Mercy Behavioral Health - St. Louis
Behavioral Health • Ferguson, MO • Since 1886
About
Mercy is a large American nonprofit Catholic health system founded in 1886 and headquartered in Chesterfield, Missouri. It operates 40+ hospitals (across the U.S. and internationally), over 700 physician and outpatient clinics, and employs tens of thousands of staff. The organization is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the United States, with a broad footprint in Missouri and surrounding states. If you’re specifically looking for Mercy Behavioral Health services in St. Louis or Ferguson, Mercy provides behavioral health programs through its Missouri facilities, including locations in the St. Louis area, but you may want to contact Mercy directly or visit mercy.net for exact program availability and the nearest behavioral health center.
Clinic Type
Behavioral Health
Address
Mercy Behavioral Health, St. Louis
Phone
(314) 251-0555
disabilityaccommodations@mercy.net
Opening Hours
24 hours for evaluations (call for scheduling)
Emergency Care
24-hour evaluation
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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free, confidential evaluations, Evaluations and referrals available 24 hours a day; call (314) 251-0555
Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What services does Mercy Behavioral Health offer?
Outpatient and hospital care services including counseling, medication therapy, and dual-diagnosis treatment.
Is there 24-hour evaluation available?
Yes, evaluations are available 24 hours a day.
What are Mercy Behavioral Health’s hours?
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Do you offer 24-hour evaluations?
Mercy Behavioral Health provides free, confidential evaluations 24 hours a day.
What services are offered?
Outpatient and hospital care services including professional counseling and medication therapy; specialized dual-diagnosis treatment; aftercare and various support groups.
How can I contact for an evaluation or referral?
Call (314) 251-0555 for evaluations or referrals.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: negative
- Birdeye: 2.8/5 (Mercy Clinic Primary Care - Ferguson) (16 reviews)
- LocalityBiz: predominantly low (1 star) on listed site (multiple reviews mentioned)
Patients praise
- some patients report satisfaction with clinical treatment outcomes
- comprehensive service offerings cited as a positive attribute
Common complaints
- poor staff communication and responsiveness
- administrative disorganization and difficulty with paperwork
- reports of unsafe or disrespectful treatment environments
- perceived negligence or lack of compassionate care
"The absolute worst, most disrespectful and poorly organized medical facility I have seen in my entire life."
— LocalityBiz user review"mercy is trash. I was sexually assaulted in their inpatient. Horrible place: dirty outdated and overcrowded facility, dispassioned, and..."
— Reddit user commentSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Charge Nurse - St. Louis Rehab Hospital Job - Mercy - Monster Jobs — Jan 9, 2026
- Behavioral Health Support Associates- Mercy South — May 10, 2026
- Registered Nurse- Behavioral Health Mercy South - LinkedIn — Jul 2, 2026
- [PDF] Health Center/Clinic Resources | St. Louis City and County - Mercy — Sep 29, 2025
- How Mercy scaled collaborative care across 300 clinics - Becker’s Behavioral Health — Dec 17, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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