Missouri Department of Mental Health

Missouri Department of Mental Health Our mission is prevention, treatment, & promotion of public understanding for
Missourians w/ mental illness, developmental disabilities & addictions. St.

The Missouri Department of Mental Health is headquartered in its central office in Jefferson City and has regional offices in Kansas City, St. Louis and the St. Louis Tri County area, Sikeston, and Springfield. DMH also has satellite offices in Kirksville, Albany, Hannibal, Poplar Bluff, Rolla, and Joplin. In addition to its regional and satellite offices, The Missouri Department of Mental Health

consists of the following regional offices, facilities, and programs:

Division of Behavioral Health:

Fulton State Hospital, Fulton, MO. Louis Forensic Treatment Center- North, St. Louis MO. Louis Forensic Treatment Center- South, St. Louis, MO. Hawthorn Children’s Psychiatric Hospital, St. Center for Behavioral Medicine, Kansas City, MO. Northwest Missouri Psychiatric Rehabilitation Center, St. Joseph, MO. Southeast Missouri Mental Health Center, Farmington, MO. Division of Developmental Disabilities:

Bellefontaine Habilitation Center, St. Higginsville Habilitation Center, Higginsville, MO. Northwest Community Services/Optimistic Beginnings, Marshall, MO. Southwest Community Services, Nevada, MO. Southeast MO Residential Services (SEMORS), Poplar Bluff, MO. Louis Developmental Disabilities Treatment Center(s) (DDTC):
St. Charles Habilitation Center, St. Charles, MO & South County Habilitation Center, St. Social Media Usage Notice:

The DMH social media pages and accounts are an open forum where anyone with an interest in mental health issues may inquire or express responsible, respectful opinions. Information shared here is considered public. To ensure that this page remains a place where everyone feels welcome, we have a few rules. We will remove comments that contain the following:
• - Obscene, rude, vulgar, profane, violent, hateful or racist language
• - Bullying, threats or defamatory statements seeking to harm or intimidate
• - Personal attacks or insults
• - Political candidate endorsements and issues unrelated to mental health
• - Unauthorized advertisements or solicitations
• - Apparent spamming or trolling
• - Comments, photos or videos that suggest or encourage illegal activity
• - Off-topic or repetitive posts
• - Personal information, including, but not limited to, addresses and
telephone numbers. Links to noncommercial sites relevant to mental health topics are welcome. We reserve the right to block comments from those who violate these few simple rules. Comments are subject to monitoring, moderation or disclosure to third parties.

Staff Appreciation Month Spotlight: DMH team members from the Missouri Division of Developmental Disabilities and from C...
06/17/2026

Staff Appreciation Month Spotlight: DMH team members from the Missouri Division of Developmental Disabilities and from Children's Services won awards last month for their contributions to the well-being of Missouri families!

State-wide Family Support Coordinator, Lisa Nothaus was awarded the Crystal Bell Charting the LifeCourse award and Early Childhood Wellness Coordinator, Melody Boling was named Missouri Head Start Association's Children's Champion of the Year.

Way to go team DMH! Thank you for all that you do for the Missourians we serve!

Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. An estimated 5 million, or 1 in 10, older Americans experience elder abuse, ne...
06/15/2026

Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. An estimated 5 million, or 1 in 10, older Americans experience elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation. Working together across networks can generate awareness and foster action to keep everyone safe as they age. Visit https://ncea.usc.edu/weaad for resources on Elder Abuse Awareness.

June is Men's Mental Health Month. There is often a strong focus on men’s physical health: fitness, annual checkups, and...
06/13/2026

June is Men's Mental Health Month. There is often a strong focus on men’s physical health: fitness, annual checkups, and heart health. Mental well-being is equally as important. Mental health IS health!

Just as the body needs care and attention, so does emotional and mental well-being. There is a crisis in men’s mental health, one that too often goes unnoticed or unspoken. Men are nearly four times more likely to die by su***de than women, underscoring the urgent need to break this silence and seek support.

Small steps to care for mental health can lead to significant change. Let’s build a culture where men feel safe speaking up and reaching out. As a community, we can break the stigma, support one another, and ensure no one struggles in silence.

Here's some things you can do to support men's mental health in your communities and family:

Start a conversation: A simple conversation can spark transformation. Whether a father, brother, uncle, friend, or colleague, check in with the men in your life.

Share resources: Help normalize seeking help by sharing information about mental health support services, hotlines, and local organizations. Let others know support is available.

Create safe spaces: Encourage environments at home, work, school, barbershop, gym, church, or in the community, where men feel comfortable opening up without judgment. Sometimes, just knowing it’s okay to talk makes all the difference.

-via NAMI

06/12/2026

Thank you to all the Missouri women who have served our country 🇺🇸

Central Office's Spirit Week for Staff Appreciation Month saw many twins, colors, and cowboys of both the western AND fo...
06/12/2026

Central Office's Spirit Week for Staff Appreciation Month saw many twins, colors, and cowboys of both the western AND football varieties (which is ending the week with a *mostly* friendly rivalry between I.T. and the mailroom...)

Thank you to all DMH team members across the state for everything you do for the department and the Missourians you serve❤️

DMH's Office of Disaster Services Behavioral Strike Team is onsite at the Kansas City World Cup 2026 fan fest, ready to ...
06/11/2026

DMH's Office of Disaster Services Behavioral Strike Team is onsite at the Kansas City World Cup 2026 fan fest, ready to support Missourians and visiting fans ⚽

Address

PO Box 687
Jefferson City, MO
65101

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+18003649687

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