St. Louis Area Resources
A collection of resources around the state for families
The Basics
HOW TO GET RESULTS WHEN YOU CONTACT AGENCIES
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.
2. Be ready to provide your full name and contact information, such as how or where you can be reached or receive messages. Make sure you have a working voicemail that can accept voicemails (and your mailbox isn't full, for example).
3. If your inquiry involves an agency that uses an identifying case or file number, have that available.
4. Be sure to record the names and titles of people you talk to and confirm their phone numbers in your notes.
5. Keep your notes together on all of your contacts to each agency so that you can supply information when you make follow-up calls.
6. Take the time to say THANK YOU to those who assist you!
*adapted from starttherestl.org
St. Louis Area
Housing Helpline - 314-802-5444
For shelter and housing programs, start the intake process here: 1. HOMELESS HELPLINE: 314-802-5444 or 2. ST. PATRICK CENTER 314-802-0700 WELCOME CENTER 800 North Tucker 63101 www.stpatrickcenter.org Walk-in hours Monday-Friday from 8am-4:30pm. First come first served 8am-1pm.
Clothing and Household
2125 Bissell 63107 (In the Grace Hill building near Grand and Florissant) www.connectionstosuccess.org - 314-584-6887
3000 Little Hills Expressway 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.
DIAPER BANK
6141 Etzel Avenue 63133
www.stldiaperbank.org -314-624-0888
Call or visit the website for information on their referral process, including locations for emergency diapers
ISAIAH 58 MINISTRIES
2149 S Grand Blvd. 63104
www.i58ministries.org -314-776-1410
Clothing Monday-Friday, 10:00am-noon. Pantry is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 10:00am-1:00pm. Jefferson to Kingshighway, Chouteau to Chippewa.
LIFEWISE STL (Formerly Kingdom House)
1321 S. 11th St. 63104
www.lifewisestl.org -314-421-0400
The Bodega offers discounted high-quality essentials and clothing. Open to the community Check times. Cash only.
PAKT COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER
500 Airport Rd Ferguson 63135
www.paktcenter.org -314-524-2710
Rent and utility assistance, food pantry, clothing, after-school program and more for North County residents. Call the number above for details.
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 and Friday 9:30am-11:00am.
ST. AUGUSTINE’S WELLSTON CENTER
1705 Kienlen 63133
www.wellstoncenter.org- 314-382-7158
Thrift Store with furniture open Friday 9am-1pm and Saturday 9am - noon.
ST. JOHN’S COMMUNITY SERVICE MINISTRY
2240 St. Louis Ave. 63106 -314-533-8668
Clothing and food pantry. Call first
Drop -In Centers
4001 Cottage Avenue 63113
www.bridgeofhopestl.org- 314-312-1383
Showers, clothing, and laundry. Lunch provided on days they are open. Also, adult classes(GED, reading, computer access.)
CENTER FOR YOUTH ON THE RISE
12075 Bellefontaine Rd.
Spanish Lake 63138 -314-355-2348
Ages 12 to 19. A variety of activities and services. Life skills workshops, counseling services, educational support, employment preparation, legal assistance.
COVENANT HOUSE
2727 North Kingshighway 63113
www.covenanthousemo.org- 314-533-2241
For Youth. Every afternoon. Access to shelter, food, clothing, blankets, showers, laundry facilities, information, referrals, and crisis intervention.
EPWORTH’S YOUTH DROP-IN CENTER/STREET OUTREACH
7520 Natural Bridge Rd. Normandy 63121
www.epworth.org- Office-314-222-4877
Outreach-314-952-8689
Laundry and shower; safer sex kit, clothing and hygiene items; ID assistance; healthcare, legal aid, support for LGBTQ youth and allies, housing assistance
THE SPOT/Project ARK for ages 13-24
4169 Laclede 63108
www.thespot.wustl.edu -314-535-0413
A drop-in center with computers, medical care, showers, laundry, mental health counseling, and more. Open 1:00pm-4:30pm Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri. . Walk-in medical services 1:00pm-2:30pm. Contraception, STD/HIV testing.
ST. LOUIS EMPOWERMENT CENTER
Depression Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) 907 Dock Street. (New Address) 63147 www.dbsaempowerment.org 314-652-6100 Friendship Line: 866-525-1442
A drop-in center for mental health and substance abuse recovery self-help meetings. Lunch daily. Many support groups, programs and employment classes. Shower and laundry available. Free Naloxone (Narcan) upon request.
Food and Meals
Info Line: 855-373-4636 Ext. 2 EBT
Customer Service Line: 800-997-7777
3101 Chouteau 63103 314-256-7000
4411 N Newstead Ave., 3rd Floor 63115 314-877-2000
Income Maintenance: 314-877-2400
HUNGER HOTLINE
Operation Food Search 314-726-5355 EXT. 3
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.
For Parish Church Pantry Locations call United Way 2-1-1.
PEOPLE’S HEALTH CENTERS
Health care, social services All ages. Emergency food at every location as well as opportunities for clothing and free computer lab services for clients.
4055 Lindell Blvd. 63108 314-535-7701
5868 West Florissant 63120 314-383-7771
1401 LaSalle Street 63104 314-241-8319
4236 Lindell, Suite 300 63108 314 862-6270
6827 Broadway 63111 314-353-1457
5701 Delmar Blvd. 63112 314-367-7848
THIRD BAPTIST CHURCH
620 North Grand Blvd. 63103
www.third-baptist.org -314-533-7340
Third Saturday morning of each month. 9 am - 10:30. No restrictions
SAINTS PETER AND PAUL CATHOLIC CHURCH
816 Allen St. 63104
www.ppcsinc.org 314-231-9923
Lunch: 2nd-21st of each month on Saturday and Sunday, Noon-12:45pm. Dinner: 2nd -21st of each month. Monday-Friday 5:00pm-5:45pm.
TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH
600 North Euclid Ave. 314-361-4655
Hot meal every Sunday 2:00pm. Food pantry every Tues.-Thurs. 1:30pm-3:00pm
CENTENNIAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH
4950 Fountain Ave. 63113
www.cccstl.org/ 314-367-1818 Zip Codes: 63112, 63113, 63115, 63108
Lunch: Wednesday and Friday 11:00 am-1:00 pm. Food Pantry every 2nd and 4th Saturday 8:00 am-11:30 am.
WEBSTER-ROCK HILL MINISTRIES
111 Waymire Ave. 314-961-5082
Monday-Friday 8:30am-11:30am.Second Saturday 9:00-noon.
Domestic Violence Resources-National Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)or (TTY) 1-800-787-3224 SEXUAL ASSAULT HOTLINE 800-656-4673
St. Louis area www.alivestl.org 314-993-2777
Franklin County 636-583-5700 or 800-941-9144
Counseling, emergency sanctuary, for adults and children.
BRIDGEWAY
St. Charles County - The Women’s Center in St. Charles 24-Hour Toll-Free Crisis Line: 877-946-6854
Lincoln County - The Terry L. Robertson Center in Troy 24-Hour Toll-Free Crisis Line: 877-462-1758
HUMAN TRAFFICKING National Human Trafficking Resource Center www.traffickingresourcecenter.org 888-373-7888 Text BeFree (233733)
(LAAW) Legal Advocates for Abused Women
Hotline: 314-652-3623
Legal Assistance: 800-527-1460
Comprehensive assistance to victims of domestic violence. Crime Victim Advocacy.
SAFE AT HOME
www.MoSafeAtHome.com 866-509-1409
Provides survivors with a substitute address for IDs, driver licenses, court documents, etc.
SAFE CONNECTIONS
24-hour Crisis Helpline and main number 314-531-2003
2165 Hampton Avenue 63139
Free services for adults who have experienced domestic violence, assault and abuse.
Housing
2010 South 8th Street 63104
314-904-4673
City Hope St. Louis provides immediate shelter and resources for individuals experiencing homelessness or are at risk of becoming homeless. Several locations. Contact 2-1-1 or the Homeless Helpline 314-802-5444 to start the intake process.
LOAVES AND FISHES SHELTER PROGRAM
750 McKelvey Rd, Maryland Heights, MO 63043
314-291-3857
Comprehensive program for families with children. Also, overflow shelter program and Bridge program that works with homeless veterans.
BETTER FAMILY LIFE
5415 Page Blvd. 63112
www.betterfamilylife.org/housing-asset-development- 314-367-3440
Assistance for first-time home buyers, foreclosure intervention and more.
Medical Care
www.affiniahealthcare.org 314-814-8700 for appointment
314-898-1700 for information
Many locations throughout the area. Sliding fee scale to uninsured patients.
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH RESPONSE (BHR)
24-hour Mental Health Crisis Line: 314-469-6644 or 800-811-4760
FAMILY CARE HEALTH CENTERS
Carondelet: 401 Holly Hills Avenue 63111 314-353-5190
Forest Park Southeast: 4352 Manchester Avenue 63110 314-531-5444 www.familycarehealthcenters.org
Affordable and accessible primary care and dental care. Sliding scale.
SLU HEALTH RESOURCE CENTER, PRIMARY CARE CLINIC
1408 N Kingshighway Blvd., Suite 213 63113
www.medschool.slu.edu/hrc 314-389-0008
Call for various times and specialties. Free clinics/SLU doctors.
ST. LOUIS DENTAL EDUCATION AND ORAL HEALTH CENTER
A partnership of A.T. Still University and Affinia Healthcare
1500 Park Ave 63104
www.stldentalcenter.org/ 314-833-2700
Affordable oral healthcare services for patients of all ages.
Mental Health
St. Charles: 4801 Weldon Spring Parkway 63304
St. Louis City: 1430 Olive St. 63103
www.centerpointehospital.com 800-345-5407
More locations. Residential & outpatient mental health, substance abuse treatment
ANNIE MALONE CHILDREN & FAMILY CENTER
2612 Annie Malone Dr. 63113
www.anniemalone.com 314-531-0120 or 314-531-2612
Parenting education, self-help, respite, counseling and more.
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH RESPONSE (BHR)
24 hour Crisis Lines: 314-469-6644 or 800-811-4760
Many locations, services, trainings, including help for youth.
BJC BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Administrative Offices, Referrals and Call Center
1430 Olive St., Suite 400 63103
www.bjcbehavioralhealth.org 314-747-7491 toll-free: 877-729-4004
After hours: 314-469-6644 or toll-free 800-811-4760
Mental health services and supportive services. Several locations
CRISIS TEXT LINE: Text “HOME” to 741-741 www.crisistextline.org
Crisis Text Line serves young people (and others) in any type of crisis, providing access to free, 24/7, emotional support and information.
COMMUNITY PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES (at UMSL)
232 Stadler Hall, One University Blvd. 63121
314-516-5824 www.umsl.edu/services/cps
Outpatient mental health center established by the University of Missouri-St. Louis
Utility Assistance
1371 Hamilton Ave. 63112
www.fatherbobsoutreach.com 314-385-1934
Utility and rental assistance every Monday, Wednesday, Friday to the first 30 people in line by 6:00am. Must have ID, utility bill or rental agreement and $25 cash or money order which will be matched with up to $75 toward the bill. Food pantry and clothing:
FRANCISCAN CONNECTION
2903 Cherokee St. 63118
www.franciscanconnection.org 314-773-8485
Utility assistance, bus passes, school supplies, new shoes.
PAKT Community Resource Center
500 Airport Rd Ferguson, 63135
www.paktcenter.org 314-524-2710
Rent and utility assistance, food pantry, clothing, after-school program & more for North County residents. Call the number above for details.
SALVATION ARMY
314-646-3000
824 Union Rd St. 63123 314-631-1133
Salvation Army Gateway Corps 824 Union Rd St. 63123 314-631-1133
Referral to utility assistance throughout the area by zip code.