COVD-19 has changed everyday life for the entire world drastically. Categorized as a natural disaster, COVID-19 can’t be solved like your average tornado or flood. Unlike traditional natural disaster, our community can’t begin recovery immediately after the event. Instead, the disaster’s impact unravels over time. So what does that mean for us? What can we [...]
Songwriting and poetry are both excellent ways to express yourself. If you like to write songs, lyrics, or poetry, or if you’ve always wanted to give it a try, this post is for you! This video from Missouri Show Me Hope explains the process for writing a song with I statements, perfect for teens, tweens, [...]
Have you ever heard of a Hope Rock? Hope rocks are rocks that are decorated with lovely designs or inspiring messages. The creator of the hope rock hides the rock for someone else to find. The creator could also keep the rock in a visible place instead. If you find a hope rock unexpectedly, you [...]
Looking for an opportunity to take a break from your day? Try this “Band of Light” meditation with Candis Boiley from Show Me Hope and Tri-County Mental Health. She will lead you through this exercise which focuses on each part of the body. This is an invitation to become aware of your body and how [...]
Vaccination rates are on the rise, and many of us are figuring out how to return to work. This transition may come with many emotions like excitement, overwhelm, and maybe even some fear. Join Candis Boily as she gives 5 tips for returning to work in this video from Missouri Show Me Hope. Get the [...]
Tri-County provides Open Access Intake Services at our main office at 3100 NE 83rd St, Ste. 1001, Kansas City, MO. Individuals needing to start services can simply walk in between 8:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. and they will be screened for eligibility with an initial intake screening. Do not come to our offices if you [...]
Tri-County Mental Health Services maintains its support of our communities’ behavioral health needs. The majority of our services continue to be delivered virtually (via phone or telehealth) due to the COVID-19 health crisis, although some in-person services are available by appointment. The health and safety of clients and staff continues to be our highest priority. [...]
After the shocking video of the death of George Floyd became public, I started monitoring the public statements made by large corporations, such as Ford, General Motors, Google, Amazon and others. They were all very similar in that they publicly denounced any form of racism or injustice based on race or ethnicity. However, the GM statement [...]
Tri-County Mental Health Services stands ready to support our communities’ behavioral health needs. Services are delivered remotely and at the current time our lobby remains closed. We will continue to provide services and appointments by phone or telehealth. Our phone lines are still open so please call us if you have questions or have an urgent [...]
In an article we were reading recently about depression and the pandemic, we noticed the importance of “check-in calls.” Dr. Gary Sachs, from the Harvard Medical School, noted that not only are check-in phone calls helpful for those who receive them, they also help the people making the calls. After making a call, the caller [...]
