Guide to Resources in St Louis
Resources for Youth in the St Louis
The SYSC Resource Guide links you to services and programs in your community that supports health, wellness, and overall well-being. These resources are intended to help in building a network that will enable and empower you to become a Stronger Youth and help us to create a Stronger Community. We hope that you will engage them as needed and share these contacts with friends, family, neighbors, and peers as tools to address the various challenges that you and others may face today or in the future.
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ANOTHER MAN’S TREASURE |
Another Man’s Treasure provides bedding, clothing, utilities and furniture to families in need. (314) 726-2310
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www.amtstl.com |
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BETTER FAMILY LIFE, INC. |
BFL’s mission is to plan and establish 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 skill-deficient (314) 367-3440 |
www.betterfamilylife.org |
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BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF EASTERN MISSOURI |
Young people, ages 5-17, are served in various mentoring programs. We also support young people after high school and through age 25. We work to ensure that they have a plan in place and a goal to accomplish-whether it is enrolling in college, enlisting in the military or becoming gainfully employed. Our ultimate goal is to help them secure a living wage job. (314) 361-59000 |
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BOYS HOPE GIRLS HOPE |
Boys Hope Girls Hope helps academically capable and motivated children in need to meet their full potential and become men and women for others by providing a value-centered, family-like home, opportunities and education through college. (314) 776-9406 |
www.bhghinternational.org |
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CALL FOR HELP, INC. |
Call for Help, Inc. helps people overcome a variety of personal crises, ranging from sexual assault and poverty, to homelessness and mental illness. We change lives by giving people skills and support that empower them to overcome emotional and physical crisis. (618) 397-0968 |
www.callforhelpinc.org |
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CENTER FOR YOUTH ON THE RISE |
Center For Youth on the Rise offers youth ages 12 to 19 a variety of activities and services at no cost including drop-in hours, life skills workshops, counseling services, educational support, employment preparation, youth specialist case management, and legal assistance. (314) 615-0221 |
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COMMUNITY WOMEN AGAINST HARDSHIP |
Community Women Against Hardship (CWAH) is dedicated to providing personalized programs and services to enable low to moderate-income families struggling with poverty to become more self-sufficient. (314) 289-7523 |
www.cwah.org |
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FAMILY SUPPORT NETWORK |
Family Support Network helps strengthen families’ resilience to prevent child abuse and neglect by providing individualized, professional parenting education and mental health support to families experiencing behavioral challenges. (314) 918-3362 |
www.epworth.org/programs/family-support-network-fsn |
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FEED MY PEOPLE |
Feed My People, a Christian inter-denominational organization, strives to show God’s love and compassion to all His people, but particularly to His people in need. (314) 631-4900 |
www.feed-my-people.org |
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GENE SLAY’S GIRLS & BOYS CLUB OF ST. LOUIS |
Gene Slay’s Girls & Boys Club of St. Louis improves the lives of at-risk and underserved youth by equipping them with the skills they need to make good choices and achieve long-term stability and success. (314) 772-5661 |
www.gsgbcstl.org |
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GIRL SCOUTS OF EASTERN MISSOURI |
The Girl Scouts is the preeminent leadership development organization for girls offering every girl a chance to practice a lifetime of leadership, adventure, and success. The Girl Scouts build girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. (800) 727-4475 |
www.girlscoutsem.org |
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GREATER ST. LOUIS AREA COUNCIL BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA |
The Boy Scouts of America has prepared young people for life through some of the most outstanding leadership and growth programs available nationally—whether it’s camping, hiking, community outreach, or building remote-controlled robots. (314) 361-0600 |
www.stlbsa.org |
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HELPING HAND-ME-DOWNS |
Helping Hand Me Downs enhances the quality of life for children and families in the St. Louis area by meeting their immediate needs, then connecting them with life-changing resources that foster independence. (314) 514-5987 |
www.helpinghandmedowns.org |
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HERBERT HOOVER BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF ST. LOUIS |
The mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis (BGCSTL) is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens. BGCSTL provides after-school, teen, sports and summer programs to youth in the St. Louis area while also providing a safe place for children to learn and grow. (314) 335-8000 |
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JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF GREATER ST. LOUIS |
Junior Achievement of Greater St. Louis’s purpose is to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy. JA helps students realize that the education they are getting today will help them to have a bright future tomorrow (636) 728-0707 |
www.juniorachievement.org |
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MATHEWS-DICKEY BOYS’ & GIRLS’ CLUB |
Mathews-Dickey Boys’ & Girls’ Club’s mission is to produce physically active, well-educated,and hopeful youth. The Club serves more than 40,000 young men and women, ages 5-18, throughout the St. Louis metropolitan area. (314) 382-5952 |
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METROPOLITIAN POLICE DEPARTMENT - CITY OF ST. LOUIS POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE (PAL) |
The Police Athletic League (PAL), is a volunteer-based program which operates in cooperation with the Metropolitan Police Department - City of St. Louis. PAL provides children in St. Louis with low-cost athletic, educational and cultural programs. “We fill playgrounds, not prisons”, is the mission of the program which enlists volunteers who are employees of the Metropolitan Police Department. There is no cost for children to participate in PAL activities. (314) 444-5967 |
www.simpd.org/pal.shtml |
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REDBIRD ROOKIES / FREDBIRD |
Redbird Rookies is a free, noncompetitive coed baseball/softball program that provides kids with equipment, uniforms, and extensive off-field support in the areas of health,education, mentoring, cultural arts, and scholarship. |
https://www.mlb.com/cardinals/community/redbird-rookies |
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SOCIETY OF ST VINCENT DE PAUL ARCHDIOCESAN COUNCIL OF ST. LOUIS |
Archdiocesan Council of St. Louis, a Catholic volunteer organization, leads individuals to join together to offer person-to-person service to people in need. (314) 881-6000 |
www.svdpstlouis.org |
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ST. LOUIS COUNTY POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE (PAL) |
Programs that are offered are not only focused on sports, but also youth enrichment with educational and youth leadership. The Police Athletic League is a volunteer-based program, which operates in cooperation with the St. Louis County Police Department. PAL provides children aged 6 -16 in St. Louis County with low-cost athletic, educational and cultural programs. (314) 615-5973
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www.stlouiscopal.com |
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ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL |
This group provides meals for individuals or families needing short-term or occasional help. A member of this group will deliver a meal to your home at a pre-arranged time, if requested.If you need help, or if you would like to help, contact the rectory at 314-647-5611. |
www.stmike.org |
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SWEET BABIES |
Sweet Babies provides families with newborns clothing and other items of necessity hoping to keep their babies warm, comfortable and safe when they leave the hospital. (314) 768-8419 |
www.sweetbabies.org |
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THIRD BAPTIST CHURCH |
Reading Program and Study Hall takes place on Wednesday afternoons from 3:00-4:45 PM to serve neighborhood students. The Reading Program portion focuses on 1st & 2nd graders because of the importance of solidifying reading skills early on in a child’s life. (314) 533-7340 |
www.third-baptist.org/reading-program-and-study-hall |
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URBAN LEAGUE OF METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS |
The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis exists to empower African-Americans and others throughout the region in securing economic self-reliance, social equality, and civil rights. The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis, Inc. helps its clients to climb out of poverty by helping them to find economic opportunity, providing educational excellence and community empowerment, and encouraging civil rights and advocacy. (314) 615-3600 |
www.ulstl.com |
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WYMAN CENTER |
The Wyman Center seeks to empower teens from economically disadvantaged circumstances to lead successful lives and build strong communities. Every young person has the potential to succeed and lead, regardless of life circumstances, deserves to have connections with caring adults who empower them to share their voice and engage within their communities, and deserves equitable access to quality education, work and life experiences |
http://www.wymancenter.org/ |
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YOUTH IN NEED |
Youth In Need aids thousands of children, teens, and families in finding safe, secure,nurturing homes while they complete their education, learn independent living skills,secure employment and become self-sufficient. (636) 946-5600 |
www.youthinneed.org |
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YWCA METRO ST. LOUIS |
The YWCA empowers women by providing economic education, leadership recognition,transitional housing, support for victims of sexual assault and domestic violence, early childhood education, and by working for racial justice. (314) 531-1115 |
www.ywcastl.org |
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ALIVE |
ALIVE’s mission is to provide counseling, emergency sanctuary and other critical services to adults and children impacted by domestic abuse, as well as to increase awareness in order to create a supportive community. (314) 993-7080 |
www.alivestl.org |
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ALMOST HOME |
Almost Home empowers young moms to become self-sufficient and create a better future for themselves and their children. They provide long-term transitional housing, education,counseling, and support services for homeless teenage mothers and their children. (314) 771-4663 |
www.almosthomestl.org |
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ALTERNATIVE OPPORTUNITIES, INC |
Preferred Family Healthcare is involved in a number of ways in which we support children and adolescents who have either been removed from their home or are in a situation where the family is in need. (417) 832-9600 |
www.pfh.org/child-welfare |
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CARE AND COUNSELING |
Care and Counseling offers direct care of children, adults, and families needing professional counseling services, pastoral training, and psycho educational programs (314) 878-4340. |
www.careandcounseling.org |
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CONNECTIONS TO SUCCESS |
Since 1998, Connections to Success has been breaking the cycle of poverty by providing programming that inspires our participants to realize their potential and achieve economic independence. (314) 584-6702 |
www.connectionstosuccess.org |
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FATHERS’ SUPPORT CENTER |
Fathers’ Support Center seeks to improve the lives of children and families by empowering the uninvolved, non-custodial father to become a responsible, involved and financially supportive parent. (314) 333-4170 |
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GROWING AMERICAN YOUTH |
Growing American Youth is a social support organization for youth who live near St. Louis and who are 21 and under and may identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, asexual or questioning their sexual orientation or gender identity. (314) 361-2775 |
www.growingamericanyouth.org |
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SAFE CONNECTIONS |
Safe Connections works to prevent and end domestic and sexual violence while helping survivors thrive. Services in prevention education, crisis intervention and counseling make a big difference for families and the health of our community. (314) 646-7500 |
www.safeconnections.org/services/crisis-intervention |
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ABLE |
Able was established with the goal of promoting literacy in Jefferson City and the surrounding communities. Students work one-on-one with tutors who meet with them on a regular basis, usually once or twice a week. They provide services to middle school students and adult learners helping them achieve their literacy goals (573) 636-5558. |
www.ABLELearningCenter.com |
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AIM HIGH ST. LOUIS |
Aim High empowers motivated middle school students from high-risk environments to strengthen their character, self-confidence, determination, and initiative through a challenging, engaging academic and personal enrichment program. (314) 432-9500 |
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CREATE A LOOP |
Create a Loop is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing rigorous and ambitious computer science instruction to students in the Saint Louis Metropolitan area, including students from low income backgrounds, who have little to no access or are otherwise underrepresented in the field of computer science. (314) 873-1754 |
www.createaloop.org |
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DOORS TO SUCCESS |
Doors To Success (DTS) was created to give young adults an opportunity to work toward earning a GED (now called HiSet) and succeed in employment. (314) 615-4429 |
www.stlouisco.com/Health-and-Wellness/Human-Services/County-Youth-Programs/Doors-To-Success |
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DOWNTOWN CHILDREN’S CENTER |
Downtown Children’s Center (DCC) is dedicated to serving the early childhood needs of parents that live and/or work in downtown St. Louis. Our school is a non-sectarian childcare center believed to be among the first in the nation to represent an alliance of businesses, childcare professionals and working parents in a unique cooperative effort to provide quality care near the workplace. (314) 621-1131 |
www.downtownchildrenscenter.com |
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EPWORTH CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICES |
Epworth Children and Family Services is committed to helping children, youth,and families move toward self-sufficiency by focusing on health, housing, education,and employment. The organization uses an innovative, holistic, and comprehensive treatment approach to help youth focus on solutions, build on inherent strengths,and communicate more effectively. 314) 961-5718 |
www.epworth.org |
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GED HOTLINE |
The Missouri Legislature is funding first-time test-takers of the High School Equivalency. Test (HiSET). The first time a subject is tested, it is free to the test-taker. If you think you are eligible, call HiSET Customer Service at 855-694-4738 to schedule your test(s). (573) 751-3504 |
www.dese.mo.gov/adult-learning-rehabilitation-services/high-school-equivalency |
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KIPP ST. LOUIS |
KIPP St. Louis seeks to serve as a catalyst for education reform by establishing and supporting a world class network of public schools that develop in all of its students the knowledge, skills, character and pursuit of excellence necessary to succeed in high quality high schools and colleges and the world beyond. (314) 349-1388 |
www.kippstl.org |
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PAKT |
PAKT is a non-profit organization that enriches people’s lives by providing core-need and educational services, including after-school program and a youth summer day camp program. (314) 524-2710 |
www.paktcenter.org |
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ST. LOUIS YOUTHBUILD |
A highly-successful, alternative education program for young people who have a high school diploma, GED or HSE. The primary target populations for St. Louis YouthBuild are adjudicated youth, youth aging out of foster care, out-of-school youth, and other at-risk populations aged 17-24. The program focuses on leadership development, financial literacy, and academic enhancement, technical skills training in construction, community service and support from staff and students committed to each other’s success. (314) 261-0202 |
www.stlyouthbuild.wixsite.com/stlyouthbuild |
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EMPLOYMENT CONNECTION |
Employment Connection has become a full United Way member agency and expanded its service beyond ex-offenders by assisting recovering substance abusers, the homeless,high school dropouts, women on welfare, U.S. veterans, and non-custodial fathers. Today Employment Connection assists nearly 2,000 individuals who have barriers to employment every year. (314) 333-JOBS [5627] |
www.employmentstl.org/programs |
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ST. LOUIS AGENCY ON TRAINING AND EDUCATION (SLATE) |
Connecting job seekers to training programs and employment, helping employers diversify their workforce, and assisting youth with career skills. (314) 589-8000 |
www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/departments/slate |
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URBAN LEAGUE OF METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SAVE OUR SONS |
The Urban League’s Save Our Sons (SOS) program helps unemployed and underemployed African-American men and others in Saint Louis County communities find gainful employment and the opportunity to earn livable wages. Since its inception in January 2015, the Urban League has assisted 750 African-American men and others with training and employment. (314) 528-5200
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www.ulstl.com |
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SAVE OUR SISTERS |
The Urban League Save Our Sisters program offers participants direct access to safety net programs and economic opportunity services that are provided through the Urban League including employment, education, rental, mortgage and utility assistance. (314) 506-5318 |
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AFFINIA |
Affinia Healthcare is a dynamic and transformative health system, providing affordable primary and preventive health care services to residents of St. Louis and surrounding areas.
(314) 898-1782 |
www.affiniahealthcare.org |
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CARESTL |
CareSTL Health mission is to improve health outcomes in our community by providing multi-generational healthcare education and support to all regardless of income or socio-economic status. (314) 633-6363 |
www.carestlhealth.org |
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COUNCIL FOR DRUG FREE YOUTH |
CDFY works with community partners to provide inclusive activities that support youth and show them that an alcohol and drug-free life is not only possible, but also fulfilling. (573) 636-2411 |
www.jccdfy.org |
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DELTA GAMMA CENTER FOR CHILDREN |
The mission of the Delta Gamma Center for Children with Visual Impairments is to help children who are blind or visually impaired reach their full potential through familycentered and specialized services and support. (314) 776-1300 |
www.dgckids.org |
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DISCOVERING OPTIONS |
Discovering Options helps at-risk children avoid drug use and other self-destructive behaviors through mentoring and evidence-based, substance abuse prevention programming which encourages family involvement. Programming occurs during those hours immediately following school. |
http://www.discoveringoptions.org/ |
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GENERATE HEALTH ST. LOUIS |
Generate Health mobilizes and inspires the St. Louis region to advance racial equity in pregnancy outcomes, family well-being, and community health (314) 880-5719 |
www.generatehealthstl.org |
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INDEPENDENCE CENTER |
Independence Center provides all the services and resources a person with a serious and persistent mental illness needs, to manage their symptoms, find belonging and purpose, and gain the independence to live a healthy, quality life. (314) 533-4245 |
www.independencecenter.org |
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JUVENILE DIABETES RESEARCH FOUNDATION |
At JDRF, they are leading the fight against type 1 diabetes (T1D ) by funding research, advocating for policies that accelerate access to new therapies, and providing a support network for millions of people around the world impacted by T1D. (314) 729-1846 |
www.jdrf.org |
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NURSES FOR NEWBORNS |
Nurses for Newborns provides services to babies who are born with medical problems,born to teen moms or to mothers with disabilities/mental health concerns, or who are born into families who do not have money for even basic necessities. In addition to medical care, they assist families whenever possible with donated materials needed for safe care such as diapers, formula, baby food, clothing, bedding, and Pack ‘n Plays. (314) 544-3433 |
www.nfnf.org/home/missouri-2 |
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PEOPLE’S HEALTH CENTER |
PHC provides comprehensive primary health care, such as pediatrics, internal medicine, OB/GYN, dental, mammography, behavioral health, pharmacy, radiology, podiatry and laboratory services, to meet the health needs of the entire community.PHC is committed to serving the impoverished, uninsured populations in St. Louis and St Louis County communities. (314) 367-7848 |
www.phcenters.org |
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PROVIDENT, INC. |
Provident envisions mentally healthy communities through quality behavioral health services that are accessible to all. Their work builds brighter futures through exceptionalbehavioral health services, especially for those with the greatest need. (314) 898-0100
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www.providentstl.org |
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.QUEEN OF PEACE CENTER |
Queen of Peace Center has been providing family-centered behavioral healthcare for women, children and families. They serve through four core programs: prevention,education, treatment and housing. (314) 531-0511 |
www.qopcstl.org |
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ST. VINCENT’S HOME FOR CHILDREN |
St. Vincent Home helps youth facing significant life challenges through love, security and therapeutic supports that enable them to improve their lives, their families and the community. (314) 261-6011, ext. 176 |
www.saintvincenthome.org/programs-service |
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THE SPOT |
Youth partnering with community for social justice and health represents the vision for The SPOT. True to this vision, The SPOT welcomes ALL youth (13-24) and responds to their particular needs through a comprehensive model of health and social services.
(314) 535-0413 |
www.thespot.wustl.edu/Services |
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ANNIE MALONE |
The Annie Malone Children & Family Service Center is a multi-service center in the community, addressing social and education needs of children and families in crisis and at-risk throughout St. Louis. (314) 531-0120 |
www.anniemalone.com |
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CHILD CENTER MARYGROVE |
Marygrove helps children, teens and young adults learn how to transcend an abusive past or overcome other life challenges and move toward a brighter future. Through our broad spectrum of residential and community-based programming. Marygrove enriches the lives of over 1,100 children, teens and young adults each year.
(314) 837-1702 |
www.marygrovechildren.org/programs-services |
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COVENANT HOUSE |
Helping young people embrace the great promise of their lives, Covenant House Missouri offers a combination of support strategies, including outreach, residential services, educational programs, job training and placement, medical services,and mental health counseling. (314) 533-2241 |
www.covenanthousemo.org |
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CRISIS NURSERY |
The Saint Louis Crisis Nursery is committed to the prevention of child abuse and neglect and provides emergency intervention, respite care and support to families in crisis.
(314) 768-3201 |
www.crisisnurserykids.org |
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GOOD SHEPARD CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICES |
Good Shepherd offers maternity shelter and transitional living, foster care, expectant parent & pregnancy support, and a full range of adoption services for children and families in need. (314) 854-5700 |
www.goodshepherdstl.org |
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PETER & PAUL COMMUNITY SERVICES |
Peter & Paul Community Services, an ecumenical agency, provides housing and supportive services to persons who are homeless, especially those who experience mental illness or live with HIV. (314) 588-7111 |
www.ppcsinc.org |
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ST. LOUIS HOUSING AUTHORITY |
STL Housing Authority operates two major housing programs, Public Housing and Section 8 (Housing Choice Voucher). Public Housing units are owned by SLHA and rented to qualified applicants. Section 8 provides rental assistance to qualified applicants to facilitate rental of privately-owned units. In both programs, participants pay 30% of their income for rent. (314) 531-4770 |
www.slha.org |
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ST. MARTHA’S HALL |
St. Martha’s Hall helps battered women and their children break the cycle of violence in their lives by providing services for abused women and their children regardless of religion, race, residency, disability, marital status, color, national origin, or ancestry. (314) 533-1313
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www.saintmarthas.org |
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YOUTH EMERGENCY SERVICES (YES) |
he Youth Emergency Services shelter helps youth experiencing homelessness or family crisis to rebound by providing food, short term housing, and therapeutic services in a safe, nurturing environment. Shelter services are provided at no cost. (314) 727-6294 |
www.epworth.org/programs/youth-emergency-services |
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LEGAL SERVICES OF EASTERN MISSOURI |
Legal Services of Eastern Missouri provides free legal help for low-income individuals/families with civil issues impacting housing, family law, public benefits, consumer fraud,healthcare, children’s well-being, special education and relief from domestic violence. MAIN OFFICE 4232 Forest Park Ave, St. Louis, MO 63108 FAMILY COURT PROGRAM 105 South Central Ave., Clayton, MO 63105 (314) 534-4200 HANNIBAL OFFICE 801 Broadway, Hannibal, MO 63401 UNION OFFICE 20 South Church St., Suite C, Union, MO 63084 |
www.lsem.org |