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Joplin's Firefly day program office hosted the largest ever unveiling ceremony for a Be Well bell art piece. Firefly provides an array of assistance programs for persons with developmental disabilities in the Joplin area.

Firefly's Be Well bell celebrates the Firefly way of caring

Be Well bell art piece created in tribute to Firefly

Knowing Ourselves Helps Us Connect With Others

Have you ever felt lonely, even in a room full of people? 

Firefly Summer Work students with Blue Jay Scoops owners Lisa Barber and Lyle Barber in Clever.

140 Firefly students ready for Summer Work

About 140 teenagers will go to work at sites across the Springfield metro area to gain training and experience.

Turning Awareness into Action

This Mental Health Month, take the first step to improving your lifelong mental wellbeing.

Adult Autism: The Path to Diagnosis

In decades past, the general public saw Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) as something that only affected children. Today, thanks to more awareness and better research, we’re starting to see autism in a new light.

Firefly will serve Kansas City clients from Vivion Road office

Firefly moves into a new office space at 1333 Northwest Vivion Road, bringing offices from Gladstone and Liberty inward and into Kansas City. 

How to Avoid Faux Self-Care and Find Self-Care for Yourself

As we become more aware of the impacts anxiety and stress can have on our overall well-being, the call for self-care is louder than ever before. For many people, self-care has become another item on their to-do list and an avenue of self-judgment.  

Holiday Stress

Address Stress at the Holidays

The holiday season often brings us reasons for joy, cause for celebration, and opportunities to build and forge connections. But they can also present us with mile-long to-do lists, high expectations, and stress. With holidays right around the corner, consider this advice to address stress during the busy winter season. 

Parental Mental Health Tips

Across the behavioral health field, we recognize the importance of offering support to caregivers, whether they sought our help on behalf of their children or for themselves. We also know there are many caregivers who don’t walk through our doors who need and deserve help. 

How to Care for YOU this Election Season

Feeling stressed about the upcoming election? You’re not alone! This article shares simple tips on how to stay engaged in politics while also protecting your mental health.

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