Mississippi Department of Mental Health
The Mississippi Department of Mental Health is committed to making available a comprehensive system of services and supports so all Mississippians have access to the least restrictive and most appropriate level of services and supports that will meet their needs. Our system is person-centered and is built on the strengths of individuals and families while meeting their needs for special services. Services should be provided on a continuum of where the person is at that time and what their needs are.
Inspiring hope, helping individuals on their road to recovery, and improving resiliency are key factors to the success of the people we serve.
Mississippi’s mental health service delivery system is comprised of three major components:
- State-operated programs and community service programs
- Regional community mental health centers
- Other nonprofit/profit service agencies/organizations.
Where to Go
A variety of services for mental health, intellectual/developmental disabilities, and alcohol and drug addiction is available across the state. Please contact the certified provider directly regarding availability of services.
Find a ProviderDMH Helpline
For more information about services or if you or a loved one needs help, call the DMH Helpline at 1-877-210-8513. Staff are available to provide help around the clock.
Call NowAre you experiencing a crisis situation?
If you are in crisis or seeking emotional support, don’t hesitate to call or text 988 to contact the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline and speak with a trained crisis counselor, or you can chat online at 988lifeline.org.
A Mobile Crisis Response Team can also help people who are experiencing a situation where the person’s behavioral health needs exceed the person’s resources to effectively handle the circumstances. Teams consist of mental health professionals who can provide support to people experiencing a mental health, alcohol and drug, or intellectual and development disabilities crisis. Teams are available to the public 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Teams provide community-based crisis services in the location where the person is experiencing the crisis. Mobile Crisis Response Teams are available in all 82 counties in Mississippi. Services are funded by the Department of Mental Health and provided by the Community Mental Health Centers.
Mobile Crisis Response Teams
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