Connect Crawford

This listing highlights a community effort titled Bringing Families Together that encourages families to join and connect. The flyer text references an initiative name and a web address fragment but does not include full contact details or event dates. It appears to be an invitation or branding for a family-focused project rather than a scheduled meeting.

The QPR Project AWARE program offers suicide prevention training to teach participants how to recognize warning signs, provide hope, and connect people to resources. Trainings are available in-person (120 minutes) or virtually (90 minutes) and can be scheduled by schools or groups. The course is meant for parents, teachers, first responders, mental health professionals and community members who want to become certified QPR gatekeepers. For more information, visit the program website: Program page . Contact: Call or text 988 or email info@mhfamissouri.org for additional information or questions.

Foundations for Franklin County maintains a searchable community resource directory listing services for shelter/housing, food, health care, substance use support, youth programs, income help, transportation and legal aid. The organization is a nonprofit working to connect fragile families with health and human service providers and promote collaboration among local organizations. You can explore the directory online for program details and ways to give or volunteer. Visit the directory to search by category. Contact: Phone 636.239.7652 or Email foundationsforfranklincounty@gmail.com.

Vital Id Of East Central Missouri helps residents obtain Missouri photo IDs, birth certificates, and SSI cards to improve access to services like health care, housing, employment, and voting. The organization serves multiple counties in east central Missouri and offers technical assistance and confidential handling of documents. Services and assistance are provided free of charge, with limited financial help for fees once per year. Learn more or access resources on their website: vital-id-ecm.org . Contact by phone for help or partnership: 707-217-0819.

P.L.U.S. 1 (Parents: Learning, Uniting and Succeeding) provides support for pregnant and parenting moms and dads under age 22. Services include one-on-one home visits, group nights with dinner, age-specific parenting classes, mentoring, activity days and incentive “baby bucks.” The program aims to help parents build strong relationships with their children and meet personal goals. Participation opportunities include learning events and community outings that are offered through the program. Contact: 573-368-2849, amy.bridgeman@thecommunitypartnership.org.

MOCA Transit, provided by Missouri Ozarks Community Action, is a volunteer driver network offering door-to-door transportation for essential needs in Crawford and neighboring counties. Rides are scheduled by calling ahead and arranged to support medical appointments, pharmacy visits, grocery shopping, and other essential needs. Drivers are vetted, trained, insured, and reimbursed at $0.70 per mile; volunteers use their own vehicles and set their own availability. Advanced technology is used to schedule and track rides and log mileage. Contact MOCA Transit by phone at 573-765-3183 for ride requests or volunteer information.

!-- ===== CWT: Machine-readable metadata ==V3-2-26========== --> SMTS, Inc. provides door-to-door local and long-distance transportation throughout Crawford County with scheduled routes and countywide service days. Office hours are Monday–Friday, 8 am to 4 pm, and holidays are listed in the service details. Appointments for local and long-distance routes must be scheduled in advance and pickup/return times may be adjusted based on daily passenger lists. More information about Medicaid/NEMT eligibility is linked below. To schedule local trips call 573-775-2793. https://www.mtm-inc.net/missouri/