Mental Illness

The Division of Behavioral Health (DBH), formerly the Divisions of Alcohol and Drug Abuse and Comprehensive Psychiatric Services, is responsible for making sure prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation services are available for individuals and families that need public mental health services throughout the State of Missouri.

If you would like more information, please call us at (573) 751-8017 or
e-mail us at dbhmail@dmh.mo.gov

Information for People Who Need Services & Their Families

• Services
• If You or Someone You Know is Thinking About Suicide
• If You Are In Crisis   
• How & Where to Get Help 
• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
• New - Consumer Operated Service Programs (COSPS)
• Forensic Services
• Understanding Mental Illness
• Information on Alcohol and Drug Abuse
• Mental Health Services to Medicaid-eligible Deaf Persons - The Department of Mental Health has established clinical standards of care for deaf individuals for Department operated facilities. Click here to learn more about deaf services.
• Learn More about Mental Illnesses 
• Promoting Recovery
• How to become a Peer Specialist
• Helpful Links for Consumers & Families
• Choosing the right 2011 Medicare Part D plan if you are quitting tobacco and need nicotine replacement therapy
• The Brain Injury Guide and Resources

Information for Providers

• New - Medicaid Eligibility
• New - Keeping Up On The Codes - changes in CPT codes
• New - Supporting Employment
• New - Learning Opportunities - Free Webinars, Powerpoints and Information
• Deficit Reduction Act False Claims Act Policy
• Community Provider Bulletin Board
• Healthcare Reform Implementation
• Certification Application and Code of State Regulation
• Forms
• National Outcome Measures
• Proven Community-Based Mental Health Services
• Behavioral Health and HIV/AIDS - SAMHSA launches a new page
• Achieving the Promise: Transforming Mental Health Care in America
• Information about Tobacco Cessation

Information for the General Public

• New - Mental Health First Aid - Missouri website is up!
• New - Missouri Eating Disorder Council Open Meeting - May 20, 2013
• Missouri Tobacco Quitline New
• Disease Management 3700 initiative
• Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH) - grant comment period
• Missouri Behavioral Health Epidemiology Workgroup
• Mental Health First Aid – Become a Mental Health Community Asset
• The Respect Institute
• Suicide Prevention
• Promoting Recovery
• The Prevention of Substance Abuse and Mental Illness
• What a Difference a Friend Makes campaign – Eliminating Discrimination
• Learn About Wellness and Mental Health 

If you would like more information, please call us at (573) 751-8017 or e-mail us at dbhmail@dmh.mo.gov