St. Louis Behavioral Medicine Institute: Home
Psychiatry • East Saint Louis, IL • Since 1995 • 3+ locations referenced (St. Louis, Chesterfield, Fairview Heights) locations
About
St. Louis Behavioral Medicine Institute (SLBMI) is a private mental health care provider founded in 1995, based in St. Louis, MO, with five offices across the St. Louis area (including Chesterfield and St. Louis City). They offer evidence-based behavioral health treatment through multidisciplinary teams and serve the St. Louis Metropolitan Area. Main contact: 314-289-9411 or 1-314-534-0200. HQ location: 1129 Macklind Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110. Notable: private ownership, 35 employees, annual revenue around $14M. If you’re looking for services in East St. Louis specifically, SLBMI’s listed locations are in Chesterfield and St. Louis proper; there isn’t a dedicated East Saint Louis address listed among their offices. For options in East St. Louis, you may want to contact them directly to confirm service availability or inquire about additional nearby locations.
Clinic Type
Psychiatry
Address
1129 Macklind Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110; 16216 Baxter Rd. Stes 205 and 225, Chesterfield, MO 63017; 331 Salem Place, Suite 225-A, Fairview Heights, IL 62208
Phone
314-289-9411
SLBMI.Intake@uhsinc.com
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Website
Telehealth
Available
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
Languages Spoken
—
FAQs
What should I do if I need to reschedule or cancel an appointment?
See the existing-patients/cancel-or-reschedule-appointment page for options.
How can I request medical records or transfer records?
See existing-patients/request-medical-records.
How do I contact intake for new patients?
New patients please call Intake Coordinators at 314-289-9411.
Social Media
Photos
What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye: 2.2/5 (48 reviews (Chesterfield Office))
- findrecoverycenter.com: Various ratings across platforms (114 reviews (aggregated))
Patients praise
- Professional and compassionate staff described by some patients
- Appreciation for evidence-based treatments and helpful tools provided
- Positive experiences with specific providers noted by some patients
Common complaints
- Reports of poor communication and difficulty reaching staff
- Concerns regarding long wait times and appointment scheduling issues
- Complaints about administrative management and canceled appointments without notice
- Perceptions of jaded or dismissive care from certain providers
"I have had the most positive experience at SLBMI. The outpatient care I have received has been absolutely remarkable. You can tell that the staff really care about your needs and wellbeing."
— findrecoverycenter.com"Very disappointed in my early experience with this office. Made my third appointment immediately after leaving the second. Showed up and was told my appointment didn’t exist."
— localitybiz.com"Was seeing Dr Applewhite, but the practice did not alert myself or any other patient to her leave of absence for months they just canceled appointments with no explanation."
— localitybiz.comSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Community Connections Convenes on Integrated Behavioral Health — Oct 6, 2025
- East St. Louis homeowners share concerns about a crisis intervention center in their neighborhood | ksdk.com — Jan 15, 2026
- SSM Health opens new Behavioral Health Urgent Care in St. Louis | SSM Health — Dec 1, 2025
- Behavioral Health Inpatient Unit Expands Mental Health Resources in St. Louis | Medical Construction and Design — Mar 24, 2026
- SSM Health’s community-first solution to behavioral health boarding - Becker’s Behavioral Health — Feb 25, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More psychiatry clinics in East Saint Louis
The Comprehensive Behavioral Health Center of St. Clair County is a nonprofit mental health care organization based in East St. Louis, Illinois. Founded in 1957, it provides comprehensive behavioral health services and social/rehabilitative support across four offices in the United States, with its headquarters at 505 South 8th Street, East St. Louis, IL 62201. Contact options include multiple phone numbers (618-482-7330, 618-482-4351) and email thecenter@cbhc1.org. The center employs around 30 staff and operates under private ownership. Website: cbhc1.org.
Your clinic’s marketing team, powered by AI.On-brand ads, SEO, and social campaigns in one place.Generate your first clinic ad for free 
Get more revenue from the patients you already have.Voice and SMS that follow up until lapsed patients are back on the schedule.Book a Clincy call 
Your practice’s fractional recruiting team.Dental-only search, run end to end, with placements guaranteed for a year.Find your next hire Comparing your options?
See other psychiatry clinics in East Saint Louis, or search the full directory by insurance, ratings, and more.