St. Louis Area
Resource Directory
Produced by
INSIDE DHARMA,
a Buddhist outreach program.
For information, visit
www.InsideDharma.net
JANUARY 2014
START HERE
The Start Here St. Louis Area Resource Directory and its
corresponding website are produced by Inside Dharma,
a Buddhist outreach program that works with individuals
both inside and outside of state correctional institutions, and
provides services to homeless persons in the St. Louis area.
This Directory gathers into one place many of the resources
and services that are available throughout the metropolitan
area. In addition to addresses and phone numbers, we’ve
provided the website address for most these organizations.
Looking at an agency’s website will provide more information
about the place before you call them or go there.
JANUARY 2014
St. Louis, Missouri
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Visit the Start Here website for more information
about the organizations listed as well as
additional updated listings.
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Table of Contents
HOTLINES & WEBSITES ...4
CLOTHING ...8
for DADS ...10
DROP-IN CENTERS ... 11
EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING ...12
FOOD PROGRAMS & PANTRIES ...16
HOUSING: SHELTERS FOR MEN ...21
HOUSING: SHELTERS FOR WOMEN ...22
HOUSING: TRANSITIONAL ...25
IMMIGRANT SERVICES ...29
LEGAL SERVICES ...30
MENTAL HEALTH ...32
RE-ENTRY ...35
STREETWISE ...39
SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT ...41
for VETERANS ...46
YOUTH SERVICES ...48
MISCELLANEOUS ...49
MORE PHONE NUMBERS ...51
HOTLINES & WEBSITES
2-1-1 (Operated by United Way 24/7)www.211.org Alt. Number: 800-427-4626
Counseling, education, employment, utility assistance, etc. Mainly referrals. Includes information on weather shelters.
AFFORDABLE CARE ACT HEALTH INSURANCE (Obamacare) www.HealthCare.gov
MISSOURI HEALTH CARE MARKETPLACE
www.EnrollMissouri.org 24-Hour Hotline: 800-318-2596
Hotline handles consumer questions and starts the process. The EnrollMissouri website is a portal to HealthCare.gov website.
COVER MISSOURI (The Health Insurance Marketplace)www.covermissouri.org 800-318-2596
A project of the Missouri Foundation for Health (MFH) to promote quality, affordable health coverage for every Missourian.
AID TO VICTIMS OF CRIMEHotline: 314-652-3623
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH RESPONSEwww.bhrstl.org
24-hour Mental Health Crisis Line: 314-469-6644 or 800-811-4760CALL FOR HELP, INC.
www.callforhelpinc.org 618-397-0968
Comprehensive crisis and other services in Metro East. The phone is only answered between 8:00 am-5:00 pm.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) ...314-647-3677ALIVE-Domestic Violence ... 314-993-2777Cocaine Anonymous (CA) ... 314-361-3500Covenant House Youth Hotline ...800-999-9999Crisis Nursery Emergency Care for Children ...314-768-3201Epworth Street Outreach (YES) ...314-727-6294GED Hotline ...800-626-9433Life Crisis Suicide Hotline ... 314-647-4357MO Child Abuse and Neglect ... 800-392-3738Narcotics Anonymous (NA) ... 314-830-3232Runaway Switchboard ...800-621-4000Safe Connections-Domestic Violence ...314-531-2003Women’s Safe House ...314-772-8952Youth In Need Hotline ... 636-946-3771
CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT HOTLINES
800-392-3738 (inside MO) or 573-751-3448 (outside MO)CHILD SUPPORT HOTLINE
800-859-7999
HOMELESS HOTLINE (KANSAS CITY AREA)816-474-4599
HOUSING RESOURCE CENTER314-802-5444
HUNGER HOTLINE
Operation Food Search: 314-726-5355 Ext. 3
This organization provides an automated list of food pantries by zip code.MID-EAST AREA ON AGING
www.mid-eastaaa.org 636-207-0847 or 636-207-1323NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR MENTAL HEALTH (NAMI)Nation-wide Suicide Prevention
www.nami.org HOTLINE number: 800-273-8255
The NAMI website provides resources and information about mental illness.NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
800-799-SAFE (7233) or 800-787-3224NATIONAL SExUAL ASSAULT800-656-HOPE (4673)
PARAQUAD314-289-4200
Advocacy and programs to provide independence for people with disabilities.ST. LOUIS CITY GOVERNMENT WEBSITE
www.stlouis-mo.gov
ST. LOUIS COUNTY GOVERNMENT WEBSITEwww.caastlc.org
ST. LOUIS YOUTH CONNECTION www.youthinneed.org
24 hour Help line: 314-628-2929 or 877-928-2929 Text: 4HLP to 31658
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BEFORE YOU START
Many of the organizations listed here receive grants and federal
funds. They are mandated to provide services and assistance, so
take your time going through the book, read the requirements and
make use of what they have to offer.
AFFORDABLE CARE ACT (Obamacare)
www.HealthCare.gov. and www.EnrollMissouri.org 800-318-2596. This is a 24-hour hotline that handles consumers’ questions.
The Missouri website www.enrollmissouri.org is essentially a portal for www.HealthCare.gov. There is some extra information at the Missouri website, so it might be useful for individuals to start here.
HOUSING RESOURCE CENTER800 North Tucker 63101
314-802-5444
Most (but not all) of the shelters and transitional housing locations in both the city and county will say you need to be referred by the Housing Resource Center, (HRC) so you can save yourself some time by calling the above number or visiting their downtown location first. Sometimes it’s helpful to be there at 8:00 am to be assigned to a shelter for that night. The Housing Resource Center is located in the same building as St. Patrick Center but they are separate agencies.
PEOPLE’S COMMUNITY ACTION CORPORATIONAn Affiliate of Betty Jean Kerr People’s Health Centers www.pcacstl.org Below are the main locations:
Central City Office: 2012 Martin Luther King Dr. 63106 314-269-5210Cook Elementary School: 5935 Horton Pl. 63112 314-862-62706827 S. Broadway (at Longborough Ave.) 63111 314-353-1457THE ST. LOUIS INTEGRATED HEALTH NETWORK
1520 Market Street, Suite 4034 63103-2625 www.stlouisihn.org
A network of community health centers, staffed by quality physicians from top medical institutions. Check the website above for more information. Or contact any of the locations below. A referral is not required. They accept walk-ins.Betty Jean Kerr People’s Health Centers: www.phcenters.org
Central Health Center: 5701 Delmar Blvd. St. Louis 63112 314-367-7848North Health Center: 11642 W. Florissant Ave. Florissant 63033 314-838-8220West Health Center: 7200 Manchester Ave. Maplewood 63143 314-781-9162Crider Health Center: www.cridercenter.org
St. Charles: 546 First Capital Drive, Suite 1 63301 636-946-4000Union: 1780 Old Highway 50 East 63084 636-582-8100
Warrenton:19515 Brune Parkway, 63383 636-456-1500Wentzville: 1032 Crosswinds Ct. 63385 636-332-6000Family Care Health Centers: www.fchcstl.org
BEFORE YOU START
Grace Hill Health Centers Inc. www.gracehill.org
Murphy O’Fallon: 1717 Biddle St. 63106 314-814-8700Soulard Benton: 2220 Lemp Ave. St. 63104 314-814-8700South 3930 S. Broadway St. Louis 63118 314-814-8700Water Tower 4414 N Florissant Ave. 63107 314-814-8700
Mrytle Hilliard Davis Comprehensive Health Centers www.mhdchc.orgComprehensive: 5471 Dr. Martin Luther King Dr. St. 63112 314-367-5820Florence Hill: 5541 Riverview Blvd. St. 63120 314-389-4566
Homer G. Phillips: 2425 N. Whittier St. 63113 314-371-3100SAINT LOUIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTHwww.stlouisco.com
Many locations and resources. Go to the County website and click on the tab Health & Wellness.
ST. PATRICK CENTER800 North Tucker 63101
www.stpatrickcenter.org 314-802-0700
The St. Patrick Partnership Center is a one-stop location downtown that offers more than 25 programs and 13 partner organizations, all in one place. Programs include: Direct Assistance (food, clothing, utilities, hot lunches, etc.); Referrals to Shelters; Rental and Mortgage Payment Assistance; Counselling; Tutoring and GED classes; Health and Dental Care through Grace Hill; Mental Health Services; Legal Services; Day Care; Life Skills, small business development, and more. Shamrock Club provides employment training, financial counseling, 12-step and substance abuse counseling, (and dinner).
www.fcc.gov/lifeline
The website for free or discounted cell phones.www.dss.mo.gov/offices
Information and locations for the Missouri Department of Social Services.HOW TO CONTACT AGENCIES AND GET RESULTS
1. Take notes. Have paper and pencil ready when you make a call. Be ready to give a brief but complete account of what you need. Eliminate unrelated information.2. Be ready to provide your full name and contact information such as how or where you can be reached or get messages.
3. If your inquiry involves an agency that uses an identifying case or file number,have that ready.
4. Be sure to record the name and title of people you talk to and confirm their phone numbers in your notes.
CHAPEL FOR THE ExCEPTIONAL3436 Winnebago (at Tennessee) 63118314-776-7172
Lunch/Soup kitchen: Monday-Friday 12:00 pm-12:30 pm.
Food Pantry: 2:00 pm-2:30 pm Monday and Friday when available. Call first if possible.
CONNECTIONS TO SUCCESS and DRESS FOR SUCCESS www.connectionstosuccess.org
2125 Bissell (No street sign - In the Grace Hill building near Grand and Florissant) 63107 314-584-6887
3000 Little Hills Expressway St. Charles 63301 636-940-8027
Monday-Friday 9:00 am-4:00 pm. Both organizations provide clothing for job interviews and outfits for starting work before the first paycheck. Also, counseling and job readiness. They work with men and women who have been incarcerated, as well as other job seekers. Grace Hill address for women only. Call to make an appointment if possible.
DREAM CENTER
4324 Margaretta Ave. 63115
www.stldreamcenter.org 314-381-0700
Clothing Boutique. Distributes new and gently used clothing and accessories at no charge. Open to the public Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 1:00 pm-3:00 pm. Closed Thursdays.
GUARDIAN ANGEL/HOSEA HOUSE2635 Gravois 63118
www.gasastl.org 314-773-9027
Zip codes 63104 and 63118 only. They are open every day but an appointment is needed. Call the above number to schedule times. Also food pantry.
ISAIAH 58 MINISTRIES2149 South Grand 63104314-776-1410
Provides help with clothing and is also a food pantry. Serves area between Chouteau and Chippewa, between Jefferson and Kingshighway. Monday-Friday, 10:00 am-1:00 pm.
JOINT NEIGHBORHOOD MINISTRY2911 McNair Ave. 63118
314-771-3987
Clothing and Food Pantry Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9:30 am-noon. A nurse is available during these hours.
CLOTHING
KAREN HOUSE
1840 Hogan 63106314-621-4052
Every Thursday 1:00 pm-3:00 pm they offer free clothing.KINGDOM HOUSE
1321 S. 11th St. 63104314-421-0400
Many family support services including trips to the food pantry and thrift shop. Zip codes 63104 and 63118 only. Call first.
NEW LIFE EVANGELISTIC CENTER1411 Locust 63103
www.newlifeevangelisticcenter.org 314-421-3020Free clothing. Monday-Friday 10:00 am-noon.
ST. AUGUSTINE’S CATHOLIC CHURCH (FATHER BOB’S)1371 Hamilton Ave. 63112
www.st-augustine-stl.org 314-385-1934
Food pantry and clothing Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 9:30 am-11 am. Matching fund utility aid starting at 6:00 am Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. They match $25.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL CHURCH1408 South 10th St. 63104
314-231-9328
Free clothing Tuesday noon-1:30 pm.ST. PATRICK CENTER
800 N. Tucker 63101
www.stpatrickcenter.org 314-802-0700
Tuesday and Thursday 1:00 pm-2:30 pm. Every second Saturday 8:00 am-noon.www.svdpstlouis.org/thrift-stores
for DADS
BETTER FAMILY LIFE
5415 Page Blvd. 63112 (Note: new location.)www.betterfamilylife.org 314-367-3440
Workforce development and many other programs offered by this long time St. Louis agency. Social, cultural, artistic, youth, economic, housing and educational programs that help to promote positive and innovative changes within the metropolitan St. Louis area. Much of BFL’s programming is geared towards people who are unemployed, underemployed, disadvantaged and need skill enhancement. Numerous programs and initiatives.
CHILD SUPPORT HOTLINE800-859-7999
Supportive services and information, including genetic testing and updates on cases.CONNECTIONS TO SUCCESS
See page 8 for info about this outreach program for job success.EMPLOYMENT CONNECTION
2838 Market Street 63103
www.employmentstl.org 314-333-JOBS (5627)
Pathways to responsible fatherhood. Includes parenting, economic stability and legal services. See page 12 for more information on Employment Connection.THE FATHERHOOD INITIATIVE
1911 North Taylor 63113www.ccstl.org 314-535-0017
For men who may or may not be fathers. An eight-week intensive program, that meets for several hours daily. Helps men learn how to engage with their children in positive ways and take on the responsibilities of fatherhood. Also includes legal services. A Catholic Charities program.
FATHERS SUPPORT CENTERPrince Hall Family Support Center4411 N. Newstead 63115
www.fatherssupportcenter.org 314-333-4170
A comprehensive menu of programs and services for men who want to become responsible fathers. The Fathers’ Support Center Legal Clinic offers legal advocacy and legal services in the areas of child support payment modifications, legal visitation, etc. Also, employment services.
www.fatherhood.org/insideoutdad
A national program that works to develop strong relationships between fathers who have been incarcerated and their children. Check this website for ideas and resources.
THE BRIDGE OUTREACH1610 Olive St. 63103
www.bridgestl.org 314-421-3136
Open hours are Monday-Thursday 6:30 am-6:00pm and Friday 6:30 am-2:00 pm. Services include three meals a day, permanent mailing address service, hygiene items, and referrals to other agencies. Birth certificates and state IDs: Tuesdays 8:00 am-12:30 pm. Also provides the use of restrooms, on-site health services, phones to make local calls, social work services, and spiritual services.
HORIZON CLUB (Open 24 Hours a Day)202 N. 23rd St. 63103
314-436-1733
This 24-hour safe haven offers showers, coffee, access to agencies, computers/internet access, microwave, laundry, lockers, access to transitional housing. Grace Hill nurses are available on Tuesdays from 2:00 pm-3:30 pm. Substance abuse counselors are also available.
PLACES FOR PEOPLE WELCOME CENTER4130 Lindell Blvd. 63108
www.placesforpeople.org 314-615-2111
You can set up an appointment, but it is not mandatory. The Places for People Welcome Center has walk-in hours Monday-Friday 9:00 am-noon. Walk-ins will meet with an intake clinician for screening, information and referrals.ST. LOUIS EMPOWERMENT CENTER
Depression Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)1908 Olive St. 63103
www.dbsaempowerment.org 314-652-6100 Friendship Line: 866-525-1442A drop-in center for mental health and substance abuse recovery self-help meetings. Open 365 days a year 9:00 am-3:00pm. Lunch daily. Many support groups, programs and employment classes.
THE SPOT for ages 13-244169 Laclede 63108
www.thespot.wustl.edu 314-535-0413
A drop-in center with computers, medical care, HIV testing, showers, laundry, and more. Open 1:00 pm-5:00 pm weekdays.
WOMAN’S PLACEwww.womansplacestl.org
8300 Morganford 63123 (in the back of St. Mark Church) 314-645-4848
Below are agencies and organizations that assist individuals who
may be encountering obstacles to employment. Many of these
organizations receive funding to help people find jobs, so make use
of what they have to offer.
AMERICORPS1315 Ann Ave. 63104
www.americorps-stl.org 314-772-9002
Year-round recruitment for people to work in education and disaster relief. Call for more details.
CRAIGSLISTwww.craigslist.org
Website only. Look for St. Louis, and see the many jobs that are listed there. They also list housing, items for sale, and other services.
EMPLOYMENT CONNECTION2838 Market Street 63103
www.employmentstl.org 314-333-JOBS (5627)
Free employment services to ex-offenders and persons who have a barrier to finding and maintaining employment, and to St. Louis area businesses who are seeking qualified job applicants. World of Work (WOW) training is Monday-Thursday 9:00 am-3:30 pm. Services provided include: GED classes, on-site job fairs, placement services, homeless veterans program, disabled veterans program. Bring ID.
GREAT HIRESwww.greathires.org
The official workforce resource website for the State of Missouri. Extensive job listings.
JOB CORPS CENTER
4333 Goodfellow Boulevard 63120www.stlouis.jobcorps.gov 314/679-6200
Job Corps is a no-cost education and career technical training program administered by the U.S. Department of Labor that provides career technical and academic training for ages 16 through 24.
KINGDOM HOUSE
1321 South 11th Street 63104
www.kingdomhouse.org 314-421-0400
A variety of programs and classes, including job readiness, GED, ESOL.
EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING
EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING
MERS GOODWILL INDUSTRIES
1727 Locust St. 63103
www.mersgoodwill.org 314-241-1133
Many programs and locations, including services for veterans. Juvenile Justice helps youth in juvenile detention centers find employment and obtain a GED.METROPOLITAN EDUCATION & TRAINING CENTER (METC)6347 Plymouth Ave. 63133
www.metcenterstl.com 314-746-0700
Accessible job training, placement, assessment, career development services and transportation services.
MISSOURI DEPT. OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONSwww.dolir.mo.gov 573-751-9691
Information about wages, unemployment compensation, etc. and a good source for potential employers looking for incentives to hire individuals with criminal histories.
MISSOURI RE-ENTRY PROGRAM (MRP)www.worksmart.ded.mo.gov 573-526-1664MORE THAN CARPENTRY
1259 Stephen Jones Ave. 63133
www.morethancarpentry.org 314-862-0515
Learn the trade of cabinet making, including furniture and millwork through carpentry education and apprenticeship training. Call or visit website for additional information.
NEAR SOUTHSIDE EMPLOYMENT COALITION2649 Pestalozzi St. 63118
www.nsecworks.org 314-865-4453
Training and job placement services. History of working successfully with ex-offenders. Develop computer skills and interviewing.
REDEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN (ROW)www.row-stl.org
City Office: 306 North Tucker 63101 314-588-8300 County Office: 2709 Woodson Road 63114 314-863-0236
ROW focuses on economic independence and employment opportunities.Rent and utility assistance, as well as a variety of support services.
Also, employment assistance and access to continued vocational education; child care and transportation assistance; and access to a savings program, through an Individual Development Account.
EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING
SLATE MISSOURI CAREER CENTER (SLATE MCC)www.stlworks.com
Provides training and job placement services to the St. Louis City’s adult workforce. See below for career center locations and phone numbers.ST. LOUIS CITY - SLATE CAREER CENTER
1520 Market Street Room 3050 63103 314-589-8000ST. LOUIS CITY - CENTRAL CAREER CENTER4811 Delmar Blvd. 63108 314-877-0916
ST. LOUIS COUNTY - NORTH OAKS CAREER CENTER26 North Oaks Plaza 63121 314-381-6700
ST. LOUIS COUNTY - FLORISSANT CAREER CENTER4040 Seven Hill Dr., Suite 166 Florissant 63033 314-475-7900ARNOLD CAREER CENTER
3675 West Outer Rd., Suite 102 Arnold 63010 636-287-8909ST. CHARLES CAREER CENTER
212 Turner Blvd. St. Peters 63376 636-255-6060WASHINGTON CAREER CENTER
1108 Washington Square Shopping Center, Washington 63090636-239-6703
TEMPORARY AGENCIES
There are too many to list here, but temporary agencies can be a first step toward permanent employment. Do a computer search for “temp agencies” and you’ll find many to choose from. Here are a few:
KELLY SERVICES
1 Metropolitan Sq., #2180 63102 www.kellyservices.com 314-421-4111LABOR READY
1811 S Broadway 63104 www.laborready.com 314-776-0600MANPOWER (They also work with women)
200 N Broadway #120 63102 www.manpower.com 314-241-1356NExTEMPS INDUSTRIAL STAFFING
7390 St. Charles Rock Rd. 63133 www.nextempsnow.com 314/727-1060UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE
314-340-4950
EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING
URBAN LEAGUE
www.ulstl.com
Job Search Assistance, career counseling, job readiness training, job referrals, job development and placement, case management. Also utility assistance.ST. LOUIS CITY DIVISION
935 N. Vandeventer 63108 314-615-3600 Ext. 642ST. LOUIS COUNTY DIVISION
8960 Jennings Station Rd. 63136 314-388-9840ST. CLAIR COUNTY DIVISION
10220 Lincoln Trail Fairview Heights, IL 62208 618-274-1150VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION
220 S Jefferson St., Room 110 63103314-877-2940
In addition to this downtown location, there are three other offices in the St. Louis area: The above website will give all of the Voc Rehab addresses throughout the state.
www.access-construction-metrostl.comFor jobs and apprenticeships in construction.www.careeronestop.org
www.cap4kids.org
You can apply for emergency or regular food stamps at the
locations below or and any Division of Family Services office in
the city or county of St. Louis. For information about the Food
Stamp (SNAP) program and free application screening, visit:
www.dss.mo.gov/fsd/fstamp
.
EMERGENCY FOOD STAMPS/SNAP PROGRAM
www.dss.mo.gov/fsd/fstamp
.
Info Line: 855-373-4636 Ext. 2
EBT Customer Service Line: 800-997-77773101 Chouteau 63103 314-256-7000
4411 N Newstead Ave., 3rd Floor 63115 314-877-2000Income Maintenance: 314-877-2400
Post office boxes available where mail can be received.
MEALS ON WHEELS314-612-5918
Must be over 60 or disabled.EMERGENCY FOOD
St. Louis offers a variety of places to go for emergency food. We’ve listed some of them by zip code. Times can change so, if possible, call first.
63101
SHAMROCK CLUB AT ST. PATRICK’S CENTER800 N. Tucker 63101 314-802-0700
Lunch: Monday-Friday 12:00 pm-1:00 pm63103
NEW LIFE EVANGELISTIC CENTER1411 Locust 63103 314-421-3020Lunch every day: 11:00 am-12:30 pm
Sandwiches at the door every evening: 5:00 pm-6:00 pmDinners are for residents only.
Free clothing every day: 10:00 am-12:00 pm.
FOOD PROGRAMS & PANTRIES
FOOD PROGRAMS & PANTRIES
HUNGER HOTLINE
Operation Food Search 314-726-5355 ExT. 3
This organization provides an automated list of food pantries by zip code. You’ll be directed to put in your zip code, and they’ll give a list of all of
the pantries in your area. Have a pen and paper ready. They’ll give lots of information.
THE BRIDGE OUTREACH1610 Olive St. 63103
www.bridgestl.org 314-421-3136
The Bridge shares space with Centenary United Methodist Church, two blocks west of the downtown library. Open hours: Monday-Thursday 6:30 am-6:00 pm, and Friday 6:30 am-2:00 pm. This drop-in center is open every weekday. SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
100 N. Jefferson Ave. 63103www.svdpstl.org 314-881-6000
Sandwiches at the door Monday-Friday 9:00 am-4:30 pm.CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL
1210 Locust 63103314-231-3454
Breakfast every Saturday 7:30 am-8:30 am.FATHER DEMPSEY’S HOME
3427 Washington 63103314-535-7221
Soup line and snacks, Monday-Friday 12:00 pm-12:45 pm. (See the housing section of this book for information about the transitional housing for men available at this location.)
63104 and 63118
CHAPEL FOR THE ExCEPTIONAL3436 Winnebago (at Tennessee) 63118314-776-7172
Lunch/soup kitchen: Monday-Friday 12:00 pm-12:30 pm.
Food pantry: Monday and Friday when available 2:00 pm-2:30 pm.
Call first if possible. Clothing every day. Furniture when available at no cost.GUARDIAN ANGEL/HOSEA HOUSE
2635 Gravois 63118
www.gasastl.org 314-773-9027
Call to make an appointment for their shopping style food pantry. Weekdays 9:00 am-4:30 pm. 63104 and 63118 only.
JOINT NEIGHBORHOOD MINISTRIES2911 McNair 63118
www.jnministry.org 314-771-3987
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:30 am-12:00 pmCall first. Other programs available.
FOOD PROGRAMS & PANTRIES
ISAIAH 58 MINISTRIES2149 South Grand 63104314-776-1410
Provides help with clothing and is also a food pantry. Serves area between Chouteau and Chippewa, and between Jefferson and Kingshighway.
Tuesday-Thursday 10:00 am-1:00 pm.
SOUP ALLEY/TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH812 Soulard Ave. 63104 314-231-4092
Noodles and other food distributed Monday-Friday 9:00 am-10:30 am and Saturday 10:00 am-11:00 am. In the Alley. Bags of groceries are available on Fridays 9:00 am-10:30 am.
STS PETER AND PAUL CATHOLIC CHURCH1919 S 7th St. 63104
www.ppcsinc.org 314-231-9923
Lunch: 2nd-21st of each month and every Saturday and Sunday, 12:00 pm-12:45 pm. Dinner: 2nd -21st of each month. Monday-Friday 5:00 pm-5:45 pm. ST. VINCENT DE PAUL CATHOLIC CHURCH
1408 S. 10th Street 63104314-231-9328
Lunch: Monday-Saturday 11:00 am-1:00 pm. Coffee and sandwiches: Sundays 10:15 am-11:15 am. Dinner the 22nd to the 1st of the month: 5:00 pm-6:00 pm.63105
SAINT LOUIS BREAD COMPANY CARES COMMUNITY CAFE10 S. Central 63105
314-725-9666
Pay what you choose for any item on their menu.63106
GATEWAY 180
1000 North 19th St. 63106
www.gateway180.org 314-231-1515Brown bag lunches all day Monday-Friday.KAREN HOUSE
1840 Hogan 63106
www.karenhousecw.org 314-621-4052
Cold sandwiches every day, all day. Lunch: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 12:30 pm-3:30 pm.
PEOPLE’S CENTER
2012 Martin Luther King Dr. 63106www.pcacstl.org 314- 269-5210 MainCall for food pantry hours and other services.
63108
TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH600 North Euclid Ave. 63108314-361-4655
Hot meal every Sunday 2:00 pm. Food pantry every Tuesday-Thursday 1:30 pm-3:00 pm. Need to register first so bring a social security card for each member of the family.
PILGRIM CONGREGATIONAL/UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST826 N. Union 63108
314-367-8173
Lunch: Wednesday 12:00 pm-1:00 pm. Food Pantry every first and third Wednesday 10:00 am-11:30 am.
63111
PEOPLE’S CENTER SOUTH CITY6827 S. Broadway 63111
www.pcacstl.org 314-353-1457Call for food pantry hours.
ST. TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH517 Koeln 63111
314-353-3276
Food pantry Monday, Wednesday, Saturday 9:00 am-11:00 pm.63112
PEOPLE’S CENTER COOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL5935 Horton Pl. 63112
www.pcacstl.org 314-862-6270Call for food pantry hours.
ST. AUGUSTINE CATHOLIC CHURCH (FATHER BOB’S)1371 Hamilton Ave. 63112
314-385-1934
Food pantry and clothing: Monday-Friday 9:30 am-11:00 am. Utility assistance starts 6:00 am. Dinner: last five working days of the month 4:00 pm-5:00 pm.63113
WEST SIDE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH4675 Page Boulevard 63113
314-535-9002
Dinner: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 5:30 pm-6:30 pm. Food pantry: Tuesday,
Wednesday, Thursday 11:00 am-1:00 pm.
FOOD PROGRAMS & PANTRIES
63115
St. Louis Dream Center4324 Margaretta Ave. 63115
www.stldreamcenter.org 314-381-0700
Food pantry: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday: 10:00 am-12:00 pm, and 1:00 pm-3:00 pm. Saturday: 11:00 am-1:00 pm. Sunday: 10:30 am-11:00 am and 12:30 pm-1:00pm.
KOSSUTH CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST3225 North Taylor Ave. 63115
314652-4163
Food Pantry Thursday 8:30 am-10:00 am.ALL SAINTS EPISCOPAL CHURCH5010 Terry 63115
314-367-2314
Call the church for information on meals, food, and other aid.63118
ST. ANTHONY’S CHURCH3140 Meramec St. 63118314-352-1460
Food and clothing Monday and Thursday 10:00 am-Noon, and Wednesday 4:30 pm-6:00 pm. Legal assistance on the 4th Thursday of the month. Call for appointment.63119
WEBSTER-ROCK HILL MINISTRIES111 Waymire 63119
314-961-5082
Monday-Friday 8:30 am-11:30 am.63125
Feed My People171 Kingston Dr. 63125 314-631-4900
Monday-Friday 9:00 am-3:00 pm. Saturday 9:00 am-12:00 pm.63088
CIRCLE OF CONCERN112 St. Louis Ave. Valley Park636-861-2623
Primarily a food pantry, but emergency assistance for utilities, prescriptions, rent, is sometimes available. They serve Parkway, Rockwood & Valley Park School Districts.
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MEN
NEW LIFE EVANGELISTIC CENTER (NLEC)1411 Locust St. 63103
www.newlifeevangelisticcenter.org 314-421-3020
NLEC is one of the very few walk-in shelters in the area. You do NOT need a Housing Resource Center referral to stay there.
PETER & PAUL COMMUNITY SERVICES1025 Park (Soulard) 63104
www.ppcsinc.org 314-588-7111 (Main number)
Assists homeless and near-homeless single men. 60-bed year-round emergency shelter, a 20-bed year-round transitional program, meals, showers, lockers, medical referrals, living skills classes, and case management. The shelter is located 816 Allen, but you need a referral from the Housing Resource Center to get in. Go to 800 N. Tucker early in the morning to see if they have beds available that night.
SALVATION ARMY ADULT REHAB CENTER3949 Forest Park Ave. 63108
314-678-5500
Provides residential treatment and work in addition to group and individual therapy in a clean, wholesome environment.
SALVATION ARMY HARBOR LIGHT3010 Washington 63103
314-652-3310
Note: This shelter closed in the summer of 2013. The building is now operating as a detox/rehab center. See page 44 for details.
SUNSHINE MINISTRIES1520 N. 13th St. 63106
www.sunshineministries.org 314-231-8209
Admission to the shelter is on a first-come, first-served basis. A guest may keep his bed for as many nights as he needs it, as long as he abides by the shelter rules.
A HOUSING RESOURCE CENTER referral is required by
most (but not all) of the shelters and transitional housing
providers in this book. Call 314-802-5444 or go directly to
800 N. Tucker 63101
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BRIDGEWAY
www.bridgewaycounseling.com
Bridgeway operates the only two emergency safe shelters and outreach centers in St. Charles and Lincoln Counties for women and children who are victims of domestic violence.
St. Charles County
The Women’s Center in St. Charles
24-Hour Toll-Free Crisis Line 877-946-6854Lincoln County
The Terry L. Robertson Center in Troy24-Hour Toll-Free Crisis Line 877-462-1758
GATEWAY 180: HOMELESSNESS REVERSED1000 North 19th St. 63106
www.gateway180.org 314-231-1515
The shelter provides emergency shelter services designed to get families into transitional or permanent homes in under 30 days. The shelter has 110 beds and provides comprehensive support services targeted to meeting its clients’ specific needs. The organization works with Grace Hill and Washington University to provide health services.
HAVEN OF GRACE1225 Warren 63106
www.havenofgracestl.org 314-621-6507
Residential facility that assists homeless, pregnant women with shelter, goal-setting, education, employment, parenting, household management, and permanent residence.
KAREN HOUSE1840 Hogan St. 63106
www.karenhousecw.org 314-621-4052
Karen House is a Catholic Worker house of hospitality for homeless women and children. Although they work with the Housing Resource Center, they do accept walk-ins, based on availablity. Call ahead for space.
KATHY WEINMAN CENTER
www.keepingkidsfirst.org 314-423-1117
Temporary, emergency shelter, court advocacy, professional therapy for women and children, support groups. Follow-up supportive services available. St. Louis County operates this shelter.
A HOUSING RESOURCE CENTER referral is required by
most (but not all) of the shelters and transitional housing
providers in this book. Call 314-802-5444 or go directly to
800 N. Tucker 63101
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WOMEN
LYDIA’S HOUSE
www.lydiashouse.org 314-771-4411
Community and faith-based domestic violence education, transitional housing, crisis intervention, court advocacy, support groups for women and children, case management.
NEW LIFE EVANGELISTIC CENTER1411 Locust 63103
www.newlifeevangelisticcenter.org 314-421-3020
HRC referral NOT required. They will take women and children.OUR LADY’S INN
www.ourladysinn.org
St. Louis: 4223 South Compton 63111 314-351-4590
St. Charles: 3607 Highway D, Defiance 63341 636-398-5375
Emergency maternity shelter for pregnant women, 18 and older and their minor children.
PLACES FOR PEOPLE4130 Lindell Blvd. 63108
www.placesforpeople.org 314-535-5600
Supportive emergency shelter and transitional housing for mentally ill adults, including homeless outreach programs.
QUEEN OF PEACE CATHEDRAL TOWER325 N. Newstead 63108
www.qopcstl.org 314-531-0511
Offers a 21 day drug treatment program for women as well as other services. Works with St. Phillipine’s to provide housing.
ROOM AT THE INN3415 Bridgeland Dr. 63044www.roomstl.org 314-209-9198
St. Louis County immediate, temporary, emergency shelter system for women and families, regardless of age or gender of the children. Churches provide locations. A Housing Resource Center (HRC) referral is required.
SALVATION ARMY FAMILY HAVEN10740 West Page Ave. 63132
www.stlsalvationarmy.org 314-423-7770
Will take families, but no single men. 120-day emergency shelter and resources.
SHALOM HOUSE1040 S Taylor 63110
www.shalomhousestl.org 314-534-1010
The Shalom House 90-day, 25-bed provides emergency shelter for women suffering from persistent mental illness and/or chemical dependency. Shalom House also provides longer term transitional housing and various supportive servicesST. MARTHA’S HALL
www.saintmarthas.org 314-533-1313
St. Martha’s Hall is a confidential shelter for abused women and their children only. Services include individual and group counseling, legal advocacy, information, referral, and follow up. Clients must be female victims of domestic violence, 18 years old and up. The Hall does not admit males older than 13 years of age. Stays can be up to four months.
ST. PATRICK PARTNERSHIP CENTER800 North Tucker 63101
www.stpatrickcenter.org 314-802-0700
St. Patrick Center offers a limited number of beds for mentally ill women.ST. PHILLIPINE EMERGENCY SHELTER
1015 Goodfellow 63112 314-454-1012
They do not require a referral from HRC, but accept people who have gone through a program for drug rehab through Queen of Peace 60-day shelter, referrals to transitional housing.
WEINMAN CENTER
www.keepingkidsfirst.org 314-423-1117
Temporary, emergency shelter, court advocacy, professional therapy for women and children, support groups. Follow-up supportive services available. St. Louis County operates this shelter.
WOMEN’S SAFE HOUSE
www.twsh.org 314-772-4535 (24-hour crisis hotline)
A shelter for battered women and their children. Services include legal advocacy, housing referrals, support groups, children’s programs, and limited transportation. Utilizes restorative justice practices.
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Childrens Advocacy Center - UMSL
314-516-6798 or visit the website: www.stlouiscac.org.
Counseling for children who have experienced abuse
and other forms of trauma.
ST. LOUIS COUNTY YOUTH CONNECTION HELPLINE: 877-928-2929
HOUSING: TRANSITIONAL
Most programs require a referral from the Housing Resource
Center. Call 314-802-5444 to get the process started.
ALMOST HOME3200 St. Vincent 63104
www.almosthomestl.org 314-771-4663
Almost Home is a transitional residence for teenage mothers with up to two children. The program is nine months long and may be extended.
BEYOND HOUSING4156 Manchester 63110
www.BeyondHousing.org 314-533-0600
Supportive rental housing leading to home ownership in many cases. Also, programs to prevent foreclosure.
CENTER OF WOMEN IN TRANSITION7529 South Broadway 63111
314/771-5207 www.cwitstl.org
The Center works with women who are re-entering the area after incarceration. CWIT is a comprehensive program to help women move from crisis to stability and self-sufficiency. They operate two transitional housing facilities in South St. Louis.
COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY OF ST. LOUIS COUNTY (CAASLC)2709 Woodson Rd. Overland 63114
www.caastlc.org 314-863-0015
CAASTLC has comprehensive housing assistance programs which include home ownership, housing counseling, and rent or mortgage assistance.CRIMINAL JUSTICE MINISTRY
941 Park Ave. 63104
www.cjmstlouis.org 314-652-8062
IMPORTANT: The best chance of being accepted to these programs is to contact them at least 6 months before your release date, but parole officers can also refer once you are in the St. Louis area.
Release to Rent for Veterans
Limited openings in scattered supportive housing for qualified veterans who are homeless and have a criminal record.
Release to Rent
Up to a year of supportive housing for men completing long-term sentences
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DOORWAYS
4385 Maryland Ave. 63108
www.doorwayshousing.org 314.535.1919
Provides housing and related supportive services to improve quality of life and health outcomes for people affected by HIV/AIDS.
FATHER DEMPSEY’S HOME3427 Washington 63103
www.archstl.org/fatherdempseyscharities 314-535-7221
Partially furnished apartments from $260 per month for older men. Some meals are provided. Call for availability.
HARRIS HOUSE8327 S. Broadway 63111
www.harrishouse.org 314-631-4299
Harris House provides alcohol and drug rehab services to men and women age 18 and above, including a transitional housing program that provides subsidized housing for up to one year, with separate male and female residences.
HILLJACK HOUSE
www.hilljackhouse.org 314-255-3964
Supportive sober apartment living in south city buildings for men and women trying to overcome substance addictions. Call or view their website for more information.HOMELESS VETERANS PROGRAMS
515 N Jefferson Ave. 63103
www.va.gov/homeless 314-652-4100 Ext. 55460
Provides intake, assessment, referral, counseling, consultation for rehabilitative services, and residential placement. Call for more information about this expanding program.
KAREN HOUSE1840 Hogan St. 63106
www.karenhousecw.org 314/621-4052
Karen House is a Catholic Worker house of hospitality for homeless women and children. Although they work with the Housing Resource Center, they do accept walk-ins.
MARYGROVE
2705 Mullanphy Lane Florissant 63031www.marygrovechildren.org 314-830-6201
Transitional housing and crisis care for children who are in need of emergency care due to homelessness, potential abuse/neglect, parental stress, family illness, incarceration of a parent/guardian, etc.
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OxFORD HOUSE
2715 Osage St. 63118
www.oxfordhouse.org 314-772-6771
National, self run, self supported, addiction recovery houses. Clients age 21 and older are eligible for subsidized rent and meals in separate buildings and programs for men and women. There are additional locations throughout the area. Call or check their websites under Houses/Directory to find Missouri locations.
PETER & PAUL COMMUNITY SERVICE1025 Park (Soulard) 63104
www.ppcsinc.org 314-588-7111 (Main number) 314-621-5520
Candidates for the transitional program must be sober and drug-free for a minimum of 30 days and have a willingness to continue treatment. Housing Resource Center referral is required. (314-802-5444)
PLACES FOR PEOPLE4130 Lindell Blvd. 63108
www.placesforpeople.org 314-535-5600
In addition to assisting people in renting apartments from private landlords, PfP also owns and manages apartments for people with special needs. Also limited emergency housing, and daytime activities at “The Club.” Places for People recently merged with Community Alternatives to provide more services for the mentally ill. Includes a drop-in center.
SALVATION ARMY FAMILY HAVEN10740 West Page Ave. 63132
314-423-7770
A 74-bed transitional housing resource for women and children with various programs focused on family stability.
STEPPING INTO THE LIGHT MINISTRY1402 Hebert 63107 314-231-5175
90-day residential treatment program for drug and alcohol abuse. First 30-days probationary/in-house. Can be walk-in or referral. Call first if possible.ST. LOUIS HOPE HOUSE
1611 Hodiamont Ave. 63112
www.hopehousestl.com 314-382-3801
Hope House offers 50 transitional housing apartments for homeless families, comprehensive social services, family development, vocational and educational counseling, housing placement assistance, on-site living skills classes, and day care center. Clients must be prior St. Louis City residents and in a shelter for 15-30 days or referred by the Housing Resource Center.
ST. LOUIS HOUSING AUTHORITYwww.slha.org 314-531-4770
Section 8 Waiting List: 314-286-4361
St. Louis County Housing Authority: 314 428-3200
A Federally funded agency operating independently of city government. Administers low and moderate income public housing programs for the City of St. Louis.
SUNSHINE MISSION1520 N. 13th St. 63106
www.sunshineministries.org 314-231-8209
Call first or just show up. Offers a men’s emergency shelter, men’s long term rehabilitation program, women’s emergency services, food pantry, and youth programming.
WOMEN’S SAFE HOUSEP.O. Box 63010 63163
www.twsh.org 24 Hour Crisis Hotline 314-772-4535
The Women’s Safe House is a shelter for battered women and their children. Services include legal advocacy, community speaking and education, housing referrals, support groups, children’s programs, and limited transportation.YWCA-PHYLLIS WHEATLEY
2711 Locust 63103314-533-9400 Ext. 227
The facility provides apartments for single women for up to two years. Personal and career development services include: case management services, GED certification, educational and vocational assessment, counseling, job readiness training, job search and referrals, life skills. Call the above number for admission requirements.
www.ahl.mhdc.com
This website lists subsidized or affordable apartments by zip code:www.hud.gov
This is the website for HUD, the Department of Housing and Urban Development. www.va .gov/homeless
APARTMENT LISTINGS:www.craigslist.com
www.socialserve.com or 877-428-8844
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CONTINUUM OF CARE TO END HOMELESSNESSThe Continuum is the coordinating system for more
than 50 nonprofit agencies committed to endinghomelessness in the St. Louis Area.To learn more visit www.hopeismovingin.com.
CASA DE SALUD
3200 Chouteau Ave. 63103
www.casadesaludstl.org 314-762-1251
Comprehensive medical services and referral services, primarily for adults, including preventive and immunizations.
CATHOLIC LEGAL ASSISTANCE MINISTRY (CLAM)100 N. Tucker Blvd., Suite 726 63101
314-977-3993 (No Walk-Ins)
CLAM handles many cases involving paternity, orders of protection, guardianship, and abuse. CLAM also offers services for immigrant populations who face challenges in filing governmental documents.
CENTER FOR SURVIVORS OF TORTURE & WAR TRAUMA1077 S. Newstead Ave. 63110
www.stlcenterforsurvivors.org 314-533-4114
In addition to various forms of counseling and therapy, CSTWT offers survivors and their families an extensive youth program as well asylum documentation and referrals to address further social service or personal care needs.
ENGLISH TO SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES (ESOL)Bi-lingual Program-St. Louis Public Schools
3125 S. Kingshighway 63139314-776-1686
IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE WOMEN’S PROGRAM3672B Arsenal St. 63116
www.irwp.net 314-771-1104
Teaches women basic English and practical living skills in their own homes.INTERFAITH LEGAL SERVICES FOR IMMIGRANTS
4158 Lindell Blvd. 63108
www.ilsilegal.org 314-371-4640
A non-profit organization that provides affordable immigration legal services.INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE
3654 South Grand Blvd. 63118 www.iistl.org 314-773-9090
This organization offers MANY services for new arrivals to the St. Louis area.INTERNATIONAL WELCOME SCHOOL
1530 S. Grand 63104
IMMIGRANT SERVICES
LEGAL SERVICES
AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION (ACLU)4557 Laclede Ave. 63108
www.aclu-em.org 314-652-3111ARCH CITY DEFENDERSCriminal Defense Attorneys812 N. Collins Alley 63102
7751 Carondelet Suite 204 Clayton 63105
www.archcitydefenders.org 1-855-724-2489 Call is toll-free.
Free or low cost holistic legal representation to the St. Louis indigent population, from minor criminal offenses, to landlord-tenant law, to family law issues. They also will represent people facing misdemeanor and felony charges.
CATHOLIC LEGAL ASSISTANCE MINISTRY100 N. Tucker Blvd. Suite 726 63101 314-977-3993
Mostly domestic issues, cases involving paternity, orders of protection, guardianship, and abuse. CLAM also offers services for immigrant populations who face challenges in filing governmental documents. No Walk-Ins.
CRIME VICTIMS ADVOCACY CENTERAid to Victims of Crime
539 North Grand Blvd., Suite 400 63103 Hotline: 314-652-3623
Legal Assistance: 800-527-1460FEDERAL BONDING PROGRAMDepartment of Economic Development
421 East Dunklin St. P.O. Box 1087 Jefferson City 65102573-526-8217
Provides fidelity bonding insurance coverage to individuals with criminal histories and other high-risk job applicants.
GATEWAY LEGAL SERVICES 200 N. Broadway 63102
www.gatewaylegal.org 314-534-0404
A self funded non-profit organization dedicated to helping the poor, disabled, and consumers. Works with SSI claims, among other things.
INTERFAITH LEGAL SERVICES FOR IMMIGRANTS4158 Lindell Blvd. 63108
www.ilsilegal.org 314-371-4640
A non-profit organization that provides affordable immigration legal services to low-income immigrants and their families.
LEGAL SERVICES
LEGAL AID (LEGAL SERVICES OF EASTERN MISSOURI)
4232 Forest Park 63108www.lsem.org 314-534-4200
Legal services in the areas of housing, domestic issues, financial, health, immigration, elderly and many others, including some social services. Call or check website for more locations.
LEGAL ADVOCATES FOR ABUSED WOMENwww.laawstl.org 314-664-6699
Free legal representation at Adult and Child Order of Protection hearings for victims of abuse in seven counties. Many other legal services.
LEGAL ASSISTANCE WEBSITESwww.courts.mo.gov
www.stlcin.missouri.org
Attorney General’s Office: www.ago.mo.govVictims of Crime: www.okbemad.org
Legal Services of Missouri: www.lsmo.orgJAIL DIVERSION PROGRAM
St. Louis City 314-621-5848, Ext. 1023
ST. LOUIS COUNTY FAMILY COURT PROJECT501 S. Brentwood Blvd. 63105
314-615-4502
MISSOURI BAR LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICEwww.mobar.org 314-621-6681
Public Defender, City1114 Market St. 63101314-340-7625
Public Defender, County 100 S Central Ave. Clayton 63105314-615-4778
FREE GOVERNMENT CELL PHONES
If you are receiving any form of government benefits
or meet income guidelines, you may qualify. There is
800-SUICIDE (800-784-2433) or 800-273-TALK (800-273-8255)ADAPT OF MISSOURI
www.adaptusa.com 888-657-3201
ADAPT of Missouri provides community support and psychosocial rehabilitation for adults living with mental illness.
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH RESPONSE
www.bhrstl.org 24 hour Crisis Lines 314-469-6644 or 800-811-4760Missouri Crisis Hotlines BHR provides the ACI crisis hotline and mobile outreach services for eastern Missouri.
BJC BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Administrative Offices, Referrals and Call Center1430 Olive Street, Suite 400 63103
www.bjcbehavioralhealth.org 314-729-4004 toll-free: 877-729-4004After hours: 314-469-6644 or toll-free 800-811-4760
Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm. Call or check their website for other locations and more Behavioral Health services.
BRIDGEWAY COUNSELING SERVICESwww.bridgewaycounseling.com 636-757-2300
Addictive disorders, sexual assault, domestic violence. Various locations, many programs.
COMPREHENSIVE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER505 South 8th Street East St. Louis, IL 62201
618-482-7330 (Office)
Mental health and substance abuse treatment, rehabilitative and social support on a twenty-four hour basis. Works with Alton Mental Health Center.
COMTREA
www.comtrea.org 636-931-2700
Several Jefferson County and South County locations. Substance abuse treatment services, psychiatric services, individual and group therapy, and special programs for domestic violence, as well as 24 hour crisis services.
CRIDER HEALTH CENTERS
www.cridercenter.org 636-332-6000 or 1-800-574-2422.A variety of behavioral health programs and services.St. Charles: 546 First Capital Dr., Suite 1 63301 636-946-4000Union: 1780 Old Highway 50 East 63084 636-582-8100Warrenton:19515 Brune Parkway 63383 636-456-1500Wentzville: 1032 Crosswinds Ct. 63385 636-332-6000
MENTAL HEALTH
MENTAL HEALTH
DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH
www.dmh.mo.gov
The Department of Mental Health website includes numerous resources on crisis intervention, drug and alcohol abuse, developmental disabilities, and more.FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER
3309 South Kingshighway 63139www.frcmo.org 314-534-9350
Prevention and treatment of all forms of child abuse and neglect.HAWTHORN CHILDREN’S PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL1901 Pennsylvania Ave. 63133
www.dmh.mo.gov/hcph 314-512-7800 314-512-7593 (TTY)
A children’s psychiatric hospital that is owned and operated by the Missouri Department of Mental Health. Average length of stay is 6-9 months.
HOPEWELL MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES1504 S Grand 63104
314-531-1770 Emergency: 314-531-7335
Provides mental health case management and psychiatric services. On site pharmacy for prescription medications. No walk-ins. Must make appointmentHYLAND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER
St. Anthony’s Medical Center10010 Kennerly Rd. 63128
www.stanthonysmedcenter.com 314-525-1000
In-patient and out-patient psychiatric and chemical dependency services. Multidisciplinary team approach.
INDEPENDENCE CENTER
Clubhouse: 4245 Forest Park Ave. 63108 314-533-4245Membership, Screening and Enrollment: 314-533-4163
Midwest Psychiatry and Community Care: 4219 Laclede Ave. 63108www.independencecenter.org
Assists adults with serious, persistent mental illnesses to live and work in the community.MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID
www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org 314-877-6458
A series of courses, both on-line and in a classroom setting, that helps the public identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders.
MISSOURI COALITION AGAINST DOMESTIC AND SExUALVIOLENCE (MCADSV)
www.mocadsv.org/
Information and resources to support survivors in Missouri.
MISSOURI INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH (State Hospital)5400 Arsenal St. 63139
www.mimh.edu 314-877-6401
NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS (NAMI)www.nami.org
CIT: Crisis intervention team programs and more.PROVIDENT COUNSELLING
www.providentstl.org 314-533-8200 for appointments
Provident provides counseling services at five locations throughout greater St. Louis area including Fairview Heights, Illinois. Works with ex-offenders.RAVEN
Non-Violence Education for Men1914 Olive St. 63103
www.RavenSTl.org 314.289.8000
Domestic violence intervention and prevention services.SELF HELP CENTER
8301 Crest Industrial Dr. Affton 63123314-781-0199
A drop-in center for adults with mental illness. Includes job readiness.SLIDING SCALE COUNSELING CENTERS
Provident Counseling: 314-533-8200Catholic Family Services: 314-544-3800Lutheran Family Services: 314-787-5100ST. LOUIS EMPOWERMENT CENTER
Depression Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)1908 Olive St. 63103
www.dbsaempowerment.org 314-652-6100 Friendship Line: 866-525-1442A drop-in center for mental health and substance abuse recovery self-help meetings. Open 365 days a year 9:00 am-3:00pm. Lunch daily. Many support groups, programs and employment classes.
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CALL FOR HELP, INC.
9400 Lebanon Rd. East St. Louis, IL 62203www.callforhelpinc.org 618-397-0968
Multi-service agency responding to crisis situations in the metro East area.COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY OF ST. LOUIS COUNTY (CAASTL)2709 Woodson Rd. 63114
www.caastlc.org 314-863-0015
Assists residents of St. Louis County meet the terms of their probation and parole, including GED, money management, drug & alcohol, counseling, family development, job readiness and placement.
CONNECTIONS TO SUCCESS and DRESS FOR SUCCESSwww.connectionstosuccess.org
2125 Bissell (no street sign) 63107 314-584-6887(In the Grace Hill building near Grand and Florissant)
3000 Little Hills Expressway St. Charles 63301 636-940-80271701 N 2nd St. St Charles 63301 636-940-8027
Both organizations provide clothing for job interviews and outfits for starting work before the first paycheck. Also, counseling and job readiness. They work with men and women who have been incarcerated as well as other job seekers. Grace Hill address is for women only. Call to make an appointment.CONSTRUCTION TRAINING SCHOOL OF ST. LOUIS
6301 Knox Industrial Dr. 63139www.stl-cts.org 314-644-1525
An apprenticeship program for various trades, such as carpenters, cement masons, floor layers, laborers, tech prep, and more.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE MINISTRY941 Park Ave. 63104
www.cjmstlouis.org 314-652-8062
Works with prison inmates and their families to provide various services.Ask your parole officer to send a referral to CJM Direct Services Criminal Justice Ministry for short-term assistance, including welcome backpacks, bus passes, clothing vouchers, etc.
Release to Rent for Veterans
Limited openings in scattered supportive housing for qualified veterans who are homeless and have a criminal record.
Release to Rent
Up to a year of supportive housing for men completing long-term sentences who can work” who can work full time and are without community support.
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY CENTERS4495 Forest Park Ave. 63108
314-535-6670
The Educational Opportunity Centers (EOC) are part of the federally-funded TRIO program and provides free educational counseling to assist individuals in furthering their education beyond high school. Call for an appointment.Educational Opportunity Center
1408 N Kingshighway Blvd., # 107 314-367-81004644 Gravois Ave. 314-352-4113
13 N Oaks Plaza 314-385-4005East St. Louis, Illinois EOC
601 James R Thompson Blvd. Building B, Suite 2079 East St. Louis, IL. 62201 618-482-6931
EMPLOYMENT CONNECTION2838 Market St. 63103
www.employmentstl.org 314-333-JOBS (5627)
Free employment services to ex-offenders and persons who have a barrier to finding and maintaining employment, and to St. Louis area businesses who are seeking qualified job applicants. World of Work (WOW) training is Monday-Thursday, 9:00 am-3:30 pm. Services provided include: GED classes, on-site job fairs, placement services, homeless veterans program, disabled veterans program. Bring ID.
FEDERAL BONDING PROGRAM (Dept. of Economic Development421 East Dunklin St. P.O. Box 1087 Jefferson City 65102
573-526-8217
Provides fidelity bonding insurance coverage to individuals with criminal histories and other high-risk job applicants.
HUMANITRI
1120 South Sixth St., Suite 120 63104www.humanitri.org 314-772-7720
Many housing options for those who are with income but need subsidies or assistance. Humanitri provides full-time chaplains and provides support for prisoner families, and helps inmates improve family relationships. Prisoner Family Bus Transportation. Next Steps-Ex Offender Re-entry Program.ISAIAH 58 MINISTRIES
2149 South Grand 63104 314-776-1410
Computers available between 10:00 am-1:00 pm.KAIROS OUTSIDE
P.O. Box 191214 63119
www.koeastmo.org 636-577-4733
Support for the families of persons who are or have been incarcerated in the country’s correctional facilities, and county jails and youth offender programs.
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LEGAL SERVICES OF EASTERN MISSOURI4232 Forest Park Blvd. 63108
314-534-4200 Legal Aid: 800-444-0514
Free legal services for those who cannot afford an attorney for civil matters, services for those who qualify under income guidelines, preventive legal education programs. Clients seen by appointment Monday-Friday 9:00 am-5:00 pm.LET’S START
1408 S. 10th St. 63104
www.letsstart.org 314-241-2324
A comprehensive program for children of incarcerated parents, as well as formerly incarcerated women. Services include transportation to women’s prisons for children and weekly support groups.
MISSOURI CURE
PO Box 116 Ballwin 63022
www.missouricure.org www.curenational.org 877-525-CURE (2873)Organizes and unites offenders, their families, and others for education and advocacy in criminal justice issues. CURE is an international movement that seeks to reduce crime through reform of the criminal justice system.
MISSION GATE PRISON MINISTRYP.O. Box 6644 Chesterfield 63006
www.missiongateministry.org 636-391-8560
Christian-based Aftercare Program that is available to ex-inmates. There are men’s, family and women’s residences available in various parts of town.MISSOURI DEPT. OF CORRECTIONS
www.doc.mo.gov.
Information about re-entry programs and information that is useful for friends and family of incarcerated persons.
NORTH COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORP.2483 Alexandria Place Pkwy 63136
www.northcountycdc.org 314-867-9160
Shelter and transitional housing programs to prevent homelessness, including a prison re-entry program.
BOONE COUNTY OFFENDER TRANSITION NETWORKwww.bcotn.org
This organization provides a comprehensive directory of services for ex-offenders and others in Central Missouri. The resource directory may be printed out in pdf format. No phone number listed on their website.
PROJECT COPE3529 Marcus 63115
www.projcope.org 314-389-4804
This organization starts working with inmates before they are released. Start by writing a letter to the above address to arrange for an interview and possible entry into this successful support program. Project Cope is sponsored by several St. Louis area churches.
SLACO
5888 Plymouth Ave. 63112314-361-9406
SLACO is hosting free Beginner and Advanced Computer Evening classes for Adults. Call for schedule. Basic Computer Skills, Microsoft Office, more.ST. LOUIS ALLIANCE FOR RE-ENTRY (STAR)
www.stlreentry.org
A coalition of groups and agencies working to make the re-entry process more successful.
ST. LOUIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH1520 Market, Room 4050 63103
www.stlouis-mo.gov 314-612-5100. Aids Testing and Info: 888-291-AIDS(2437)US APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS
www.doleta.gov/jobseekers
This is a very comprehensive website. Apprenticeships are available to ex-offenders. Follow the links to information about skills assessment, training programs, finding a job, and sources of grant money for organizations involved in job training.
US DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE RE-ENTRY PROGRAMSwww.ojp.usdoj.gov
www.nationalreentryresourcecenter.orgwww.us.jobs.
RE
DREAM CENTER4324 Margaretta 63115 314-381-0700.
Food pantry: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 10:00 am-12:00 pm. Saturday: 11:00 am-1:00 pm. Free clothing afternoons. Also laundries, haircuts and showers.
EMERGENCY FOOD STAMPS/SNAP PROGRAMInfo Line: 855-373-4636 Ext. 2
EBT Customer Service Line: 800-997-77773101 Chouteau 63103 314-256-7000
4411 N Newstead Ave., 3rd Floor 63115 314-877-2000Income Maintenance: 314-877-2400
Post office boxes available where mail can be received.HORIZON CLUB (Open 24 hours a day)
202 N. 23rd St. 63103314-436-1733
This 24-hour safe haven offers showers, coffee, access to agencies, computers/internet access, microwave, laundry, lockers, access to transitional housing. Grace Hill nurses are available on Tuesdays from 2:00 pm-3:30 pm. Substance abuse counselors are also available.
INTERSTATE BLOOD BANK5121 Delmar Blvd. 63108
www.interstatebloodbank.com 314-367-5200
They will pay for donations. Call or check the website for requirements.MERS/MISSOURI GOODWILL INDUSTRIES
1727 Locust St. 63103
www.mersgoodwill.org 314-241-3464Job opportunities and counseling.
NATIONAL RUNAWAY CRISIS HOTLINE
24 hour confidential crisis hotline for youth who are runaways or considering running away and their families.
www.nrscrisisline.org 800-RUNAWAY
OUTREACH PROGRAM AT THE COLLEGE CHURCH PARISH CENTER (Lower Level)
3628 Lindell Blvd. just west of Grand 63108
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RESTROOMS
Christ Church Cathedral at 12th and Locust
Open Monday-Saturday and restrooms are available, in addition to shelter from inclement weather. Coffee and donuts are served every Saturday morning.STATE ID AND BIRTH CERTIFICATES
City Hall Room 126 1200 Market St. 63103314-622-4610
The Recorder of Deeds Vital Records Office issues certified copies of birth certificate. You may apply for a Certified Birth Certificate either in person or by mail. Cost: $15.00. Be prepared to provide as many forms of ID as you can.TRAVELERS AID
702 North Tucker 63103314-241-5820
Open Monday-Friday, 9:00 am-5:00 pm
They provide discounted bus fare for people wanting to leave St. Louis.www.dmv.org/mo-missouri/id-cards.php
This website will give information about getting a state ID from the Department of Motor Vehicles.
www.missouridrugcard.com Prescription assistance.
The Health Centers listed on Pages 6-7 will take people on a walk-in basis with or without health insurance. Most provide dental services.
www.craigslist.com
Get many current job listings and more.
PANHANDLING
Ordinance #67918 relates to panhandling. It is unlawful to engage in aggressive panhandling. Any panhandling is unlawful under the following circ*mstances:
1. In any public transportation vehicle
2. Within 50 feet of an automatic teller machine3. Within 30 feet of a public building entry4. At any sidewalk cafe
5. Within 50 feet of any school
6. At any bus stop, train stop or cab stand.7. Within 20 feet of any crosswalk.
8. Within any municipal or government owned building, park, golf course, or playground.
9. No panhandling after 8:00 pm and before 7:00 am.
Violation of the ordinance can result in fines, community service, and/or imprisonment.
SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) www.aa.org 314-647-3677Cocaine Anonymous (CA) www.camissouri.org 314-361-3500Narcotics Anonymous (NA) www.na.org 314-830-3232 ASSESSMENT AND COUNSELING SOLUTIONS4400 S. Lindbergh Blvd. 63127
www.aandcsolutions.com 314-849-2800
Assessment and Counseling Solutions provides the following services: Drug & Alcohol Addiction. Mix of Mental Wellness and substance abuse servicesSelf payment, Privately provided health insurance. Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors.)
ASSISTED RECOVERY CENTER OF AMERICA (ARCA)6651 Chippewa St. Louis 63109
www.arcamidwest.com 314-645-6840
Detox. In-patient, out-patient and transitional living treatment programs.BLACK ALCDRUG SERVICE INFORMATION CENTER (BASIC)www.basicinc.org 314-621-9009
2600 Washington Ave. 63103 3029 Locust St. 63103
Drug and Alcohol Addiction. Substance abuse treatment services.
BRIDGEWAY COUNSELING SERVICES, INC. (Several Locations)www.bridgewaycounseling.com 866-758-1152
St. Louis City Center 314-535-5246St. Charles Center 636-757-2300
Medically-Assisted Detoxification. Comprehensive services in the areas of addiction, sexual assault, domestic violence, recovery, mental health, adolescent outpatient. Located in St. Louis, St. Charles, and Lincoln Counties. Their comprehensive website gives phone numbers, maps, locations information about services.
CENTER FOR LIFE SOLUTIONS, INC.637 Dunn Rd., Suite 180 63042
www.centerforlifesolutions.org 314-731-0100 Crisis Intervention Hotline: 314-302-6728
CSTAR, Medication-Assisted and Methadone Treatment Programs. Medical evalutations and referral services targeted to the opiate user. Individual, family and group therapy. Medicaid and private pay patients.
CENTREC CARE, INC.
1030 Woodcrest Terrace Dr. 63141www.centreccare.com 314-205-8068
Drug & Alcohol Addiction, Detox, Buprenorphine Treatment. Special Programs. Teenagers, persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders. Self payment. Privately provided health insurance, military insurance.
COMMUNITY SERVICES OF MO4456 S. Lindbergh Blvd. 63127
www.Dwiprograms.com 314-849-6855
Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Halfway house. Special Programs, DUI/DWI, Rehabilitation. Self payment. Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors.)
COMPREHENSIVE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER505 South 8th St. East St. Louis, IL 62201
618-482-7330 (Office)
Mental health and substance abuse treatment, rehabilitative and social support on a twenty-four hour basis. Works with Alton Mental Health Center.
COMTREA
www.comtrea.org 636-931-2700
Several Jefferson County and South County locations. Substance abuse treatment services, psychiatric services, individual and group therapy, and special programs for domestic violence, as well as 24 hour crisis services.
GIBSON RECOVERY CENTER1112 Linden Cape Girardeau 63703
www.gibsonrecoverycenter.org 573-332-0416
In and outpatient drug and alcohol treatment for many southeast Missouri communities.
