• Understanding and accessing care for your health and wellness needs
• Learning your healthcare rights and how to take an active part in your healthcare decisions
• Helping make your own decisions about your care and medication
• Managing your mental health, including anxiety, depression, loss, and loneliness
• Understanding how to ask questions or share things you are worried about with your provider
• Asking for help about substance use 
• Accessing health insurance coverage once SMHK ends
• Understanding health information shared by providers

Learn about Advance Directives and how to identify a support person who can make health care decisions for you, if you are unable to do so.

Receive assistance with problem solving and finding resources around
independent living needs, such as:

• Housing
• Education
• Employment
• Mentoring
• Insurance options
• Health plan benefits
• Career development 

Here are some resources that may be helpful to you:

• Know your rights ​– Your health care rights while in foster care.
• Know Your Rights – Your health care rights as an adult.
• Handbook for Youth In Alternative Care ​– Includes information regarding moving into adulthood.
• Missouri Resource Guide – A list of resources to assist in moving into adulthood. ​
• CMS Roadmap for Healthcare – A guide to using health care.
• Missouri Bar Association Durable Power of Attorney – A guide to assigning someone to make health decisions for you if you cannot.
• Krames Library for Health Information – A resource to find information about health and wellness.
• Life Launch – A resource to develop independent living skills.
• Text 988 to access the National Suicide Prevention hotline to talk to a professional when you are in crisis.

Helpful Links to Information for Professionals:

• Missouri Older Youth Program
• Missouri Older Youth Resources

Access to the HiSET, a high school diploma equivalent that may help you get a better job, join the military, attend career trainings, or continue education.

Provided to members at risk of failing one or more core subject areas or for those who are preparing for the HiSET/GED.

We will work with you on improving your health through reducing substance use through education, planning and accessing a provider.

A program designed to assist you in maintaining safety during a suicidal crisis through assessments, safety planning and follow up phone calls.

Access to an app that includes both engagement activities and the option to connect with a staff member who can help manage loneliness.

Telehealth services provides 24-hour access to in-network providers for non-emergency health issues.

• Get medical advice, a diagnosis or a prescription by phone or video.
   

We can arrange non-emergency medical transportation to select medical and health services. 

Earn rewards with My Health Pays when you complete healthy activities like a yearly wellness exam, annual screenings, tests, and other ways to protect your health.

Our Start Smart for Baby program was created to support you when you need it, from pregnancy to delivery and after your baby is born. 

Find valuable resources on our Women's Health page on Relationship Health, Breast Cancer screenings, Vaccinations and much more.