News and Events
Midwest Conference on Problem Gambling and Substance Abuse
Mark your calendars now for August 12-14, 2009 and plan to attend the 2009 Midwest Conference on Problem Gambling and Substance Abuse at the Hilton Frontenac in St. Louis. Visit the website often for continuing updates and conference information.
Spring Training Institute 2008
The Missouri Department of Mental Health provides a Spring Training Institute in May for consumers, providers and staff. The Institute provides the opportunity for participants to learn about the latest research in the field regarding medications, evidenced-based treatment, and other issues related to the population that we serve.
Strategic Prevention Framework State Incentive Grant (SPF SIG)
Missouri was recently awarded a $2.3 million Strategic Prevention Framework State Incentive Grant (SPF SIG) to strengthen and advance community-based programs for substance abuse prevention, mental health promotion and mental illness prevention.
Access II Recovery
Missouri was adwarded a second Access to Recovery Grant in 2007. A total of $14.2 million over three years to continue a statewide voucher system for adults that affords genuine, free and independent choice among an increased number of qualified service providers; provides recovery support services through traditional, non-traditional and faith-based organizations; expands the existing managed care system for proper control and monitoring; and measures outcomes in seven critical domains.
