Missouri Foundation for Health
Partnering to Advance Community-Led Healing Across Missouri
Missouri Foundation for Health
At the Community Health Commission of Missouri (CHCM), we are committed to eliminating health disparities through community-driven solutions and equity-centered, trauma-informed care.
With the partnership and support of the Missouri Foundation for Health (MFH), we are expanding initiatives that promote mental well-being, address trauma, and prevent violence—rooted in the lived experiences of communities across the state.
Community-Led Solutions in Southeast Missouri
This initiative focuses on locally led healing efforts that build mental well-being, resilience, and equity in Southeast Missouri. By centering the voices and leadership of those most impacted by trauma and adversity, we are helping communities access the tools, resources, and support they need to drive meaningful, long-term change.
Grounded in collaboration, trust, and shared leadership, our work recognizes healing as more than an outcome—it’s a collective process. Together with MFH, we are investing in a future where communities are not only heard, but empowered to lead.
Expanding Community Empowerment Workshops
- Offering peer-led trauma-informed workshops designed to address community stress and promote healing.
- Evaluating how these workshops help residents develop leadership skills and build stronger community networks.
Growing the Healing Circles Initiative
- Strengthening peer-facilitated Healing Circles to create spaces for collective healing and resilience.
- Examining how Healing Circles impact individual and community well-being.
Supporting Faith-Based Mental Health Initiatives
- Partnering with churches across a five-county region to promote healing and mental health awareness.
- Understanding what motivates faith leaders to engage in trauma-informed practices and how best to support their efforts.
Supporting Social Service Providers in Trauma-Informed, Equity-Centered Care
- Strengthening the capacity of social service providers in the region to embed equity-centered, trauma-informed care into their policies and practices.
- Building on previous trauma-informed care trainings to help providers move beyond knowledge into embodied practices that uphold safety, trustworthiness, choice, collaboration, and empowerment.
Building a Blueprint for Healing
This initiative is more than a project- it’s a movement to embed healing-centered approaches into the fabric of communities. By uplifting local voices, fostering safe spaces, and promoting culturally responsive mental health strategies, we are creating a model that can be scaled across Missouri and beyond.
For more information about offerings in Southeast Missouri, visit our Heal Bootheel page.
Partner with Us
Interested in partnering with us? Contact CHCM to explore how we can partner to advance community-led healing across Missouri today.
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