Crisis Lines:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
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. If you’re thinking about suicide, are worried about a friend or loved one, or would like emotional support, the Lifeline network is available 24/7 across the United States. Call or text 988.
Behavioral Health Response (BHR) BHR provides 24/7 confidential telephone counseling to people in mental health crises as well as mobile outreach services. BHR’s crisis hotline and mobile outreach services are provided free of charge to the public by paid professional staff who have masters degrees in their respective behavioral science disciplines. Call 314-469-6644 or 800-811-4760.
Provident Crisis Services (PCS) PCS provides 24/7 confidential telephone counseling to people in mental health crises. Their mental health experts are a non-judgemental, caring source of information that listen and help you discover what the next steps can be toward overcoming your personal challenges. Call 314-647-4357.
Kids Under Twenty One (KUTO) KUTO opens at 4pm everyday and is dedicated to providing youth-focused programming throughout the area. Their crisis prevention, suicide intervention and postvention support services include community awareness, outreach and education; a youth-staffed telephone hotline; Peer Helper Skills Training; and support for survivors of a completed suicide. Call 1-888-644-5886.
Trevor Lifeline
The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ) young people under 25. The TrevorLifeline is a crisis intervention and suicide prevention phone service available 24/7 at 1-866-488-7386. TrevorText is available by texting “START” to 678678.
Online Counseling:
Teen Counseling
Open Path Collective
Mental Health ScreeningTest
SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator: https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/
Online/Social Media Information:
TikTok App Safety - What parents need to know
Support for Suicidal Individuals
Internet Matters: Teen Sexting and Risks
Internet Matters: Online Safety Tips for Parents of Primary School Children 6-10 Year Olds
Internet Matters: Online Safety Tips for Parents of 11-13 Year Olds
Internet Matters: Online Safety Tips for Parents of Teenagers 14+ Year Olds
Internet Matters: Social Media Guide on Reporting Suicide
Resource Links:
DMH Behavioral Health Resources
Missouri Tobacco Quitline Information 1-800-QUIT-NOW (784-8669)
Emotionally Safe Environment A Safe Place (Vibrant Emotional Health)
Suicide Prevention through Facebook/Instagram Help A Friend In Need (JED Foundation)