Kristen Abell, director of the Ellie Mental Health Clinic, said long waiting lists to see mental health professionals could pose an even bigger problem down the road.
St. Charles, Missouri — A new mental health clinic opens in St. Charles at a time when demand for treatment is reaching record highs.
Seeing a mental health professional can take weeks or even months.
Ellie Mental Health staff say there is a great need for mental health care facilities in our community and across the country.
“1.8 million Missourians honestly have no access to mental health care professionals,” says Andrew Stevenson, owner of Ellie Mental Health St. Charles.
Stevenson said the pandemic has only increased demand for treatment, which remains very strong.
“Believe it or not, we still continue to see that there have been many challenges in terms of coping mechanisms and skills that the pandemic has really caused,” Stevenson said.
Kristen Abell, director of the Ellie Mental Health Clinic, said long waiting lists to see mental health professionals could pose an even bigger problem down the road.
“Ultimately… what I’ve seen… is that working at some of these higher levels of care will exacerbate some of these problems and make them bigger for a long time.” It’s what you miss. Sometimes you run into problems that lead to imprisonment,” Abel said.
Affordability is another barrier they’re trying to break down.
“We’re working right now to offer a little bit of a fixed scale, which will allow people to come and see. But we want to make sure that care is available for everyone and that this isn’t just for people with insurance,” Stevenson said.
while removing the stigma surrounding getting help.
“One of our goals with differentiated care is to create a warm, welcoming, and comfortable space for people to open up because we understand the fear of receiving care,” Stevenson said. It’s about making,” he said.
They said they can offer virtual sessions in addition to in-person sessions.
Two more locations are opening soon in St. Charles.
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Provident’s Life Crisis Services are staffed by trained volunteers 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Call 314-647-4357.
Kristin Brooks Hope Center – Call from anywhere in the country to be connected to your nearest suicide prevention hotline. Call 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433).
The Center for Psychological Services, located at the University of Washington Psychology Clinic, is an outpatient mental health clinic within the Department of Psychology. In addition to providing training opportunities for advanced doctoral students in clinical psychology programs, it provides low-cost treatment options for members of the St. Louis community. Call 314-935-6555.
The St. Louis Psychoanalytic Institute’s Schiele Clinic provides high-quality, in-depth assessments and treatments for children, adolescents, and adults at rates based on the client’s ability to pay. With over 75 clinics and a network of his therapists, the Institute is able to refer patients to specialists with a wide range of specialties and offices throughout the region. For adults, call 314-361-7075 x444.
The Saint Louis Behavioral Medicine Institute (SLBMI) is one of the leading providers of behavioral therapy in the United States. Behavioral professionals help children and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, eating disorders, chronic pain, and other problems they encounter in their daily lives. Call 314-534-0200.
Walter’s Walk serves individuals with mental illness and/or addiction through counseling and education. Call 314-731-2433.
