) on March 18-20, 2025 in Baltimore, MD. This event aims to promote and improve substance use prevention, early intervention, harm reduction, treatment, and recovery efforts among children, adolescents, and emerging adults. Learn more and register here.

Call For Submissions

Proposals can be submitted for a panel, individual presentation, roundtable, workshop, or poster session that will contribute to the vital conversations surrounding youth prevention, treatment, and recovery.

Access the call for proposals and submission guidelines here.

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Call For Submissions – 2025 Black Maternal Mental Health Summit

Submissions are NOW OPEN for the 2025 Black Maternal Mental Health Summit Happening July 23 – July 25, 2025, in Houston, Texas.

We’re excited to invite YOU to be part of this important event! Whether you’re an advocate, healthcare professional, researcher, or community leader, your voice is vital in advancing Black maternal mental health.

Submissions Open: October 1 – December 31, 2024

Join us in shaping the conversation and sharing solutions for our 2025 Black Maternal Mental Health Summit. Submit your proposal today! https://bit.ly/Abstract2025

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Call For Submissions – Postpartum Support International Annual Conference

You are invited to submit a proposal for the 38th Annual Postpartum Support International Conference in New Orleans, LA from July 7-11, 2025.

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT: Wednesday, January 8, 2025

2025 PSI Call for Annual Meeting Submissions: https://loom.ly/hzeLSdk

PSI Submitters Guide: https://loom.ly/zJOKjFo

For more information, visit https://www.postpartum.net/professionals/psi-conference/

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Call For Submissions – 2025 Mental Health KC Conference

Calling all mental health advocates and professionals! The 2025 Mental Health KC Conference is set for May 29-30 at Johnson County Community College.

Want to share your expertise? Speaker proposals are open now! Submit by January 17, 2025, and help us advance mental health awareness and education. You will be notified no later than March 7 of the status of your submission.

Learn more and apply here: https://bit.ly/MHKC-2025

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NAMI Peer-to Peer Registration Open

NAMI Peer-to-Peer
Jefferson City (In-Person) Register
Dates/Time: Fridays, Jan. 3, 2025 – Feb. 21, 2025 @ 5:00pm – 7:30 pm
Location: Landmark Recovery Center, 204 Metro Dr., Jefferson City, MO 65109
Course leader(s): Melanie Cobb & Roy Farmer
Notes: Free Childcare is Provided. Registration is required for this free, 8-session online course which will meet for 8 consecutive Fridays. [Credentialed through MCB for 20 hours.]
Click to view the flyer here or check us out on Facebook

Event Page

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NAMI Peer-to-Peer
Statewide (Virtual) Register
Dates/Time: Thursdays, Feb. 6, 2025 – Mar. 27, 2025 @ 6:30pm – 9:00 pm
Location: Virtual via Zoom Video Conferencing
Course leader(s): Kyree Hatcher, Brandy Cornwell, & Sarah Berke 
Notes: Registration is required for this free, 8-session online course which will meet for 8 consecutive Thursdays. [Credentialed through MCB for 20 hours.]
Click to view the flyer here or check us out on Facebook

Event Page

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FOOD SERVICES (Food Pantry, Mobile Pantry, Drive-Thru Food Pickup, Etc.)

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

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How Working as a NAMI HelpLine Volunteer Changed My Life

I remember the anticipation of receiving my first call on the NAMI HelpLine. My heart was racing, my hands were sweating. I was fearful that a help-seeker might judge or react explosively to every word I used or intonation I chose. I had never worked on a helpline before. I had previous experience in customer service, but never in such an intimate capacity — one where I was tasked with finding and recommending resources that could potentially revitalize and change a caller’s life.

-By Maria Ahmed

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is value-based care making headway in community health centers by penn LDI (leonard davis institute of health economics)

Fourteen years ago, along with everything else it was, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was a mandate to transition the U.S. health care system’s payment systems away from fee-for-service and toward value-based payment models—a quest that has since been the subject of endless debate. In 2021, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) issued a white paper outlining its strategy for advancing value-based payment (VBP) conversions over the next decade and noted it “will be critical to increase the reach of value-based models to underrepresented and underserved populations.”

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The ROI of parental leave: why parental leave is essential for families and the economy by psychology today

Key Points

• Dads with paid leave bond more with kids and help moms transition back to work.
• Parents with 12+ weeks of paid leave are 80% less likely to quit their jobs.
• Training managers to support parent employees reduces stigma around taking leave.
• Paid leave is an investment, with an estimated $2.57 return for every dollar spent.

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Partner Perspectives: Where Medication-assisted Treatment and Whole-person Care Meet

The opioid epidemic has garnered significant national attention over the last 25 years, highlighted by the deaths of high-profile celebrities and lawsuits against pharmaceutical companies. Despite advancements in legislation and funding to support health care providers in tackling the crisis, opioid-related fatalities have risen annually since 1999.

In recent research, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that 75% of the roughly 107,000 drug overdoses in the U.S. involved an opioid. What’s more, the number of opioid overdoses in 2022 was six times that of 1999.

Fortunately, over the last two decades, it has become evident that medication-assisted treatment (MAT) positively aids patients living with opioid use disorder (OUD), serving as a vital lifeline for more than 2 million people living in the U.S. In this article, we provide an overview of the main MATs, why they’re used and the challenges these treatments can present to health care providers.

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Building A 21st Century Community-Based Approach to Strengthening families By The Children’s Bureau

Parent advocates are working with policymakers to transform child protection services into a modern and effective family well-being system. This brief from Children’s Trust Fund Alliance outlines how federal and state policies can support this vision for safer and more nurturing environments.

DOWNLOAD BRIEF

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Managing Grief Through The Holidays By NAMI Johnson County KS

How can you help/support a friend who is grieving this holiday season? Is there anything I can do to prepare myself if I think I could have an ‘emotional episode’? How can we honor those we love that can’t be with us? What is meant to be a time of festivities, celebration and joy can deeply painful and dark when grieving during the holidays.

Learn from Crystal Webster, “the Grief Sherpa” as she guides us through the grief process and how to grieve well.

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Understanding Addiction By Wait 21

Check out this great, and short explainer video from Wait 21 about addiction, and why youth are MUCH more susceptible to alcohol and other drugs than adults!:

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Alcohol’s Effects on Health: Research-based information on drinking and its impact by national institute on alcohol abuse and alcoholism

Sobering Up–Myths and Facts

Myth: Drink coffee. Caffeine will sober you up.

Fact: Caffeine may help with drowsiness but not with the effects of alcohol on decision-making or coordination. The body needs time to metabolize (break down) alcohol and then to return to normal. Also, when caffeine wears off, your body will need to deal with post-caffeine sleepiness, which adds to alcohol-induced sleepiness. There are no quick cures—only time will help.

Myth: You can drive as long as you are not slurring your words or acting erratically.

Fact: The coordination needed for driving is compromised long before you show signs of intoxication and your reaction time is slowed. Plus, the sedative effects of alcohol increase your risk of nodding off or losing attention behind the wheel.

Myth: The warm feeling you get from drinking alcohol insulates you from the cold of winter. When you’re drinking, there’s no need to wear a coat when it’s cold outside.

Fact: Alcohol widens the tiny blood vessels right under the skin, so they quickly fill with warm blood. This makes you feel warm or hot, and can cause your skin to flush and perspire. But your body temperature is actually dropping, because while alcohol is pulling warmth from your body’s core to the skin surface, it is also depressing the area of your brain that controls temperature regulation. In cold environments, this can lead to hypothermia. So, wear a coat when it’s cold outside, particularly if you are drinking alcohol.

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SAMHSA “Talk. They Hear You”

“The “Talk. They Hear You.” campaign aims to reduce underage drinking and other substance use among youths under the age of 21 by providing parents and caregivers with information and resources they need to address these issues with their children early and often.”

-SAMHSA

For more information, visit “Talk. They Hear You”

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Song for Charlie releases national fentanyl survey – summer 2024

READ REPORT

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Community Partnership of the Ozarks provides new wellness wheel and assessment tools

View and download CPO’s new Wellness Wheel and Assessment today, and find new healthy ways to heal!

VIEW RESOURCES

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National Domestic Hotline Releases Tips For Accessing Resources

Talking to law enforcement, lawyers, or legal aid can be intimidating. For someone experiencing abuse who is dealing with trauma and mental/emotional distress, it can be even more challenging to get support from those agencies. While each situation is unique, there are some tips for accessing resources. These questions can help you know what to do or say when seeking support.

LEARN MORE

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Family Voices Releases ‘My Language, My Care’

Family Voices is excited to announce the launch of My Language, My Care, a free online course about language access in the health care setting. The course is available in English, Spanish, Chinese and American Sign Language. 

LEARN MORE

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Family Voices Releases ‘Family Engagement in Systems Tools’

It’s critically important for individuals and families who receive services from a system of care have a voice in informing the policies and practices that govern the services they receive. This ensures policies, practices, services, supports, QI activities, research agendas and protocols, and other systems-level initiatives are family-centered and equitable. Moreover, when child- and family-serving organizations engage families in systems change, there are fewer unanticipated adverse consequences.

Family Voices created the Family Engagement in Systems Tools that child- and family-serving organizations can use to plan, assess, and improve family engagement.

LEARN MORE

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National low-income housing coalition Releases new disaster housing recovery toolkit

The National Low Income Housing Coalition released a new Disaster Housing Recovery Toolkit!

“Advancing Equity: Strategies, Tactics, and Best Practices for Disaster-Impacted Communities” is a direct result of our June 2024 convening of the Disaster Housing Recovery Coalition, where more than 60 organizations came together to establish an actionable framework for overhauling America’s disaster recovery structure.

This toolkit compiles strategies, tactics, and real-world examples shared by DHRC members—including survivors of disaster—focused on creating equitable recovery systems. From pre-disaster media strategies to resilience hubs, it offers concrete steps for community-based, state, and national organizations to lead the charge for reform.

DOWLOAD TOOLKIT

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NICU Parent Network

Frequent alcohol misuse is linked to personal problems, such as having relationship troubles or problems at work. Want to make a change?

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NICU Parent Network

NICU Parent Network, National Network of NICU Psychologists, National Perinatal Association, and key partners have released a Position Paper advocating for Continuous and Uninterrupted Family Presence in the NICU. Recognizing parents as primary caregivers is essential for premature babies’ development and family well-being.

READ THE PAPER

ACCESS THE TOOLKIT

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The National Safety Council offers Virtual Car Seat Checks as a FREE Resource

Schedule a Virtual Car Seat Check with a Nationally Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST).

If you would like to have your child’s car seat checked virtually through an online virtual meeting, the National Safety Council has CPST on staff to assist you. 

Learn more or schedule your FREE car seat check with a Nationally Certified Child Safety Technician (CPST) by visiting, National Safety Council.

SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT

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Mental Health America (MHA) Launches Rural Mental Health Resources Hub

Here are a few key statistics that highlight the mental health landscape in rural communities:

• Rural residents face higher rates of depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders than those in urban areas.
• According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), suicide rates are nearly twice as high in rural communities.
• 65% of rural counties lack a single psychiatrist, and over half have no licensed psychologists or social workers, making mental health care difficult to access.

This hub offers:

• Free, anonymous, and confidential mental health tests.
• Practical resources to help individuals and families navigate their mental health journey and build resilience.
• Educational webinars like, “Hidden Struggles: Addressing mental health stigma in rural areas.”

VISIT THE RURAL MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES HUB

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NAMI TraumaInSight

To learn more or register, visit NAMI TraumaInSight

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SAMHSA Practitioner Training Page

For more information, visit SAMHSA Practitioner Training

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From The MCH Navigator

For more information, visit MCH Navigator

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From The MCH Library

For more information, visit MCH Library

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Alliance For Innovation On Maternal Health (AIM) Podcast – Season 2

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

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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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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

MO Moms Line (313) 768 – Moms

Free peer-led support for all perinatal people experiencing any form of mood and anxiety struggles. Call the MOMS Line at 314-768-MOMS – A help line with connection to 1:1 Perinatal Mental Health Peer Coaching, MOMS Groups, Community Resources, and more.

Follow on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/themomsline

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Missouri Department of Mental Health Provides Wellness Resources

Mental health and wellness is for everyone. Every client. Every colleague. Every community.

The Department of Mental Health (DMH) is committed to improving the mental well-being and overall wellness of all Missourians. The Department is working to develop, promote, and implement an overall wellness program to help DMH team members and all Missourians be well and healthy where they live, work, learn, and play.

LEARN MORE

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Parent UP KC

The human brain doesn’t finish developing until our mid-20s, but why is that important to know? Because young brains are still growing and developing rapidly. This leaves the brain very vulnerable to the effects of drug use and can make drug addiction much more likely in the future

Starting alcohol, nicotine, or other substance use at an early age is one of the strongest and most consistent predictors of an increased risk of addiction. To prevent addiction and keep our teens safe and healthy, we want to invite you to @Parent Up!

Learn more about how together we can prevent addiction at ParentUpKC

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10 Key Ingredient For Trauma-Informed Care

Trauma Informed Care training is critical l for not only clinical, but also non-clinical employees — such as front-desk workers and security personnel — who play an important role in setting the tone of an environment.

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Connect by Postpartum Support International

Postpartum Support International (PSI) has expanded its commitment to give all families the best start possible by creating a new app for families and caregivers – Connect by PSI.  Technology has impacted how everyone consumes information and resources – allowing us to have a limitless amount of information at our fingertips, but not all of it is helpful. At PSI, we now offer a trustworthy space for parents and providers to access Perinatal Mental Health information and resources from their phone or tablet.

Connect by PSI gives you access to ALL of our essential help-seeker resources in an easy-to-navigate manner.

After downloading the app, you will have access to:

• PSI Helpline, Hotline, and Crisis numbers ready to dial in one click
• PSI resources and support services
• Over 50+ Online Support Groups
• Easy to share information about Perinatal Mental Health
• Ways to get involved

Download for Apple

Download for Google

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ParentLink

You are not alone. Connect with trusted, compassionate support for your child’s physical, emotional and behavioral health!

For more information, visit ParentLink

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Missouri Warming Centers

Be prepared for the cold! Know how to locate a warming center in Missouri using the warming center map.

Warming Center Map

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UPCOMING TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Find upcoming trainings and development opportunities at https://moactionnetwork.org/announcements/#events

Drug Endangered Children Community Awareness Training

Date: December 10, 2024

Time: 10:00 a.m. CST

Location: Virtual Webinar (Zoom)

Event Registration

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Cardiac Conditions in Obstetric Care: Data Assistance

Missouri PQC

Date: December 10, 2024

Time: 11:00 a.m. CST

Location: Virtual Webinar (Zoom)

Event Registration

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Darkness To Light’s Stewards Of Children

A community prevention training that goes over facts about child abuse, how to minimize opportunities for victimization, barriers to one’s own ability to conversate about sexual abuse and its signs, as well as conversations to have with children (i.e., teaching anatomy, consent, autonomy), recognizing signs of possible victimization and how to react if a child discloses.

Date: December 10, 2024

Time: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. CST

Location: At Child Safe, 3309 W. Main Street, Sedalia, Missouri, 65301

Event Registration

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Missouri PQC – Maternal and Neonatal Levels of Care: MO Designation Process

Date: December 12, 2024

Time: 12:00 p.m.

Event Registration

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Mereces Todo Lo Bonito: Supporting Gay Male Latinos’ Sexual Identity Development Through Queer Latinx Professionals

Mental Health KC

This webinar will delve into the unique mental health challenges faced by gay male Latinos and highlight the importance of culturally responsive care. By examining the intersections of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic factors, this presentation will provide insights into how these layers of identity influence mental health outcomes. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the barriers to care, including stigma, access issues, and underrepresentation of queer Latinx professionals in mental health. The session will also cover effective community-based supports, therapeutic strategies, and the impact of recent policies aimed at enhancing diversity within the mental health workforce. This event is designed for mental health practitioners, advocates, and anyone committed to fostering equity and inclusion in mental health services for LGBTQ+ and Latinx communities.

Date: December 13, 2024

Time: 12:00 p.m.

EVENT REGISTRATION

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NAMI Ask the Expert Cognition Series: Cognitive Enhancement – What the Research Shows

In this presentation Dr. Keshavan will review the current state of the knowledge on cognitive remediation (cognitive training) in psychiatric illnesses, and its neural and behavioral targets, and summarize the factors that appear to relate to a successful response, including learner characteristics that influence clinical outcome. While much of the early research has been conducted in schizophrenia, cognitive training has more recently been applied to a widening range of neuropsychiatric illnesses, including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, mood disorders, and substance use disorders. Cognitive training harnesses the inherent neuroplastic capacities of the brain, targeting brain function across psychiatric disorders. Cognitive training offers considerable promise, especially given the limited efficacy of pharmacological interventions in ameliorating cognitive deficits. However, some potential pharmacological options that may be of value in improving cognition in neuropsychiatric disorders will also be briefly discussed.

Date: December 12, 2024

Time: 3:00 p.m.

EVENT REGISTRATION

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Silencing Gun Violence: A Community Collaboration

Women’s Voices Raised For Social Justice

Dates: December 12, 2024

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Location: The Center of Clayton 50 Gay Ave. St. Louis, MO 63105

Women’s Voices monthly educational programs are held at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of the month. Programs are free and open to the public. Read more about the Women’s Voices upcoming programs.

Event Registration

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Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) Clinician Training Series

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Virtual Ethics Training

Missouri Credentialing Board

Join us for our Ethics Training and take a deep dive into ethical principles, real-life dilemmas, and professional standards. This interactive session is perfect for discussing practical ethical issues you face in your field. Participants will earn 3 hours of Ethics credit

Location: Virtual Webinar (Zoom)

Event Registration

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NAMI Peer-to-Peer: Statewide Virtual Training

Statewide Virtual Training

Dates: February 6, 2025 – March 27, 2025

Days: Thursdays

Time: 12:00 p.m.

Location: Virtual via Zoom

NAMI Peer-to-Peer is a free, eight-session educational program for adults with mental health conditions who are looking to better understand themselves and their recovery. Taught by trained leaders with lived experience, this program includes activities, discussions and informative videos. The course is 8 weeks long with one class per week. Each class runs 2.5 hours.

Notes: Registration is required for this free, 8-session online course which will meet for 8 consecutive Thursdays. [Credentialed through MCB for 20 hours.]
Click to view the flyer here or check us out on Facebook Event Page

Event Registration

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Find upcoming events and opportunities at https://moactionnetwork.org/announcements/#events

Winter Services & Essentials Fair

Date: December 10, 2024

Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Location: Mills Center, 650 Mills Drive, Lebanon, Missouri 65536

For more information, call (417) 501 – 4637

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Affinia Healthcare – Breastfeeding & Lactation Help Session

Date: December 12, 2024

Time: 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Location: Virtual Event (link to participate in this event will be provided via text)

For more information, call (314) 898 – 1701

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Donuts and a Movie: Meet Me In St. Louis

St. Louis County Library

Date: December 13, 2024

Time: 11:00 a.m.

Location: Eureka Hills Branch 500 Workman Rd. Eureka, MO 63025-1080

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Low-Cost Blood Draw

Linn County Health Department

Date: December 13, 2024

Time: 8:00 – 10:30 a.m.

Location: 635 S. Main St. Brookfield, Missouri, 64628

For more information or to schedule your appointment, call (660) 258 – 7251

Sober Holiday Sip & Social

Date: December 15, 2024

Time: 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Location: Splitlog Coffee Co. Coffee, Drive Thru, Roastery, 548 Central Avenue Kansas City, Kansas 66101

Ticket: $12.00

Come meet Kat of No Wine in the Carpool Line and Alix of Sober City Movement at Splitlog Coffee Co. for a special holiday gathering! Join us for an evening filled with delicious mocktails, raffles, and warm company in a festive, alcohol-free setting. Whether you’re in recovery or simply looking for a fun, sober event, this is the perfect way to celebrate the season. Our cozy roastery will set the scene for meaningful connections and holiday cheer. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to mingle and enjoy the festivities. 

For more information, visit sober-holiday-sip-and-social-tickets

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Community Job & Resource Fair

Date: December 21, 2024

Time: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.9a

Location: Smith-Cotton Jr. High FEMA Building, 312 E. Broadway, Sedalia, Missouri

For more information or to inquire about a booth, contact K9 Deputy Jimmy Moore at (660) 287 – 3446.

Community Interaction Deputy Larry Parham at (660) 221 – 7528.

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Community Conversations About Suicide Prevention

Date: January 17, 2025

Time: 9:00 – 10:30 a.m.

Event Registration

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Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health (AIM) Annual Meeting

SAVE THE DATE

Date: February 19-21, 2025

Location: Ritz Carlton – Pentagon City Hotel in Arlington, Virginia.

Early bird registration will open December 3, 2024, through January 2, 2025. Early bird registration will cost $150.00 per person, and registration is open to anyone.

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2025 Maternal & Infant Health Convening

SAVE THE DATE

Date: March 5-6, 2025

Location: DoubleTree by Hilton, Chesterfield, Missouri

REGISTRATION COMING SOON

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Community Conversations About Suicide Prevention

Date: April 18, 2025

Time: 9:00 – 10:30 a.m.

Event Registration

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NatCon25

Date: May 5-7, 2025

Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Event Registration

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Postpartum Support International Annual Meeting

Date: July 7-11, 2025

Location: New Orleans, Louisiana

For more information, visit https://www.postpartum.net/professionals/psi-conference/

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Community Conversations About Suicide Prevention

Date: July 18, 2025

Time: 9:00 – 10:30 a.m.

Event Registration

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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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SUBMIT SYSTEM UPDATES, ORGANIZATIONAL NEWS

Quarterly Newsletter (October – December 2024)

Did you miss our recent issue of the Action Network’s Quarterly Newsletter? No worries! Stay updated on system updates, organizational news, and more by clicking the link below.

• Missouri Maternal Health Action Network Quarterly Newsletter (October – December 2024)

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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 issues of the quarterly newsletter, 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.