Mental Health for Missouri's Veterans and Families

12/11/2025

Concerned About a Loved One's Gambling?

Thousands of Missourians have a loved one who is struggling with a gambling problem. Problem gambling includes all gambling behavior patterns that cause problems in at least one area of life - such as personal, family, social, occupational, legal, or financial. Addictions, including compulsive gambling, are chronic, progressive diseases that can be fatal if untreated.

Visit our site to learn more about this health issue and ways to help.

Thousands of Missourians have a loved one who is struggling with a gambling problem. Problem gambling includes all gambling behavior patterns that cause problems in at least one area of life - such as personal, family, social, occupational, legal, or financial. Addictions, including compulsive gambl...

12/08/2025

Prime for Life® is an online course that aims to change drinking and drug use behaviors, before they become a lifelong struggle.

The course is free and confidential for Missouri's Service Members, Veterans, and their Families (SMVF).

Scan the QR code and start your online course today.

12/01/2025

Hear from five Veterans about their experiences with anxiety. Treatment gave them the tools they needed to understand and manage their mental health challenges.

Hear from five Veterans about their experiences with anxiety. Treatment gave them the tools they needed to understand and manage their mental health challeng...

11/24/2025

TRICARE Open Season

It’s TRICARE Open Season—Time to Review Your Plan!
Compare plans and keep or change your current coverage.

If you’re eligible, you may enroll in dental and vision coverage during Federal Benefits Open Season.

Changes take effect Jan. 1, 2026.

If you’re satisfied with your current plan, you don’t need to do anything. Your coverage will continue automatically for 2026.

TRICARE and FEDVIP Open Season information

11/22/2025

Today is Missouri Buddy Check 22 Day!

Before you "check in", visit our new site and watch our brief videos to help you conduct a meaningful check in.
www.mogovchallenge.com/buddycheck

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11/19/2025

Big changes made to the Missouri Buddy Check 22 Day webpage, take a look.

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11/17/2025

Looking for help?

To help you find behavioral health services in your community, we have created this map of federal, state contracted, and private practices. All wanting to work with Missouri's military-connected community.

Buddy Check 22 DayThe twenty-second day of each month Missouri promotes education and awareness of su***de facing military personnel. Click here to learn more.

11/13/2025

Depression vs. Blues: Know the Difference (By Veterans Health Administration (VHA) - U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs)

Sooner or later, everyone gets the blues. But what if you don't bounce back? What if your feelings of sadness linger, are excessive, or interfere with your work, sleep, or recreation? Depression is very common and more than 19 million people in the U.S. have it. With the right treatment, you can find a path to recovery.
https://www.myhealth.va.gov/mhv-portal-web/ss20181219-depression-vs-blues

11/10/2025

How can connecting with others help my mental health? (by Mental Health America)

C***ections with other people are good for our mental health and well-being. Sometimes this means a heart-to-heart, spill-it-all-out talk. Or sometimes it’s just a funny text or meme. And there are benefits of social connection like increased happiness and living a longer, healthier life.

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Your friend gets your joke. Your coworker offers congrats. Your spouse hugs you hello. They are all helping you bust stress and boost well-being. Often, people turn to loved ones in times of stress. And as human beings, we all want to feel supported, valued, and connected. How connections help C***e...

11/06/2025

This self paced, online course is designed to help change risky drinking and drug use behaviors before they become a lifelong struggle. The course is free to all Missouri service members, veterans, and their families. Scan the QR code and begin your journey to a better future.

11/03/2025

31 Tips to Boost Your Mental Health (by Mental Health America)

It's time to take care of you.

2. Spend some time in nature today. Whether it’s taking a walk, smelling the flowers, or sitting by a tree, nature can make you feel calmer.

10/30/2025

Financial stress and mental health.

Growing evidence reveals that financial strains and worries play significant roles in mental health. In addition to poverty, financial debt and loans are significantly associated with increased psychological distress and poor mental health status.

Help is available. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs-FINVET makes it easier for Veterans on this one-stop website to find money resources, boost financial literacy, and navigate their financial journey.
https://www.mirecc.va.gov/visn19/finvet/