Mental Health/Crisis Helplines
Access Crisis Intervention (ACI) - provides access to services for individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis. ACI will provide an opportunity for individuals to receive necessary behavioral health crisis services in an effort to reduce unnecessary interventions such as hospitalization or detentions. By calling the ACI hotline, individuals have access to behavioral health crisis services that are free and available to both youth and adults. All calls are strictly confidential. ACI hotlines are staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week by behavioral health professionals who are available to provide assistance. Assistance may include phone contact, referrals to resources in the community, next day behavioral health appointments, or a mobile response. Mobile is defined as either going to the location of the crisis, or to another secure community location. https://dmh.mo.gov/behavioral-health/treatment-services/specialized-programs/behavioral-health-crisis-hotline
National Suicide Prevention Hotline - 1-800-273-8255 (Talk) - We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals. https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
Boys Town National Hotline - 1-800-448-3000 - Offers a 24 hour Nationwide hotline providing short-term counseling and crisis intervention to children and families experiencing any type of difficulty in their lives. https://www.boystown.org/hotline/
Deafline Missouri (Statewide) - 1-800-380-DEAF (3323) (Voice/TTY) - A crisis hotline for Deaf and Hard of hearing individuals. https://www.deafinc.org/deaflead/
Poison Control Center - 1-800-222-1222 - Contact Poison Control right away if you suspect a poisoning or need help identifying a pill. https://www.poison.org/
The Trevor Helpline - 1-866-488-7386, 1-866-4U-TREVOR or Text START to 678-678- Offers a national 24-hour, toll-free suicide prevention hotline aimed at gay and questioning youth and young adults. https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
- Burrell Behavioral Health Central MO Hotline: 1-800-395-2132 - Counties: Boone, Carroll, Chariton, Cooper, Howard, Moniteau, Morgan, Pettis, Randolph, Saline
- Compass Health Hotline - 1-800-833-3915 - Counties: Bates, Benton, Camden, Cass, Cedar, Cole, Crawford, Dent, Gasconade, Henry, Hickory, Johnson, Lafayette, Laclede, Maries, Miller, Osage, Phelps, Pulaski, St. Clair, Vernon
National Suicide Prevention Hotline - 1-800-273-8255 (Talk) - We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals. https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
Boys Town National Hotline - 1-800-448-3000 - Offers a 24 hour Nationwide hotline providing short-term counseling and crisis intervention to children and families experiencing any type of difficulty in their lives. https://www.boystown.org/hotline/
Deafline Missouri (Statewide) - 1-800-380-DEAF (3323) (Voice/TTY) - A crisis hotline for Deaf and Hard of hearing individuals. https://www.deafinc.org/deaflead/
Poison Control Center - 1-800-222-1222 - Contact Poison Control right away if you suspect a poisoning or need help identifying a pill. https://www.poison.org/
The Trevor Helpline - 1-866-488-7386, 1-866-4U-TREVOR or Text START to 678-678- Offers a national 24-hour, toll-free suicide prevention hotline aimed at gay and questioning youth and young adults. https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
Mental Health Agencies
Burrell Behavioral Health (Moniteau County) - 573-777-7501 - 1021 W. Buchanan St., Suite 6
California, MO 65018 - https://www.burrellcenter.com/locations/california/
Community Health Center of Central MO - 573-632-2777 - 1511 Christy Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65101 - https://www.chccmo.org/
Compass Health - 844-853-8937 - 227 Metro Drive Jefferson City, MO 65109 - https://compasshealthnetwork.org/
National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI) - 573-634-7727 - 3405 W Truman Blvd Ste 102, Jefferson City, MO 65109-5861 - NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. https://www.nami.org/Find-Your-Local-NAMI/Affiliate/Programs?local=0011Q000022G8zrQAC
New Horizons (Boone & Cole) - 573-636-8108 - 2013 William Street, Jefferson City, MO 65109
Preferred Family Healthcare (Adolescent) - 573-556-6589 - 101 Adams St, Jefferson City, MO 65101 - Substance Use, Mental Health, Child Welfare - https://pfh.org/locations-details?q=101+adams+st.
Preferred Family Healthcare (Adult) - 573-632-4321 - 210 Hoover Rd, Jefferson City, MO 65109 - Substance Use - https://pfh.org/locations-details?q=210+hoover+road
Missouri Psychiatric Center - 573-884-1255 - 3 Hospital Dr, Columbia, MO 65212 - https://www.muhealth.org/locations/missouri-psychiatric-center
CenterPointe Hospital of Columbia - 573-615-2001 - 1201 International Drive, Columbia, MO 65202 - https://centerpointehospitalcolumbia.com/
Lifesong For Growth & Wellness - 573-644-7909 - 3401 West Truman Ste. 100, Jefferson City, MO 65109 - At Lifesong, we believe in keeping up to date on the latest research and methods of treatment. We like to think of our clinicians as specialists utilizing treatments that have proved effective in getting results. Our services include: Counseling, Coaching, & Psychological Evaluation. Look over our therapists pages for more in depth information about services. - http://www.findyourlifesong.com/
California, MO 65018 - https://www.burrellcenter.com/locations/california/
Community Health Center of Central MO - 573-632-2777 - 1511 Christy Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65101 - https://www.chccmo.org/
Compass Health - 844-853-8937 - 227 Metro Drive Jefferson City, MO 65109 - https://compasshealthnetwork.org/
National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI) - 573-634-7727 - 3405 W Truman Blvd Ste 102, Jefferson City, MO 65109-5861 - NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. https://www.nami.org/Find-Your-Local-NAMI/Affiliate/Programs?local=0011Q000022G8zrQAC
New Horizons (Boone & Cole) - 573-636-8108 - 2013 William Street, Jefferson City, MO 65109
Preferred Family Healthcare (Adolescent) - 573-556-6589 - 101 Adams St, Jefferson City, MO 65101 - Substance Use, Mental Health, Child Welfare - https://pfh.org/locations-details?q=101+adams+st.
Preferred Family Healthcare (Adult) - 573-632-4321 - 210 Hoover Rd, Jefferson City, MO 65109 - Substance Use - https://pfh.org/locations-details?q=210+hoover+road
Missouri Psychiatric Center - 573-884-1255 - 3 Hospital Dr, Columbia, MO 65212 - https://www.muhealth.org/locations/missouri-psychiatric-center
CenterPointe Hospital of Columbia - 573-615-2001 - 1201 International Drive, Columbia, MO 65202 - https://centerpointehospitalcolumbia.com/
Lifesong For Growth & Wellness - 573-644-7909 - 3401 West Truman Ste. 100, Jefferson City, MO 65109 - At Lifesong, we believe in keeping up to date on the latest research and methods of treatment. We like to think of our clinicians as specialists utilizing treatments that have proved effective in getting results. Our services include: Counseling, Coaching, & Psychological Evaluation. Look over our therapists pages for more in depth information about services. - http://www.findyourlifesong.com/
Mental Health Apps
Other Mental Health Resources
Apps
Apps can be a great resource. However, if ever in an emergency, call 911 for immediate assistance.
The Jason Foundation - The Jason Foundation, Inc. (JFI) is dedicated to the prevention of the “Silent Epidemic” of youth suicide through educational and awareness programs that equip young people, educators/youth workers and parents with the tools and resources to help identify and assist at-risk youth. JFI also has a free app for Android or iPhone that helps provide the information, tools and resources to help a friend (or yourself) who may be struggling with thoughts of suicide.
Website: https://jasonfoundation.com/
iOS app: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/a-friend-asks/id1559476389
Android app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.thejasonfoundation.afriendasks
Calm App - Calm helps with meditation & sleep. Calm is the perfect app for beginners of mindfulness, but also includes hundreds of programs for intermediate and advanced users. Has breathing programs, sleep stories, relaxing music.
iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/calm-sleep-meditation/id571800810
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.calm.android&hl=en_US&gl=US
MyLife Meditation: Mindfulness App - Check in with your emotions to receive daily meditation and mindfulness recommendations tuned to how you feel. Designed to help you stay mindful, de-stress, sleep better, and build the emotional strength and confidence to handle life’s ups and downs. Website: https://my.life/
iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mylife-meditation-mindfulness/id778848692
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.calm.android&hl=en_US&gl=US
Calm Harm App - Calm Harm provides tasks to help you resist or manage the urge to self-harm. Website: https://calmharm.co.uk/
iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/calm-harm-manages-self-harm/id961611581
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.org.stem4.calmharm&hl=en_US&gl=US
Apps
Apps can be a great resource. However, if ever in an emergency, call 911 for immediate assistance.
The Jason Foundation - The Jason Foundation, Inc. (JFI) is dedicated to the prevention of the “Silent Epidemic” of youth suicide through educational and awareness programs that equip young people, educators/youth workers and parents with the tools and resources to help identify and assist at-risk youth. JFI also has a free app for Android or iPhone that helps provide the information, tools and resources to help a friend (or yourself) who may be struggling with thoughts of suicide.
Website: https://jasonfoundation.com/
iOS app: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/a-friend-asks/id1559476389
Android app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.thejasonfoundation.afriendasks
Calm App - Calm helps with meditation & sleep. Calm is the perfect app for beginners of mindfulness, but also includes hundreds of programs for intermediate and advanced users. Has breathing programs, sleep stories, relaxing music.
iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/calm-sleep-meditation/id571800810
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.calm.android&hl=en_US&gl=US
MyLife Meditation: Mindfulness App - Check in with your emotions to receive daily meditation and mindfulness recommendations tuned to how you feel. Designed to help you stay mindful, de-stress, sleep better, and build the emotional strength and confidence to handle life’s ups and downs. Website: https://my.life/
iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mylife-meditation-mindfulness/id778848692
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.calm.android&hl=en_US&gl=US
Calm Harm App - Calm Harm provides tasks to help you resist or manage the urge to self-harm. Website: https://calmharm.co.uk/
iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/calm-harm-manages-self-harm/id961611581
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.org.stem4.calmharm&hl=en_US&gl=US
County Health Departments
Cole County - 573-636-2181 - 3400 W. Truman Blvd, Jefferson City, MO 65109 - https://www.colecounty.org/186/Health-Department
Moniteau County - 573-796-3412 - 401 S. Francis St, California, MO 65018 - https://moniteaucountyhealth.org/
Moniteau County - 573-796-3412 - 401 S. Francis St, California, MO 65018 - https://moniteaucountyhealth.org/
Other Hotlines
Child Abuse & Neglect Hotline - 1-800-392-3738 -
Elderly Abuse & Neglect Hotline - 1-800-392-0210 -
Jefferson City Rape and Abuse Crisis Service - Hotline: 1-800-303-0013 or 573-634-4911- Shelter; Domestic violence and sexual assault crisis intervention; Case management; Court advocacy; Support groups; Professional therapy for women, children, and men; Structured program for children; Non-residential services; Serve individuals who are being stalked; Hospital advocacy. Office: 573-634-8346 https://www.racsjc.org/
Missouri School Violence Hotline - 1866-748-7047 - Report bullying, threats, or weapons.
Elderly Abuse & Neglect Hotline - 1-800-392-0210 -
Jefferson City Rape and Abuse Crisis Service - Hotline: 1-800-303-0013 or 573-634-4911- Shelter; Domestic violence and sexual assault crisis intervention; Case management; Court advocacy; Support groups; Professional therapy for women, children, and men; Structured program for children; Non-residential services; Serve individuals who are being stalked; Hospital advocacy. Office: 573-634-8346 https://www.racsjc.org/
Missouri School Violence Hotline - 1866-748-7047 - Report bullying, threats, or weapons.
Multi-Purpose Agencies
Central Missouri Community Action - 573-635-4480 - 1109 Southwest Blvd, Jefferson City, MO - Serves all of Central MO: Energy Assistance, Childcare, Housing Assistance, Work Assistance, Women’s Business Center, Family Development, Resource Directory
Samaritan Center - 573-634-7776 - 1310 E. McCarthy St, Jefferson City, MO - Clothing/Laundry Services, Medical Services, Prescription Assistance, Holiday Meal/Adoption
United Way of Central MO - 573-636-4100 - 1025 Southwest Blvd, Jefferson City, MO - Health Care Assistance, Childcare Assistance, Disability Assistance
Samaritan Center - 573-634-7776 - 1310 E. McCarthy St, Jefferson City, MO - Clothing/Laundry Services, Medical Services, Prescription Assistance, Holiday Meal/Adoption
United Way of Central MO - 573-636-4100 - 1025 Southwest Blvd, Jefferson City, MO - Health Care Assistance, Childcare Assistance, Disability Assistance
Local Hospitals
SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital - 573-681-3000 – 2505 Mission Dr, Jefferson City, MO 65109 - https://www.ssmhealth.com/locations/st-marys-hospital-jefferson-city
Capital Region Medical Center - 573-632-5000 – 1125 Madison St, Jefferson City, MO 65101 - https://www.crmc.org/
Lake Region Hospital - 573-348-8000 – 54 Hospital Dr, Osage Beach, MO 65065 - https://www.lakeregional.com/
Capital Region Medical Center - 573-632-5000 – 1125 Madison St, Jefferson City, MO 65101 - https://www.crmc.org/
Lake Region Hospital - 573-348-8000 – 54 Hospital Dr, Osage Beach, MO 65065 - https://www.lakeregional.com/
Smoking, Nicotine, Vaping Cessation Resources
MU Health Care Ellis Fischel Cancer Center Virtual Quit Classes
Ellis Fischel Cancer Center provides a free, 10-week virtual group tobacco quit class program for all Missouri residents. The program offers free nicotine replacement therapy, access to cessation coaches, assistance in developing a personalized quit plan, and peer support. Participants are welcome to attend more than one class.
Missouri Tobacco Quitline
The Missouri Tobacco Quitline offers telephone and online counseling with trained quit coaches, is free to Missouri residents ages 13 and up, and is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The program also provides additional quit materials and information about local resources, as well as free nicotine replacement therapy, and includes online and text messaging components. To participate, please call 1-800-QUITNOW (800-784-8669) or visit online.
Become an Ex
This is an online tobacco cessation program supported by the Mayo Clinic and Truth Initiative. It is free to everyone and includes digital support resources like individualized quit plans, a text support program, expert advice, and an active support community of real, ex-tobacco users.
SmokeFree.gov
SmokeFree.gov offers a variety for resources for people in every stage of their quit journey, from wanting to quit to staying tobacco-free after quitting. Resources include a free texting program, personalized quit plans, access to quitting support apps, articles to help people prepare to quit, and information on using Nicotine Replacement Therapy.
This is Quitting
This is Quitting is a text-based service focused on helping youth and young adults quit tobacco, including cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and vapes. The program helps with cravings, stresses, and slips, and provides both individual and community support for those looking to quit. To learn more or get started, visit online or text 'DITCHVAPE' to 88709.
Freedom from Smoking® Online
This online program is nationally supported by the American Lung Association. It provides education, stress management techniques, and group support before, during, and after your quit date. Cost is free for the standard version and $99 for the premium version, which allows access to online support groups.
Ellis Fischel Cancer Center provides a free, 10-week virtual group tobacco quit class program for all Missouri residents. The program offers free nicotine replacement therapy, access to cessation coaches, assistance in developing a personalized quit plan, and peer support. Participants are welcome to attend more than one class.
Missouri Tobacco Quitline
The Missouri Tobacco Quitline offers telephone and online counseling with trained quit coaches, is free to Missouri residents ages 13 and up, and is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The program also provides additional quit materials and information about local resources, as well as free nicotine replacement therapy, and includes online and text messaging components. To participate, please call 1-800-QUITNOW (800-784-8669) or visit online.
Become an Ex
This is an online tobacco cessation program supported by the Mayo Clinic and Truth Initiative. It is free to everyone and includes digital support resources like individualized quit plans, a text support program, expert advice, and an active support community of real, ex-tobacco users.
SmokeFree.gov
SmokeFree.gov offers a variety for resources for people in every stage of their quit journey, from wanting to quit to staying tobacco-free after quitting. Resources include a free texting program, personalized quit plans, access to quitting support apps, articles to help people prepare to quit, and information on using Nicotine Replacement Therapy.
This is Quitting
This is Quitting is a text-based service focused on helping youth and young adults quit tobacco, including cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and vapes. The program helps with cravings, stresses, and slips, and provides both individual and community support for those looking to quit. To learn more or get started, visit online or text 'DITCHVAPE' to 88709.
Freedom from Smoking® Online
This online program is nationally supported by the American Lung Association. It provides education, stress management techniques, and group support before, during, and after your quit date. Cost is free for the standard version and $99 for the premium version, which allows access to online support groups.
Other Helpful Links
http://www.addicted.org/ - Addicted.org, also known as Drug Rehab Services, is a substance use resource that's completely free. We began our endeavor over 15 years ago, with the goal to educate people about addiction and connect them to the treatment resources they need. We've done this by compiling one of the largest and most complete directories of drug and alcohol rehabilitation services in the US.
www.addictionguide.com/ - Addiction Guide is your trusted educational guide to addiction and recovery, founded by recovering addicts and board-certified addiction specialists. Whether you are struggling with addiction yourself or concerned about a loved one’s substance abuse, our mission is to lead you to a healthier, happier life.
https://www.drugwatch.com/health/ - A free web resource that provides health information guides and research on various medical conditions and unsafe drugs.
Elemy.com - Has a free educational guide on autism and suicidal thoughts. This resource explains how to recognize warning signs in neurodivergent individuals and discusses suicide risk factors and prevalence. Important topics, such as treatment options and advice for parents and parents, are also covered.
https://www.elemy.com/studio/mood-disorders/autism-and-suicidal-thoughts
https://www.elemy.com/studio/mood-disorders/
www.addictiongroup.org/addiction/hereditary/ - Information on alcoholism and heredity.
Financial Support for Women Experiencing Domestic Violence – https://www.moneygeek.com/financial-planning/resources/financial-help-women-abusive-relationships/
Student Loan Stress & Mental Health – https://www.moneygeek.com/financial-planning/paying-for-college/student-loans-mental-health/
Financial Guide for Those Recovering From an Addiction – https://www.moneygeek.com/financial-planning/resources/guide-financial-recovery-after-addiction/
www.addictionguide.com/ - Addiction Guide is your trusted educational guide to addiction and recovery, founded by recovering addicts and board-certified addiction specialists. Whether you are struggling with addiction yourself or concerned about a loved one’s substance abuse, our mission is to lead you to a healthier, happier life.
https://www.drugwatch.com/health/ - A free web resource that provides health information guides and research on various medical conditions and unsafe drugs.
Elemy.com - Has a free educational guide on autism and suicidal thoughts. This resource explains how to recognize warning signs in neurodivergent individuals and discusses suicide risk factors and prevalence. Important topics, such as treatment options and advice for parents and parents, are also covered.
https://www.elemy.com/studio/mood-disorders/autism-and-suicidal-thoughts
https://www.elemy.com/studio/mood-disorders/
www.addictiongroup.org/addiction/hereditary/ - Information on alcoholism and heredity.
Financial Support for Women Experiencing Domestic Violence – https://www.moneygeek.com/financial-planning/resources/financial-help-women-abusive-relationships/
Student Loan Stress & Mental Health – https://www.moneygeek.com/financial-planning/paying-for-college/student-loans-mental-health/
Financial Guide for Those Recovering From an Addiction – https://www.moneygeek.com/financial-planning/resources/guide-financial-recovery-after-addiction/