Planning Committee Meeting: Oct. 15, 2024

Workgroup Meeting: Oct. 22, 2024

Workgroup Meeting: Nov. 19, 2024

Workgroup Meeting: Dec. 3, 2024

Action Network Meeting: Dec. 17, 2024

Missouri Rural Health Conference: Nov. 6-7, 2024

2024 Missouri Substance Use Prevention Conference: Nov. 12-14, 2024

ACEs & Mental Health Summit: Nov. 15, 2024

Mental Health KC Fall Symposium: Nov. 18, 2024

Shades of Blue Project, Black Maternal Mental Health Summit: July 23-25 in Houston, TX

The Missouri Maternal Health Action Network held its Second Annual Summit 'IT STARTS WITH US: Innovative Approaches to Improve Maternal Behavioral Health' on Sept. 27, 2024, at the Hampton Inn & Suites at the University in Columbia, Missouri. The meeting was made of vital stakeholders and strategic partners such as organizations, service providers, and mothers with lived experience.

This year’s theme highlighted the voices of those with lived experiences, facilitated insightful discussion, shared groundbreaking ideas, created networking opportunities, and fostered cross-system collaboration to drive systems change and improve behavioral health outcomes for mothers, children, and families affected by perinatal substance use. 

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

FOR PROFESSIONALS

FOR MOTHERS

MHAP is a statewide perinatal psychiatry access program designed to give health care providers the resources they need to confidently identify and manage their patients’ perinatal mental and behavioral health conditions. Enrolled providers have free access to 1:1 phone consultation with perinatal psychiatrists, as well as resource and referral services,
trainings, and other educational resources.

Effective November 1, 2024, MO HealthNet enrolled providers (including Fee-For-Service (FFS) and Managed Care (MC) Health Plan providers) who provide obstetric care/services, primary care, and emergency care to MO HealthNet participants can begin utilizing the new NOP and Risk Screening Portal to notify the MO HealthNet Division (MHD) and the MC Health Plans of a participant’s pregnancy. 

The new Portal will notify MHD and the appropriate MC Health Plan of a participant’s pregnancy without requiring a provider to complete multiple forms or online portals. There is also a new universal NOP and Risk Screening Form that can be used as a tool to collect the information needed for the portal.   

Providers can bill and be reimbursed $50 for entering the NOP and Risk Screening information in the Portal. Billing guidance is provided in the MHD Notification of Pregnancy and Risk Screening Bulletin, webinars, and resources on the Maternal and Infant Health program page.

To assist providers with this transition, we have scheduled two live webinars. Please register for one of the following dates/times:

For providers and staff unable to attend one of the above webinars, following these dates the recorded presentation will be posted on the Maternal and Infant Health program page. You may also review the electronic presentation now.

For additional information on this new process, refer to the MHD Bulletin, Notification of Pregnancy and Risk Screening Bulletin. 

For questions or assistance, email MHD.Education@dss.mo.gov. 

For Federal Fiscal Year 2024, the Safe Cribs for Missouri program has handed out over 600 cribs across the state! Starting the new federal fiscal year our program will be operating in 86 counties across the state. With other crib programs being utilized in Missouri, that will leave four counties without any type of crib program. Our participating counties are working across county lines though to make sure that every county is being served.

For more information, contact Shanna Heard.

ParentLink’s WarmLine is your direct access to family strengthening information and support:

Family Support Specialists offer problem-solving support, research-based information, and referrals to services.  In areas of the state where we have funding to do so, we also offer follow-up calls to ensure that families get connected with needed resources.  During follow-up we help families problem-solve any barriers to accessing services and provide additional information and referrals as needed.

How do I contact the ParentLink WarmLine? 

Who uses the ParentLink WarmLine? 

When is the WarmLine available?

Why is there a WarmLine?

ParentLink’s WarmLine exists to assist parents, other caregivers, and providers to help strengthen families.

A list of basic resources for families can be found here.  For more parenting information and resources, contact us!

What are people saying about us?

Check out some quotes from families and professionals who have used the ParentLink WarmLine.

For more information, visit https://cehd.missouri.edu/parentlink/warmline/

TEL-LINK provides Missourians with confidential information and referrals on maternal and child health services. The operators at TEL-LINK will provide information and referrals concerning a wide range of health services in your community. Give us a call or text today.

How can TEL-LINK help me?

and more...give TEL-LINK a CALL or TEXT TODAY! 800-TEL-LINK (800-853-5465)

For more information, visit TEL-LINK.

Don't miss your chance! The COMC Free Flu Fair is going on now!! Stop by the location nearest you & get your vaccines- no appointments necessary!

Want to learn more about Missouri job opportunities, employment training, and community events?

Go to mydss.mo.gov to subscribe to receive email updates!

Do you have a teen in your life that looks to you for support or guidance? Are you a parent, uncle, teacher, or other adult who works closely with teenagers? Talking with teens may not always be easy, but most adults agree having meaningful conversations with young people is important. The more resources you have to help communicate, the more prepared and comfortable you both are for the highs and lows of adolescence. The Connect with Me cards and app are great tools to strengthen the connections and help start meaningful conversations between youth and adults.

For more information, visit https://health.mo.gov/living/families/connectwithme/

Search and connect to resources, community programs, and childhood services for families with young children under 5.

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

There are many ways to connect with 988, and we want you to reach out in whatever way is most comfortable for you. Call, text, chat, or videophone; we are here for you!

Learn more about Missouri 988 at https://missouri988.org

Join us for our annual Trunk or Treat!

Bring your family and friends for a fun-filled evening!

Date: Tuesday, October 22nd

Time: 5:30pm-6:30pm

Location: High Grove Early Childhood Center

Don’t miss out on the festive fun—mark your calendars and get ready for a hauntingly good time!

Contact Child Care Aware of Kansas today for a list of child care providers in your area!

Not feeling like yourself? Let's talk about it.

Call or text 1-833-852-6262 (1-833-TLC-MAMA).

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.

Learn more about the services offered in your area. You can also search for a local food pantry in your community.

For more information, visit Feeding Missouri.

The CRIS Link makes accessing early childhood (prenatal to five) home visiting services easy for anyone in Missouri who needs it. It is a one-stop shop for anyone to make an early childhood home visiting referral in Missouri through one of five Regional CRIS Networks, depending on the needs and location of each family. Whether you are a home visiting provider, a medical professional, an educator, or a caregiver seeking services, you can make a referral for a family using the CRIS Link.

Select the family’s county using the CRIS Link below to find their Regional CRIS Network and referral form. Once a referral is submitted, the Regional CRIS Network will assign the referred family to a home visiting program based on the family’s needs and eligibility, and the program’s capacity.

The assigned home visiting agency will then contact the family to tell them more about their program and offer services.

For more information, visit Children's Trust Fund.

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!

For more information, visit screening.mhanational.org.

As Missouri’s Early Care and Education Resource and Referral Network, United 4 Children provides resource and referral services to early care professionals, children, and families throughout Missouri. 

For more information, visit United 4 Children.

First Call knows that for every person with Substance Use Disorder,
ten individuals around them are negatively impacted.

First Call goes beyond supporting the individual, providing resources for families and loved ones impacted by addiction. 

For more information, visit First Call KC.

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 offers over 50+ FREE and virtual support groups. 

Need a ride? MO HealthNet offers transportation to medical appointments for eligible participants. MTM provides the transportation. On their website, there is a great trifold that gives step-by-step instructions, as well as a video: https://buff.ly/3WPrJY7

When you're ready to be picked up from your medical appointment to go home, there are a few different ways you can contact MTM.

APP: Using the MTM Member Mobile App – Press “I’m Ready” button to activate will call pickup

SMS: If opted in for Text – after member has completed the first portion of their trip they receive text, “Thanks for riding with us! Reply READY when you are ready to be picked up”. Then member can respond “Ready” to text activate will call pickup

CALL: Call the established number for your health plan.

For more information, visit https://buff.ly/3KheGap.

Did You Know? Our Community Resource Team can assist you with more than just emergency food. We also offer SNAP and Medicaid assistance to neighbors in both Missouri and Illinois.

Schedule an appointment with our team today by clicking the link below.

https://bit.ly/benefits-appt

Have you registered for our FREE #TraumaAwarenessTraining in St. Louis? Learn more about the fundamentals of trauma and how we shift our perspective to better serve our communities.

Register at https://www.stlrhc.org/events/trauma-awareness-training-10/

Enroll NOW for our FREE professional development classes. This year, each class is being offered free of charge to attend. However, you can earn 6 CEUs for $45.

The training will provide an understanding for different approaches to care and how they are based in different ethical principles. The training will also cover real-life scenarios and their relationship to ethical standards. From theory to practical application, this training will highlight the integration of ethical practice in clinical care.

TOPIC: Ethics

Enroll at firstcallkc.org/pdi

Class size is limited, and you must pre-register!

This is great for those who want/need CPR and AED training, but don't need the BLS or ACLS certification card for work, etc.

Call 636-456-7474 to register for one of our upcoming classes.

Get ready for a thrilling community event! Join us in Downtown Poplar Bluff on October 19th from 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM for the Pumpkin Carving Showdown! Local businesses will compete to create the spookiest, most creative pumpkin designs right before your eyes.

Come cheer on your favorite local business as they battle it out for the best pumpkin design!

And that's not all—Trick or Treat tables will be set up for the whole family to enjoy!

Come for the eerie pumpkin creations, grab some treats, and have a hauntingly good time!

Location: Downtown Poplar Bluff

Date: October 19, 2024

Time: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Check out the flyer for more details, and we can’t wait to see you there!

Our NEWEST group is… Families Anonymous! Meeting the last Thursday of every month at 5:30 PM, this group focuses on those with a loved one in addiction. Come find a community of people who understand your circumstances and can provide support!

To highlight some extra-events outside of our normal offerings:

It’s officially fall at the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium! Celebrate the season at Hoots & Howls every weekend in October. From 10am to 3pm each Saturday and Sunday, guests can enjoy family fall activities at the Zoo including: pedal tractors, a pint-sized hay maze, and more!

Activities are included in the price of Zoo admission and your Friends of the Zoo membership.

FLU and COVID vaccine clinic will be this Friday October 4th! We will have morning and afternoon times available but will be closed from 11-1:30 for a staff meeting.

Call 816-324-3139 to schedule an appointment!

Did you know that ALL Missouri children under five years old are eligible to register for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. There is no deadline to register. To receive books, a parent or guardian must register their child on the Imagination Library website. Books will be mailed directly to the homes of registered children every month, until their fifth birthday.

Families can find more information or check availability, by visiting Check Availability - Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.

Organizations can find more information and promotional materials at https://dese.mo.gov/childhood/outreach/dolly-partons-imagination-library. Let us know if you have any further questions or if there is anything we can do to support you and your organization.

Join Project Teach for their Virtual Child & Adolescent Mental Health Intensive Training Series coming soon on October 27-28, and November 3-4.

This program will enhance a healthcare provider’s skills to assess, treat and manage mental health concerns in child and adolescent patients. The focus is to provide helpful tools and strategies for primary care clinicians who are treating pediatric patients and their families. This event offers presentations by Project TEACH’s expert team of child and adolescent psychiatrists along with primary care clinicians.

This interactive program spans over four days and offers 15.0 CME credits. Those who attend every event will have the opportunity to sign-up for site-based learning and consultation time with their local Project TEACH child and adolescent psychiatrist.

Project TEACH is funded by the New York State Office of Mental Health and all services and events, such as this intensive training, are offered at no-cost to clinicians in New York State.

At the conclusion of this program, learners will be able to:

6-Week Youth Therapeutic Support Group for LGBTQIA+ Teens (Ages 14-18), in partnership with the Beyond Healing Center!

This program will be every Friday from 6-7 PM, starting October 11th through November 15th.

This support group will provide a safe, open space for adolescents to explore their identities, find community, and develop healthy coping skills in a supportive and inclusive environment. Our goal is to empower young people to navigate the complexities of their developing identities and foster a sense of belonging and resilience.

Reserve your spot by emailing therapy@beyondhealingcenter.com

          We are inviting you to our 2024 KidsCARE Fall Health Fair on Saturday, Oct. 5, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Swope Health Central.

This post-enrollment fair and open house provides informative Swope Health resources, including assistance with our sliding fee discount program.

There will be Medicaid and Health Insurance (Affordable Care Act) enrollment – along with services for Pre-K and Head Start students who need to meet specific health requirements for enrollment – and patient registration will be available for the entire family for all Swope Health services.

Come check out the games, treats, Taco Tito truck, and back-to-school giveaways!

Share system updates and organizational news to be featured in the quarterly issue brief, or on the network website and Facebook page.