BJC Behavioral Health–South County

Serving the South County area of St. Louis, Missouri, BJC Behavioral Health provides dynamic, wraparound services for individuals navigating mental health and substance use challenges. The South County location is especially known for its school-based initiatives, embedding counselors into local school districts to support students with social skills, emotional regulation, and academic achievement. The team also offers Youth Emergency Room Enhancement (YERE), providing immediate crisis support, peer mentorship, and connection to post-hospitalization resources for youth and families in distress.

For adults, South County offers comprehensive outpatient behavioral health treatment with a focus on recovery and community reintegration. This includes access to therapy, peer recovery support, medication-assisted treatment, and referral coordination for more intensive care such as inpatient stabilization or detoxification. Programs like Assertive Community Treatment for Transitional Aged Youth (ACT-TAY) help young adults build independent, healthy lives through structured support and tailored behavioral interventions. With a robust interdisciplinary team and a deep commitment to client-centered care, BJC Behavioral Health remains a vital mental health resource for the St. Louis region.