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OWN it Member Highlights
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Get Your Event on the Map
Reach more people across our community! Hosting a fundraiser? Planning a training? Organizing a health fair, support group, volunteer opportunity, or community event? Our free community calendar promotes events hosted by nonprofits, schools, government agencies, and community organizations serving Stone and Taney counties. By sharing your event, you're not only increasing awareness for your organization, you're helping residents discover opportunities to learn, connect, volun
nyssaberhorst
Jul 301 min read
Program Update


Saving Lives
QPR Suicide Prevention Training Mental health is important because it affects how we think, feel, and live our daily lives. When someone is struggling with their mental health, they may think about ending their life. Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in Missouri, for both adults and teens. Taney County Health Department (TCHD) is actively responding by providing lifesaving mental health education for all Taney County citizens. To help prevent suicide, TCHD offers
Taney County Health Department
Jun 262 min read


What We Learned About Collaboration in OWN it
One of the greatest strengths of our community is the willingness of organizations to work together. Recently, University of Missouri School of Medicine student Diana Heckert conducted an assessment of the Ozark Wellness Network (OWN it) to better understand how organizations collaborate, make referrals, and support one another across Stone and Taney Counties. The findings were encouraging. Organizations reported strong familiarity with community resources and active referral
nyssaberhorst
Jun 151 min read
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