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QUICK LINKS
CRISIS HOTLINE: Dial 988​
www.988lifeline.org
 For Veterans: Press 1 after dialing 988
Services in Spanish: To call a Spanish-speaking crisis counselor, dial 988
​and then press “2.”  

American Sign Language: People who use American Sign Language can now use their videophones to contact 988 directly.
www.crisistextline.org
Text HOME or HOLA to 741741 to reach a live volunteer Crisis Counselor 24/7.

ARC ANGELS FOUNDATION
www.arcangelsfoundation.org

Covers topics such as suicide prevention, mental health, LGBTQ+ awareness, and how to talk to someone in crisis through education and presentations.

BHR: Behavioral Health Response
 www.bhrstl.org  CRISIS LINE: 314-819-8811

CAREGIVER ACTION NETWORK
www.caregiveraction.org
Resources and assistance for caregivers and family members of people dealing with various types and stages of mental illness.

MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID
www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org   
A series of courses, both on-line and in a classroom setting, that helps the public identify, understand, and respond to signs of suicidality,  mental illnesses and substance use disorders. For individuals and organizations.


MISSOURI DEPT. OF MENTAL HEALTH
www.dmh.mo.gov

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH
www.nimh.nih.gov
A wide range of resources and information.


NAVIGATING A MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS:
www.nami.org/research/publications-reports/guides/navigating-a-mental-health-crisis/

PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS, State Operated 
www.dmh.mo.gov/behavioral-health

SAMHSA: SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

www.samhsa.gov

SPEAKING OF SUICIDE
SpeakingOfSuicide.com/resources
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ADAPT
www.adapt-chn.org​   
888-657-3201  
Community-based Mental Health Center that offers a variety of behavioral health  services and supports, including psychiatry, case management, individual therapy,  treatment for co-occurring mental illness/substance abuse disorders and day programs. Two service locations.

ALL AMONG US
107 Carson Rd.,  Ferguson, MO 63135
www.allamong.us    
314-560-4895
Crisis direct aid in homeless situations  and rehab programs that address trauma and addiction,  through financial literacy, housing assistance, workforce readiness, mental health services, and more.

ANNIE MALONE CHILDREN & FAMILY CENTER
2612 Annie Malone Dr.,  St. Louis, MO 63113
www.anniemalone.org   314-531-0120
24-HOUR CRISIS LINE: 314-803-7476
Emergency Placement: 314-361-2222

Parenting education, crisis intervention, emergency placement, self-help, counseling therapeutic assessments, and more.

ASPIRE ADVOCATES FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
14649 Summer Blossom Lane, Chesterfield, MO 63017
www
.aspireadvocates.org
A parent-led grassroots movement that aims to improve the identification, treatment, and reimbursement of mental health and substance use disorder services for young people aged 26 and younger. Their website includes numerous resources and sources of information n the topic of mental health and substance abuse.

AVENUES COUNSELING
1612 S. Big Bend Blvd.,  Richmond Heights, MO 63117
123 Carson Road, Ferguson, MO 63135
www.avenuescounselingcenter.org   314-529-1391
Counseling services with fees based on a sliding scale. Articles and information regarding behavioral health topics may be found on their website.

BHR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH RESPONSE 
5501 Delmar Blvd. Suite 300B, St. Louis, MO 63112
www.bhrstl.com
Local Crisis Number: 314-819-8811
Office/Administration: 314-469-4908
BHR YOUTH CONNECTION
24/7 confidential, compassionate support:  844-985-8282
Text:  BHEARD to 31658
Youth 19 years and under who reside in St. Louis City or County and St. Charles County can chat with a clinician. Behavioral Health Response Youth Connection Helpline offers 24/7 crisis support for children, youth, and their families.

​BJC BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Administrative Offices, Referrals and Call Center
3309 S. Kingshighway Blvd.,  St. Louis, MO 63139 
 
www.bjcbehavioralhealth.org   
Crisis Response Line and After Hours:  314-747-7491

Call or check their website for other locations and more BJC Behavioral Health services. Check website for locations throughout the state. Community outreach and access to resources including mental health services. Free counseling and other resources:  family and individual, community and workplace, and for healthcare professionals. Individual/group/family therapy, deaf services , pharmacy services, clinical case management, psychiatric medication services.


BETTY JEAN KERR PEOPLES HEALTH CENTERS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Formerly Amanda Luckett Murphy Hopewell Center 
5669 Delmar Blvd.,  St. Louis, MO 63112
 and more locations
www.hopewellcenter.com    314-531-1770 
Provides mental health case management and psychiatric services. On site pharmacy for prescription medications. No walk-ins. Must make appointment. 

CARE AND COUNSELING
A division of Provident Behavioral Health
2650 Olive St.,   St. Louis, MO 63103
www.providentstl.org/counseling/care-and-counseling  314-371-6500
First appointments: 314-533-8200
Nonprofit mental heath provider with locations in St. Louis County and City,  listed on website.  Counseling services to individuals, youth, couples and families. Employee assistance program and spiritual direction.. Sliding scale fees for services for those who qualify.

CASA de SALUD MENTAL HEALTH COLLABORATIVE
3200 Chouteau Ave.,  St. Louis, MO 63103    
www.casadesaludstl.org   
314-977-1250 
Clinical and mental health care to the uninsured, with a special focus on the immigrant community. The Mental Health Collaborative features low-cost counseling services, provided by a variety of on-site partners. Therapists  work with adults, children, individuals, couples, families, and groups of all languages.  

CATHOLIC CHARITIES/St. Louis Counseling
4445 Lindell Blvd,  St. Louis, MO  63108
www.ccstl.org  314-367-5500

Various locations and organizations for psychiatric and mental health services and counseling.

CENTREPOINTE HOSPITAL AND OUTPATIENT CLINICS
4801 Weldon Spring Parkway, St. Charles, MO 63304
www.centerpointehospital.com    866-924-2522 (24/7)
Residential and outpatient mental health programs and substance abuse treatment.

CHADS COALITION (for Mental Health)   

4121 Union Rd., Suite 224,  St. Louis, MO 63129
www.chadscoalition.org  314-952-2046 (Office)
Family Support Warm Line: 314-952-8274 (Weekdays)
Many resources and a variety of suicide and bullying prevention programs including SOS (Signs of Suicide).

COMMUNITY OF HOPE
6721 Vernon Ave.,  University City, MO 63130

www.communityofhopestl.org   314-887-5941
Parents and Community Connected (PACC) provides resources, referrals and access to mental health support services for teenage mothers before and after childbirth. 

COMMUNITY PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES (at UMSL)
232 Stadler Hall, One University Blvd., Normandy, MO 63121
www.umsl.edu/services/cps
   
314-516-5771
Outpatient mental health center established by the University of Missouri-St. Louis to provide affordable psychological services to residents of the St. Louis metropolitan area.

COMPASS HEALTH NETWORK
www.compasshealthnetwork.org  
CRISIS LINE:  833-356-2427
Appointment or information:  or 
844-853-8937
Nonprofit health care organization that provides a full continuum of  medical and behavioral health services as well as primary and dental health services throughout Missouri. Many locations listed on their website.

COMPREHENSIVE  BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER
505 South 8th St., East St. Louis, IL 62201

www.cbhc1.org   618-482-7330 (Office)
Mental health and substance abuse treatment, rehabilitative and social support on a twenty-four hour basis. Works with Alton Mental Health Center.


The CORE COLLECTIVE at Saint Vincent's
7401 Florissant Rd., St. Louis, MO 63121
www.thecorecollectivestl.org   314-261-6011

The Core Collective offers community-based services free to community youth(ages 6-19) and their families. These services include therapy and intensive case management services.

COUNSELING AND SOCIAL ADVOCACY CENTER/UMSL
Ward E. Barner Building  2993 S. Drive St.,  Louis, MO 63121

www.csac.umsl.edu    314-516-4613
Affordable counseling services, including couples, family, individual counseling, groups and play therapy.

CREVE COEUR COMMUNITY COUNSELING
9666 Olive Blvd.  Suites 205 and 330,   St. Louis, MO 63132 

www.cccastl.com   314-991-0100
Offers low-cost counseling starting at $35 per session provided by graduate counseling interns under supervision as well as independent professionals.

EPICS COUNSELING
Northwest Executive Centre
3482 Hollenberge Drive, Bridgeton, MO 63044   
www.epicscounseling.com   314-409-8606
Individual, group and family therapy in addition to training, and court ordered classes, and substance abuse evaluations. Cash and credit cards, sliding fee scale, accepts all medicaid providers and private insurance.

EPWORTH CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
Main Campus: 110 N Elm Ave.,  Webster Groves, MO 63119
Epworth Intrada  6336 South Grand Blvd.,    St. Louis MO 63111
www.epworth.org/  314-961-5718 
Comprehensive treatment programs, including residential, outreach, foster care case management, independent living options, and more. The FAMILY SUPPORT NETWORK offers free weekly, in-home family therapy to families parenting children 13 and younger (or under 18 if the child has a qualifying disability). 

FAMILY FORWARD
11358 Van Cleve Ave.,   St Louis, MO   63114 and more locations
www.familyforwardmo.org/​   314-968-2350
Prevention and treatment of all forms of child abuse and neglect.  Family-centered therapeutic, educational, and support services. Coverage now in St Louis City, St. Louis, Jefferson, St. Charles and Franklin Counties.

FOUNDATIONS FOR CHANGE
www.foundationsforchange.net/​   314-577-0444
Three locations. Check website or call. 

A counseling private practice offering a wide variety of populations and services in the metro St. Louis area. Individual and group counseling, EMDR, relationship counseling, psychiatry, and more. They offer pro-bono and low cost counseling options.

HAWTHORN CHILDREN’S PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL
1901 Pennsylvania Ave.,  St. Louis, MO 63133

www.dmh.mo.gov/hawthorn-childrens-psychiatric-hospital   314-512-7800,  314-512-7593 (TTY)
A children’s psychiatric hospital that is owned and operated by the Missouri Department of Mental Health. Average length of stay is 6-9 months.

BETTY JEAN KERR PEOPLES HEALTH CENTERS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Formerly Amanda Luckett Murphy Hopewell Center 
5669 Delmar Blvd.,  St. Louis, MO 63112
and more locations
www.hopewellcenter.com    314-531-1770 
Provides mental health case management and psychiatric services. On site pharmacy for prescription medications. No walk-ins. Must make appointment. 

HYLAND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER/MERCY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
10018 Kennerly Rd., St. Louis, MO 63128
www.mercy.net/practice/hyland-behavioral-health-center/   314-525-7275
Services are provided by Mercy Hospital South
Mercy's Hyland Behavioral Health Center provides education, prevention and treatment services for psychiatric illness and chemical dependency covering patients of all ages – from kids to older adults.

INDEPENDENCE CENTER CLUBHOUSE
 4245 Forest Park Ave.,  St. Louis, MO 63108

www.independencecenter.org
Membership, Screening and Enrollment: 314-533-4163 or 314-533-4245
Crisis Hotline: 314-469-0620
Assists adults with serious, persistent mental illnesses to live and work in the community.


INFANT LOSS RESOURCES (Formerly SIDS)
Grief Support: 1-800-421-3511

1120 South 6th Street, Suite 500,    St. Louis, MO 63104
314-241-7437
www.infantlossresources.org
A not-for-profit network that connects people to programs, services and information relating to SUID (which includes SIDS and other sleep related losses) in Missouri , Southern  Illinois and Kansas.

JEWISH FAMILY AND CHILDREN'S SERVICE
10950 Schuetz Rd.,  
St. Louis, MO 63146
www.jfcs-stl.org  314-993-1000
JF&CS provides therapy, counseling and an assortment of programs for adults and children with a full range of emotional and behavioral issues. Fees are based on a sliding scale and available to all.

KARLA SMITH FOUNDATION

200 North Lincoln,  O'Fallon, IL 62269
www.karlasmithbehavioralhealth.org    618-624-5771
Services to family members and friends of those affected by mental illness and suicide. Also, support groups for families coping with suicide grief. Peer-to-peer coaching, educational materials, public awareness events, local resource directory, financial aid.

KEYSTONE  MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

PO Box 23010   St. Louis, MO 63156
www.ourlittlehaven.org    314-533-2229
A mental health practice that assesses and treats mental/behavioral health disorders in adults and children, in addition to community education and training. Provides treatment in mood disorders (depression, bipolar disorders); attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder; anxiety and trauma-related disorders. Several sources of funding and payment options, including Medicaid, private insurance and sliding fee scale.

LIFEQUEST CHRISTIAN COUNSELING
1265 Graham Rd.,  Florissant, MO  63031

www.lifequestccs.org   314-830-9970
Not-for-profit professional counseling agency staffed by licensed pastoral counselors and professional counselors, using scriptural and psychological approaches. Major insurance plans accepted, sliding scale fee schedule available.

LIFESTANCE HEALTH 
816 S. Kirkwood Rd., Suite 105,   St. Louis, MO 63122 and more locations
www.lifestance.com  636-939-2550
Children, adolescent and adult mental health and substance abuse programs that include medication assisted therapy, as well as individual and group approaches. For opiate recovery and Suboxone assessments. Private pay and payment plans.

LIFEWISE (Formerly Kingdom House)
1321 South 11th St.,    St. Louis, MO 63104
www.lifewisestl.org  314-421-0400
Wrap-Around Maternal Mental Health Program focuses on therapeutic intervention for new or pregnant Latina mothers who are at a high risk of depression or anxiety, any mother planning for maternity leave and any mother who is at an increased risk for infant mortality.

LUTHERAN FAMILY AND CHILDREN'S SERVICES OF MISSOURI
9666 Olive Blvd., Suite 400,    St. Louis, MO 63132
www.lfcsmo.org  866-326-LFCS  (5327)
Call 314-787-5100 for all locations
Mental health and counseling services in addition to adoption,  foster care and pregnancy assistance.

MARY RYDER HOME
www.providentstl.org/mary-ryder-home    314-533-8200
Intensive  Residential Treatment for women with serious mental illness. Operated by Provident Counseling.

MERCY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
7200 Manchester Rd.,  St. Louis, MO  63143
www.mercyprofessional.org   314-993-8818

Counseling services for individuals, couples and families dealing with a variety of issues, including depression, anxiety or problematic behaviors. In person or online. Sliding scale available. 

METROPOLITAN PSYCHIATRIC CENTERS
Forensic Treatment Centers
5351 Delmar Blvd.,  
  St. Louis, MO  63112 (North)
5300 Arsenal St.,    St. Louis, MO 63139 (South)
www.dmh.mo.gov/ftc   314-877-0501
Diagnostic and treatment psychiatric care services. Acute forensic psychiatric inpatient services.


MINERAL AREA COMMUNITY PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION CENTER 
560 West Pine Street,  P.O. Box 510,    Farmington, MO 63640
www.macprc.com/   crisis line:  573-747-1633  Office:  573)-756-2899

Integrated treatment for dual disorders in both a residential and a non-residential out patient setting for individuals with co-occurring severe and persistent mental illness and substance abuse disorders. Currently accepting Medicaid and/or Medicaid/Medicare Insurance.

MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH
Community Mental Health Centers

www.dmh.mo.gov/behavioral-health/treatment-services/locating-services-treatment/community-mental-health-centers
Mental Health services for the Division of Behavioral Health (DBH) are accessed through 25 service areas, with each service area serving particular counties of the state.
Visit the website for locations by county.

MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH (State Hospital)
5300 Arsenal St.,   St. Louis, MO 63139 and other locations throughout the state
www.dmh.mo.gov/behavioral-health/treatment   314-877-6401
The Division of Behavioral Health (DBH) operates six adult inpatient facilities and one children’s psychiatric hospital. The children's psychiatric hospital provides acute and residential services to children and youth. Adult state-operated facilities provide inpatient and residential services to individuals committed by the criminal or probate courts. Adults who need immediate psychiatric hospitalization are generally referred to and served by their closest community hospital or local community mental health center.

MONARCH IMMIGRANT SERVICES
Formerly ​Bilingual International Assistance Services
4030 Chouteau Ave., Suite 700,     St. Louis, MO   63110
www.monarchstl.org     314-645-7800

Comprehensive array of services that includes mental health counseling with multi-lingual professional therapists. Monarch Immigrant Services is a State of Missouri Department of Mental Health certified provider of Mental Health Services, including psychological assessment, crisis intervention, home-based psychotherapy, and referrals. In addition, help to immigrants and survivors of torture is offered to aide them in adjusting to their new lives in America, as well as interpretive services.

NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS (NAMI)
www.nami.org

Crisis intervention team programs and more.

NAMI ST LOUIS
National Alliance on Mental Illness

12125 Woodcrest Executive Dr., Suite 205, St. Louis, MO 63141
www.namistl.org   314-962-4670 (St. Louis Helpline)
or TEXT NAMI to 741741

The nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization.  Information, resources, crisis intervention training, and services. Support Groups.

PLACES FOR PEOPLE
1001 Lynch St.,  St. Louis, MO 63118 
www.placesforpeople.org   314-535-5600  
Provides care and cost-effective services to people with mental health disorders, including assistance with medication and substance use. Case management services for substance use disorder and/or mental health disorders. The individual treatment plan may include psychiatry, therapy, and care coordination. Walk-in hours are available on a first-come, first-served basis Monday through Friday from 9-11am and from 1-3pm

PLURAL HEALTHCARE
680 Craig Rd. Suite 103,    Creve Coeur, MO 63141
www.pluralhealthcare.com   314-388-2225 

Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), individual therapy and/or group sessions for major depression, anxiety, past trauma and more. Accepts most insurance and self-pay options.

PREFERRED FAMILY HEALTHCARE and CLARITY HEALTHCARE (Several locations)
4066 Dunnica Ave.,    St. Louis, MO 63116  
www.pfh.org  314-833-6155

A comprehensive behavioral health non-profit organization offering substance abuse treatment, prevention, and mental health services throughout Missouri and Kansas including eight locations in St. Louis and the Metro area. Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors), Payment assistance. This link will take you to all of Preferred's locations:  www.pfh.org/locations

PROVIDENT COUNSELING
2650 Olive Blvd,    St. Louis, MO 63103
www.providentstl.org/   314-371-6500
314-533-8200 for appointments

Provident provides counseling services at several locations throughout greater St. Louis area including Fairview Heights, Illinois. Works with ex-offenders.

ST. FRANCIS COMMUNITY SERVICES SOUTHSIDE CENTER
4222 Delor St.,    St. Louis, MO  63116
www.sfcsstl.org   
314-932-3300
Focuses on immigrant communities, offering  bi-lingual mental health counseling, veteran advocacy, youth programs, Vietnamese health clinic.

SAINT LOUIS COUNSELING
4445 Lindell Blvd.,  
St. Louis, MO 63108
www.ccstl.org/organizations/saint-louis-counseling  314-367-5500
Professional counseling and psychiatric services for families and children of all backgrounds. Operates eight offices throughout the area, in addition to its School Partnership Program (SPP),which provides onsite services to students at more than 100 schools as well as children who are homeless living at area shelters. Operated by Catholic Charities.

SHAMROCK CLUB DAY TREATMENT PROGRAM AT ST. PATRICK CENTER
800 N. Tucker Blvd.,    
St. Louis, MO 63101
www.stpatrickcenter.org ​  314-802-0700

Membership privileges available, including breakfast, lunch, showers, phones, mail, laundry, referrals. Mental health and substance abuse treatment. 

SLIDING SCALE COUNSELING CENTERS
Provident Counseling: 314-533-8200
Lutheran Family Services: 314-787-5100


SOCIAL WORK LICENSE MAP--Mental Health Resources List
www.socialworklicensemap.com

Comprehensive list of resources for a range of mental health issues. Diagnostic tools, research portals, government organizations, nonprofits, blogs, and phone hotlines and more.

SOUTH CITY COUNSELING
2715 Cherokee St.,    St. Louis, MO  63118
www.southcitycounselingstl.com   314-495-0585

​Mental health and rehabilitative counseling, various modalities. Insurance and sliding scale.

SSM HEALTH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH URGENT CARE
3635 Vista Ave.,    St. Louis, MO 63110    
  314-257-7430
Bridgeton Location:
12355 DePaul Drive, Suite 150,   Bridgeton, MO 63044    314-344-7200
www.ssmhealth.com/
  
A walk-in clinic that provides a specialized alternative to emergency room care for adults facing a mental health crisis. Open Monday - Saturday, 9:00am-7:00pm.

ST. LOUIS BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE INSTITUTE
Three locations
www.slbmi.com    314-289-9411
Variety of programs and specialty services for children, adolescents and adults in need of treatment for emotional, behavioral or mental health issues. An academic affiliate of the St. Louis University Health Sciences Center.

ST. LOUIS EMPOWERMENT CENTER
Depression Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)

907 Dock St.,    St. Louis, MO 63147
www.dbsaempowerment.org   314-652-6100
A drop-in center for mental health and substance abuse recovery self-help meetings. Open 365 days a year 9:00 am-3:00pm. Lunch daily. Many support groups, programs and employment classes.

ST. LOUIS PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION CENTER (State Hospital)
5300 Arsenal St.,    St. Louis, MO 63139           
www.dmh.mo.gov/ftc​   314-877-6500
Intermediate and long-term inpatient psychiatric and psychosocial rehabilitation services to adults with severe, persistent mental illnesses

THE TREVOR PROJECT
www.thetrevorproject.org 
Trevor Lifeline at 866-488-7386
Text 678678
National organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) young people ages 13-24. Chat and text options available.

UPAYA COUNSELING
2001 S Hanley Rd., Suite 195
Brentwood, MO   63114

www.upayacounseling.org   314-252-0675
A variety of providers using evidence-based practices including standard/adherent DBT, EMDR, CBT, PE, serving individual, couples, and family therapy , both in-person and virtually. Most insurance, plus  a range of affordable self-pay rates to offer. 

WALTER'S WALK
737 Dunn Rd
.,  Hazelwood, MO  63042
www.walterswalk.com  314-731-2433  
Provides integrated mental health services to children and adults who have experienced trauma, depression and anxiety, regardless of ability to pay.

WASHINGTON EARLY RECOGNITION CENTER
200 S. Taylor Ave. Suite 125,  St. Louis, MO 63110
www.werc.wustl.edu    314-362-6952 
New within the Department of Psychiatry at Washington University School of Medicine. Provides comprehensive mental health care and resources to 13-25 year old adolescents and young adults who show signs of being in an early stage of psychosis or within the first three years of onset of a psychotic disorder. Clinic services are free of charge.

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