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💧 Health Tip of the Week: Stay Hydrated!Cooler weather can make it easier to forget about drinking water, but your body ...
11/09/2026

💧 Health Tip of the Week: Stay Hydrated!

Cooler weather can make it easier to forget about drinking water, but your body still needs fluids throughout the day.

🥤 Keep a water bottle nearby.
🍊 Enjoy water-rich fruits and vegetables.
☕ Try water or unsweetened drinks with meals.

Keep your routine simple and find what works for you. What helps you remember to drink water?

Mental health conditions and substance use disorders can occur together. When they do, they are often called co-occurrin...
11/05/2026

Mental health conditions and substance use disorders can occur together. When they do, they are often called co-occurring disorders.

Having both does not mean someone has failed treatment or is “too complicated” to help. SAMHSA recommends coordinated or integrated approaches that address both mental health and substance use needs. Treating the whole person can support better recovery outcomes.

Featured Resource: SAMHSA – Co-Occurring Disorders
📽️Watch: https://loom.ly/nJr_xJU
Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Managing Life with Co-Occurring Disorders

Click the link below to get connected, or give RISE a call today.
🔗 https://loom.ly/nt954f4
📞 Main Line: (573) 323-4413
👩⚕️ Patient Navigator (Virginia): 314-949-7065
🤝 Peer Support (Shannon): 573-415-1388

This project was supported by Grant No. 15PBJA-24-GG-04536-COAP awarded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. Points of view or opinions in this document are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice.

💙 ACES EDUCATION | ACEs are not destiny.Experiencing adversity in childhood can increase the risk of health and well-bei...
11/05/2026

💙 ACES EDUCATION | ACEs are not destiny.

Experiencing adversity in childhood can increase the risk of health and well-being challenges later in life. But risk is not a prediction of any one person's future.

Safe relationships, supportive communities, access to care, and opportunities to build resilience can all make a difference.

🌱 Takeaway: Focus on strengths and possibilities. Ask, “What support would help?” instead of making assumptions about someone's experiences.

💙 This November, let’s make space for honest conversations about men’s mental health.To the men in our community: you do...
11/04/2026

💙 This November, let’s make space for honest conversations about men’s mental health.

To the men in our community: you don’t have to carry everything alone. It’s okay to take a break, say you’re struggling, or reach out for support.

Not sure what to say? Start with: “I haven’t been feeling like myself lately.”

Check in on a friend, brother, dad, or coworker—and make time to listen to their answer. One conversation is a place to begin. 🤝

🌿 Wellness Wednesday: A Healthier You Starts TodaySmall choices can add up to meaningful changes! Choosing more whole, n...
11/04/2026

🌿 Wellness Wednesday: A Healthier You Starts Today

Small choices can add up to meaningful changes! Choosing more whole, nourishing foods is one way to support your energy and overall well-being. 🥗🍎

Healthy eating doesn’t have to happen overnight. Start with one small change, build from there, and choose habits that work for you and your family. 💚

What’s one healthy choice you’re making this week?

📢 Meeting Reminder 📢Please note that our staff will be in meetings on Wednesday from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM.If you need assi...
11/04/2026

📢 Meeting Reminder 📢

Please note that our staff will be in meetings on Wednesday from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

If you need assistance during this time, we kindly ask for your patience. If possible, please contact us after 9:00 AM, or allow extra time if you visit the office during our meeting hour.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation! 💙

Sometimes support feels different when it comes from someone who understands recovery through lived experience.RISE Peer...
11/03/2026

Sometimes support feels different when it comes from someone who understands recovery through lived experience.

RISE Peer Support provides encouragement, connection, and practical support as individuals work toward their recovery goals. Peer support is not about judgment or telling someone what their recovery should look like. It is about walking alongside them as they move forward.

Click the link below to get connected, or give RISE a call today.
🔗 https://loom.ly/nt954f4
📞 Main Line: (573) 323-4413
👩⚕️ Patient Navigator (Virginia): 314-949-7065
🤝 Peer Support (Shannon): 573-415-1388

This project was supported by Grant No. 15PBJA-24-GG-04536-COAP awarded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. Points of view or opinions in this document are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice.

11/02/2026

Fine or death (yours or someone else’s). Flip a coin – are you willing to chance it landing on death? Drive with your hands on the wheel, not the phone and make it home, Missouri.

🌿 Mindful Monday: Name Your Stress SignalsStress can show up in your body, thoughts, or daily habits. Taking a moment to...
11/02/2026

🌿 Mindful Monday: Name Your Stress Signals

Stress can show up in your body, thoughts, or daily habits. Taking a moment to notice your early signals can help you recognize when you need a pause or support.

Try this today: Notice one early sign, then write down what was happening just before it. Approach what you notice with curiosity and kindness.

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1611 Health Center Road
Van Buren, MO
63965

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Monday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 5:30pm

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