Ozarks Area Crisis Intervention Team

06/01/2026

Thanks to a grant provided by Skaggs Foundation, we have funding that can assist income-eligible residents in Stone and Taney counties with dental care. Call 417 447-0554 to schedule an appointment.

[ID: Flyer with OACAC logo and information about the dental grant. Covered services include exams, cleanings, routine x-rays, fillings, crowns, extractions, root canals, dentures, and prescriptions.]

05/27/2026

We still have spots available for our 2 day Dispatch CIT training in August!

https://web.cvent.com/event/f1ab9867-9675-414c-bac3-d202e836fa2e/register when registering, choose Advance CIT and choose N/A regarding the 40 hr CIT course.

05/27/2026

Every call is a chance to make a lasting impact.

Supporting someone living with a serious mental illness or substance use disorder starts with understanding. When you take the time to learn about behavioral health conditions, you’re better equipped to respond with empathy, clarity, and confidence in high-pressure moments.

Showing up matters. In a difficult moment, your presence can help someone feel seen—and can be the bridge that connects them to the support they need. Remember: 988 is available 24/7. Call or text anytime, anywhere in the U.S. You don’t have to navigate these situations alone.

Many individuals face both mental health and substance use challenges. They deserve steady, compassionate support—and that can start with you. When additional help is needed, 988 is always there.

Learn more: 988lifeline.org

05/25/2026

In honor of World Schizophrenia Awareness Day, we stand together to raise awareness, fight stigma, and support those living with schizophrenia and their families.

We are especially proud to celebrate one of our OACIT council members for courageously representing the community in a recent news interview and helping bring understanding, compassion, and advocacy to the forefront. Your voice is making a difference. 💚

As Mental Health Awareness Month enters its final week, one woman is using her experience with schizophrenia to help others and challenge common misconceptions about the illness.

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. To veterans facing grief, crisis, or trauma, you are not alone. Support is available: 988lifeline.org/help-yourself/veterans

05/22/2026

Shout out to OACIT council chair, Deputy Hancock, for highlighting the importance and impact of CIT training!!

The MSHP credited CIT mental health training for a trooper's actions during a chase.

05/22/2026

The MSHP credited CIT mental health training for a trooper's actions during a chase.

05/19/2026

First responders see people at some of their most vulnerable moments—and what we say in those moments matters.

Language matters. Choosing supportive words can help people feel seen, heard, and respected. When we focus on the person—not the diagnosis—we create safer, more supportive interactions around mental health.

Mental health touches every call, every shift, every community. And during times of transition—like housing instability or reentry—compassionate communication can make all the difference. Your words can signal safety when it’s needed most.

When we recognize that mental health challenges are often at the root of substance use, we shift the question from judgment to action: “How can I help?”

That simple question can change everything.

https://www.samhsa.gov/find-support/helping-someone/how-to-talk-to-someone-about-help

05/18/2026

Only a few seats left for the next Ozarks Area CIT Council Basic CIT Training! Don’t wait – sign up today as seats fill up quickly!!

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👉 Register for any of the trainings at: https://cvent.me/LxMZ0z