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In Crisis?

Behavioral Health Response:

314-469-6644 or 1-800-811-4760

Life Crisis Services:

314-647-HELP

Anywhere in the country, call:

1-800-273-TALK (8255) National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)

 

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Mental Health America of Eastern Missouri leads efforts to create positive change in policy and legislation that affect mental health care. Working with our partners, we target critical issues to ensure services are available to all. We personally call on lawmakers and highlight constituents' important issues.

Our Advocacy Action Center gives thousands of people throughout the region a way to voice their support for improved mental health services.    Click here for a list of our active legislative advocacy campaigns.

Use the links below for educational guides and articles on how to become an advocate in your own right. 

Effectively Advocating For Yourself

Equality In Health Care Reform

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St. Louis, MO 63104
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