For Professionals

Tools for a variety of professionals who work with youth and young adults

Youth and Family Engagement Guide

This course provides a practical, research-informed framework for strengthening youth and family engagement across organizations. Participants will explore implementation strategies, engagement tools, and actionable resources to help embed youth and family voice into everyday practice.

Playbook for Professionals

A compilation of information and resources on high-priority topics for youth and young adults
Click to view or download the pdf

Staff Checklist

An instrument for staff to track and support emerging adults to achieve benchmarks

Early Psychosis Care Missouri:

Resource to promote positive outcomes for individuals and their families who are impacted by the early stages of psychosis

Missouri Peer Specialist

Information on training, hiring, and becoming a Certified Peer Specialist

Find Narcan in Missouri

Find agencies and organizations that distribute naloxone in your area

Missouri LifeSmarts

Consumer and marketplace skills
curriculum for grades 6-12

Seize the Awkward: Starting the Conversation

Resources to help make starting the conversation easier

Missouri Suicide Prevention Network:

Statewide suicide prevention resources

Digital4Good

Trainings, presentations, and resources on digital citizenship and social media literacy

Best Practice Core Elements for Working with Emerging Adults

Best Practices for Working With Emerging Adults

Media Kit

Youth Advisory Council

Trauma Informed Storytelling Handout

Companion Manual

Coming Soon

Taking care of your own mental health

If you’re experiencing increased stress, anxiety, sadness or other mental health concerns, you’re not alone. Learn self-care strategies and how to get additional help for yourself if you need it.