Get Help: Mental Health Resources

Important to NOTE: Glow For Hope provides this page as a community starting point. We do not endorse specific providers, and we do not offer clinical services. If you are in danger, call 911.

Not sure where to start? You’re not alone. Glow For Hope isn’t a crisis line or a therapy provider. However, we can help you take the first step. Below you’ll find trusted mental health resources in Illinois and St. Louis to help you begin your journey toward hope and support.

In Crisis Now (U.S.)

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — Call or text HOPE 988 (24/7). Visit 988lifeline.org →
Crisis Text Line — Text HOME to 741741 for teens & young adults. crisistextline.org →
Emergency: If there’s immediate danger, call 911 and request a CIT-trained officer if available.

Find Mental Health Resources Near You (Southwestern Illinois & St. Louis Metro)

This short, curated list can help you get moving. It’s not exhaustive.

St. Clair County (IL)

Comprehensive Behavioral Health Center of St. Clair County — East St. Louis. Website →
St. Clair County Mental Health (708) Board — Countywide info & funding hub. Website →
SIHF Healthcare – Behavioral Health — Metro East locations. Website →

Madison County (IL)

Behavioral Health Alternatives — Wood River. County page →
Centerstone of Illinois (Alton) — Access & 24/7 crisis connection. Website →
Madison County Mental Health Dept. — Resource listings & crisis lines. Website →

Monroe County (IL)

Monroe residents can access services through regional providers serving Monroe/Madison/St. Clair (e.g., Centerstone – Alton, SIHF Healthcare) and St. Louis metro options below. Your primary care provider can also refer locally.

St. Louis City & St. Louis County (MO)

BJC Behavioral Health — Same-Day Access & comprehensive services. Website →
Community Psychological Service (UMSL) — Low-cost evaluations & counseling. Website →
NAMI St. Louis — Education & peer/family support groups. Website →

Find a Therapist (National Directories)

Prefer to search by insurance, specialty, or availability? These trusted directories are kept current and let you filter by what you need:

Tips for Getting Started

If safety is a concern, start with 988.
When calling an agency, ask: “Do you offer intake this week?” and “Do you accept my insurance?”
For youth and families, ask about school-based or family services.
If cost is a barrier, ask for sliding-scale, grant-funded, or low-cost clinic options.
If you’re searching for mental health resources in Illinois, start with one of the trusted agencies or directories above.