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Jefferson County Leader - April 2

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Missouri House passes bill to study psilocybin therapy for veterans and first responders

  • Rebecca Rivas
  • Apr 2, 2026

After four years of trying, the Missouri House passed legislation Thursday that would require the state to conduct a study on using psilocybin — also known as “magic mushrooms” — and other alternative therapies to treat depression, substance use or as part end-of-life care.  Veterans and first-responders would be able to possess the psychedelic if […]

For adults with ADHD – or even those with just some symptoms – using smart strategies to start and complete tasks can make all the difference
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For adults with ADHD – or even those with just some symptoms – using smart strategies to start and complete tasks can make all the difference

  • Laura E. Knouse, University of Richmond
  • Apr 2, 2026

Learning to recognize thought patterns that lead to avoidance, and breaking tasks down into small parts, can help people overcome the mental barriers that often accompany ADHD.

Windsor C-1 names district’s first director of student services
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Windsor C-1 names district’s first director of student services

  • By Kevin Carbery
  • Mar 15, 2026
  • 1 min to read

The Windsor C-1 School District Board of Education chose Alex DeMatteis as the district’s first director of student services on Feb. 25.

Eureka faith leaders launch tri-county therapy network
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Eureka faith leaders launch tri-county therapy network

  • By Abby Stetina
  • Feb 27, 2026
  • 4 min to read

The Rev. Laurie Anzilotti of St. Francis Episcopal Church in Eureka was in a bind.

New mental health clinic opens in Hillsboro
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New mental health clinic opens in Hillsboro

  • By Carrson McDaniel
  • Jan 6, 2026
  • 2 min to read

A longtime Jefferson County health care provider recently opened Family Psychiatric and Addiction Care Clinic in Hillsboro with a goal of prov…

Fox High robotics team modifies Power Wheel for preschoolers
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Fox High robotics team modifies Power Wheel for preschoolers

  • By Tony Krausz
  • Oct 22, 2025
  • 5 min to read

Members of Fox High School’s robotics team recently saw their work pay off.

Jefferson County Library to launch study skills course
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Jefferson County Library to launch study skills course

  • By Kate Bequette
  • Jul 26, 2025
  • 4 min to read

The Jefferson County Library has begun a partnership with the Little House of Neurodiversity in an effort to offer more inclusive programming …

County has new support group for LGBTQ residents, allies
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County has new support group for LGBTQ residents, allies

  • By Lindsay Recar
  • Jul 8, 2025
  • 4 min to read

As Pride month festivities wrapped up across the globe last month, a new Jefferson County support group hopes to help LGBTQ locals and allies …

Free mental health services available to children, teens
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Free mental health services available to children, teens

  • By Kate Bequette
  • Jun 22, 2025
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This summer, children, teens and young adults may receive immediate access to free mental health services.

New Autism Adventure Day Camp in Imperial
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New Autism Adventure Day Camp in Imperial

  • By Goldie Lowe
  • May 11, 2025
  • 2 min to read

Jean Huelsing, founder of Camp Jump Start and CEO of the Living Well Foundation in Imperial, said the nonprofit organization is headed down a …

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