Active Minds at State Fair Community College

04/02/2026

Looking for a job in healthcare? Head to the Yeater Lobby tomorrow, April 2nd, from 9:00 am to noon to meet with a variety of healthcare recruiters and learn about different career options for your degree and interests!

04/01/2026

Missouri Hospital Assn Health Care Career Expo State Fair Community College! BHS students simulated what it’s like to experience auditory hallucinations and how difficult it is to focus with voices in your head…

04/01/2026

03/31/2026

Missouri Hospital Association Conference March 31, 2026

03/31/2026

Students from the Behavioral Health Program hosted associates from Queen City CAPS at Smith Cotton High School on Friday, March 27th, where they learned about stress recognition, mental health prioritization, and burnout prevention. The CAPS associates completed a Self-Care Assessment and created a personalized Self-Care Plan, wrapping up the day by designing vision boards to illustrate their plans. SFCC Health Sciences

03/07/2026

Behavioral Health students and members of Active Minds at State Fair Community College proudly joined the Missouri Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) for Legislative Education and Advocacy Day at the Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City.

Students demonstrated their support for several key bills impacting behavioral health and community well-being across Missouri. This experience provided a meaningful opportunity to engage in the legislative process and advocate for policies that directly affect the individuals and families we serve.

A special thank you to Melissa A. Douglas, Missouri State House of Representatives, for speaking with students about the importance of civic engagement and ensuring their voices are heard within their communities. Her message reinforced the power of advocacy in creating meaningful change for real people facing real issues.

03/03/2026

Behavioral Health Support students spent the first hour of last Fridays lab sharpening skills through VTS!

Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS) is a facilitated discussion method that uses art to develop observation, communication, empathy, and critical thinking skills. It’s especially powerful in behavioral health education, where understanding perspective, ambiguity, emotion, and bias is essential.

02/26/2026

We were excited to have a visit yesterday from one of our former interns, Brandon. He is continuing his journey and studying to become a counselor. We love seeing our past interns grow into their careers! It's a full circle moment for our team and we are very proud of his dedication and progress!

02/25/2026

Self-Care Fact:
Chronic stress can increase cortisol levels in the body, which affects sleep, mood, focus, and even your immune system. Taking small self-care breaks — like deep breathing, short walks, or quiet time — can lower stress hormones and improve emotional regulation.

02/24/2026

Let’s stop the stigma together

02/21/2026

“Self-care isn’t selfish — it’s how you recharge your mind, refuel your heart, and show up as your best self for the world.” Author unknown