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Who We Are

Our statewide network leads the way to accessible behavioral health care in Missouri.

Our 30+ member agencies utilize the continuum of care model, which offers the benefits of receiving individualized types and levels of treatment while helping people progress through a quality, cost-effective, and least restrictive system of care.

Meet Our Members

What We Do

Leading big picture conversations about whole person wellness, in Missouri and beyond.

Our network of member agencies throughout the state provides a comprehensive array of psychiatric and substance use treatment services and supports as appropriate for children/adolescents, adults, and senior adults.

In addition to supporting our members, the Council develops programs and promotes best practices that improve behavioral health in Missouri—anywhere the system and individual meet.

Public Policy Advocacy
MBHC advocates with state and federal government leaders to enact legislation and promote increases in appropriations aimed at improving the lives of Missourians diagnosed with severe mental illness or a substance use disorder.
Training & Education
The Council’s training and education team coordinates and plans logistics with partners to ensure the success of all events, trainings, learning collaboratives, and conferences throughout the year.
Data Management & Reporting
Missouri is a nationwide leader in behavioral healthcare. That's why MBHC continues to showcase our integrated data solutions and improved outcomes across the country.

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The scope of our work is vast, and we take a team approach in everything we do.

Meet Our Team

Board of Directors

The Council is a collaborative association that is structured and guided by consistent feedback from our member agencies. Our team hosts and organizes a robust committee and workgroup schedule to provide ample opportunity for discussions, collaborations, problem-solving, and decisions on emerging issues, as well as sharing successful strategies and ideas with peers.

All member agency chief executives and delegates sit on the Board. Affiliate member agencies hold non-voting seats. Elected CEOs holding positions on the Board also serve on the Executive Committee.

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What We Do