Developmental Disabilities
Getting Help
Learn how and where to get help for someone with a developmental disability.
Regional Offices
A developmental disability is a disability which is attributable to mental retardation, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, head injury, autism, or a learning disability related to a brain dysfunction, or any other mental or physical or mental impairment which occurs before the age 22.
Developmental Disabilities
Autism Services
Employment Services
First Steps
Home & Community Based Waivers
FAQs
Mental Illness
Crisis Services
For immediate assistance in all crises:
- Call 911 for emergency services
- Go to the nearest hospital emergency room
Access Crisis Intervention Hotline
Access Crisis Intervention (ACI) hotlines are staffed by mental health professionals who can respond to your crisis 24 hours per day and 7 days per week.
Understanding Mental Illness
The Department of Mental Health works to improve public understanding and attitudes about mental disorders. Below are links to help you understand mental illness in its many forms:
Mental Illness
Mental Illness Fact Sheets
Understanding Mental Illness
Mental Health First Aid
Links for Consumers and Families
Other Organizations
How and Where to Get Help
When not in crisis, help is available over the phone on warm lines and in-person at a local or regional facility.
- Suicide Prevention
- State-Operated Regional Facilities
- Office of Constituent Services (OCS)
- Mental Health Treatment Service Locator
Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Are you feeling desperate, alone or hopeless? Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), a free, 24-hour hotline available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.
Addictions
Understanding Addiction
Below are resources devoted to better understanding addictions like alcoholism, drug abuse, smoking and gambling and their impact on our lives.
Quitlines
Tobacco Quitline
The Missouri Tobacco Quitline provides counseling, information, and referrals. The Quitline number is 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669).
1-888-Bets-Off
If you feel you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-888-BETSOFF (1-888-238-7633).
Addiction Fact Sheets
Missouri Recovery Network
Alcoholics Anonymous
A.A. Meetings in Missouri
Rethinking Drinking
Al-Anon
Alateen