Andrea Patton
Lewis Rice LLC
Board President
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Walk-in intake appointments are the best way for adults to start services at Places for People. For urgent needs for adults 18 and older, visit the SSM Health Behavioral Health Urgent Care for crisis support.
The intake process for youth and adolescents begins with a call to our Youth & Family Intake and Outreach Specialist at 314-330-2403.
Have other questions? Call us or email us—we’re here to help!
The Behavioral Health Center of Excellence
With 1 in 5 people living with mental illness today, we all know or love someone dealing with these issues. At Places for People, we have always believed in a human approach to healing, understanding a person’s life circumstances and walking beside them to their fullest potential.
It’s about a life.
Places for People (PFP) was founded over 50 years ago in response to deinstitutionalization, which transitioned individuals from mental institutions to community-based care. Recognizing the lack of infrastructure to support this shift, PFP established a welcoming space where those affected could access vital services, including housing assistance.
Today, PFP serves over 3,150 people annually, offering personalized, evidence-based care for mental health and substance use disorders. Dedicated to fostering recovery, our expert team combines human connection with proven treatments to help individuals manage their illnesses and lead meaningful lives.
Since becoming a Certified Community Behavioral Health Organization (CCBHO) in 2017—the only one in St. Louis City or County at the time—PFP has enhanced access to behavioral health care, crisis response, and comprehensive treatment across all ages.
“To improve the physical and behavioral health of the individuals, families, and communities we serve and those who support the provision of these services.”
Through the provision of accessible, efficient, effective and accountable treatment services; individuals and families served will reach their full potential for a purposeful and meaningful life.
Core ideals: engaging, encouraging, recovery-focused, inspiring, and persistent.
Core ideals: innovative, effective, holistic, and efficient.
Core ideals: empowering, trusting, trust-worthy, and safe
Core ideas: person-centered, trauma-informed, patient, caring, and respectful.
At Places for People, our Culture & Belonging initiatives foster a welcoming, inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and can thrive.
Guided by a commitment to our mission, our Board provides strategic direction, oversight, and advocacy to advance our vision of holistic care.
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