Founded in 2008, the Missouri Mental Health Foundation (MMHF) is a non-profit organization established to provide a singular focus on raising awareness and public understanding of the many issues impacting individuals and families living with mental illness, developmental disabilities and substance use disorders. Together, we can #StopTheStigmaMO. Get involved with the Missouri Mental Health Foundation to help us change attitudes and build hope.
Services
Terry Trafton MS, LPC, NCC, ACHE, serves as President/CEO of CommCARE Behavioral Health, a network of community Behavioral Healthcare providers in Missouri working to help people access quality behavioral healthcare. CommCARE operates FirstStepforHELP.com or 1-888-279-8188 for quality mental health and substance use screenings and referrals for services to partner organizations.
Increasing public awareness and understanding of mental health disorders will help dissolve prejudice and discrimination, and open doors to treatment and equal opportunity for participation in schools, communities, and the workforce. With every person we put at ease regarding an illness or disability, there is another person who escapes the hold of stigma and is available to show compassion and understanding to others.
The FREE virtual conference aims to unite, inform, and empower individuals and families living with mental illness, developmental and intellectual disabilities, and those in recovery for substance use disorders. Presented by the Missouri Mental Health Foundation and the Missouri Department of Mental Health.
The annual Director's Creativity Showcase is sponsored by the Missouri Mental Health Foundation in partnership with the Missouri Department of Mental Health. This annual event displays the artistic talents of people served by the Missouri Department of Mental Health and serves as an inspiration to all who participate and all who experience these creations.
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We're committed to improving crisis services and advancing suicide prevention by empowering individuals, advancing professional best practices, and building awareness.
