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Mental Health First Aid Resources

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
988
This is a crisis hotline that can help with many issues, not just suicide. For example, anyone who feels sad, hopeless, or suicidal; family and friends who are concerned about a loved one; or anyone interested in mental health treatment referrals can call the Lifeline. Callers are connected with a professional nearby who will talk with them about what they are feeling or concerns for other family and friends. Call the toll-free Lifeline, 24 hours/day, 7 days/week.

Link to local resources: Compass Health Network. Services include: Behavioral Health, Substance Use Disorder, Pediatric and Family Medicine, Dental Care. Appointment: 844-853-8937 Mental Health Crisis Line: 888-237-4567 Covid Stress Line: 800-985-5990

Crisis Text Line: Text “MHFA” to 741741 Available 24/7, 365 days a year, this organization helps people with mental health challenges by connecting callers with trained crisis volunteers who will provide confidential advice, support, and referrals if needed.


The Trevor Project
Call 866-488-7386 or Text “START” to 678678
https://www.thetrevorproject.org
Trained counselors available 24/7 to support youth who are in crisis, feeling suicidal, or in need of a safe and judgment free place to talk. Specializing in supporting the LGBTQI+ community.

Quit Lines: https://health.mo.gov Missouri tobacco quit line (PDF)


https://truthinitiative.org Teen vaping cessation-This is Quitting.


https://teen.smokefree.gov: Become a smoke free teen.


General Family Crisis Support United Way 211: Provides free and confidential information and referral. Cal 211 for help with food, housing, employment, health care, counseling and more. https://www.211.org

Family Crisis Helplines
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children 

  • 800-843-5678
Missouri Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline

  • 800-392-3738
Deafline Missouri:

  • 800-380-3323 (Voice/TTY) or
  • 800-445-5035 (Voice/TTY)
Life Crisis Helpline:

  • 800-273-8255 (24 hours)
Missouri Elder Abuse Hotline:

  • 800-392-0210
Missouri School Violence Hotline:

  • 866-748-7047
  • www.schoolviolencehotline.com
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 

  • 800-799-7233
National Sexual Violence Hotline: 

  • 800-656-4673
Missouri Department of Mental Health: 800-364-9687