Employee Spotlight - Lauren Quint Lauren Quint has been with Tri-County since 2010 and works as a Community Psychosocial Rehabilitation Program Manager serving in the Adult Community Support department. Let's learn a little bit about Lauren! What do you like to do in your free time? Take walks with my husband and our two dogs, KiKi [...]
Local law enforcement can rely on Tri-County’s increased team of mental health partners KANSAS CITY, MO. – Tri-County Mental Health added three new Community Behavioral Health Liaisons (CBHLs) strengthening this important community mental health initiative and quadrupling the number of staff in this area. “Now that we’ve gone from one staff person to four, we [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Vaccination rates are on the rise, and many of us are figuring out how to return to work. This transition may come with many emotions like excitement, overwhelm, and maybe even some fear. Join Candis Boily as she gives 5 tips for returning to work in this video from Missouri Show Me Hope. Get the [...]
Many of us are going through a huge change in the Midwest with masking in public. Because new science is coming out, new rules are being established, and more people are getting vaccinated, mask mandates depend on the level of COVID rates in our area. This change can come with many feelings. You could wish [...]
The pandemic has brought many uncertainties and difficult emotions into the lives of many. Do you have a way of coping with difficult feelings in the moment? The RAIN technique was developed by senior Buddhist teacher Michelle McDonald. Use this tool when you’re feeling overwhelmed by challenging circumstances and feelings. R- Stands for “Recognize.” Recognize [...]
Have you ever heard of Kintsugi? Kintsugi is a Japanese art form involving broken pottery. Check out this video from Show Me Hope Missouri with more information about Kintsugi and how it may relate to your life right now. Post-Traumatic growth is a term that describes the process of looking back and noticing where we [...]
Tri-County Mental Health is now overseeing the Northland Grandfamilies Program in the Kansas City Northland. This program was previously led by the University of Missouri Extension Center. This program provides outreach and support services to those who are in a kinship role, such as a grandparent raising a grandchild. Families can take different forms and we [...]
