by [email protected] | Apr 17, 2024 | Health / Medicine, News, Show Me Today
Missouri is considering ways to help with the mental health needs of children. Alisa Nelson talks to Department of Mental Health Director Valerie Huhn, who spoke to the Missouri Board of Education about the state of mental health among children.
by Alisa Nelson | Apr 8, 2024 | Education, Health / Medicine, News, Politics / Govt
The Missouri Board of Education will hear a presentation on Tuesday about the state of mental health among children. Missouri Department of Mental Health Director Valerie Huhn and State Education Commissioner Margie Vandeven are on tap to present the details. U.S....
by [email protected] | Feb 22, 2024 | Health / Medicine, News, Show Me Today
Governor Mike Parson has proposed a nearly 53-billion-dollar state operating budget. Alisa Nelson talks to Missouri Department of Mental Health Director Valerie Huhn (hoon) about some of her department’s budget highlights.
by Alisa Nelson | Feb 16, 2024 | Health / Medicine, News
If help is needed to process this week’s mass shooting in Kansas City, Missouri reminds citizens that 988 is available. State Department of Mental Health Director Valerie Huhn said 988 is a 24-hour source of support. “We want to make sure it’s very, very clear...
by admin | Dec 18, 2023 | Crime / Courts, Health / Medicine, News, Politics / Govt
Missouri has about 285 people in jail or out on bond that are being supported by the state’s Department of Mental Health for treatment. It’s a number that continues to rise. The state has them go through competency restoration, a process that the state must do if...
