Missouri Credentialing Board

11/03/2025

that you cannot buy a legitimate pharmaceutical drug on social media? Not only is it not safe, it is illegal! Learn more at www.dea.gov/onepill

10/27/2025

🚨 NEW: High in Plain Sight Certification 🚨
We’re excited to announce that Tall Cop Says Stop™ has officially earned certification from the Missouri Credentialing Board (MCB) and the National Professional Credentialing Association (NPCA) for its nationally recognized training program, High in Plain Sight!

Founded by Officer Jermaine Galloway, this evidence-based training provides powerful insights into current drug and alcohol trends and equips professionals to recognize, prevent, and respond to emerging substance abuse issues in their communities.

👮‍♂️ Who Should Attend: Law enforcement, educators, prevention specialists, and community leaders.
🎓 CE Hours: 6 hours
💻 Training Date:
VIRTUAL — December 1st | 9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m. CST (4 hours)
Follow-Up Report-out: December 9th | 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. CST (1 hour + 1 hour homework)
💰 Cost: $295

Don’t miss your chance to join this newly certified, nationally respected program that’s making a real impact!
👉 Register now: https://missouricb.com/hps/

10/23/2025

Join us, during (October) and year-round, as partners in prevention! Visit: www.samhsa.gov/substance-use/prevention/campaigns-events

10/16/2025

📢 Now Announcing the 2026 Virtual Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) Trainings!

Get ready — we’re offering two schedule options for your convenience:
🗓️ 5-Day Schedule: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
🗓️ 4-Day Schedule: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Register Now: https://mopeerspecialist.com/2026-cps-training/
💻 All trainings will be held online.
Please note: A computer, laptop, or tablet is required — using only a cell phone will not provide full access to training materials.

Upcoming Sessions:

January 12–16, 2026 (Mon–Fri, 8–3)

January 24, 25, 31, Feb. 1, 2026 (Sat–Sun–Sat–Sun, 8–5)

February 9–13, 2026 (Mon–Fri, 8–3)

February 21, 22, 28, March 1, 2026 (Sat–Sun–Sat–Sun, 8–5)

March 16–20, 2026 (Mon–Fri, 8–3)

March 14, 15, 21, 22, 2026 (Sat–Sun–Sat–Sun, 8–5)

✅ Be sure to review the details for each session to choose the format that fits your schedule best!

10/10/2025

On this World Mental Health Day, take some time to reflect on your own wellbeing. You can take free mental health screenings at https://screening.mhanational.org/screening-tools/

10/02/2025

🎉 Wow! What an incredible Peer Summit — truly the BEST one yet! 🙌
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Lighting the Way: A Peer’s Role in Hope and Healing. The energy, connection, and inspiration were off the charts. 💡✨

We’re already looking forward to next year — mark your calendars for September 30–October 1, 2026! You won’t want to miss it! 🗓️

10/02/2025

We were honored to have Britt Reid, former Super Bowl Champion coach for the Kansas City Chiefs, join us at the Peer Summit yesterday! 🙌

Britt’s tale of humility, redemption, grace, grit, and perseverance is a reminder — and a living example — to never give up and to always have hope. 💡✨

The Peer Summit Lighting the Way: A Peer’s Role in Hope and Healing continues today, October 2, 2025, at the Kansas City Expo Center.

10/01/2025

📣 The 2nd Annual Peer Summit is happening today and tomorrow at the Kansas City Expo Center!

We are proud to share that Governor Mike Kehoe has officially proclaimed October 1, 2025, as Peer Support Celebration Day in Missouri! 🙌

As part of the celebration, we’ll be hosting an Awards Ceremony during the Summit to honor outstanding peers and partners who are advancing recovery and peer support across Region 7.

We can’t wait to celebrate the impact and dedication of this incredible community. 💙

10/01/2025

See you tomorrow at the Peer Summit!

⭐️ From Struggle to Strength: Leadership Begins Within

Click the link below to read more about the five proven practices that became a pathway to The Way Onward, plus a 50% discount available for early participants who join our Navigator community.

👉 https://mailchi.mp/thewayonward/navigatortraining

09/25/2025

📣 Governor Proclaims Peer Support Celebration Day in Missouri

We are proud to announce that Governor Mike Kehoe has officially proclaimed October 1, 2025 as Peer Support Celebration Day in the State of Missouri!

The proclamation recognizes the vital contributions of certified peer support professionals—individuals with lived experience who use their recovery journeys to provide hope, guidance, and empowerment to others. It highlights the more than 2,500 credentialed peers across Missouri who are serving in diverse roles, from behavioral health and crisis care to justice system support.

This historic recognition affirms that peer support is not only transforming lives but also strengthening communities across Missouri. By honoring the advocacy, dedication, and professional expertise of peers, the Governor and State leadership have elevated the importance of peer support as a cornerstone of recovery-oriented systems of care.

💡 As part of the celebration, an Awards Ceremony will be held during the Region 7 Peer Summit on October 1–2, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri. This special event will honor outstanding peers and partners across the region who are advancing recovery and peer support.

✅ There’s still time to register for the Peer Summit! Visit www.missouricb.com to reserve your spot.

Let’s join together on October 1st to celebrate our peer workforce, their dedication, and the impact they make every single day!

09/25/2025

Recovery strengthens the foundation for the home🏡, the heart 💝, and the hope 🌻we all need to keep going. Learn how for everyone samhsa.gov/recovery

09/25/2025

WEDNESDAY ALUMNI OF THE DAY: MATT

Born and raised in Jefferson City, Missouri, Matt was a standout athlete at Helias High School, where he built an impressive wrestling career, becoming a four-time state qualifier and holding the school record for most career wins. But while Matt thrived in sports, his adult life was overtaken by addiction — a struggle that would eventually lead him to Treatment Court.

In June 2019, after receiving his fourth DWI, Matt faced the reality he could no longer ignore: he was an alcoholic. That moment came to a head when he had to call his father on Father’s Day from jail — again. He describes his life at the time as chaotic and self-destructive, filled with toxic relationships and an overwhelming sense of apathy.

“I wasn’t suicidal,” Matt admits, “but I didn’t care if I was here or not.”

Entering Treatment Court during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic presented major logistical challenges — rotating between in-person and virtual classes, maintaining a job, and navigating it all without reliable transportation. But a turning point came when he finally asked for help balancing his schedule. Instead of punishment, the program offered flexibility and support.

“That’s when I realized: they weren’t trying to catch me failing. They were helping me succeed.”

Since graduating, Matt’s life has transformed. He’s found clarity, healthier relationships, and peace of mind — particularly the ability to go entire days without thinking about alcohol, something he once thought was impossible.

But perhaps his most meaningful achievement has been turning personal pain into public purpose. In early sobriety, Matt created a February running challenge to raise money for a friend, Jared Palmer, who was struggling with mental health and substance use. By running 20 miles a day for 28 days, Matt raised $11,800 — but after Jared’s passing, he took it further.

He founded the Capital City Race in Memory of Jared Palmer — Jefferson City’s first and only Half Marathon, now in its third year. The race funds support Jared’s children, Treatment Court programs, and other recovery-focused community efforts across Mid-Missouri.

Today, Matt remains an active supporter of Treatment Court, attending graduations and encouraging current participants to keep going — and to ask for help when they need it.

“Don’t quit 30 seconds before the miracle. It’s always darkest before the dawn.”

Matt’s journey from jail to community leader is a testament to what’s possible when we stop running from our problems — and start running toward a better life.