Events

FCC Behavioral Health will host a family movie night at the Caruthersville Public Library for Mental Health Awareness Month on May 13th, 2025 from 5pm to 7pm. 

Families will have the opportunity to watch Inside Out 2 and learn more about mental health services and resources in the local area. Families will also receive Mental Health Awareness bags with additional resources. 

This is an outdoor event that is open to the public. Attendees are invited to bring lawn chairs.

The Mayor of Columbia or designated representative will read the Mayor's Proclamation declaring May 4-11 Children's Mental Health Week in Columbia. Agencies that serve children and families will have a moment at the microphone to introduce the agency. Agencies and staff are invited to remain after the event for a group photo. Bring a large sign with the agency or organization's logo that can be held up for the photo. 

Attendees will receive:

• Green ribbons as part of Mental Health Awareness Month.
• Individual Bells to ring as part of the RING FOR HOPE observance during the celebration. 

The event will also herald locations across Columbia that will be displaying green lights during the week long observance. 

Please contact Heather Harlan for more information. 

Backup location:
Boone County Family Resources
2700 West Ash Street
Columbia, MO 65203

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.

During the banquet, attendees will Ring the Bell for Hope in honor of Children's Mental Health Week! 

Learn more about the Mental Health Champions Banquet.