My Strength
Bootheel Counseling Services wants to share with you a valuable resource called, MyStrength. From time to time all of us can have feeling of anxiety or depression and this resource will help provided personal support you can individualize. This is a free service, just use the access code BCSCommunity to sign up for this free service today.
Mindful Activities
Write cards or letters to nursing home patients
Breathing exercises
PBMS Counselors Address Mindfulness
Find Calm Throughout Your Day
Video chat with friends/family
Open the shades/curtains even when it's cloudy
Escape to your backyard to listen for sounds or play "I spy"
Take a virtual tour of a museum or use Google Street view to wander around a city.
Try a bullet journal to make self-care a joyful habit.
Listen to music that makes you happy or find a calming playlist of sounds on YouTube (try the Daily Calm Channel)
Read a book
This podcast is all about "happiness." There are several episodes dedicated to the pandemic.
Tips to Help Teen Cope During COVID-19
When our world changes quickly and suddenly because of things like COVID-19, it is common to experience changes in our thoughts, feelings and behaviors. Feelings of anxiety, fear or worry are typical in stressful situations.
How to Manage Your Mental When Feeling Stressed During
COVID-19
This is a difficult time, with many people facing fear, worries and anxiety. There are ways to manage your symptoms and cope while physical distancing.
Supporting Friends During COVID-19
It's hard not to see your friends at school or on weekends. But, you can still stay connected to them and support each other through this challenging time.
How to Support a Loved One Going Through a Tough Time During COVID-19
COVID-19 is affecting families around the world. It's important to support one other, especially if your loved one may be facing a mental health concern.
Local Mental Health Providers
Aaron Allen, LPC (In Home Therapy) 573-351-8818
Stacy Bruce, LCSW - Journey2Wellness, LLC 573-718-8897
Clinical Assessment and Psychological Services 573-778-0705
Dr. John Wood, Psychologist
Lisa Coleman (In Home Therapy) 573-714-3265
The Counseling Office 573-680-4287
Jamie Atwood, LPC
Family Counseling Center 573-686-1200
Youth Services-STAR 573-712-2902
Free Crisis Assessments
Child Psychiatry Services/ Medication Management
Individual & Family Therapy
Case Management
Maria Francisco, LCSW 573-778-9185
Verlin Luna
Hope, Healing, Happiness 573-840-8404 Sandy Keeling
Dr. Bridgette Hurt, Psychologist 573-776-6236
Local Mental Health Providers
Kneibert Clinic 573-778-7148
Therapist: Janet McLane-Li, Roxanne Gates, Chris Martin
Dr. Dan Barbour, Psychologist
Dr. Mirza, Psychiatrist
Nurse Practitioners: Linda Hammonds, Debbie Price, Stacy Grays, Amber Towe
Living Better Behavioral Health
Cindy Moses, LCSW 573-785-5224
The Mind Garden, LLC (Cash Only) 573-450-7550
Andrea Crafton
Missouri Highlands 573-785-6536
Dr. Amber Richardson, Psychologist
Cynthia Brown, LMSW
Marsha Shively, FNP-BC
Diane Silman 573-686-7233
Tina Reed (Play Therapist) 573-714-5995
Take Care of Your Body
Move your body for at least 30 minutes each day
Take a bath/shower
Brush your teeth
Drink lots of water throughout the day
Dear Parents,
Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health will be hosting a virtual weekly Botvin LifeSkills lesson for youth in 6th grade from 8th grade. Botvin LifeSkills is a researched-based program which has been proven to reduce substance misuse and violence among youth. We seeking youth in this age group to join us in this summer class. Please see the schedule below:
If you are interested in your youth attending the class, please contact Susan Wilfong at 573-330-2542 or swilfong@semobh.org.
Class size is limited, so please respond before May 18, 2020.
Learn to play chess or other brain puzzle activities
Local Food Pantry Locations
Bread Shed
Second Saturday
Dinner Every Sunday @ Noon
203 N D Street
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
573-712-7356
Holy Cross Episcopal Church
Wednesdays, 1-3pm
420 N Main Street
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
573-785-1098
Child Concern Center
Tuesday-Friday, 9:30-11am
601 Poplar Street
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
573-785-3108
New Covenant
Call ahead to be placed on the list
3396 Kanell Blvd
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
573-785-5466
Local Food Pantry Locations
Feed & Seed Food Pantry
3rd Thursday, 3-5pm
703 Franklin Street
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
573-718-4578
St Vincent DePaul
M & W, 1-4pm and Tu & Th, 9-12pm
215 A Broadway (rear)
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
573-686-1948
Green Forest Church of Christ
Thursdays, 11-12pm
2535 Township Line Road
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
573-785-1007
Temple Baptist Church
Tuesday & Thursday 9-12pm
1813 Barron Road
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
573-785-1250
Highland Drive Church of Christ
Tuesday-Friday 9-12pm
1601 Highland Drive
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
573-785-2679