News and Events
Midwest Conference on Problem Gambling and Substance Abuse
Mark your calendars now for August 13-15, 2008 and plan to attend the 2008 Midwest Conference on Problem Gambling and Substance Abuse at the Crowne Plaza Hotel - St. Louis-Clayton. 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.
