When: March 12th -14th, 2025Where: Margaritaville Lake Resort, Lake of the Ozarks, MO We invite you to join us for our 11th annual Missouri Crisis Intervention Team (MO CIT) Conference. In partnership with the Missouri Behavioral Health Council, Missouri CIT Council, and Missouri Department of Mental Health, we are excited to be able to provide […]
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The Cop and The Counselor: A Front-Line Wellness Story
When: Wednesday January 22nd, 2025 from 10 am – 4 pm Where: 2445 Westwood Blvd, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901Contact: (573) 330-1740 Welcome Attendees: All (current and retired) first responders, military, front-line workers, mental health professionals, and significant others are invited. What to Expect: Don’t miss this fantastic networking opportunity! Explore exhibitor booths showcasing local resources […]
Sikeston DPS Matt Cotner and Licensed Counselor Jody Petzoldt – 960 KZIM
Listen to the podcast here: https://link.edgepilot.com/s/f48c7776/ATPvPJ8rTkmPAiYS-9ujUg?u=https://open.spotify.com/episode/17D7bjSnftnem6pYweiSIa?si=rpbCYGKxQoiExLIcAkvQfw%26nd=1%26dlsi=b40715e8723645af
Spotlight – Former St. Charles officers Kyle Schmidt and Jeremy Bratton
Officers who survived a shootout with quadruple homicide suspect use sleep therapy to heal. Former St. Charles officers Kyle Schmidt and Jeremy Bratton opened up about their experience. It was the call that would end their careers. Richard Emery had just shot and killed his girlfriend, her children, and her mother, and it was up […]
Spotlight – Jody Petzoldt, MA, LPC, CFRC
Peer Support Team Mental Health Advisor at the Cape Girardeau Police Department – First responders embrace mental health awareness outlets. When it comes to handling trauma on the field, first responders are at the top of the list. Emergency responders see horrific daily scenes and seeking help for their mental health wellness has become a […]
Spotlight – Officer Line-of-duty death prompts push for first responder mental health awareness
“The law enforcement community in Hermann and even other places around our nation are hurting,” Chaplain Laird Thompson said. Officer line-of-duty death prompts push for first responder mental health awareness. Click here to learn more.