# Wellness Check Help - Missouri ## National Wellness Check Resources - **988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline** - **Phone:** 988 - **Website:** [https://988lifeline.org](https://988lifeline.org/) - **Description:** Offers 24/7 crisis support and wellness checks by connecting individuals with trained counselors. - **National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) HelpLine** - **Phone:** 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) - **Text:** "HelpLine" to 62640 - **Website:** [https://nami.org](https://nami.org/) - **Description:** Provides information, resources, and emotional support for mental health crises. - **Crisis Text Line** - **Text:** HOME to 741741 - **Website:** [https://www.crisistextline.org](https://www.crisistextline.org/) - **Description:** Free, confidential 24/7 text support for emotional and mental health crises. ## Statewide Wellness Check Services - **Missouri Department of Mental Health - Crisis Services** - **Phone:** 988 - **Website:** [https://dmh.mo.gov/behavioral-health/988-suicide-and-crisis-lifeline](https://dmh.mo.gov/behavioral-health/988-suicide-and-crisis-lifeline) - **Description:** Provides statewide access to crisis services, including wellness checks, via call, text, or chat. citeturn0search5 - **Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services** - **Phone:** 800-TEL-LINK (800-835-5465) - **Website:** [https://health.mo.gov/](https://health.mo.gov/) - **Description:** Offers assistance with wellness checks and resources for physical and mental health. ## Local Wellness Check Resources by Region/City ### St. Louis - **Behavioral Health Response (BHR)** - **Phone:** 314-819-8802 - **Website:** [https://bhrstl.com/crisis-hotline/](https://bhrstl.com/crisis-hotline/) - **Description:** Provides confidential telephone counseling and crisis intervention services. - **Provident Behavioral Health** - **Phone:** 314-533-8200 - **Website:** [https://www.providentstl.org/crisis-intervention/247-crisis-hotline/](https://www.providentstl.org/crisis-intervention/247-crisis-hotline/) - **Description:** Offers 24/7 crisis hotline and intervention services. ### Kansas City - **Compass Health Network** - **Phone:** 888-237-4567 - **Website:** [https://compasshealthnetwork.org/](https://compasshealthnetwork.org/) - **Description:** Provides a full continuum of behavioral health services, including crisis intervention. ### Springfield - **Burrell Behavioral Health - Crisis Intervention** - **Phone:** 417-761-5555 - **Website:** [https://www.burrellcenter.com/our-services/crisis-intervention](https://www.burrellcenter.com/our-services/crisis-intervention) - **Description:** Offers immediate, 24/7 response to individuals experiencing a mental health crisis. ## Online and Remote Wellness Check Options - **Missouri 988** - **Website:** [https://missouri988.org/](https://missouri988.org/) - **Description:** Provides crisis support and connections to local resources via call, text, or chat. citeturn0search17 - **Crisis Text Line** - **Text:** HOME to 741741 - **Website:** [https://www.crisistextline.org](https://www.crisistextline.org/) - **Description:** Offers free, confidential 24/7 text support for emotional and mental health crises. ## How to Request a Wellness Check 1. **Call your local non-emergency police department line:** - **Phone:** [Insert local non-emergency number] - **Description:** Request a wellness check for a loved one or individual in need. 2. **Contact local social services or health organizations:** - **Phone:** [Insert relevant numbers] - **Description:** Many offer wellness checks as part of their crisis response services. 3. **Reach out to trusted community or religious organizations:** - Many churches, temples, and community groups can help connect you with resources. --- _Updated as of December 17, 2024. For updates or corrections, please contact the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services._