When the Tri-County Foundation restarted after a period of dormancy, Ward Brown volunteered to serve as the chairperson in its first year of renewed activity. A lifelong resident of Clay County and an experienced attorney with one of Liberty’s well-respected law firms, Ward knew of the important work done by Tri-County because his wife, Michelle, [...]
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we hope you'll join Tri-County, in collaboration with the Metropolitan Community Council of Behavioral Health Centers, at the Mental Health Kansas City Conference May 11-12 at the Oracle Cerner Innovations Campus. The conference focuses on bringing mental health awareness and education to anyone in the Kansas City area [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
Tom Petrizzo, CEO of Tri-County Mental Health Services I often use this space to highlight some of the great people here at Tri-County, and the wonderful work they do. I am justifiably proud of the positive impact that Tri-County has on our community! At a recent joint meeting of our Board of Directors [...]
