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The MOGOV Challenge is a creative, cross-agency initiative that encourages innovation in digital storytelling and community outreach. It brings together public servants, technologists, and creatives to develop meaningful solutions that…...
Imagine a world where someone in their darkest moment isn’t met with confusion or bureaucracy, but with genuine, immediate compassion. That’s the vision behind SAMHSA’s 2025 National Guidelines for Behavioral…...
As your teen or young adult prepares to head off to college, they are making important decisions about everything from meal plans to financial aid. These choices are just the…...
Supporting student mental health is essential, and the Missouri 988 Toolkit offers valuable resources to help educators reach both students and parents effectively. This toolkit is a well-rounded package that…...
In recent years, the importance of addressing mental health in farming communities has gained significant attention. Farmers face unique stressors, such as financial pressures, unpredictable weather, and the demands of…...
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a success story. Since the transition to the 988 Lifeline two years ago, the service has received more than 8 million contacts. In…...
As the launch date of 988 quickly approached, the Missouri Department of Mental Health’s Division of Behavioral Health (DBH) staff reflected with writers Christy Malik and
“A.J. began to change, going from outgoing and bubbly to pulling into his shell,” said veteran NFL player Doug Middleton of his childhood best friend.
Twenty-eight years ago, Paolo del Vecchio joined SAMHSA to work in consumer affairs activities. During his tenure, he’s been the director of SAMHSA’s Center for
On a warm and sunny day in Columbia’s Peace Park, advocates and community members gathered to celebrate the launch of a new 988 Suicide and
Missouri is a national leader when it comes to 988 crisis hotline response times. That is what Director Valerie Huhn, the Director of the Missouri
Dr. Larry Davidson was clinical director at the Connecticut Mental Health Center, a state-funded mental health center run by Yale’s Department of Psychiatry, when he
