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Here is a list of free ways you can help support the women in your community:
Donate your time to a cause that supports women and girls.
Share your appreciation for the women in your life.
Take action; consider what you can do to make a difference in the lives of women.
#IWD2024

Call or text for immediate counseling help to deal with the aftermath of a traumatic incident. It is free, confidential, and multilingual crisis support.
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March is National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month!
Learn more and get involved at nacdd.org/ddam1/

Due to recent events in Missouri, DMH-Office of Disaster Services has updated the Mass Violence webpage to ensure Missourians have access to information on general response and recovery, caregiver specific resources, prevention, available training, and where to find help.

Find trauma informed care courses for adults, teens, and helping professionals at the MO Dept of Mental Health - Office of Disaster Services' training site below.
#HereToHelp #traumahealing
modmh.thinkific.com
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March 1: WORLD COMPLIMENT DAY! Most positive day in the World! Appreciate with words instead of gifts! No one wins commercially, but everyone wins emotionally!
#compliment #LoveOneAnother

Read on the attached flyers from the NCTSN for more information on how you can help a child or family experiencing medical trauma from recent events.
#SupportTheYouth #DisasterServices
nctsn.org/resources/afte…
dmh.mo.gov/disaster-servi…

This week is Student Mental Health Week. #SMHW2024
Have you checked in with your friends?

Having a supportive conversation can be a big step for both of you. Let your friend know that you care about them, listen without judgment, and speak with kindness. samhsa.gov/young-adults

Although February may be coming to an end, we keep the conversation on #BlackHistory and #BlackMentalHealth going year-round. Visit the link for valuable tips and resources to support yourself, loved ones, and your community. bit.ly/3PpyZ9L

It's going to be quite the active 24 hours or so across the region. Checkout the NWS and ODS sites below as an FYI for situational awareness.
dmh.mo.gov/disaster-servi…
weather.gov/lsx/

Each February Missouri observes Earthquake Awareness Month.
For a checklist and to read more about how you can be better prepared in the event of an earthquake, visit the DMH - Office of Disaster Services page here dmh.mo.gov/disaster-servi…

Let's celebrate International STAND UP to Bullying Day!
The easiest way to participate is to wear pink and post about it on your social media accounts to raise awareness.

988 is always available if you or someone you know are experiencing a mental health crisis!
#standup #988

🌟 Dive into the latest #YouMatter blog where Sammantha shares valuable tips for your first talk #therapy session. Read more: bit.ly/3UcdtY8

Got tips of your own? Tweet us!

The Department of Mental Health created a series of trauma informed care courses which include topics on trauma informed care, trauma informed care for teens, and trauma informed care for helping professionals.
Sign up today and enroll in the courses that interest you.

Missouri Buddy Check 22 Day. Before you #BuddyCheck , know the signs of suicide that require immediate help: talking about wanting to die or suicide, gathering lethal means, risky behavior, feeling hopeless. Call the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline #MOBC22Day #Missouri #Veterans

Happy International Mother Language Day from the Office of Disaster Services!
#language #inclusionforall #MotherLanguageDay #respectlanguagediversity

If you're experiencing thoughts of #suicide , are concerned about a loved one, or need emotional support yourself, the #988Lifeline is here 24/7 across the U.S. Visit our 'Talk to Someone Now' page for #resources and information. 💙 bit.ly/3qU5blU

The link below includes information on coping with grief, age-related reactions to a traumatic events and parent and teacher support tools for children.
Find local support in Kansas City and 988 Lifeline information below.
dmh.mo.gov/disaster-servi…