Mental Health for Missouri's Veterans and Families

Mental Health for Missouri's Veterans and Families This site is designed for both clinicians and the military community (service members, veterans and their families).

The Missouri Department of Mental Health's Veterans Services is committed to addressing behavioral health needs of Service Members, Veterans and their families. We look to reduce the stigma for seeking assistance with mental illness and substance use disorders and provide people with information/resources on a wide range of behavioral health topics from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Traumatic B

rain Injury, Suicide Prevention, Military Sexual Trauma and more. This site will also promote training to assist clinicians who want to work with service members, veterans and their families and provide professional development resources. The DMH Service Members, Veterans and their Families page are an open forum where anyone with an interest in behavioral health issues may inquire or express responsible, respectful opinions. Information shared here is considered public. To ensure that this page remains a place where everyone feels welcome, we have a few rules. We will remove comments that contain the following:
•Obscene, rude, vulgar, profane, violent, hateful or racist language
•Threats or defamatory statements
•Personal attacks or insults
•Political candidate endorsements or issues unrelated to behavioral health
•Unauthorized advertisements or solicitations
•Comments that suggest or encourage illegal activity
•Off-topic or repetitive posts
•Personal information, including but not limited to address and telephone numbers

Links to noncommercial sites relevant to behavioral health topics are welcome. We reserve the right to block comments from those who validate these few simple rules. Comments are subject to monitoring, moderation or disclosure to third parties.

Have you heard about the Missouri National Guard Child & Youth Program?They provide programming and supportive services ...
04/27/2026

Have you heard about the Missouri National Guard Child & Youth Program?

They provide programming and supportive services for MOARNG school age dependent aged 6-17 (K-12 schooling). Some of the services are in person, others are virtual.

The Official Website of the Missouri National Guard

Dispose of unused prescriptions and keep your community safe on April 25, National Drug Take Back Day.Old or unused medi...
04/24/2026

Dispose of unused prescriptions and keep your community safe on April 25, National Drug Take Back Day.

Old or unused medications don’t just take up space; they can cause real harm if they aren’t handled correctly.
Safe disposal protects more than just your household. It helps your whole community. When you use a proper disposal site, you:
-Reduce the risk of accidental poisoning in children
-Help prevent drug misuse
-Keep harmful chemicals out of the environment

The drug overdose epidemic in the United States is a clear and present public health, public safety, and national security threat. DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day reflects DEA’s commitment to Americans’ safety and health, encouraging the public to remove unneeded medications fro...

Largest U.S. Study Finds Teen Cannabis Use Linked to Slower Cognitive Development (by UC San Diego) Study of more than 1...
04/23/2026

Largest U.S. Study Finds Teen Cannabis Use Linked to Slower Cognitive Development (by UC San Diego)

Study of more than 11,000 teens finds cannabis use tied to slower gains in memory, focus and thinking speed as well as worse memory over time during key years of brain development.

Researchers from UC San Diego found that teenagers who begin using cannabis show slower gains in thinking and memory skills as they grow.

What is recovery like? (by Mental Health America)The path to recovery is a long and winding road. It isn’t always straig...
04/20/2026

What is recovery like? (by Mental Health America)

The path to recovery is a long and winding road. It isn’t always straightforward. You’re relearning how to be yourself again which can bring stress and anxiety. Self-doubt can rear its ugly head, and you may ask the question, “Can I do this? Can I fully recover?”

You can.
https://screening.mhanational.org/content/what-is-recovery-like/

Youth and Young Adult Resources (by NAMI)More Support for the Childhood, Adolescent, and Young Adulthood Phases. From a ...
04/13/2026

Youth and Young Adult Resources (by NAMI)

More Support for the Childhood, Adolescent, and Young Adulthood Phases. From a free downloadable coloring and activity book to a teen mental health education presentation, to a guide for navigating college with a mental health condition, this page has resources for all young people.

This page also contains handy information for parents, caregivers, and educators, like a one-pager on how to start a conversation about mental health and an example week of wellness activities that can be used at home.

https://www.nami.org/kids-teens-and-young-adults/youth-and-young-adult-resources/

04/10/2026
Sesame Street for Military FamiliesA free, bilingual (English/Spanish) multimedia initiative designed to support militar...
04/09/2026

Sesame Street for Military Families

A free, bilingual (English/Spanish) multimedia initiative designed to support military-connected children (ages 2-8) and their families through unique challenges like deployment, reunions, caregiving, and moving, allowing children to see their experiences reflected by familiar characters like Elmo and Rosita.

Sesame Street for Military Families

Explore military parenting advice and tips to find information on self-expression, positive parenting, and answers to common concerns of Military families.

Find the PTSD treatment that’s right for you (by Veterans Health Administration (VHA) - U.S. Department of Veterans Affa...
04/06/2026

Find the PTSD treatment that’s right for you (by Veterans Health Administration (VHA) - U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs)

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) looks different for everyone. That’s why it’s so important to talk to your clinician and find the treatment that’s right for you. The PTSD Treatment Decision Aid (PTSDTDA) helps you learn about treatment options, compare the ones you like and then use when you feel ready to talk about them with a mental health care clinician.

No matter where you are in your treatment journey, the PTSD Treatment Decision Aid can help.

After nearly a decade in the mental health field counseling children ages 5-18 in a clinical setting, Coast Guard spouse...
04/02/2026

After nearly a decade in the mental health field counseling children ages 5-18 in a clinical setting, Coast Guard spouse Nicole Hosler weighed in on the question: “How do I talk to my military kids about current events?”

When discussing current events with military kids, parents should be honest, and then be a safe place to land “in the emotional aftershock.”

April is Month of the Military ChildThe theme for 2026 is “Military Children and Youth: Strength in Every Story,” which ...
04/01/2026

April is Month of the Military Child

The theme for 2026 is “Military Children and Youth: Strength in Every Story,” which honors the courage, resilience, and unique sacrifices of military-connected children.

Throughout the month, we spotlight topics and resources to support Missouri's military-connected children. We hope you join us.

Your Next Mission: Live Life!
03/30/2026

Your Next Mission: Live Life!

Address

1706 East Elm Street
Jefferson City, MO
65101

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+15737512368

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