OWN it - Ozarks Wellness Network

09/04/2026

Recovery happens together. Research shows meaningful human connection supports resilience, hope, and long-term recovery. Every connection can make a difference.

09/02/2026

OWN it member, Elevate Branson, is offering a FREE 9-week Elevate Work program designed to help participants build confidence, strengthen communication skills, connect with local business leaders, and prepare for meaningful employment.

📞 Contact - Donna McConkey at 417-527-1709 or at [email protected]

09/01/2026

🏈IT’S TIME TO GET YOUR FINANCIAL GAME PLAN READY!🏈

Whether you’re just kicking off adulthood, raising a family, buying your first home, planning for retirement, or helping care for an aging loved one. Financial wellness matters at every stage of life.

Join us for our FREE Protect • Plan • Prosper Financial Wellness Fair for ALL AGES!

Wednesday, September 23rd
1:00–6:00 p.m.
Stone County Health Department
701 Old Wilderness Rd., Reeds Spring

Come learn from the pros and get practical, trustworthy information about insurance, budgeting and credit, savings and investing, mortgages and first-time homeownership, taxes, Medicare, estate planning, avoiding financial scams, Alzheimer caregiver guidance, and more.

And because learning about finances doesn’t have to be boring…
FREE FOOD
FREE GIVEAWAYS
A fun football-themed afternoon for ALL AGES!

There’s no cost to attend, and you don’t have to stay the entire time. Stop by, ask questions, gather resources, and leave with a stronger game plan for your future.

From kickoff to retirement - have a game plan!

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09/01/2026

Celebrate National Recovery Month with a community-wide event that honors hope, healing, and the powerful message that !

📍Saturday, September 19 from 10am-1pm at the Sanctuary of Hope at 1756 Bee Creek Road in Branson

Bring your family and friends for a fun-filled day featuring:
🎶 Music
🍔 Free food
❤️ Health screenings
🤝 Community resources
🎉 Family-friendly activities
…and so much more!

This event is FREE to attend, and everyone is welcome. Come celebrate recovery, connect with local organizations, and show your support for individuals, families, and communities on the journey of recovery. We can't wait to celebrate with you!

NEW THIS YEAR - Learn the skills to help save a life. 💚 FREE QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) training from 11am to noon - Learn how to recognize warning signs, start a conversation, and connect someone to help.

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09/01/2026

💜 Celebrating Recovery, Connection & Hope 💜

A heartfelt thank you to our panel members who shared their time, voices, and lived experiences during our discussion on recovery in observance of National Recovery Month.

Your honesty, courage, and willingness to share your stories help remind us that recovery is possible, every journey is unique, and no one has to walk that journey alone.

We are grateful for the meaningful conversations, the wisdom shared, and the hope you continue to inspire in others. Thank you for helping us create a community where every voice matters. 💜

09/01/2026

You may not always know what someone is experiencing. A check-in, a listening ear, a number shared at the right moment, can make a real difference. starts with connection.









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08/31/2026

August 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day—a time to remember the lives lost to overdose, support those who are grieving, and recognize that overdose affects individuals, families, and communities everywhere.

🕯️ We remember those we have lost.
💜 We support those who are grieving.
🤝 We stand with people in recovery and those working toward prevention.
💙 We work together to prevent future loss.

Overdose is preventable, and every life matters. By increasing awareness, reducing stigma, expanding access to treatment and recovery supports, and making lifesaving resources like naloxone readily available, we can help save lives.

Today, we remember.
Today, we raise awareness.
Every day, we work toward a community where fewer lives are lost to overdose.

08/27/2026

The Taney County Health Department needs your input!!

Last chance to include your voice! The survey will close on September 4th.

If you live in Taney County, please take a few minutes to complete this survey and share this post.

Taney County Health Department (TCHD) encourages every Taney County resident to participate in a survey focused on chronic disease-related issues, including substance misuse, to***co use, physical inactivity, healthy eating, and access to chronic disease management services. The survey serves as an....

08/27/2026

Everyone can help prevent su***de in our Taney County community.💜
“Question, Persuade, and Refer” (QPR) is a training to help individuals to recognize su***de warning signs and offer hope. It is free, one-hour long, brought to you, and tailored to any group!
Call (417) 334-4544 ext. 594 to schedule a free QPR training for your organization!📲