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Welcome to Brightli

Building Healthy Communities

About Brightli

Brightli is on a mission: A mission to improve client care. A mission to reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources. A mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance use care in our communities. And a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients. We are doing this by forming a new behavioral health organization under new model. Under one parent company, multiple organizations are able to collaborate, share resources and system supports, increase recruiting and retention efforts, increase access to specialized care, and meet the growing demand for behavioral and addiction recovery care.

Brightli’s subsidiaries include Burrell Behavioral Health (and subsidiary Comprehensive Mental Health Services), Preferred Family Healthcare, Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health, Firefly Supported Living & Employment Services, Adult & Child Health, and Brightli Foundation. While these organizations operate independently and are governed by separate board of directors, their operations and services benefit from this model. Alone, organizations may be able to navigate the current tumultuous healthcare environment, but we believe that together we can do so much more than survive. Our communities need us now more than ever, and by working together we are ready to answer their call for years to come.

Our Subsidiaries

Brightli is the one of the largest behavioral health and addiction treatment providers in the U.S. We operate as the parent company of Burrell Behavioral Health (and subsidiary Comprehensive Mental Health Services), Preferred Family Healthcare, Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health, Firefly Supported Living & Employment Services, Adult & Child Health, and Brightli Foundation. Click below to learn more about our subsidiaries.

Annual Report

Learn more about who we are and how we serve our communities by viewing our annual report.

Inside each of us, an ember burns. Sometimes that ember is bright and blazing. Other times that ember struggles, at risk of being extinguished.

Our logo signifies the ember inside of each of us. It’s shaped by where we came from, how we were raised, our culture, our personality, and our DNA. When we struggle, that ember struggles.

When that ember is weak, we aren't living to our brightest potential—for those around us, but most importantly, for ourselves. When that ember is healthy and bright, those around us feel the glow. It lights our journey and can light the journey for others.

That’s where Brightli comes in. Through our subsidiaries, we’re here to help your ember shine stronger and brighter. That way, you can live your brightest life.

C.J. Davis
Chief Executive Officer

Call our toll-free, 24-hour telephone line for help with your immediate crisis situation.

Southwest Missouri: 1-800-494-7355

Central Missouri: 1-800-395-2132

Northwest Arkansas: 1-888-518-0108