Behavioral Health Network STL

03/18/2026

This past Friday (3/13/26), BHN and New Horizon Church partnered in hosting a Legislative Behavioral Health Roundtable. Representatives of North St. Louis attended, including LaWanda McDowell (Chief of Staff for Senator Angela Mosley), Kristina Le (office of Congressman Wesley Bell), Rep. Kimberly Ann-Collins, Rep. Doug Clemens, Rep. Yolonda Fountain Henderson, and Rep. Chanel Mosley.

The Roundtable was also attended by local leaders in Behavioral Health. We discussed legislation and funding cuts impacting North St. Louis residents. Together with legislators, we identified action steps to help preserve funding for Behavioral Health services in the region.

Thank you to all the legislators, behavioral health leaders, and everyone else who was able to attend and participate in this important conversation.

03/11/2026

We are grateful for the opportunity to advocate for the most vulnerable in our community, including those who are unhoused or face challenges due to the housing and affordability crises Missouri is facing. Members of our BHN team were able to join the St. Louis CoC in this effort via an Advocacy Day in Jefferson City, MO - thank you to the CoC for having us!

03/02/2026

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month! Every individual has the right to be respected, embraced, and provided with opportunities to thrive. Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month serves as a profound reminder of these principles.

To learn more about Developmental Disability efforts in Missouri and available resources, visit: https://moddcouncil.org/resources/individual-resources/

To follow conversations in the Missouri legislature around funding for Developmental Disability services and programs, track HB 2010 at: https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB2010&year=2026&code=R

02/26/2026

We wanted to take the time to highlight some upcoming behavioral/mental health events occurring in the St. Louis area! These events are not hosted by BHN, but they all focus on behavioral health education and awareness.

3/3/26: 'Su***de Prevention Training: Late in Life' by Places for People

3/5/26: 'Reimagining Western Mental Healthcare' with Dr. Khameer Kidia

3/18/26: 'The Journey' at 21c Museum, in partnership with Behavioral Health Response

Follow the links to learn more/register!

02/11/2026

Some of the BHN staff recently volunteered with the St. Louis Area Foodbank, packing 100s of boxes of food. Access to quality food is an essential component of behavioral health. We are thankful to have the opportunity to help put food on the table for the people in our community.

02/03/2026

🌱 Support for New Parents, Growing Families & Caregivers 🌱
Are you caring for a newborn or young child? Welcoming a new baby into your family—or supporting one—can be joyful and overwhelming. You don’t have to navigate it alone.
The Behavioral Health Network of Greater St. Louis, in partnership with Whole Parent Foundation, is offering a FREE 8‑week parent support group for families in the St. Louis area.

🗓 Tuesdays, beginning February 3, 2026
⏰ 6:00–7:30 p.m.
💻 6 virtual sessions + 🏠 2 in‑person sessions

This group is designed for:

*New parents
*Growing families with newborns and young children
*Caregivers supporting infants and/or young children

Participants will have a safe, welcoming space to:

*Connect with others in similar caregiving roles
*Share real experiences and challenges
*Access mental health support and resources
*Feel supported during the early years of raising children

Whether you are a parent, grandparent, foster parent, or caregiver, you are welcome here.

📍 Open to families in St. Louis city, St. Louis county, and St. Charles county.

✅ Free to participate

Scan the QR code on the flyer to register and receive additional information.

Please help us share this opportunity with those who may benefit 💛

02/03/2026

As an organization that values racial equity, we would like to take some time to honor and celebrate Black History Month. Here we focus on Black activists from the St. Louis area. Their stories inspire us as we seek to help the people in our region reach their highest potential.

Josephine Baker (left; 1906-1975) was an American dancer, singer, actress, and civil rights activist. Born in St. Louis in the early 1900s, she experienced the horrifying East St. Louis Massacre of 1917. She moved to New York and eventually France, though she returned to the US throughout her later years to participate in the Civil Rights movement. In 1963, she spoke at the March on Washington alongside MLK Jr. She was even approached by Coretta Scott King after his assassination and asked to take his place as the leader of the Civil Rights Movement; however, she declined, noting that her children were “too young to lose their mother.”

Percy Green II (middle; 1935-Present) is a Compton Hill native known for his bold activism. As a key member in the St. Louis chapter of the Congress of Racial Equality (CORE), Green championed nonviolent resistance to segregation. One of his most iconic actions occurred on July 14, 1964, when he scaled the partially constructed Gateway Arch to protest the exclusion of black people from jobs related to the construction of the Arch. That same year, Green went on to be a founding member of the Action Committee to Improve Opportunities for Negroes (ACTION).

Frankie Muse Freeman (right; 1916-2018) moved to St. Louis in 1948 in search of work, which was challenging as a black woman in the legal profession. Eventually she found her way into civil rights law, where she made her mark in housing and education. She was the lead attorney for the landmark face Davis et al. v. the St. Louis Housing Authority, which ended legal racial discrimination in public housing in St. Louis City. In 1964, she was appointed by President Lyndon Johnson to be the first woman member- and only Black member at the time- of the United States Commission on Civil Rights.

01/08/2026

💚 Parenting doesn’t have to be done alone. 💚

Join our free Parent Support Group, an 8‑week cohort designed for parents who are pregnant, postpartum, and/or raising young children. This is a space to connect, learn, and feel supported alongside other parents walking a similar journey.

🗓 Starting January 24
⏰ 10:30 AM – Noon
💻 Primarily virtual, with two in‑person sessions
🧷 In‑person gatherings include free diapers, childcare, and food
📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer to learn more and register.

Spots are limited—sign up today and join a community that supports the whole parent.

💛 Hosted by BHN/BCR of St. Louis Spoke Support Group / Whole Parent Foundation

01/07/2026

Join us for a training with our partner, The Maternal Health Access Project!

12/29/2025

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟

We’re thrilled to share our new collaboration with the Whole Parent Foundation! Starting in 2026, we’ll be piloting Parent Support Groups to expand support for families and caregivers.

The BHN/BCR of St. Louis Spoke Support Group will offer free, inclusive, culturally humble mental health support, plus practical resources like food, diapers, childcare, behavioral health referrals, and up to five free counseling sessions.

Support is available for:

🤰 Pregnant individuals
👶 Postpartum parents
🧸 Adoptive & foster parents
💛 All caregivers

Together, we’re creating safe spaces for caregivers to connect, breathe, share, and be supported.

✨ More updates coming soon!

Send a message to learn more

01/28/2025

Did you miss the Sharing Hope series last year?
This program is led by specially trained facilitators and is a supportive environment for folks to discuss mental health.
Use the QR code below to sign up.

01/15/2025

Interested in learning how to support friends and family who are struggling in the new year? Our free QPR su***de prevention course will teach you how to support someone in need.