Are you struggling or in crisis? You’re not alone, and there is help available. Resources for crisis situations are below. Contact 911 immediately if there are concerns of a medical emergency associated with a behavioral health crisis.
The Office of Well-Being strongly encourages every individual to establish a primary care provider as a foundation for your mental health, stress and overall wellness.
Call or Text 988 – National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (988lifeline.org)
Burrell Behavioral Health Crisis Hotline
- Contact: 800-395-2132 or 988
- Availability: 24/7
- Description: Crisis assist team w/ response for individuals with mental health crisis or thoughts of suicide.
- Cost: Free
Burrell Behavioral Rapid Access Unit
- Contact: Columbia Behavioral Crisis Center, 1805 E. Walnut, Columbia, MO 65201, 573-777-7522
- Availability: 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year.
- Description: The Rapid Access Unit is a Walk-in Crisis Center and access point for individuals in need of immediate psychiatric care, Medication-Assisted Treatment for opioid use, psychiatric assessment, initial assessment eligibility determination, brief therapy, peer support services, up to 23-hour observation, referral to appropriate follow up treatment and more. This is an 18-and-up facility.
- Cost: Free
Crisis Text Line
- Contact: Online: Crisis Text Line
- Availability: 24/7
- Description: Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the United States, anytime.
- Cost: Free
Missouri Crisis Line
- Contact: Call 888-761-4357 or text HAND to 839-863, Online: Missouri Crisis Line
- Availability: 24/7
- Description: Safe, confidential crisis services.
- Cost: Free
MU Health Care Emergency Room
- Availability: 24/7
- Description: Staffed 24-7 with an on-call psychiatry provider.
- Cost: Co-pay applies
