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Behavioral Health • Saint Louis, MO • Since 1995 • 3 locations (Macklind - 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. It operates five offices across the St. Louis area (including Chesterfield and the city of St. Louis) and offers evidence-based behavioral health treatment delivered by multidisciplinary teams. The institute emphasizes compassionate care, education for patients and professionals, and integration of current behavioral science knowledge. Key details: private ownership, publicly listed as active, about 35 employees, annual revenue around $14 million. Main contact: info@slbmi.com; phone numbers: 314-289-9411 or 1-314-534-0200. Locations include 1129 Macklind Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110 (HQ) and Chesterfield, MO office.
Clinic Type
Behavioral Health
Address
1129 Macklind Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110 (City of St. Louis)
Phone
314-289-9411
SLBMI.Intake@uhsinc.com
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Website
Telehealth
Available
Emergency Care
Emergency services available
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What are the contact numbers for new patients and returning patients?
New patients please call Intake Coordinators at: 314-289-9411. Returning patients use the main line 314-534-0200 for Macklind location.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: negative
- Birdeye (aggregating Google reviews): 2.2 out of 5 stars (48 reviews at Chesterfield location, 145 reviews at Fairview Office)
Patients praise
- Some individual clinicians and staff are described as caring and helpful
- Some patients appreciate the accessibility and affordability of the services
Common complaints
- Difficulty reaching the office by phone
- Issues with appointment scheduling and missing appointments
- Concerns regarding medication refills and management
- Billing disputes and unexpected charges
- Long wait times for providers and callbacks
"I tried calling multiple times to reschedule my appointment but there is never anyone to pick up the phone at the front desk."
— Birdeye (Chesterfield Office) review"Such poor management that is genuinely dangerous."
— LocalityBiz review"They will blow you off when you are in crisis and not give you an appointment for over a month even though you are an established patient."
— FindRecoveryCenter reviewSynthesized 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
- SSM Health opens new Behavioral Health Urgent Care in St. Louis | SSM Health — Dec 1, 2025
- Expanding to Meet Community Need in Jefferson County - Provident Behavioral Health St. Louis — Sep 26, 2025
- SSM Health’s community-first solution to behavioral health boarding - Becker’s Behavioral Health — Feb 25, 2026
- Behavioral Health Inpatient Unit Expands Mental Health Resources in St. Louis | Medical Construction and Design — Mar 24, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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