 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
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2009 Phoenix Gala: Honoring Victory Over Hopelessness With more than 300 in attendance—including 50 mental health consumers—a stirring speaker and other features, there was a lot to celebrate at the fourth annual Phoenix Gala Aug. 31. Yet the real highlight was the honorees who were selected for their victories over mental illness and substance abuse, and those who have helped them in Clay, Platte and Ray counties. Read More and see the photo gallery for this special evening. Annual Report Now Available In case you missed it, the 2009 Tri-County Mental Health Services Annual Report is available to download in PDF format here. Upcoming Events The Northland Coalition’s Community Luncheon Meeting will be Sept. 16 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Human Services building. The Northland Coalition invites community members to join them in planning programs and events to promote safer, substance abuse free communities at their complimentary luncheon meeting. Reservations are required. The nationally acclaimed association is composed of volunteers from Clay, Platte and Ray counties and operates through grants, community donations and with the support of Tri-County Mental Health Services. For information visit www.northlandcoalition.com. For reservations contact (816) 877-0401 or anhn@tri-countymhs.org. Free Screening for Older Adults at Tri-CountyTri-County Mental Health’s Older Adult Mental Wellness program will celebrate National Fall Prevention Day with free, private screenings for anyone 60 and older Sept. 22. The 20-minute mental wellness screenings will offer a convenient opportunity to talk with Tri-County specialists about seasonal “blues,” the impact of mental health on physical health and visa versa, forgetfulness, balance or energy questions, and other issues often associated with aging. The screenings are designed to provide a quick assessment to see if you are at risk for a mood disorder or problems that might contribute towards a fall. Best of all, information and contacts will be offered to help prevent depression and even delay falls and early nursing home admission. To schedule a screening or for further information, contact, contact Sally King at (816) 877-0453 or email sallyk@tri-countymhs.org. |
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Meetings at TCMHS Family Support Group: 6 to 7:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month in Room 140 of the Tri-County’s offices. Monthly speakers on relevant topics. Northland Older Adult Support Groups for 60 and older: 3:30 p.m. each Monday: Tri-County Board of Directors: 4:30 p.m., the last Monday of each month, Room 140 Tri-County offices. Aging and Mental Health Coalition of Kansas City North: 1:30-3:30 p.m., fourth Thursday of each month, second floor conference room, Tri-County. Geared to speakers and information for service providers and those interested in the older adult community of the Northland. Tri-County Older Adult Services provides ongoing screening and other services. For more information, contact Sally King, LCSW, at (816) 877-0453. More Tri-County meeting and support group news is always available at www.tri-countymhs.org/news/events.html If you would like to view any of our past newseletters or Annual Report, go here. |
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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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