Business Details
47 Years
experience
Emergency
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Your Trusted Mental Health Care Provider in St. Louis
Founded in 1979, our organization has dedicated over four decades to providing comprehensive mental health care for children and adults in St. Louis. Our multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, psychologists, counselors, and support staff delivers evidence-based therapies, crisis intervention, and rehabilitative services tailored to individual needs. With CARF accreditation since 2012 and 24/7 emergency services, we prioritize culturally sensitive care that fosters dignity, respect, and community integration.Our 2024 merger with Amanda Luckett Murphy Hopewell Center expanded access to integrated behavioral health and primary care, ensuring holistic treatment across the lifespan. We maintain school-based programs, residential support, and sliding-scale fees to address barriers to mental health care in underserved populations.
Services
Therapy
Crisis Intervention
Medication Management
Substance Use Treatment
Residential Services
School-Based Counseling
Psychosocial Rehabilitation
Case Management
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
Details
- Year established: 1979
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of specialized mental health expertise in St. Louis.
- Our 24/7 emergency services ensure immediate crisis intervention access.
- CARF-accredited programs guarantee nationally recognized care standards.
- Integrated behavioral health and primary care services post-2024 merger.
- Multidisciplinary team includes psychiatrists, psychologists, and licensed counselors.
Associations and certifications
- CARF
What people say
Compassionate care
24/7 crisis access
Culturally competent staff
Effective treatment plans
Supportive environment
Services
Therapy
Individual and family therapy sessions address stressors through evidence-based modalities like CBT and DBT. Our licensed therapists create personalized treatment plans for adults and children, focusing on emotional regulation and coping strategies. Services are available in-clinic and through school-based programs.
Crisis Intervention
24/7 walk-in and phone crisis support for acute mental health emergencies. Our trained professionals provide immediate assessment, de-escalation, and connection to appropriate care levels, including mobile outreach services across service areas.
Medication Management
Board-certified psychiatrists prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications as part of comprehensive treatment plans. Services include regular evaluations to optimize medication efficacy and minimize side effects for sustained mental wellness.
Substance Use Treatment
Personalized programs combine counseling, case management, and peer support for adults and teens. Offerings include outpatient services, partial hospitalization, and residential treatment options with evidence-based approaches to substance use disorder recovery.
Residential Services
Congregate living environments and supported community living programs assist transition-aged youth and adults. Services include structured housing, symptom management training, and life skills development to promote independent living.
People
Dwayne Butler
Chief Executive Officer
Leads strategic operations and organizational vision with extensive executive leadership experience in nonprofit healthcare administration and community mental health services.
Dr. Vishal Adma
Director of Psychiatry
Oversees psychiatric care programs with specialized expertise in medication management and treatment of complex mental health conditions across age groups.
Dr. Moses Waithaka
Executive VP of Behavioral Health Operations
Manages behavioral health service delivery with a focus on program development and quality assurance for evidence-based mental health interventions.
Gail Montgomery-Edwards
VP of Clinical Services
Supervises clinical staff and therapeutic programs, ensuring adherence to professional standards in counseling, therapy, and client-centered care delivery.
Ronald Griffin
Chief Operating Officer
Directs day-to-day operations with expertise in healthcare logistics, resource management, and implementation of organizational policies across service locations.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer for children?
We provide school-based counseling, trauma response therapy, parent-child interaction sessions, and psychosocial rehabilitation for children and adolescents.
Are crisis services available after hours?
Yes, our 24/7 crisis intervention team offers walk-in support, phone assistance, and mobile outreach for urgent mental health needs.
Do you accept sliding-scale fees?
Yes, we offer a sliding fee scale based on income and family size to ensure accessible care for all clients.
What substance use treatment options exist?
We provide outpatient counseling, partial hospitalization, and residential programs with personalized recovery plans for adults and teens.
How do I access residential services?
Contact our admissions team for assessment; we offer congregate living and supported community living programs for transition-aged youth and adults.
