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May 30, 2023

People First of Marshall member nominated for Missouri Mental Health Champions Award

Kelly Ray, a member of People First of Marshall, was nominated for the Missouri Mental Health Champions Award this year. A banquet sponsored by the Missouri Mental Health Foundation was held Tuesday, May 9. Ray was one of 15 nominees who were recognized for their advocacy work.

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March 27, 2023

Now Hiring: Administrative Assistant

The Missouri Mental Health Foundation (MMHF) is seeking a dynamic, highly motivated individual to join the team located in Jefferson City, Missouri. MMHF a non-profit organization established to provide a singular focus on raising awareness and public understanding of the many issues impacting individuals and families living with mental illness,…

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November 16, 2021

Missouri Mental Health Foundation appoints Katie Andrews new executive director

The Missouri Mental Health Foundation has appointed Katie Andrews as its new executive director, with the hope of expanding the organization’s presence across Missouri and bringing its mission to all the people in the state. The Foundation helps raise awareness and understanding of the issues surrounding mental illness, developmental disabilities…

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April 27, 2021

Missouri Mental Health Foundation Adds Two New Board Members

The Missouri Mental Health Foundation (MMHF) Board of Directors elected two individuals with diverse professional experiences to begin three-year board terms. Clay McGranahan, Jr. is currently the Vice- President of Program Services for the Arc of the Ozarks, a nonprofit agency that provides supports to individuals with intellectual and developmental…

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December 15, 2020

Announcement From the Governor’s Council on Disability (GCD)

For Immediate ReleaseContact: Claudia Browner November 20, 2020573-751-2600 JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Governor’s Council on Disability (GCD) is currently accepting nominations for its 2020 Annual Inclusion and Youth Leadership Awards. The Governor’s Council on Disability promotes full participation and inclusion of the nearly one million Missourians with disabilities in all aspects of community life…

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November 30, 2020

Woman of Achievement

St. Louis Women of Achievement is pleased to announce the 2020 Women of Achievement – a selection of 10 extraordinary volunteers from the St. Louis metropolitan region. This program has a mission to honor and recognize the volunteer service and leadership of women. This year this honor was bestowed on…

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November 30, 2020

2020 Mental Health Champions Ceremony

2020 has been a year like no other! Missouri Mental Health Foundation, like the rest of humankind has faced the world of virtual– giving a whole new meaning of doing business in a completely new way! October 6, 2020 marked the 13th anniversary of the MMHF Champions Awards Ceremony. This…

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November 30, 2020

A Word from Our New Executive Director: My Elevator Speech

Since starting my new role as ED for the MMHF in July 2020, I am finding ways to improve and enhance my elevator speech for the work done by this fine organization. I can tell you about our mission to raise awareness and public understanding of issues impacting individuals and…

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November 30, 2020

Real Voices – Real Choices 2020!

2020 marked the 12th year for the RVRC Consumer Conference and it was another tremendous success. Although we had to cancel the in-person event due to concerns related to COVID-19, we were able to offer the very FIRST virtual consumer conference! Attendees were able to view all conference activities online…

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June 30, 2020

Grant Award – United Way of Central Missouri

The United Way of Central Missouri presented a $10,000 grant award to the Missouri Mental Health Foundation to expand the #StopTheStigmaMO billboard campaign. This will allow the expansion of 40 additional billboards in their service area including Callaway, Camden, Cole, Maries, Moniteau, Miller, Morgan, Osage, and Phelps counties…

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