Participants will be some of the first to enjoy the newly opened T-Shotz golf and entertainment venue KANSAS CITY, MO. – Tri-County Mental Health is proud to introduce Tee Off Fore Tri-County Mental Health, a community fundraiser at 5:30 p.m., Monday, Nov. 16 at T-Shotz, a new interactive golf venue at 660 NW Metro North [...]
Can you think of the last time you had a good laugh? We have all been stuck inside for quite some time, and it can be challenging to get through the day, especially if you are an older adult or caregiver. Humor is a simple tool we can use to help us get through this [...]
We are all experiencing a pandemic (also known as a disaster) together, and it is very common for sleep habits to change or get interrupted during this time. If you’re not able to sleep or you feel like you need more sleep, you’re not alone. Getting good sleep is one of the most important things [...]
To all healthcare professionals and those working in senior living: How are you coping with grief during this pandemic? Right now during COVID-19, we are facing a greater amount of loss than we have in a long time. As healthcare professionals, it can be easy to put our blinders on to the grief around us [...]
The coronavirus pandemic is a disaster. This is a time of great stress here in Missouri and around the world. Many, if not all, of us are struggling on some level and could use some extra support to get through this unprecedented event. Here’s some good news, though: Show Me Hope is here to help. [...]
Everyone who experiences a disaster like the coronavirus pandemic is affected in some way. Grief and stress are common. Fortunately, most people are resilient, and we can draw on our individual and collective resilience to get through this pandemic together. One important step in dealing with the stress that comes with the pandemic is recognizing [...]
Some of the Tri-County employees have shared their favorite books in honor of National Book Lovers Day. Check out a few recommendations here. EMPLOYEE TITLE BOOK RECOMMENDATION Tom Petrizzo President/CEO (Light Summer Reads) Leave Only Footprints by Conor Knighten (Dispatches from a traveler’s tour/path through [...]
Krista Heller, Art Therapist, helps assemble play therapy kits So many things have changed because of COVID-19 including how we treat the youngest of our patients. One of the best tools clinicians like to use when visiting the office with these young patients are Expressive Therapy. During COVID-19 this transformed into "play therapy [...]
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Mental Health was awarded a grant to provide behavioral health services to those who are emotionally troubled by the pandemic and Tri-County Mental Health Services has been selected as one of the more than 20 partner agencies throughout the state of Missouri. Olivia Booher, Tri-County's Director [...]
Tri-County Mental Health Services Older Adult Educator Becky Franklin (left) and Norma Gorsett of Excelsior Springs shared humor as well as insight during a recent meeting of Stronger Together, a new peer group for older adults that meets in Excelsior Springs. A new peer group for older adults to share ideas and advice [...]
