Offering Hope…Behavioral Health Services for the Kansas City Northland community. Prevention, assessment and treatment services for individuals and families throughout Clay, Platte and Ray counties
Tom Cranshaw, Tri-County CEO
Tri-County Earns High Marks from Consumers
Tri-County Mental Health places a high value on feedback from its clients and stakeholders, and is committed to measurement and quality improvement for all of departments. Read More.
Tri-County Staff, Volunteers Earn Awards for Family Support
Tri-County Mental Health Services has received regional recognition for its efforts to support families and the loved ones of people with a mental illness. Behind the headline is a lot of hard work and dedication by staff and volunteers. Read More.
NAMI Family-to-Family Starts in January
A 12-week, free education and support program for families of individuals with mental illness will begin at Tri-County Mental Health Services Monday, Jan. 30. The Family-to-Family meetings will be sponsored by the National Alliance on Mental Illness from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Tri-County Mental Health Services, 3100 NE 83rd Street, Kansas City. To register for the meetings or for more information, contact Jen Boyden at NAMI-KC, jbkcami@aol.com or 816-931-0030.
New Coordinator Helps Older Adults, Caregivers
Tri-County's new coordinator for older adult services is ready for the challenges facing clients and caregivers in Clay, Platte and Ray counties. Read More.
Healthcare Home Is In the News Again
The Health Care Foundation of Great Kansas City recently featured Tri-County’s Healthcare Home in a special news feature. Talking with Director Robbie-Joe Hughes, the writer delved deeply into the new program that formally launches Jan. 1 with services for 500 Tri-County clients.
To read the entire article, go to http://hcfgkc.org/news/missouri-first-launch-“health-homes” on the Internet (link opens in new page).Tri-County Team Selected for Regional Academy
Tri-County and the Northland Coalition were well represented at an elite academy focused on prevention strategies. Read More.
Letter Focuses on Under-Age Drinking
The Tri-County Mental Health Services Prevention program and the Northland Coalition recently collaborated with Clay and Platte County law enforcement officials to send a strong message against under age drinking. Read More.
Employee's Commitment Brings Recognition
Laura Bruce goes the extra mile to help fight substance abuse in the Northland. Read More.
Tri-County's Tom Cranshaw Named to Regional Post
Kansas City Mayor Sly James has named Tri-County Mental Health Services CEO Tom Cranshaw to another term on the Kansas City Health Commission. Read More.
Meetings at TCMHS
Family Support Group: 6 to 7:30 p.m., the first Wednesday of each month in the meeting room of Tri-County's offices. Monthly speakers on relevant topics.
NAMI Family Support Group: 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., the third Wednesday of each month in the lobby conference room, Tri-County Mental Health Services.
The Recovery Works Dual Recovery Treatment Group meets at Tri-County Mental Health Services locations three times each week. For further information, contact Tri-County Mental Health Services at (816) 468-0400 or visit this page.
Tri-County Board of Directors: 4:30 p.m., the fourth Monday of each month, Room 140, Tri-County offices.
Aging and Mental Health Coalition of Kansas City North: 2:30-3:30 p.m., fourth Thursday of each month, second floor conference room, Tri-County. Especially focused to offer speakers and information for service providers and those interested in the older adult community of the Northland.
Tri-County Older Adult Services provides free screening, presentations and other services. For more information, contact Emily Roper-Parsons at (816) 468-0400 or e-mail emilyrp@tri-countymhs.org.
The Northland Coalition and its affiliate community chapters sponsored by Tri-County Mental Health meet monthly throughout the area. The parent group Northland Coalition meets at 11:30 am on the third Wednesday of each month in the second floor conference room of Tri-County. Individual community groups meet in locations throughout Clay, Platte and Ray counties. To become involved in your local prevention efforts, please contact Laura Bruce at (816) 877-0498. Meetings generally not held in July and December.
More Tri-County meeting and support group news is always available at www.tri-countymhs.org/news/events.html as well as our news page http://www.tri-countymhs.org/news/articles.html.
If you would like to view any of our past newsletters or Annual Report, go here.
From everyone at Tri-County Mental Health Services, Happy Holidays and Best Wishes for a bright new year!
Tri-County Mental Health Services,
3100 NE 83rd St., Suite 1001, Kansas City, MO 64119-9998
Telephone: (816) 468-0400 (toll free: 800-210-1460)
www.tri-countymhs.org • 24-Hour Emergency Service Crisis Line 1-888-279-8188
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