Mental health struggles among farmers are becoming an alarming concern—not just across rural America, but right here in Missouri. A recent CBS News feature put a national spotlight on the issue, and one of the voices in that report was Jolie Foreman, co-founder of...
A Missouri task force has been meeting for the past three summers to find ways to help people struggling with addiction to stay clean. Alisa Nelson talks to the task force’s chairman, Marshfield state Representative John Black. He says lawmakers have focused their...
September is Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month: a time to highlight resources available to those struggling with mental health and substance abuse. Rick Strait, Substance Abuse Division Director and Suicide Prevention Coordinator for Community Counseling Center,...
As students return to school, many families feel both hopeful and overwhelmed. However, the 2025 Suicide Prevention & 988 Guide for Missouri schools is bringing critical support at a pivotal time. Katie Epema from DESE is here to tell us what’s new in this guide...
College can be a challenging time for students and their families. Whether it is mental health struggles, substance abuse, or feeling disconnected on campus, Missouri Partners in Prevention is working to make sure students have the support they need to succeed and...
