Missouri Mental Health Resources
Mental Health in Missouri
In Missouri, 255,000 adults are experiencing a serious mental illness, and nearly 1 million Missouri adults have a mental health condition. Among the states, Mental Health America ranks Missouri at 44, meaning there is a higher prevalence of mental illness and lower rate of access to care.
Like many states that rank low on this list, The Show Me state faces a shortage of mental healthcare providers. In fact, 99 rural counties in Missouri have been designated a Mental Health Professional Shortage Area. With less than 4% of the recommended providers, this is the largest shortage in any state.
To increase access to treatment, some Missouri clinics are re-evaluating policies and making changes. These behavioral health clinics have improved access to serve nearly 30% more patients and are offering same-day care. This has been made possible by eliminating wait lists, integrating physical and mental health care, and establishing partnerships with hospitals, schools, and law enforcement services.
Nearly 1 Million
Missouri adults who have a mental health condition
255,000
Adults in Missouri living with a serious mental illness
44th
Missouri ranks #44 in mental health care
Free Mental Health Resources in Missouri
NAMI Missouri is an affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Throughout the state, it works to provide individuals and their families with free virtual and in-person peer support groups, crisis intervention initiatives, informational materials, parent and caregiver assistance, and educational workshops for navigating mental health challenges.
Clubhouse Missouri operates community centers in five locations where Missouri residents struggling with mental illness can access employment coaching, educational programs, fitness activities, social events, and housing support. The groups encourage work-focused recovery activities and community integration as a means to combat isolation and foster well-being.
Code 1 Wellness provides mental health services for first responders, veterans, and community members in Adrian, MO. Individuals and families can access private counseling, psychological assessments, substance use disorder meetings, group therapy, and educational wellness classes in a confidential and judgment-free environment.
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Men
Women
Veterans
Disability
First Responders
Depression
PTSD
Anxiety
Grief
Substance Abuse
Embark Counseling Services is an organization providing mental health services for children and families in five locations in Kansas and Missouri. They offer personal and telehealth options for services like LGBTQ+ teen support groups, play therapy, EMDR, animal-assisted therapy, and autism and ADHD evaluations. Multiple financial options exist, including affordable interns.
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Teens & Students
LGBTQ
Men
Women
MBHC Crisis Lines is a hub of state-assembled mental health crisis hotlines and resources for Missouri residents. Individuals can access the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for immediate assistance, connect with Mobile Crisis Response teams for on-site interventions, and locate Behavioral Health Crisis Centers offering short-term stabilization. Their collection of resources is free, confidential, and they're option available for uninsured individuals experiencing mental health or substance use crises.
The Missouri Veterans Commission mental health resources portal is a collection of helplines that connect Missouri veterans and their families to mental health and substance abuse recovery services. Crisis intervention assistance, PTSD treatment options, substance abuse programs, trauma support groups, and specialized therapy alternatives are available.
Provide Services for
Men
Women
Veterans
Disability
SQSH (St. Louis Queer Support & Healing) Peer Support Line provides queer-positive, identity-affirming emotional support through a peer counseling line. Conversations are confidential and individuals can get resource referrals for housing and healthcare programs and access community projects. The organization also does local advocacy work and outreach to promote mental health awareness in Missouri.
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Teens & Students
BIPOC
LGBTQ
Men
Women
MoBHC Community Care are programs helping Missouri residents across the state access essential mental health services in community clinics and health homes. Individuals and families can access disease management programs, inpatient care, specialized services for residents with intellectual disabilities, trauma-informed treatment protocols, crisis intervention, and evidence-based care for substance abuse and mental health challenges.
The Missouri Department of Mental Health resource portal is an online hub offering residents direct access to crisis intervention services and hotlines, substance use treatment programs, and gambling addiction recovery resources. Missourians can access an interactive geographical mapping tool that connects them with nearby mental health providers and facilities based on their individual needs and location.
Springfield MO Community Resources for Mental Health is a county-wide directory connecting residents to local mental health and substance abuse recovery services. The hub offers crisis lines to tackle emergencies, contact information for local treatment centers, counseling services, specialized support for LGBTQ+ individuals, and children's resources.
Provide Services for
LGBTQ
Men
Women
City of St. Louis Mental Health Help is a centralized resource directory of local substance recovery and mental health services for St. Louis residents. Here, individuals can find crisis intervention support for emergencies 24 hours a day, locate community mental health clinics, access psychiatric treatment, seek therapy services, request case management, get medication support, and search for rehabilitation programs.
University of Missouri Student Health & Well-Being programs offer Mizzou students free mental health services they can access remotely or in person. Crisis and counseling lines, individual and group therapy, skill-building workshops (for anxiety, ADHD, and depression), psychiatric care, wellness programs, online therapy tools, guided meditation sessions, BIPOC-focused support, and substance use recovery services are available.
Provide Services for
Teens & Students
BIPOC
LGBTQ
Men
Women
Magers Health and Wellness Center is an initiative offering low-cost (including a sliding-scale fee system) and free mental health services for Missouri State students. MSU students can access a crisis hotline, psychiatric evaluations, individual therapy sessions, medication management for conditions like depression, anxiety, PTSD, and ADHD, and obtain referrals to local treatment facilities.
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Teens & Students
Men
Women
Compass Health Network is a community health clinic offering Missouri residents behavioral health therapy, psychiatry, substance use treatment, youth urgent care, skill development training, primary and dental care, and around-the-clock crisis intervention. Their nonprofit model allows them to deliver their services at affordable prices on a sliding scale for uninsured or underinsured Missourians.
Provide Services for
Teens & Students
Men
Women
Disability
Depression
PTSD
Anxiety
Grief
Substance Abuse
Domestic Violence
Burrell Behavioral Health provides mental health services to Missouri residents of diverse backgrounds based on a sliding scale fee model that ensures affordability and financial assistance. Their programs offer support for anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and relationship challenges with flexible scheduling at multiple locations. Their website contains multiple crisis lines for contacting local help.