Missouri Department of Mental Health – Crisis Services (Statewide)
About This Group
Missouri Department of Mental Health (DMH) Crisis Services provides statewide crisis intervention and support for anyone experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis. Through the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and the state’s Behavioral Health Response (BHR) system, Missouri DMH coordinates a network of crisis services including 24/7 hotlines, mobile crisis response teams, and behavioral health crisis centers. These services ensure that Missourians can access immediate help during their most vulnerable moments.
What to Expect
Missouri DMH Crisis Services provides multiple levels of crisis support. When you call 988 or the BHR line, trained crisis counselors will assess your situation, provide immediate emotional support, and connect you with appropriate resources. Mobile crisis response teams can be dispatched to your location to provide in-person crisis intervention. Behavioral health crisis centers offer walk-in crisis stabilization as an alternative to emergency rooms. Services are available for both mental health and substance use crises and are provided free of charge.
About Missouri DMH
The Missouri Department of Mental Health oversees the state’s public mental health system, providing services through a network of community mental health centers, crisis services, and state-operated facilities. DMH serves over 200,000 Missourians annually through its behavioral health, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorder service divisions. The department coordinates crisis response services statewide to ensure all Missourians have access to emergency mental health support.
Meeting Details
Format: Phone, text, chat, mobile crisis response, and walk-in crisis centers
Schedule: Available 24/7/365
Location: Statewide — accessible from anywhere in Missouri
Who This Group Is For
Missouri DMH Crisis Services are available to anyone in Missouri experiencing a mental health crisis, substance use crisis, suicidal thoughts, or emotional distress. Services are available to all ages regardless of insurance status or ability to pay.
Contact Information
Phone: 988 (call or text) or 1-800-811-4760 (BHR)
Chat: 988lifeline.org/chat
Website: dmh.mo.gov
Additional Information
Cost: Free
Registration: No registration required — call, text, or chat anytime
Confidentiality: All crisis services are confidential. In situations involving imminent danger, crisis teams may coordinate with emergency services to ensure safety.
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call 911. For mental health or substance use crisis support, call or text 988 anytime.