To empower families of young people with information and resources, enabling them to meet the needs of their loved one with a behavioral health disorder.
To raise awareness of the large number of young people with behavioral health disorders and their unique challenges and silent struggles.
To shape policy that will create an environment where every young person can reach their potential.
We are working toward:
Eliminate the stigma associated with mental health and substance use disorders
Establish Missouri certification standards and treatment protocols for Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Require insurance companies to cover all components of Dialectical Behavior Therapy so it is no longer a “cash pay” service that is not accessible to most Missourians
Start a St. Louis Recovery High School in conjunction with local school districts.
Fund scholarships for young people that can’t afford substance use treatment
Ensure young people in Misssouri have access to high quality substance use and mental health services
Support programs that will lead to:
Early identification of behavioral health disorders from grade school through college
Education on healthy self-care and an understanding of behavioral health disorders for students from grade school to college
Screening for behavioral health disorders from grade school to college.
