Mental Health Resources
Mental health supports for children and families are available to help keep your family thriving.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
988 is a three-digit number that offers 24/7 and statewide access to crisis services via call, text, or chat. Trained crisis specialists are available and can help individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts, substance use, and/or mental health crisis or any other kind of emotional distress. Dial 988 for help now.
Missouri Department of Mental Health
Missouri Department of Mental Health (DMH) offers community mental health centers throughout the state, behavioral health resources for substance use and mental illness, and children’s mental health services and support.
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline
The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline provides 24/7, free, confidential support before, during, and after pregnancy for women and their support persons. Call or text the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline at: 1-833-852-6262 or visit their website.
Perinatal and Postpartum Depression
Perinatal and Postpartum Depression (PPD) is a clinical depression that affects approximately 20 percent of all childbearing women that can occur during pregnancy and after childbirth. Learn how you or someone you love can get help with PPD. Click here.
