by brook.balentine | Mar 3, 2024 | News
Nov 2, 2018 The numbers give way to pause…The federal government reports that four Midwestern states – including Missouri – have seen homeless rates among individuals age 24 and younger jump 55 percent since 2016. Missouri has the tenth largest teen homeless rate in...
by brook.balentine | Mar 3, 2024 | News
Jan 22, 2019 Meditation proved to work well for military veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in a recent study sponsored by the Department of Defense. According to the study, PTSD is a complex disorder affecting 10 to 20 percent of military veterans....
by brook.balentine | Mar 3, 2024 | News
Feb 2, 2020 Have you ever wondered why so many people get addicted to opioids, or how a pregnant woman could use, knowing she’s carrying an innocent life? Below, one recovering addict paints a vivid picture of what it looks and feels like to be addicted to opioids....
by brook.balentine | Mar 3, 2024 | News
Mar 10, 2020 It’s no secret that rural residents tend to be sicker, more cash-strapped, have less access to primary and mental health care, and are more susceptible to substance use disorders (SUDs). On top of that, rural communities often face transportation...
by brook.balentine | Mar 3, 2024 | News
Aug 11, 2020 On August 4, Missouri became the 38th state to expand Medicaid, narrowly defeating Republican opponents to the tune of 53.25% to 46.75%. With this win, about 230,000 Missourians 19 to 64 years old who make up to $18,000 per year and a family of three that...