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Earn CEU's! The Reentry Experience: How to Talk With—Not For—People Previously Incarcerated When: April 24 9:00am - 12:00pm Location: First Call

Earn CEU's! Cognitive Behaviors Therapy Strategies When: April 17 9:00am - 12:00pm Where: First Call

Tomorrow is the day! We're so excited to gather with all of you at the Gratitude Breakfast to celebrate resilience, hope, and the incredible community that supports recovery. Can't wait to see you there and share this special morning together.

First Call is excited to announce a partnership with Hamburger Mary's for Charity Bingo. Join us for a fun evening of bingo and prizes! @hamburgermaryskc When: April 17 Time: 7pm Location: Hamburger Mary's 3700 Broadway Blvd #110, Kansas City, Mo 64111

Some Nitazene analogues are over 5 to 10 times more potent than fentanyl and hundreds of times more potent than morphine. First Call offers free #naloxone firstcallkc.org/narcan-request

Missouri is considering cutting $2.3 million in prevention funding—funds that are already designated for this work. We’ve seen progress. Lives are being saved. Call your State Representative and Senator. Ask them to restore prevention funding in the FY27 budget

Proud to support EMPOWER—students leading the way in prevention, sparking real conversations around mental health and overdose. Join us April 16 for Conversations That Matter. More info: firstcallkc.org/training Full article: kshb.com/news/local-new…

Earn CEU's! The World of Ethics in Your Behavioral Health Workplace When: March 20, 9:00am- 12:00pm Location: First Call Register at FirstCallkc.org/pdi

At First Call, we believe healing starts with connection. When we choose empathy and kindness, we create a community where people feel safe enough to be honest, and strong enough to keep going. Let’s keep supporting each other better!

Love isn’t always loud. Sometimes it looks like listening, showing up, and offering support without judgment. At First Call, we believe love and care can change lives — especially for families impacted by substance use.

Congratulations to Nick Tuggle, Senior Project Manager at JE Dunn Construction, on being named an Emerging Leader Award winner. We are proud to have Nick serve on First Call’s Board of Directors and celebrate the impact he’s making in his industry and in our community.

Earn CEU's! Infectious Disease and Substance Use When: February 27 9:00am - 12:00pm ( Virtual )

Earn CEU's! Person Centered Level of Care When: February 20 Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm Location: First Call

Register for our upcoming How To Cope Session When: Starts February 4th Time: 6:00pm-8:30pm Location: In person or Virtual Register at FirstCallKc.org/Families

Nearly 1 in 4 children in the U.S. live with a parent who struggles with a substance use disorder. Families deserve support too. Recovery impacts everyone, and healing happens together. Visit firstcallkc.org/families for more information

Want to show up better for loved ones? Try this: • Ask how they’d like to be supported • Avoid minimizing their feelings • Offer to help find resources • Celebrate small wins Your care can be the support someone needs for their road to recovery. 816.361.5900

One call can save a life. First Call 24/7 Crisis Line: 816-361-5900 You can call day or night. For yourself, a loved one, or just to talk through a tough moment. No judgment. Just support. #Endingtheaddictioncrisis #FirstCallKc

Thanks to The Beacon for covering such an important topic that is heavily impacting First Call, other nonprofits, and most importantly our clients across the metro. Full article >> thebeaconnews.org/stories/2026/0…

A new recovery high school is coming to Kansas City — a place where teens in recovery can earn their diploma while getting the support and community they need to thrive. Full article: kcur.org/education/2026…

The winter months can make it easy to fall back into old habits. Give yourself grace. Check in with your emotions, lean on healthy coping tools, and remember that reaching out for help is a sign of strength.