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Your Path to Mental Wellness Starts Here.

Behavioral Health Response provides crisis support, telephone counseling, and mental health resources 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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ABOUT


Behavioral Health Response (BHR) is a nonprofit organization comprised of highly trained clinicians and professionals who serve individuals in need with dignity, respect, excellence, and compassion. Through 24-hour access to mental health and crisis response services, BHR delivers timely, trauma‑informed care to communities nationwide.

With more than 30 years of experience, BHR has established itself as a trusted leader in behavioral health response. While BHR maintains physical service locations in St. Louis, Missouri, the organization provides telephonic and remote services across 32 states, supporting a growing national footprint and ensuring access to care across the country.

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Missouri's largest 988 provider. Nationally recognized.

BHR is featured in SAMHSA's National Guidelines as a leader in crisis care — partnering with 988 and local 911 systems to de-escalate crises, reduce unnecessary emergency responses, and connect individuals to the support they need.

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SAMHSA Recognition

SAMHSA Recognition

Featured in SAMHSA's National Guidelines for crisis care leadership.

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988 Partnership

988 Partnership

Missouri's largest 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provider since 1994.

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911 Crisis Diversion

Crisis Call Diversion Specialists work alongside St. Louis Metro 911 operators to redirect non-emergency calls.

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80,219 Calls Answered

Crisis hotline calls answered in FY2025 alone.

OUR SERVICES


Make mental health
care a priority.

Using the latest technology and knowledge, we've developed
services designed to address a variety of needs.

24/7 Crisis Hotline

24/7 Crisis Hotline

We provide help and guidance when it’s needed most. Our trained, compassionate behavioral health clinicians provide every caller with a customized clinical intake and assessment to determine the best care plan possible

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OUR TEAM


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Matt Mickens

Chief Information Officer

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Tiffany Lacy Clark

President & CEO

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Marteinn Sigurdsson

Chief Financial Officer

We make behavioral
health care more
accessible

Our leaders, board members, and advisors work to expand access to behavioral health care and crisis support. Meet the people breaking down barriers and prioritizing mental health nationwide.

THE NUMBERS

Each year, the need for help grows.

In FY2025, we served more people than ever before.

Crisis Hotline Calls Answered

Mobile Outreach Visits

Mental Health Trainings

Latest from BHR


Featured News & Media.

Here’s where you can keep up with the latest radio and podcast interviews, TV appearances, and news featuring members of our team.

10 Daily Habits That Actually Improve Your Mental Health (Backed by Science)Article

10 Daily Habits That Actually Improve Your Mental Health (Backed by Science)

13 Apr 2026

Why Does Anxiety Get Worse at Night? 7 Ways to Calm Your Mind Before BedArticle

Why Does Anxiety Get Worse at Night? 7 Ways to Calm Your Mind Before Bed

09 Apr 2026

When Everything Feels Hopeless: What to Do When You Cannot See a Way ForwardArticle

When Everything Feels Hopeless: What to Do When You Cannot See a Way Forward

09 Apr 2026

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Careers


Working at Behavioral Health Response.

We’re always looking for compassionate individuals to add to our diverse and inclusive team. If you are a mental health professional in social work, counseling, or psychology, we invite you to apply.

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