Missouri Behavioral Health Council

04/24/2026

Today, at the Roy Blunt Center for Healthcare Integration & Innovation, MBHC’s BHIDD program (Behavioral Health and Intellectual/Developmental Disability) proudly hosted its Tech Summit, which focused on advancing awareness and education around innovations in assistive technology.
The summit brings together professionals, families, and technology leaders to explore how assistive and remote support technologies can enhance independence, inclusion, and quality of life for individuals with disabilities.
Attendees will also participate in vendor demonstrations, offering hands-on opportunities to experience innovative solutions and learn how these technologies are making meaningful impacts across Missouri.
We appreciate everyone who is contributing their expertise and insight to move this important work forward.

04/24/2026

April is , highlighting the importance of health and support. With 178,000 alcohol-related deaths annually in the U.S., seeking help is crucial. Explore the below for a brighter future!

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04/22/2026

Happy Counseling Awareness Month! This month focuses on raising awareness, promoting mental health for people of all ages, and highlighting the vital role of counseling professionals. Thank you to all counselors, including mental health counselors, school and college counselors, substance use counselors, and career counselors. We appreciate your dedication and support to millions worldwide!

04/21/2026

ReDiscover is driven by the inspiring vision of its founders, who believe everyone can thrive as stable, productive members of the community with innovative and compassionate care. By employing cutting-edge, evidence-based practices, ReDiscover optimizes access to behavioral health services, empowering individuals to lead happier, healthier lives. Together, we can make a positive impact in our community and support one another on the journey to well-being!
Discover more of the amazing work at ReDiscover here: https://www.rediscovermh.org/

04/20/2026

🎙️NEW EPISODE ALERT: A Story of Recovery, Running, and Redemption

Some stories stick with you—and this is one of them.

In today’s episode of Show Me State of Mind, Matt Chinn shares his powerful journey from addiction and a life-changing moment in jail to finding sobriety, purpose, and healing through running. What started as a 20-mile-a-day challenge to support a friend grew into something much bigger—the annual Capital City Race, a community event supporting mental health awareness, recovery, and hope.

🏃‍♀️ Matt talks about:
• How running helped quiet the “noise” of addiction
• The role of community, grace, and second chances
• How the Capital City Race supports local treatment courts, Valley Hope, and families impacted by substance use and su***de
• How YOU can get involved

If you’ve ever needed inspiration, believed in second chances, or want to support recovery in our community, this episode is worth your time.

🎧 Listen now: https://ow.ly/v7Qr50YMPcQ
🏃 Register for the Capital City Race (5K/10K/Half Marathon): https://ow.ly/Ten550YMPcR

Let’s show up, support recovery, and run for hope.💚
Capital City Race

04/20/2026

April is recognized as Child Abuse Prevention Month. Everyone can improve the well-being of all children by preventing abuse and supporting strong families because child abuse is completely preventable! For more information, visit the Missouri Department of Social Services Children’s Division at https://ow.ly/x3mF50Vl5c4.

If you suspect child abuse or neglect, call the MODSS hotline 24/7 at 1-800-392-3738, or visit https://ow.ly/Rko050Vl5bT. Together, we can protect children and create a safer environment.

04/20/2026

Thank you for another unforgettable Missouri CIT Conference!

We’re so grateful to our speakers, sponsors, and attendees for making this year’s event truly impactful. Your dedication and passion for strengthening crisis response continue to make a difference in communities across Missouri. Let’s keep the momentum going.

Save the date for next year:
✔️April 7–9, 2027
✔️Margaritaville Lake Resort, Lake of the Ozarks, MO
MO CIT Council

04/18/2026

Happy National Exercise Day! Exercise can enhance cognitive function and decrease symptoms of stress and anxiety in older adults by as much as 20-30%. Get active today to improve your physical and mental health.

04/17/2026

Children with hearing impairments can accomplish anything with the right platform, resources, and support! No Limits for Deaf Children Day is an excellent opportunity to celebrate and recognize deaf children across the United States. This day highlights not only their challenges but also emphasizes their strengths.

For more resources, visit https://ow.ly/N96M50VlpGg and https://ow.ly/utAQ50VlpGf.

04/16/2026

Today is World Semicolon Day. Grammatically, the semicolon signifies a pause in a sentence, not an end. It serves as a powerful symbol of hope, resilience, and the strength to persevere. This day is dedicated to showcasing hope and love for those who face mental health challenges, including su***de, addiction, and self-harm, and for the courage it takes to carry on! The 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline offers 24/7, free, and confidential support for individuals in distress, as well as prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, along with best practices for professionals in the United States.

For more information, visit https://ow.ly/AOOF50VlpoR. The Missouri Su***de Prevention Network offers resources at https://ow.ly/VZ8G50VlpoS.

04/16/2026

We want to celebrate Kendall Dallas’s 1 year anniversary! She has been an asset to our company as our Health Information Analyst, and we are grateful for everything that she does!

04/14/2026

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