Southeast Missouri Residential Services

01/23/2026

Sometimes having enough bread and milk at home isn't enough to ease your anxiety about impending winter weather. If you struggle with weather related anxiety- there are things you can do to be kind to your mind while you wait for the storm to pass. ❄️

01/23/2026

01/23/2026

Get ready, get ready, get ready! The snow is coming!

Major winter weather impacts Saturday, especially late Saturday into Saturday night. Travel will be dangerous.

01/23/2026

Please stay safe and warm. Remember to check on our senior citizens and our pets.

01/23/2026

Let in the Light!

Coping with the mental challenges that winter often presents doesn’t require dramatic life changes. What helps most are small, steady actions that support your body and mind. Light is one of the strongest signals your body uses to regulate mood, sleep, and energy- so be sure to let in the light!

12/02/2025

What's the difference between a winter storm warning, watch, and weather advisory? Should you worry or just wear a coat?

- Winter Storm Warning: Issued when hazardous winter weather in the form of heavy snow, heavy freezing rain, or heavy sleet is imminent or occurring. Winter Storm Warnings are usually issued 12 to 24 hours before the event is expected to begin.

- Winter Storm Watch: Alerts the public to the possibility of a blizzard, heavy snow, heavy freezing rain, or heavy sleet. Winter Storm Watches are usually issued 12 to 48 hours before the beginning of a Winter Storm.

- Winter Weather Advisory: Issued for accumulations of snow, freezing rain, freezing drizzle, and sleet which will cause significant inconveniences and, if caution is not exercised, could lead to life-threatening situations.

12/01/2025

Please check your road conditions before heading out. Stay staff!

1:15 p.m. - Much of the state's roadways are covered or partly covered as snow continues to fall. Watch forecasts closely for evening commute impacts and plan your travels accordingly! Exercise extreme caution driving in these conditions: Take it slow, leave plenty of room, buckle up. Leave room for our crews, who are working to clear highways around the state. Stay buckled in your car if you slide off the roadway and call for help. Check current conditions at traveler.modot.org

11/30/2025

Congratulations to our very own Mr. Josh Paul! We are grateful for you and the work you do💞

DMH congratulates our November Team Member of the Month, Joshua Paul, a Staff Development Training Specialist at SEMORS. Known for his leadership and work ethic, Joshua's fellow SEMORS staff know they can always count on him, whether it's just offering day-to-day support or leading the response in a crisis situation. Read more about Joshua's recognition at: https://dmh.mo.gov/opa/team-member-recognition

11/19/2025

Great information!

Do you want to learn to tell your family's story?

Register now for NAMI Smarts for Advocacy. NAMI Smarts for Advocacy is a hands-on advocacy training program that helps people with mental illness, friends and family transform their passion and lived experience into grassroots advocacy.

About: This session will focus on Telling Your Story, the foundation module in NAMI’s grassroots advocacy training series. We’ll talk about why advocacy for mental health care is so important and the power of your story to influence others. Then, we’ll guide you through writing your own powerful story in seven short steps. When you leave this training, our goal is that you take with you a version of your story that you can use to raise awareness, to inspire others and, above all, to influence policymakers.

NAMI Smarts for Advocacy Sessions are available virtually on 3 separate dates and times (weekday evening, weekday, and weekend) to try to accommodate as many schedules as possible:

-Thurs. Dec 11, 2025 @6:30pm-8:00pm
-Fri. Dec. 12, 2025 @10:30am-12:00pm
-Sat. Dec. 13, 2025 @1:00pm-2:30pm

To learn more or to register, visit: namimissouri.org/smarts

11/19/2025

Reminders to heat your home safely!

Temperatures are getting colder. ❄️ As you heat your home, prevent home fires and carbon monoxide poisoning. Install and test smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors with battery backups, and make sure you keep anything that can burn 3 feet away from heat sources.

11/13/2025

Information regarding SNAP benefits.

Attention SNAP Participants! Do you need to complete your SNAP interview? You can now begin your interview by verifying your identity, listening to your rights and responsibilities, and answering yes/no questions while on hold. To expedite your interview process, please answer all questions.

11/13/2025

7 Tips to bet Brain fog! Good information...

Brain fog, or limited cognitive function, may be caused by stress, poor sleep, and other factors. Here are some tips to manage mental fatigue.