Missouri Mental Health Foundation

Missouri Mental Health Foundation Learn more about the work we do below! The Foundation is governed by a Board of Directors and managed by an Executive Director.

The mission of the Foundation is to raise awareness and public understanding of issues impacting individuals and families living with mental illness, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders. The Missouri Mental Health Foundation's (also referred to as MMHF or the Foundation) efforts battle stigma and discrimination, promote care and treatment, and foster inclusion in the community

and workforce. The Foundation collaborates with other organizations, in providing broad-based public education, awareness, and stigma reduction services. Such services may include positive media communications, PSAs, marketing to the general public, providing mental health resource materials and assistance, hosting and/or coordinating special events and training, and providing technical assistance in areas such as suicide prevention, Mental Health First Aid, eating disorders and educational awareness campaigns.

A HUGE thank you to our incredible volunteer crew from The Healing House and New Beginnings, Inc., and Centerstone!Today...
08/05/2026

A HUGE thank you to our incredible volunteer crew from The Healing House and New Beginnings, Inc., and Centerstone!

Today, they assembled 1,000 school boxxes now ready to be filled with mental health resources for our Youth Toolkits.

A special thank you to UnitedHealthcare for making this project possible. It’s amazing to see this initiative coming together!

Over the next several weeks, we’ll be filling these toolkits and distributing them to schools across Missouri. We can’t wait to get these important mental health resources into the hands of school counselors statewide! 💙

Our Warm Weather Kit Project was a HUGE success! ☀️💚Thanks to the incredible generosity of so many businesses, organizat...
07/29/2026

Our Warm Weather Kit Project was a HUGE success! ☀️💚

Thanks to the incredible generosity of so many businesses, organizations, and community partners, we collected nearly $6,500 worth of donations to help make this project possible.

Together, we assembled approximately 250 Warm Weather Kits that were distributed to organizations serving people experiencing homelessness, including:

• Missouri Cares Mobile Soup Kitchen
• Compass Health Network
• Special Learning Center
• Missouri River Regional Library
• First United Methodist Church of Jefferson City
• Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri

Each kit was filled with essential items and helpful resources to provide comfort, hydration, and support during the hot Missouri summer.

A heartfelt thank you to Home State Health, Murphy's Naturals, The Giving Branch (Funded by Employees of Flat Branch Home Loans), Capital City Race, Ozark Center, Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Missouri Behavioral Health Council, MU Health Care, Compass Health Network, Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri, Capital City Dentistry, Missouri Real Voices – Real Choices Conference, Riverbend Dentistry – Dr. Tyler W. Slaughter, DDS, JC Parks, Central Bank, Cole County Health Department, Jefferson Bank of Missouri, MO Ink & Stitch, and Mid America Bank.

Your generosity and partnership made this project possible, and together we were able to make a meaningful difference in our community. Thank you! 💚

07/27/2026

Missouri's heat index is going to be intense over the next couple of days! Be aware: certain Mental Health medications can make the summer heat feel hotter.

Antidepressants (SSRI's, SNRI's, TCA's) and other psychiatric medications can make your skin more sensitive to the sun and interfere with the body's ability to cool itself, increasing the risk of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

If you or a loved one take medications that can cause increased heat sensitivity (a comprehensive list by the CDC can be found here: https://heyor.ca/U5pnsQ )
you can prevent heat related illness and injury by:
- Wearing sunscreen
- Carrying water with you, bonus points for having electrolyte packets on hand!
- Planning outings in the early mornings or late evenings when possible
- Knowing where your local cooling centers are in case of power outage (find your nearest cooling center here: https://heyor.ca/MiTc9Y

If you're wondering if it's time to head inside or even seek medical attention, signs of overheating to look out for include:

- High body temperature (103°F or higher)
- Hot, red, dry, or damp skin
- Fast, strong, or weak pulse
- Tiredness or weakness
- Headache, dizziness, nausea, or vomiting

Stay safe, and stay inside when necessary!

Find more Mental Health and Hot Weather guidance from SAMHSA here: https://heyor.ca/5eJIdG

As temperatures rise this week, remember to slow down when you need to.Caring for your mental health also means caring f...
07/27/2026

As temperatures rise this week, remember to slow down when you need to.

Caring for your mental health also means caring for your body—stay hydrated, rest when you can, and give yourself grace.

Mondays are a fresh start. As this new week begins, we hope you'll carry this reminder with you: You are worthy of all g...
07/13/2026

Mondays are a fresh start. As this new week begins, we hope you'll carry this reminder with you: You are worthy of all good things. Even on the hard days, your value never changes. Take care of yourself this week—you deserve it. 💙

This week we kicked off our Inclusive Golf Program! Always a blast with Day Solutions, Inc and we also welcomed the Boys...
07/10/2026

This week we kicked off our Inclusive Golf Program! Always a blast with Day Solutions, Inc and we also welcomed the Boys and Girls Club!! ⛳️🏌️

Happy Fourth of July!❤️🤍💙From everyone at the Missouri Mental Health Foundation, we wish you a safe, joyful, and meaning...
07/04/2026

Happy Fourth of July!❤️🤍💙

From everyone at the Missouri Mental Health Foundation, we wish you a safe, joyful, and meaningful Independence Day. Celebrate, make memories, and remember to extend kindness to those around you.

Fireworks are a cherished Fourth of July tradition, but for many—including Veterans, people living with PTSD, and those ...
07/03/2026

Fireworks are a cherished Fourth of July tradition, but for many—including Veterans, people living with PTSD, and those with sensory sensitivities—they can be overwhelming and distressing.

If you or someone you know is struggling, you don't have to face it alone. The 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7. Veterans, service members, and their families can call or text 988 and press 1 to connect with the Veterans Crisis Line, where caring, trained responders are ready to help.

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223 E. Capitol Avenue, Suite 100
Jefferson City, MO
65101

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 4pm
Thursday 7:30am - 4pm
Friday 7:30am - 4pm

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+15736359201

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