The Friendship Line is a consumer operated warm-line that specializes in peer support. It is the mission of the St. Louis Empowerment Center’s Friendship Line to provide friendly, recovery orientated, peer-support to individuals who are not currently in a crisis situation through  telephone conversations. The Friendship Line is open to everyone and is funded through a generous grant from the Missouri Department of Mental Health. Whenever you feel the need to talk to someone who is friendly and understanding, just give us a Call!

Friendship line: 1.866.525.1442

Friendship Line Hours of Operation:

Monday:  9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Tuesday: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Wednesday: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Thursday: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Sunday: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

If you're located in the St. Louis metropolitan area and require help finding mental health resources please call Behavioral Health Response's Peer Referral Line at 314.485.4433. If you're located anywhere else in North America, you can dial 211 to be connected with a local community resource specialist.

In the event of an emergency, please call 911.