Local Mental Health Resources

Helpful Local Resources for Mental Health

Toolkit for Social and Emotional  Health during COVID-19

Please use links below as a resource for supporting  mental health both socially and emotionally during  the COVID-19 Pandemic.  

https://homestatehealth.auntbertha.com/  Use this link to find resources for food, health,  utility assistance, housing, and more.  

https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/  

To find a treatment facility for substance use  or behavioral health.  

National Helpline (800) 662-HELP (4357)  A free, confidential help line open 24 hours a day,  7 days a week for anyone facing mental health  issues or substance use disorders. Call this line  for immediate help.  

Suicide prevention lifeline: (800) 273-TALK (8255) Call if you are having suicidal thoughts and need  assistance.  

Missouri Department of Mental Health  https://dmh.mo.gov/ 

Check out this site for many resources for behav ioral health.  

https://dmh.mo.gov/mental-illness/help/com munity-mental-health-centers 

Find a community mental health center. 

 https://www.stopbullying.gov 



For assistance with talking to your kids about  bullying. 

Additional resources 

www.essential4kids.org/ 

Missouri KidsFirst to prevent child abuse. 

https://casel.org/resources/ 

Resources for social and emotional learning tools.  

http://www.schoolnurselink.com/  

School Nurse Link: Use Connect to a Health Plan  to connect directly to Home State Health. 

https://www.childlife.org/resources/covid-19-re sources  

Association of Child Life Professionals COVID  resources for kids, parents, and professionals.  

https://www.childtrends.org/publications/ resources-for-supporting-childrens-emotion al-well-being-during-the-covid-19-pandemic  

Explore Child Trends for resources to support the  emotional wellbeing of kids during the pandemic.  

https://www.cscbroward.org/free-online-educa tion-resources  

Free online resources to educate and entertain  kids at home.