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services for all residents in Clay, Platte and Ray counties.
News of Interest
The Mental Health Board will share news of interest from throughout Clay, Platte and Ray counties, as well as state and national items of importance to the mental health community.
Check this page regularly for updates and additions.Webinars
Mental Health America Heartland -Friday, May 9, 2025 10-11:30am ($25 fee): Understanding Social Security Disability. Register and more information:Understanding Social Security Disability: Guide on Process and Approval
NAMI Kansas 2025 Webinar 1: Living with TD & Daily Living Skills (60 Min.) :
NAMI Kansas 2025 Webinar 1: Living with TD & Daily Living Skills
University Health Behavioral Health Virtual Room of Refuge Self-Use This Link
Walks-organize your team and sign up:
05/31/2025 – NAMIWalks Johnson County KS, Sar-Ko-Park Trails Park - Lenexa, KS
9/07/2025 Suicide Awareness Survivor Support (SASS) Remembrance Walk. Registration opens in May.
9/21/2025 Speak Up-Youth Mental Health Awareness and Suicide Prevention: SpeakUp Walk 2025 - Kansas City
10/18/2025 – NAMIWalks Greater Kansas City, Macken Park Festival Pavillion - North Kansas City, MO
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Nami Missouri Children's Mental Health Week Resources: https://namimissouri.org/get-involved/youth/childrens-mental-health-week/
Nami Resources: Mental Health Awareness Month
Mental Health America Resources: https://mhanational.org/mental-health-month/
Resources
Nami information on mental health conditions (includes bipolar, anxiety, schizophrenia, etc.):https://www.nami.org/About-Mental-Illness/Mental-Health-Conditions/
Nami information on common conditions with mental illness including anosognosia, risk of suicide, self-harm, sleep disorder, and subbstance abuse Common with Mental Illness
Nami information on medications: Types of Medication
Six Things Parents Should Know About Opiods from Children's Mercy Hospital
Quick reference on mental health for faith leaders
Indepth information on mental health for faith leaders
Five things you should know about stress (NIMH) Download Self-Care outline.
NAMI Missouri Parents' Guide provides information and resources for families whose youth are experiencing behavioral and/or mental health concerns. Download Here.
University Health Behavioral Health Virtual Room of Refuge Self-Care.
NAMI Family to Family
NAMI Homefront Helps Vets, Caregivers
Mental Health First Aid for Adults and Adolescents
NAMI Family and Friends Seminar Series
NAMI Updates List of Support Groups
NAMI Provider Programs Scheduled
Family Support at Beacon Mental Health
Some Ideas on Finding a Counselor
Some Simple Steps to Mental Wellness
Two Programs to Help with Awareness
Mental Health Issues Widespread But Treatable
Warmline Offers Compassionate Ear
Hope & Help for Youth Suicide Prevention
In Our Own Voice Offers Unique Presentations
Great Statewide Resource for Missouri College Students
NAMI Ending Silence for Classrooms, Youth Groups
National Mental Health Hotline
Everyone Can Need Help. It Is Available!
Basic Wellness Can Be a Big Help
Searchable Webinars on Mental Health
Warmline Offers Non-Emergency Help
PBS Documentary Now Available Online
The Challenges of Diagnosing Bipolar
Resources for Relaxatioin from TMC