Places For People: An OPEN MINDS Organizational Profile

Founded in 1972, Places For People, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and a Certified Community Behavioral Health Organization (CCBHO) that provides community-based mental health, substance abuse, and child and family services. The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) has accredited Places For People. Their mission statement is, “To improve the physical and behavioral health of the individuals, families, and communities we serve and those who support the provision of these services.”

Headquartered in Saint Louis, Missouri, Places For People provides services throughout the city. The organization employs approximately 350 staff and serves approximately 2 . . .