On December 1, we celebrated the inaugural TRI-CIT Awards. This event honors the Northland Crisis Intervention Team (CIT), a community partnership of law enforcement, mental health providers, individuals who live with mental illness and/or substance use disorders, their families, treatment courts and other community stakeholders. Thank you to our own Peggy Gorenflo, Mental Health chair [...]
The holiday season is upon us, and Tri-County Mental Health Services is excited to offer community members an opportunity to provide gifts for our youth in community support services. Our Children’s Holiday Drive ensures that our families who do not have the financial means to purchase gifts for the holidays are able to have some [...]
During this pandemic it can be challenging to maintain our resilience and you may be looking for sources of hope wherever it can be found. There is something about music that can hold us up, even when things are difficult. The music therapists at Soundscaping Source wrote this song, Show Me Hope, as a wish [...]
Navigating a pregnancy can come with many challenges, especially during the Covid-19 Pandemic. Social worker, Christine Barr, shares several tips for dealing with the pandemic during the prenatal period. Advocate for yourself and for your baby Ask questions and don’t be afraid to ask for education and suggestions Tell your provider if you need increased [...]
How does getting outside boost our connections, promote positive moods, and decrease stress? Brings a sense of balance - getting outside for enjoyment can make a day inside feel more balanced and can be a welcome change of pace if you’re inside often. Inspire connection with nature and the community - by getting outside you [...]
Do you ever feel like you need a minute to just breathe? Sometimes our day-to-day lives can get so busy we forget to take some of those moments for ourselves, and the stress of the ongoing pandemic certainly doesn’t help. Even though it may feel more productive to only focus on your tasks at hand, [...]
Tom Petrizzo, CEO of Tri-County Mental Health Services, was quoted in a recent article in Flatland, Kansas City PBS’ digital magazine. The article examines how drug addiction and untreated mental health issues contribute to high crime rates in rural Missouri. It focuses attention on Ray County, one of the counties served by Tri-County, which had [...]
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 [...]
