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Governor Mike Parson has designated May 5-11, 2024 as Children's Mental Health Week in Missouri. On Monday, May 6, at 1:30 pm, there will be a proclamation ceremony in the Governor’s office with NAMI Missouri, DMH leadership and staff, along with the NAMI Missouri families and youth partnership organization representatives.

This event is not open to the public.

Clients and their families are invited to attend a fun evening to promote Mental Health awareness and family engagement. Activities will include, food, self-care activities, and games. 

Families will be able to take home a variety of self-care items. We will ring the Bell 4 Hope and be wearing green T-shirts. 

Join NAMI Southwest MO to kick off Children's Mental Health week with NAMI Walks! There will also be sensory tables and a story time corner. 

Money raised will go to NAMI Southwest MO to continue to provide free programs, education, and advocacy for mental health. 

The Missouri River Regional Library will have a book display in the children's section of the library for Children's Mental Health Week. There will be mental health resources for families and coloring sheets for kids.  

Display will run May 5 - 11. 

The Youth Mental Health Awareness Fair will include: food, fun, music, and information sharing to help stop the stigma.

This event is free and open to the public. Ending time is 2:30 p.m.

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Participate in Children's Mental Health week by getting some exercise out in nature! This 1 mile fun run-walk-roll is free and open to the public. Meet at Shelter 2. If you'd like a shirt and a medal, the National Alliance on Mental Health-Missouri offers a 5K kit for $20.

Participants can walk, run, ride bikes, push strollers, roller blade, etc. along the park road. Expect to share the roadway with vehicles, but the majority of the route is within the "one way traffic” section of the park. Wear your running shoes and bring a helmet if you will be riding. 

Don't forget your water and sunblock!

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Participate in Children's Mental Health week by getting some exercise out in nature! This 5K is a noncompetitive hike is free and open to the public. If you'd like a shirt and a medal, the National Alliance on Mental Health-Missouri offers a 5K kit for $20.

Meet at the Swimming Deer Trailhead which is located in the campground, behind the shower house. This 3.2 mile trail should take about 2 hours to complete. 

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Each year three remarkable Missourians are selected to receive the Missouri Mental Health Champions’ award. Missouri Mental Health Champions are individuals who make positive contributions to their community, exemplify commitment and vision, and whose actions have increased the potential for independence in others with similar mental health conditions.

An award recipient is selected from each nomination category: mental illness, developmental or intellectual disabilities, and substance use disorders.

Learn more about the Mental Health Champions Banquet.