Missouri Mental Health Foundation

Raise public understanding and awareness of issues impacting individuals and families living with mental illness, developmental disabilities and substance use disorders. Also to battle discrimination, stigma, promote care and treatment, and foster inclusion in the community and workforce.

Real voices – real choices conference: the Missouri Mental Health Foundation (MMHF) cohosts the annual real voices – real choices conference with the Missouri department of mental health. The conference is designed to empower, inspire, and educate individuals and families living in Missouri with mental illnesses, developmental or intellectual disabilities, or substance disorders. The conference is hosted in August at margaritaville resort and hosts various presentation tracks and activities to help individuals improve their independence and quality of life.

Media activities: the Missouri Mental Health Foundation (MMHF) provides comprehensive statewide public education and mental health awareness services. This effort represents one of the foundation’s largest investments due to the scale of its communications strategy, professional marketing support, digital infrastructure, and resource distribution efforts. MMHF continues to partner with a marketing firm to strengthen strategic messaging and ensure communications are clear, consistent, and aligned with best practives in public health engagement.

Missouri Mental Health Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 26-3706552) based in Jefferson City, MO.