Our school-based staff are excited to welcome students back to the classroom as we prepare to kick off the 2023-24 school year. We understand that going back to school can be stressful for some students, so if you are a parent or guardian sending a child back to school this year, follow these tips provided [...]
We are thrilled to announce that Tri-County Mental Health Services was chosen to be July's Shut Out the Stigma recipient from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City & Royals Charities! This program highlights the importance of being vocal about mental health, discourages putting too much pressure on young athletes, and works to end [...]
We are proud to announce that Tri-County was recently recognized as one of the 100 most impactful nonprofits in the Kansas City region. This annual list is comprised of the most vital health and human service organizations that United Way of Greater Kansas City will invest and partner with to bring real-time solutions to our community. [...]
It's been one year since the 988 Lifeline launched as a mental health resource available via phone, chat and text. Beyond providing 24/7 support, the 988 Lifeline drives meaningful action to strengthen our crisis care system. Since July 2022, the 988 Lifeline has answered nearly 5 million contacts. Thanks to increased staffing, the average speed [...]
Joe James is serving as the Board Treasurer and Chair of the Finance Committee for Tri-County in the 2023-24 year. His 40+ years of experience in the banking business and his volunteer work for the Northland Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Clay County EDC make him well-qualified and well-informed about the business environment of [...]
Get to know Jeff Stephens, our Employment Services Manager! How long have you worked at Tri-County? 11 years What do you like to do in your free time? Mostly spend time with my wife and two kids. We like to go to parks, travel in Colorado, and go to events in KC. Who do you [...]
We are always busy here at Tri-County, but Back-to-School season brings a special sense of urgency and purpose to our School-Based team and our Prevention Team. Both of those teams work in the schools and they are already reaching out, making plans and meeting parents and students. It is an exciting and hopeful time of [...]
The Third Annual Tee Off Fore Tri-County Fundraiser will take place on October 10, 2023, at the T-Shotz indoor/outdoor golf space in the Northland. This year’s event will be bigger than ever, with all three floors dedicated to having fun and raising money for the people in our community who need our help. While the [...]
When Ramona Farris joined the Board of the Tri-County Foundation in 2021, she quickly proved herself to be a “doer”. She got involved in putting together our first “Tee Off Fore Tri-County” event, helping to make it into the well-respected, important and fun event that it still is (click here for more info on this [...]
Hope Squad is a peer-to-peer suicide prevention program serving 3rd-12th grade throughout the entire North Kansas City school district (32 schools!) and three elementary schools in the Smithville school district. Hope Squad members are nominated by their classmates as trustworthy peers and trained by advisors. The program reduces youth suicide through education, training, and peer [...]
