Tom Petrizzo, CEO of Tri-County Mental Health Services I often describe Tri-County as a “safety net” for mental health in the Northland. We are here for people on Medicare or Medicaid, and for those who are uninsured. Thanks to the State of Missouri, the Clay, Platte, Ray Mental Health Levy Fund, the Children’s [...]
In March we unveiled our first diversity, equity and inclusion micro-training video, where several Tri-County staff members engaged in a roundtable discussion about their personal experiences with stereotyping, assumptive thinking, and more. We hope discussions like these can empower our employees, consumers and community members to frame their mindsets and conversations with a more inclusive, [...]
Vicky Ward pioneered prevention in the Northland, and the story starts 30 years ago. In July of 1993, Vicky was contracted by Tri-County Mental Health Services to develop “a prevention program.” Soon after, in September of 1994, Vicky was hired on as a staff member at Tri-County under Missouri’s Community 2000 initiative. The goal of [...]
Tom Petrizzo, CEO of Tri-County Mental Health Services One of the more pleasurable aspects of my position here at Tri-County is that I often receive thanks and praise for the wonderful work done by staff members who work here. I count myself fortunate that I get to work with bright, dedicated, caring people [...]
Get to know Jody Murphy, our PSR Manager! How long have you worked at Tri-County? In May it will be 23 years What do you like to do in your free time? I enjoy growing heirloom tomatoes (they are the taste of sunshine!), tending to my chickens, sampling craft beer at the local breweries and [...]
When asked why she volunteers to spend her scarce free time serving as a member of the Board of Directors for Tri-County, Platte County Assistant Prosecutor Amy Ashelford does not hesitate in responding. “I am 100 percent behind what Tri-County does. Mental health has been ignored or pushed aside for too long, and I see [...]
Tri-County is excited to recognize Philip “Matt” Barnett as the first consumer success story we are sharing in 2023. Every year Tri-County has an open call for nominations for awards in various categories, including "Outstanding Consumer of the Year". This year our consumer was nominated by two different staff. Philip “Matt” Barnett was nominated by [...]
Ideas contributed by Mackenzie Kays, BS, Healthcare Home Care Coordinator at Tri-County Mental Health Services According to BioIQ.com, heart disease is the leading killer of Americans, taking the lives of 2,200 people each day. Fortunately, while genetic factors are involved, 80 percent of cardiovascular diseases may be preventable with proper education and behavior changes. Minimal [...]
Tr-County is planning to renovate our building, and have issued this Request for Proposals for the work. TriCounty Mental Health Renovation RFP.docx
This November, members of our Prevention Team attended the Missouri State Substance Use Prevention Conference in Columbia. Our own Vicky Ward, Manager of Prevention and Wellness Services, was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award for her years of dedication, outstanding service, and commitment to the field of prevention. It was very well-deserved and quite impressive [...]
