RESOURCES

Suicide Prevention

We provide free & confidential support to people in crisis for any reason, 24 hours a day.

This resource is NOT JUST for active suicidal crisis, it is also a great tool/resource for those who could use someone to talk to when going through a difficult situation or merely seeking advice. There are also options for those who are Spanish speaking and Veterans.

This Resource guide does not list every resource available and we make every effort to keep this up-to-date.

Be sure to check your insurance and EAP/MAP for any resources they may also offer.

Call or Text 988

Use when:

Someone is in immediate crisis, at risk of harm, feels unsafe, is experiencing suicidal thoughts, severe panic, psychosis, or needs urgent behavioral health support.
Resources

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (Call or Text)
Link: https://988lifeline.org/
Notes: Not only for active suicidal crisis — also for support during difficult situations, advice, or connection to local help. Includes Spanish-speaking and Veterans options.

HOME | Crisis Resources (MO)
Link: https://dmh.mo.gov
Notes: Lists Crisis Centers and Community Behavioral Health Liaisons in Missouri.

Compass Health Network — Behavioral Health Locations (Map/County-Based Search)
Link: https://compasshealthnetwork.org/service/behavioral-health/
Notes: Use map to select county; includes multiple facility types/services.

Compass Health Network — Youth Behavioral Health Urgent Care (St. Peters)
Link: https://compasshealthnetwork.org/location/st-peters/
Phone: (844) 853-8937

Compass Health Network — 24 Hour Behavioral Health Crisis Center (Wentzville)
Link: https://compasshealthnetwork.org/location/wentzville-bhcc/
Phone: (833) 356-2427 (Option 1)
Use when:

Someone needs counseling, therapy, medication management, psychiatry, residential treatment, or support for anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, stress, or general mental health needs.
Resources

Ellie Mental Health
Link: https://elliementalhealth.com/
Notes: Use portal to find your location.

Counselor’s Associates (IL & MO)
Link: https://counselorsassociates.com/
Phone: IL (618) 972-1568 | MO (314) 282-2500

Lotus Wellness (Mental health primary; SUD secondary)
Link: https://lotuswellness.org/
Phone: (615) 257-9342

Nashville Mental Health (Residential Treatment)
Link: https://nashvillementalhealth.com/
Contact: Rick Stein (314) 657-7858

AMFM (A Mission for Michael) — Residential Mental Health Treatment
Link: https://amfmtreatment.com/
Phone: (844) 651-3932

Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program (Kansas City, KS)
Link: https://discoverymood.com/
Phone: (833) 984-0833

Independence Center
Link: https://independencecenter.org
Notes: Community-based support for mental health and wellness.
Use when:
Someone is struggling with suicidal thoughts, you need tools to support someone else, or you want prevention education and warning sign resources.
Resources

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (Call or Text)
Link: https://988lifeline.org/

AFSP — American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Link: https://afsp.org/
Notes: Education on suicidal thoughts, how to help someone, and additional resources.
Use when:
Someone is struggling with alcohol or drug use, needs detox/rehab, outpatient treatment, residential support, recovery housing, or substance use resources.
Resources

Harris House — Substance Use Treatment (St. Louis)
Link: https://harrishousestl.org/
Phone: (314) 631-4299

Adapt of MO (Compass Health Network — Chouteau)
Link: https://compasshealthnetwork.org/location/chouteau-adapt/
Phone: (888) 657-3201

Illinois Recovery Center — Drug & Alcohol Treatment
Link: https://illinoisrecoverycenter.com/
Phone: (572) 979-2460
Contact: Bretton Elyce

The Aviary Recovery Center (Inpatient/Outpatient)
Link: https://aviaryrecoverycenter.com/
Phone: (314) 282-5272
Contact: Cynthia Weber

Birchtree (Outpatient)
Link: https://www.birchtreerecovery.com/
Phone: (314) 949-2082
Contact: Lyndsey Franks

Gateway Foundation (Illinois — may accept uninsured)
Link: https://www.gatewayfoundation.org/
Phone: (877) 505-4673

Resources (Recovery Housing / Accredited Residences)

Missouri Coalition of Recovery Support Providers — Accredited Residences
Link: https://mcrsp.org/
Notes: Some information may be outdated but provides a starting point and places to call.

Missouri Coalition of Recovery Support Providers (MCRSP)
Link: https://mcrsp.org/
Use when:
Someone needs higher-level structured care (IOP, psychiatry, residential care), needs fast access, needs flexible or virtual options, or needs specialized programs for youth/adults.
Resources

Charlie Health (Virtual) — Mental Health, Substance Use, Psychiatry, IOP (Ages 8–64)
Link: https://www.charliehealth.com/
Notes: No wait list
Contact: Chris Ray (314) 816-9200

Preferred Family Health — Adult Outpatient Substance Use Locations
Link: https://www.preferredfamilyhealth.com/locations/adult-outpatient-substance-use/
Notes: Location finder available.

Preferred Family Health — Adult Residential Substance Use Locations
Link: https://www.preferredfamilyhealth.com/locations/adult-residential-substance-use/

Preferred Family Health — SATOP Locations
Link: https://www.preferredfamilyhealth.com/locations/satop/

Mercy Hospital Jefferson — Step One Service™
Link: https://www.mercy.net/practice/mercy-hospital-jefferson/stepone/
Phone: (636) 933-1495
Use when:
A member needs confidential support through employer/union benefits OR staff/leadership wants a first line of defense and referral process for members struggling.
Resources

MAP / EAP Program contact information will vary. Members should familiarize themselves with the phone number and connection process.

Recommended: a designated staff member should call ahead to understand the process before a crisis occurs.
Use when:
Someone needs basic stability support: food access, bill assistance, shelters/housing, supplies (diapers, hygiene), domestic violence support, legal services, or general community help.
Resources

United Way 211
Link: https://www.211.org/
Notes: Dial 211 for local community resource connections.

Heat Up St. Louis — Utility/Bill Assistance
Link: https://heatupstlouis.org/

Food Pantry Locator (Text Tool)
Instructions: Text your Zip Code to (785) 503-3310
Notes: Returns local food pantry list.

St. Louis Area Foodbank — Pantry Locator
Link: https://stlfoodbank.org/find-food/pantry-locator/

St. Louis County Library — Community Connections
Link: https://www.slcl.org/community-connections
Notes: Free services including diapers, period supplies, Narcan, and more.

Start Here STL Resource Guide
Link: https://www.starthere-stl.com/
Notes: General-purpose St. Louis resource guide (shelters, housing, food, domestic violence resources, legal services, etc.)
Use when:
Member is a veteran (or family member), prefers veteran-specific mental health supports, substance use resources, benefits navigation, or crisis resources.
Resources

988 — Veterans Crisis Support
Link: https://988lifeline.org/help-yourself/veterans/
Notes: Veterans can contact 988 and follow prompts for veteran services.

Veterans Affairs (VA) Options
Link: https://www.va.gov/st-louis-health-care/
Notes: Add local VA mental health + substance use navigation options.

Veterans Community Project
link: https://vcp.org/about-vcp/our-locations/st-louis/

The Kaufman Fund
link: https://www.thekaufmanfund.org/

RECOVET
sober living and resources for Veterans
link: https://www.recovethealthcare.org/
Use when:
Member is not in crisis but wants prevention tools, education, trainings, and community-based awareness support.
Resources

Missouri Ask. Listen. Refer (MOALR)
Link: https://moasklistenrefer.org
Notes: Prevention education and related resources.

AFSP — Suicide Prevention Education
Link: https://afsp.org/
Use when:
Member needs immediate psychiatric evaluation or stabilization due to physical safety risks; emergency-level behavioral health needs.
Resources

Alton Memorial Hospital (BJC) — Medical Stabilization
Link: https://www.bjc.org/Medical-Services/Behavioral-Health-and-Substance-Use/Locations/Alton-Memorial-Hospital
Phone: (618) 463-7311

SSM — DePaul Behavioral Health Urgent Care (Bridgeton, MO)
Link: https://www.ssmhealth.com/locations/location-details/depaul-behavioral-health-urgent-care
Phone: (314) 344-7400

SSM — St. Mary’s Mental Health (St. Louis)
Link: https://www.ssmhealth.com/locations/location-details/st-marys-hospital-mental-health-services
Phone: (314) 768-8064

SSM — St. Joseph’s Wentzville Substance Abuse: Treatment & Recovery
Link: https://www.ssmhealth.com/services/substance-abuse-treatment
Phone: (636) 947-5578

BJC Behavioral Health Services (Walk-in Clinics)
Link: https://www.bjcbehavioralhealth.org/
Phone: (314) 747-7491
Notes: Uninsured or underinsured only (per internal guidance)

Southeast Behavioral Hospital (Cape Girardeau, MO)
Link: https://www.southeastbehavioral.com/
Phone: (314) 489-9008
Contact: Missy Bowles

Resources

Suicide Prevention

Call or Text 988

Use when:

Use when:

Use when: Someone is struggling with suicidal thoughts, you need tools to support someone else, or you want prevention education and warning sign resources.

Use when: Someone is struggling with alcohol or drug use, needs detox/rehab, outpatient treatment, residential support, recovery housing, or substance use resources.

Use when: Someone needs higher-level structured care (IOP, psychiatry, residential care), needs fast access, needs flexible or virtual options, or needs specialized programs for youth/adults.

Use when: A member needs confidential support through employer/union benefits OR staff/leadership wants a first line of defense and referral process for members struggling.

Use when: Someone needs basic stability support: food access, bill assistance, shelters/housing, supplies (diapers, hygiene), domestic violence support, legal services, or general community help.

Use when: Member is a veteran (or family member), prefers veteran-specific mental health supports, substance use resources, benefits navigation, or crisis resources.

Use when: Member is not in crisis but wants prevention tools, education, trainings, and community-based awareness support.

Use when: Member needs immediate psychiatric evaluation or stabilization due to physical safety risks; emergency-level behavioral health needs.

Use when:
Someone is struggling with suicidal thoughts, you need tools to support someone else, or you want prevention education and warning sign resources.

Use when:
Someone is struggling with alcohol or drug use, needs detox/rehab, outpatient treatment, residential support, recovery housing, or substance use resources.

Use when:
Someone needs higher-level structured care (IOP, psychiatry, residential care), needs fast access, needs flexible or virtual options, or needs specialized programs for youth/adults.

Use when:
A member needs confidential support through employer/union benefits OR staff/leadership wants a first line of defense and referral process for members struggling.

Use when:
Someone needs basic stability support: food access, bill assistance, shelters/housing, supplies (diapers, hygiene), domestic violence support, legal services, or general community help.

Use when:
Member is a veteran (or family member), prefers veteran-specific mental health supports, substance use resources, benefits navigation, or crisis resources.

Use when:
Member is not in crisis but wants prevention tools, education, trainings, and community-based awareness support.

Use when:
Member needs immediate psychiatric evaluation or stabilization due to physical safety risks; emergency-level behavioral health needs.