Community Mental Health Centers | dmh.mo.gov
Behavioral Health • Kansas City, MO • Since 1974
About
Summary: The Missouri Department of Mental Health (dmh.mo.gov) is a state government agency focused on prevention, treatment, and public understanding of mental illness, developmental disabilities, and addictions. It operates crisis, substance use, and mental health services, plus employment and addiction programs, equity and inclusion initiatives, and developmental supports. Headquarters are in Jefferson City, MO, with 19 offices statewide (including Kansas City, Springfield, Jefferson City, Nevada, and Farmington). Key details: founded 1974; industry Government Administration; primary contact: dbhmail@dmh.mo.gov, +1 573 751 4122. If you’re specifically seeking community mental health centers in Kansas City, this agency administers statewide mental health services and resources, including crisis support and regional programs; for Kansas City-area services, refer to the Missouri DMH office listings or local community mental health centers linked from the site.
Clinic Type
Behavioral Health
Address
Jefferson City, Missouri 65102, US
Phone
816/364-1501
Beckie.Gierer@dmh.mo.gov
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye (Wyandot Center): 2.9 out of 5 stars (52 reviews)
- Birdeye (Tri-County Mental Health): 2.5 out of 5 stars (88 reviews)
- Trustburn (Missouri Dept of Mental Health aggregate): 3.7 out of 5 stars (aggregate) (11 reviews)
Patients praise
- Some patients report positive outcomes, feeling heard, and receiving effective, compassionate, and attentive care from individual therapists or staff members
- Appreciation for comprehensive programs and services when they are effectively delivered
- Staff members occasionally note positive aspects of building rapport with clients and gaining valuable professional experience despite challenging working conditions
Common complaints
- Reports of poor patient care, including allegations of neglect, unprofessionalism, and dehumanizing treatment
- Significant issues with administrative processes, such as appointment cancellations without notice, billing disputes, and lack of follow-up
- Concerns regarding staff communication, responsiveness, and perceived lack of empathy
- Issues with facility environment, such as cleanliness and safety, including reports of patient-on-patient violence in some settings
- General frustration with long wait times, limited accessibility, and inconsistent quality of services
"Most horrible experience of my life. I have never seen people treated so horribly... Floors were flithy; therefore, socks were filthy."
— LocalityBiz Review (Research Psychiatric Center)"I absolutely love this place. They saved me when nobody else could. They are compassionate, empathetic, polite, and very attentive to my needs."
— Birdeye Review (Wyandot Center)"Absolutely horrible place to go. No professionalism. They cancel your appointments without any notice. They are very limited on what they will prescribe."
— Birdeye Review (Tri-County Mental Health)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Metro Council - Community Behavioral Health Centers of Kansas City — Jun 9, 2026
- List of Behavioral Health Healthcare Homes | dmh.mo.gov — Jan 23, 2026
- Community Mental Health Agencies | Center For Behavioral Medicine — Mar 16, 2026
- Children's Mental Health Treatment in Kansas City — Sep 5, 2025
- Ceremonial Signing Marks City-State Partnership for Mental Health Facility - Northeast News — Jul 23, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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