Resources
Local-to-Missouri and national mental health support.
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, go to the nearest emergency room or call 911.
Privacy policies are included for all resources where available
Information on Crisis and Warm Lines that do not involve the police
Mental Health Resources
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (24/7)
988 videophone for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Hearing Loss
(800) 799-4889 Deaf or hard of hearing
Text "DEAF" to 741741
(800) 273-8255 Video relay service and voice/ caption
(800) 273-8255 Call or text
Privacy Policy: "We reserve the right to disclose personally identifiable information (PII) to authorities (such as 911) at our sole discretion and as required by law."
Behavioral Health Response (BHR)
314-469-6644
The Behavioral Health Response is a St. Louis based 24-hour helpline with counselors available at all times to talk, provide intervention*, and if necessary, help with establishing a care plan.
*Mobile Crisis Teams (MCTs) are locally-based police diversion efforts that attempt to route mental health crisis calls away from police and usually include first responders, such as mobile crisis units with mental health professionals/clinicians. There is a possibility of forced hospitalization with response and assessments by mental health professionals. They may or may not include a co-responding police officer.
NAMI St. Louis Helpline
24/7 mental health and suicide prevention hotline. Free services for people of all ages, races, religions, sexual orientations, and economic backgrounds
Pregnancy and Perinatal
Postpartum Support International HelpLine*
1-800-944-4773
Text “Help” to 800-944-4773
Text en Español: 971-203-7773
Postpartum Support International promotes awareness, prevention and treatment of mental health issues related to childbearing in every country worldwide.
*The PSI HelpLine does not handle emergencies. HelpLine hours are 7am-10pm CST, Services are in English and Spanish
A peer-support line caters specifically to moms who are experiencing complex feelings of depression and/or anxiety.
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline*
Call, text or chat options are available 24/7
*please note this is a government operated service
SHARE: Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support | Missouri-Specific Resources
Share is a resource and community for anyone who has experienced the death of a baby during pregnancy, at birth, or in early infancy. Share serves parents, grandparents, siblings, and others in the family unit, as well as the professionals who care for grieving families. Share offers group meetings, online groups and programming, education and community events.
PREGNANT TOGETHER: Queer family Building Community
A community and blog by queer parents, for queer parents.
Crisis Nursery
St. Louis City: 314-768-3201 or 314-338-2200
St. Louis County: 314-953-8030
St. Charles: 636-947-0600
Wentzville: 636-887-3070
If you are feeling overwhelmed, depressed, anxious, are concerned about your and your child’s safety or find yourself struggling with difficult emotions to the point that you feel you temporarily cannot care for your child, call Crisis Nursery 24 hours a day. A trained professional will provide help, resources and emotional support. If necessary, Crisis Nursery will provide safe, emergency care for children ages birth through 12 years old.
LGBTQ+ Resources
Rainbow Youth Hotline
24 hour Missouri hotline for youth between 15 and 24 who are struggling with suicide, depression, sexual orientation, gender identity and other issues. Others who are interested in supporting LGBTQ youth, such as parents, teachers, counselors, and friends are also encouraged to call.
St. Louis Queer+ Support Helpline (SQSH)*
(314) 380-7774
(844) 785-7774 Toll free
LGBTQIA+ peer support helpline serving the Greater St. Louis area, offering free, confidential, and identity-affirming peer support.
HOURS: Friday – Monday between 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM
*Please note this resource is NOT for emergency services
The Trevor Project is the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention nonprofit organization for LGBTQ+ young people, providing information & support to LGBTQ+ young people 24/7, all year round. Call, text, or chat with them anytime you need support. If you are thinking about suicide, or feeling lonely, they’re ready to listen.
LGBT National Help Center
Call or text: 1-888-843-4564
See hours, more hotlines, and peer support chats here.
Available to all ages.
Serves the entire community, by providing free & confidential peer-support, information, and local resources through national hotlines and online programs.
This resource does not call other suicide hotlines, 911, or rescue services on your behalf.
PREGNANT TOGETHER: Queer family Building Community
A community and blog by queer parents, for queer parents.
Queer Hotlines
These hotlines and warmlines below can provide alternatives to police intervention and avoid using police in most cases. It’s always good to ask all hotlines and warmlines about their policies before disclosing information that could lead to an involuntary intervention or forced hospitalization. Some utilize other first responders, such as mobile crisis units with mental health professionals, who are mandated reporters and can administer psychiatric assessments that may trigger forced hospitalization.
Call Blackline is a peer-support hotline by and for Black, Black TLGBTQI+, Brown, Native, and Muslim communities. Call or text 1-800-604-5841 or download the app.
THRIVE Lifeline is a text line for underrepresented individuals (person of color, LGBTQ2S+, person living with disabilities, neurodivergent, and/or other marginalized identities). Text “THRIVE” to begin your conversation: 1-313-662-8209. THRIVE also moderates a discord server for Trans, Nonbinary, Agender, and Questioning people (13+)
Trans Lifeline is a peer support and crisis hotline run by Trans people for the Trans, Nonbinary, Agender, and Questioning community. Call 1-877-565-8860 in the US or 1-877-330-6366 in Canada.
Wildflower Alliance Peer Support Line: (888) 407-4515 (trained peer supporters)
Community Resources
The Center Project: Mid-Missouri’s LGBTQIA+ Community Center
The Center Project provides safe, affirming space, programs and resources for LGBTQIA+ people in Mid-Missouri.
The GLO Center is a nonprofit that serves the LGBTQIA+ community in the Ozarks through support, resources, education, and advocacy, to create a more inclusive and welcoming community where all can thrive.
You don’t have to go through it alone.
If you’re looking for long-term support, A Rising Change may be a good fit.