Missouri Tiered Supports is implemented by the Department of Mental Health based on a public health model created by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). This model supports the health of an entire population of people by providing a continuum of supports that are layered on top of one another as a person's needs increase. Learn more about how structuring supports by tiers relates to individuals, strategies, and organizations as a whole.
Webinars
2024
May 09
Supporting People with Complex Needs through Tiered Supports
1:00 pm
Presenter(s):
- Nicole Jones, Director of Risk Prevention
- Kathleen Deppeler, Director of Positive Supports
- Wendy Witcig, Deputy Division Director
Target Audience: Service Providers, support coordinators, DMH team members
May 10
Division of Developmental Disabilities Updates - 5/10/24
10:30 am
The Division provides monthly webinars with timely updates and information for all stakeholders and partners.
Questions may be submitted prior to the webinar via email to ddmail@dmh.mo.gov. Please include Monthly Webinar Question in the subject line.
Presenter(s):
- Jess Bax, Division Director
- Wendy Witcig, Deputy Director - Community Operations
- Angie Brenner, Division Deputy Director-Administration
- Emily Luebbering, Director-Federal Programs
- Leslie DeGroat RN, Clinical Coordinator
Target Audience: Service providers, TCM entities, Division team members, individuals, families, and all interested stakeholders/partners
May 15
Tools for Everyone - 5/15/24
9:00 am
Tools of Choice is an evidence-based program focused on the implementation of universal positive practices. This two-hour introductory training is open to community members, parents, and professionals. It covers key concepts of the Tools of Choice curriculum such as: What is behavior, building positive relationships, and how to increase desirable behavior. Join the Positive Support Consultants in learning strategies to make positive change by implementing universal positive practices.
Presenter(s):
- Kathleen Deppeler, Director of Positive Supports
- Terri Werner, Central Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
- Brandy Allen, Northern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
- Katherine Earll, Eastern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
Target Audience: Everyone interested in learning more about Tools of Choice
May 15
Utilization Review Changes and Updates
1:30 pm
This webinar will provide an overview of the new Planning and Utilization Review Tool and review the changes announced on April 29, 2024. Additionally, the meeting will include clarifications on commonly asked questions. Time will be available for open discussion and questions.
Presenter(s):
- Wanda Crocker, Assistant Deputy Director
Target Audience: TCM Entities and Division team members involved in the Utilization Review process
May 16
HCBS Self-Directed Services Rate Study Stakeholder Meeting #2
10:00 am
At the upcoming May meeting, the Division and Mercer will summarize the stakeholder feedback that was collected since the initial meeting, explain how that informed the rate study process, present the rate study findings, and collect feedback
The Division of Developmental Disabilities engaged Mercer to conduct a rate study for Intellectual Disabilities/Developmental Disabilities (ID/DD) 1915(c) waiver Self-Directed Services. On November 30, 2023, the Division and Mercer held an initial Self-Directed Services Rate Study stakeholder meeting to explain the rate study process, describe key rate study considerations, and collect stakeholder feedback.
Presenter(s):
- Melody Rosen, Mercer Senior Associate
- Katie Olecik, Mercer Partner
- Jessica Bax, Division Director
- Wendy Witcig, Assistant Division Director-Community Operations
- Angela Brenner, Assistant Division Director-Administration
- Wanda Crocker, Director of Provider Relations
- Emily Luebbering, Director of Federal Programs
- Tanner Stephenson, Director of Self-Directed Services
- Amy Volkart, Program Manager, Medicaid & Reimbursement Unit
Target Audience: Individuals Utilizing Division of Developmental Disabilities Self-Directed Services and their Designated Representatives, Other Interested Individuals
May 21
Tools for Everyone - 5/21/24
1:00 pm
Tools of Choice is an evidence-based program focused on the implementation of universal positive practices. This two-hour introductory training is open to community members, parents, and professionals. It covers key concepts of the Tools of Choice curriculum such as: What is behavior, building positive relationships, and how to increase desirable behavior. Join the Positive Support Consultants in learning strategies to make positive change by implementing universal positive practices.
Presenter(s):
- Kathleen Deppeler, Director of Positive Supports
- Terri Werner, Central Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
- Brandy Allen, Northern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
- Katherine Earll, Eastern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
Target Audience: Everyone interested in learning more about Tools of Choice
May 30
Tools for Everyone - 5/30/24
9:00 am
Tools of Choice is an evidence-based program focused on the implementation of universal positive practices. This two-hour introductory training is open to community members, parents, and professionals. It covers key concepts of the Tools of Choice curriculum such as: What is behavior, building positive relationships, and how to increase desirable behavior. Join the Positive Support Consultants in learning strategies to make positive change by implementing universal positive practices.
Presenter(s):
- Kathleen Deppeler, Director of Positive Supports
- Terri Werner, Central Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
- Brandy Allen, Northern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
- Katherine Earll, Eastern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
Target Audience: Everyone interested in learning more about Tools of Choice
Jun 13
Tools for Everyone - 6/13/24
9:00 am
Tools of Choice is an evidence-based program focused on the implementation of universal positive practices. This two-hour introductory training is open to community members, parents, and professionals. It covers key concepts of the Tools of Choice curriculum such as: What is behavior, building positive relationships, and how to increase desirable behavior. Join the Positive Support Consultants in learning strategies to make positive change by implementing universal positive practices.
Presenter(s):
- Kathleen Deppeler, Director of Positive Supports
- Terri Werner, Central Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
- Brandy Allen, Northern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
- Katherine Earll, Eastern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
Target Audience: Everyone interested in learning more about Tools of Choice
Jun 14
Division of Developmental Disabilities Updates - 6/14/24
10:30 am
The Division provides monthly webinars with timely updates and information for all stakeholders and partners.
Questions may be submitted prior to the webinar via email to ddmail@dmh.mo.gov. Please include Monthly Webinar Question in the subject line.
Presenter(s):
- Jess Bax, Division Director
- Wendy Witcig, Deputy Director - Community Operations
- Angie Brenner, Division Deputy Director-Administration
- Emily Luebbering, Director-Federal Programs
- Leslie DeGroat RN, Clinical Coordinator
Target Audience: Service providers, TCM entities, Division team members, individuals, families, and all interested stakeholders/partners
Jun 18
Tools for Everyone - 6/18/24
9:00 am
Tools of Choice is an evidence-based program focused on the implementation of universal positive practices. This two-hour introductory training is open to community members, parents, and professionals. It covers key concepts of the Tools of Choice curriculum such as: What is behavior, building positive relationships, and how to increase desirable behavior. Join the Positive Support Consultants in learning strategies to make positive change by implementing universal positive practices.
Presenter(s):
- Kathleen Deppeler, Director of Positive Supports
- Terri Werner, Central Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
- Brandy Allen, Northern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
- Katherine Earll, Eastern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
Target Audience: Everyone interested in learning more about Tools of Choice
Jun 25
Tools for Everyone - 6/25/24
9:00 am
Tools of Choice is an evidence-based program focused on the implementation of universal positive practices. This two-hour introductory training is open to community members, parents, and professionals. It covers key concepts of the Tools of Choice curriculum such as: What is behavior, building positive relationships, and how to increase desirable behavior. Join the Positive Support Consultants in learning strategies to make positive change by implementing universal positive practices.
Presenter(s):
- Kathleen Deppeler, Director of Positive Supports
- Terri Werner, Central Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
- Brandy Allen, Northern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
- Katherine Earll, Eastern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
Target Audience: Everyone interested in learning more about Tools of Choice
Jul 12
Division of Developmental Disabilities Updates - 7/12/24
10:30 am
The Division provides monthly webinars with timely updates and information for all stakeholders and partners.
Questions may be submitted prior to the webinar via email to ddmail@dmh.mo.gov. Please include Monthly Webinar Question in the subject line.
Presenter(s):
- Jess Bax, Division Director
- Wendy Witcig, Deputy Director - Community Operations
- Angie Brenner, Division Deputy Director-Administration
- Emily Luebbering, Director-Federal Programs
- Leslie DeGroat RN, Clinical Coordinator
Target Audience: Service providers, TCM entities, Division team members, individuals, families, and all interested stakeholders/partners
Aug 09
Division of Developmental Disabilities Updates 8/9/24
10:30 am
The Division provides monthly webinars with timely updates and information for all stakeholders and partners.
Questions may be submitted prior to the webinar via email to ddmail@dmh.mo.gov. Please include Monthly Webinar Question in the subject line.
Presenter(s):
- Jess Bax, Division Director
- Wendy Witcig, Deputy Director - Community Operations
- Angie Brenner, Division Deputy Director-Administration
- Emily Luebbering, Director-Federal Programs
- Leslie DeGroat RN, Clinical Coordinator
Target Audience: Service providers, TCM entities, Division team members, individuals, families, and all interested stakeholders/partners
Sep 13
Division of Developmental Disabilities Updates - 9/13/24
10:30 am
The Division provides monthly webinars with timely updates and information for all stakeholders and partners.
Questions may be submitted prior to the webinar via email to ddmail@dmh.mo.gov. Please include Monthly Webinar Question in the subject line.
Presenter(s):
- Jess Bax, Division Director
- Wendy Witcig, Deputy Director - Community Operations
- Angie Brenner, Division Deputy Director-Administration
- Emily Luebbering, Director-Federal Programs
- Leslie DeGroat RN, Clinical Coordinator
Target Audience: Service providers, TCM entities, Division team members, individuals, families, and all interested stakeholders/partners
Oct 11
Division of Developmental Disabilities Updates - 10/11/24
10:30 am
The Division provides monthly webinars with timely updates and information for all stakeholders and partners.
Questions may be submitted prior to the webinar via email to ddmail@dmh.mo.gov. Please include Monthly Webinar Question in the subject line.
Presenter(s):
- Jess Bax, Division Director
- Wendy Witcig, Deputy Director - Community Operations
- Angie Brenner, Division Deputy Director-Administration
- Emily Luebbering, Director-Federal Programs
- Leslie DeGroat RN, Clinical Coordinator
Target Audience: Service providers, TCM entities, Division team members, individuals, families, and all interested stakeholders/partners
Nov 08
Division of Developmental Disabilities Updates - 11/8/24
10:30 am
The Division provides monthly webinars with timely updates and information for all stakeholders and partners.
Questions may be submitted prior to the webinar via email to ddmail@dmh.mo.gov. Please include Monthly Webinar Question in the subject line.
Presenter(s):
- Jess Bax, Division Director
- Wendy Witcig, Deputy Director - Community Operations
- Angie Brenner, Division Deputy Director-Administration
- Emily Luebbering, Director-Federal Programs
- Leslie DeGroat RN, Clinical Coordinator
Target Audience: Service providers, TCM entities, Division team members, individuals, families, and all interested stakeholders/partners
Dec 13
Division of Developmental Disabilities Updates - 12/13/24
10:30 am
The Division provides monthly webinars with timely updates and information for all stakeholders and partners.
Questions may be submitted prior to the webinar via email to ddmail@dmh.mo.gov. Please include Monthly Webinar Question in the subject line.
Presenter(s):
- Jess Bax, Division Director
- Wendy Witcig, Deputy Director - Community Operations
- Angie Brenner, Division Deputy Director-Administration
- Emily Luebbering, Director-Federal Programs
- Leslie DeGroat RN, Clinical Coordinator
Target Audience: Service providers, TCM entities, Division team members, individuals, families, and all interested stakeholders/partners