RESOURCES
Emergency, Community and
Mental Health Educational Resources
Emergency & Crisis Counseling Hotlines
866-366-5885
Call Behavioral Health Response (BHR) if you are having thoughts of suicide, feel hopeless or anxious and need someone to talk to. They have a mobile crisis team and can also offer local resources.
800-273-TALK
text HOME to 741741
Contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline for additional resources and assistance
St. Louis Community Mental Health Support Services
StartHereStl.org
Comprehensive list of community resources, including housing, employment, transportation, treatment
National Alliance on Mental Illness
The active NAMI-STL group always has educational info, family support groups and other events. Check them out!
Housing Helpline
Call 314-615-4453 for access to the area shelters. You can also contact St. Patrick Center at 314-802-0700
Safe Connections
Offers support to those who have experienced trauma and abuse, including free/low-cost counseling, support groups and other services.
Mental Health America Support Groups
MHA-EM maintains an up-to-date directory of support groups for many topics, including depression support groups. While you’re there, navigate to their main website for more info.
JOIN-N
The community resource directory for Jefferson County, updated annually and listing medical, housing and other resources.
Mental Health Education
Learn
Learn about mental health. Understanding the warning signs and symptoms of depression, anxiety and other illnesses can help you change your mood, improve your self-esteem and empower you to make positive life changes.
National Alliance on Mental Illness
“Just because you don’t understand it doesn’t mean it isn’t so.”
Take Action
Once we learn about something, we are empowered to make choices in our responses. How can you cope with stress? How do you manage symptoms of depression? Explore options for coping skills, grounding strategies and other anxiety and depression treatment interventions.
Grow in It
Progress takes time and sometimes feels like it has a million setbacks along the way. Build your support network and talk to them, assertively asking for what you need; hold yourself accountable for what you can control and have compassion for what you cannot; and remember to take care of basic needs - food, water, rest and health!