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“When you encourage others, you boost their self esteem, enhance their self-confidence, make them work harder, lift their spirits and make them successful in their endeavors. Encouragement goes straight to the heart and is always available. Be an encourager. Always.” 

-Roy Bennett, The Light in the Heart

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Suicide is the second leading cause of death for youth ages 10-24 in the Kansas City, Missouri area. (4)

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Encourage Hope and Help is a suicide prevention website for youth (ages 10-24), parents, educators, LGBTQ, attempt survivors, loss survivors, veterans, and community members in the Kansas City area. Through education and prevention efforts, we strive to end youth suicide.

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Free covid tests are available throughout the week for Clay County residents thanks to Heart to Heart International! Pre-registration is preferred and the link is mentioned below.

Free covid tests are available throughout the week for Clay County residents thanks to Heart to Heart International! Pre-registration is preferred and the link is mentioned below.The pop-up COVID testing events around Clay County continue next week! County residents of all ages are able to be tested for free through Heart to Heart International. Pre-register at hearttoheart.org/covid19testing/. ... See MoreSee Less

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To keep you intentional on building your family's resilience during this challenging time, we want to encourage modeling positive coping skills to the kids in your life. Now is the time to teach kids that you don’t need alcohol or other drugs to cope with hard things. We can model healthy coping skills and prove the value of slowing down, going outside, and using deep breathing to calm down.
Learn more about building resilient kids at www.rootsofresiliencekc.com/parentingthroughpandemic ... See MoreSee Less

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This Veterans Day, I encourage you to become familiar with the Veterans Crisis Line. This line is free and available 24/7 for our Veterans who are struggling emotionally and want a confidential, qualified, resource to speak too. From 2008, we have lost over 6,000 Veterans per year by suicide. This is due to many reasons, as there is never a single factor for suicide, but resources and support are available all around for our heroes in need. Take time today to thank and show your support to a Veteran, and I encourage you to learn more about what efforts you can take to save our heroes from emotional pain.Image attachmentImage attachment+2Image attachment

This Veterans Day, I encourage you to become familiar with the Veterans Crisis Line. This line is free and available 24/7 for our Veterans who are struggling emotionally and want a confidential, qualified, resource to speak too.

From 2008, we have lost over 6,000 Veterans per year by suicide. This is due to many reasons, as there is never a single factor for suicide, but resources and support are available all around for our heroes in need.

Take time today to thank and show your support to a Veteran, and I encourage you to learn more about what efforts you can take to save our heroes from emotional pain. ... See MoreSee Less

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Its time for another Youth Mental Health First Aid! This virtual course is FREE and open now for registration. Join us January 7th from 9am-3pm for a full training in Youth Mental Health First Aid. Two hour pre-work is required for the full certification. Registration deadline is December 28th. To register, email Sherrim@tri-countymhs.org!

It's time for another Youth Mental Health First Aid! This virtual course is FREE and open now for registration. Join us January 7th from 9am-3pm for a full training in Youth Mental Health First Aid.

Two hour pre-work is required for the full certification. Registration deadline is December 28th. To register, email Sherrim@tri-countymhs.org! ... See MoreSee Less

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