FARMINGTON — Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health (SEMO-BH) marked 50 years of service to seven Missouri counties with a celebration Nov. 1, at the Aquinas Center in Farmington.
Farmington Mayor Larry Forsythe read a proclamation recognizing SEMO-BH’s effort to meet the community’s behavioral health needs, and leaders from SEMO-BH gave an overview of the agency’s work in southeast Missouri.
Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health offers psychiatric evaluation, medication management, co-occurring counseling, family therapy, trauma therapy, care coordination, peer support, group counseling and group education.
“Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health has a lot to celebrate and appreciates the relationships that it has built in the communities over the years in an effort to better serve those in need,” Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health President Cathy Schroer said.
In the summer of 2023, SEMO-BH became part of Brightli, Inc., a parent company with a portfolio that also includes Burrell Behavioral Health and Preferred Family Healthcare, among others.
SEMO-BH employs more than 200 people who offer individualized treatment for personal and family needs in substance-use disorders, psychiatric and behavioral health.
“We are very proud of the commitment that our employees show on a daily basis,” Schroer said. “Their dedication and compassion to serve others is the foundation of our agency, and without them we would not be able to serve our communities.”
SEMO-BH also offers community and preventative service programs, including suicide prevention education training.
About Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health: For more than 50 years, Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health’s team members have provided treatment to people suffering from substance use disorders, emotional problems, psychiatric disorders and other crises. Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health offers a variety of services, including medication assisted treatment, in eight counties in southeast Missouri. Learn more at semobh.org.
About Brightli: Brightli, Inc.’s subsidiaries include Burrell Behavioral Health, Preferred Family Healthcare, Places for People, Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health, Adult & Child Health, Firefly Supported Living & Employment Services, Comprehensive Mental Health Services, and Clarity Healthcare. While these organizations operate independently and are governed by separate boards of directors, Brightli’s parent-company model allows them to collaborate and meet the growing demand for behavioral and addiction recovery care. Learn more at livebrightli.org
