Missouri Mental Health Foundation

10/23/2026

Episode 10 of We Thrive Together is now live! In our Season One finale, Josh Varner sits down with Valerie Huhn, Director of the Missouri Department of Mental Health and United Way of Central Missouri Board Member, to talk about depression, anxiety, and how we can move mental health forward in Missouri.

As we wrap up our first season, this episode reminds us why we started this podcast in the first place. These conversations matter, and we have to keep having them!

🎙️ Episode 10: We Have to Talk About It is now available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. Find the link in our bio or in the comments!

10/22/2026

Introducing Missouri Resource Spotlight! ✨

Missouri is full of incredible organizations making a difference, and we want to help you discover them!

We're excited to launch a NEW series highlighting organizations, programs, and resources across Missouri that support mental health, substance use recovery, individuals with disabilities, and overall community well-being.

Our goal is simple: Connect more Missourians with the resources and support they may not even know exist!

Know an organization doing amazing things in Missouri? Tag them in the comments! 👇

10/13/2026

Do you know someone who deserves to be recognized?

Every day across Missouri, incredible individuals are making a difference in the lives of those impacted by mental health conditions, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders.

We need YOUR help finding them!

Nominations are OPEN for our 2027 Mental Health Champions, and we want to hear about the everyday heroes making an extraordinary impact!

🔗 missourimhf.org/awards/mental-health-champions/

Help us find Missouri’s next Mental Health Champions! SHARE this post!

Annually, the Mental Health Champions’ Award recognizes and celebrates three Missourians. See who we celebrated this year!

10/10/2026

FREE Yoga on the Capitol Lawn was a success today! Thanks to everyone for coming out to kickoff World Mental Health Day 💚🌎

Shoutout to MJ from 11:11 Yoga Studio and Brenda Bowman-Jungmeyer from Century Farm By The Lake for donating their time and guiding us today!

10/07/2026

That is a wrap on our MMHF 50/50 Golf Ball Drop!!

Thank you to every single one of you who bought golf chances! We surpassed our numbers from last year thanks to you!!!! HUGE THANK YOU to all our sponsors!! We couldn’t do this without your support!

The Arc of the Ozarks
Joyful Noize
Missouri Behavioral Health Council
Turkey Creek Golf Center
Jefferson City Flight Service

Farmer Companies
Benton Goon; John Heckemeyer; Bob Hentges
Salon Va'Lise
Jefferson Bank of Missouri
TJ Swift House
Big Bear's Butcher Shop
MO Ink & Stitch
Echo Valley Productions
Ken Otke Construction Company

Thank You to Our Supporter:

DoTERRA Wellness Advocate- Teresa Kuss

The winners of the 2026 Golf Ball Drop are:

First place: Ball #323, Leon Muenks, is taking home a grand prize of $1,500!!!!!

Second Place: Ball #586, Renee Luebbering

Third Place: Ball #165, Molly Harris

Thank you again to everyone for supporting our Inclusive Golf Program!

10/05/2026

READY. SET. REGISTER! 🏃‍♂️

Join us Saturday, May 8, 2027 in Jefferson City for the 5th Annual Capital City Race! Whether you're taking on the 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon, we can't wait to see you at the starting line.

Five years of running. Five years of community. Five years of raising awareness for mental health. 💚

Grab your running buddies, start training, and register today! capcityrace.com

10/05/2026

Tomorrow is the BIG DAY — which means NOW is the time to purchase your 50/50 Golf Ball Drop chances!

The take-home pot is already OVER $1,000! 💰

Let’s keep it growing while raising even more money for our amazing Inclusive Golf Program! Every chance purchased helps support a program that gives individuals of all abilities the opportunity to learn the game, build skills, make connections, and have FUN on the course.

And a HUGE thank you to our Community Sponsor, Farmer Companies, for helping support this year’s event and our Inclusive Golf Program! 👏

👉 https://missourimhf.org/inclusive-golf-program/50-50-golf-ball-drop-fundraiser/

10/04/2026

We’re proud to recognize the Missouri Behavioral Health Council as an Event Sponsor of our 50/50 Golf Ball Drop!

MBHC has been a longtime supporter of our Inclusive Golf Program, and we are incredibly grateful for their continued commitment year after year. Their support helps us create an inclusive space where individuals of all abilities can learn, play, connect, and enjoy the game of golf.

Thank you, MBHC, for continuing to believe in this program and the people it serves. We couldn’t do it without amazing partners like you! 💚⛳

Learn more about their work:
https://www.mobhc.org/

10/03/2026

We’re excited to recognize Joyful Noize as an Event Sponsor of our 50/50 Golf Ball Drop!

Based in Mid-Missouri, Joyful Noize is a Christian rock promoter helping bring live Christian music and entertainment to our community. We love seeing local organizations use their passion to bring people together, and we’re so thankful for their support of our event and Inclusive Golf Program!

Be sure to give Joyful Noize a follow to keep up with upcoming shows and events!

👉 https://www.facebook.com/joyful.noize.2024