After School/Camps/Mentoring
- Big Brothers Big Sisters
- Individual mentoring program for children.
St. Louis (Headquarters):
501 N. Grand Blvd, Suite 100
St. Louis, MO 63103
Phone: (314) 361-5900
St. Charles:
1236 Jungerman Road, Suite G
St. Peters, MO 63376
Phone: (636) 928-3329
http://www.bbbsemo.org - Boys and Girls Clubs
- Boys and Girls Clubs are dedicated youth facilities that are open daily and are affordable for all youth. Through more than 25 character development and life-enhancing programs kids are given a safe place to learn and grow.
1-800-854-CLUB
Herbert Hoover Boys&Girls Club
2901 N. Grand Ave.
St. Louis, MO. 63107
Phone:(314) 652-8300
Boys&Girls Club of Saint Charles County
1400 Olive Street
St. Charles, MO. 63301
Phone: (636) 724-3380 ext. 101
http://www.bgca.org/Pages/index.aspx - Catch a Falling Star
- The mission of Catch a Falling Star is to strengthen the physical and social skills of children with disabilities while promoting inclusion in every day living. Catch a Falling Star is a unique recreational/fun center open after-school, in the evenings and on weekends to children with and without disabilities ages 2-14.
Hours: Monday-Thursday, 2pm-8pm, Friday 2pm-10pm and Saturday 10am-5pm.
6554 Manchester Ave
St. Louis, MO 63139
Phone: (314) 645-5556
www.catchafallingstar.org - Child Day Care Association
- CDCA assists families in locating and selecting child care.
4236 Lindell Blvd., Suite 300
St. Louis, MO 63108
Phone: (314) 531-1412
www.childcarestl.org - Parent Guide to Finding Quality Childcare - Comprehensive After School Guide
- Search website by clicking on link below.
See More at www.happenings4youth.org www.associationinternet.com/iyi/?p=sl - The Guide - Girls Incorporated
- Afterschool and summer educational and recreational programs for children and teen girls.
3801 Nelson Drive
St. Louis, MO 63121
Phone: (314) 385-8088
www.girlsincstl.org - Lift for Life Gym
- Lift for Life Gym is an afternoon program open free of charge for boys and girls between the ages of 8 to 18. Lift for Life Gym focuses on activities such as weightlifting, track, jump rope, and general fitness. Life for Life Gym also offers a variety of recreational activities such as gardening, monthly birthday parties, spelling bees, skating, movies, parties, and more.
1415 Cass Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63106
Phone: (314) 588-8921
www.liftforlife.org - Make a Difference Center
- This program is a means to create a greater sense of community, to provide a safe place for children/youth to attend after school and to enhance the living environment for all residents.
5935 Horton Place
St. Louis, MO 63112
Phone: (314) 863-5892
- Make a Difference Enrollment - Neighborhood Houses
- Neighborhood Houses provide After-School Programs where children participate in educational, cultural, health and personal development activities.
No one is turned away from programs at Neighborhood Houses for their inability to pay. Fees are based on a sliding scale and scholarships are available.
After-school programs are offered at:
Caroline Mission, Dignity House, St. James Center, Clay Elementary School, Cote Brilliante Elementary School, Herzog Elementary School, Hodgen Elementary School, and Sherman Elementary School.
Administrative Headquarters:
5621 Delmar, Suite 104
St. Louis, MO 63112
Phone: (314) 383-1733
http://www.neighborhoodhouses.org - St. Louis County Youth Programs
- County Youth Programs plans, develops, and provides service for children and youth. The Dropout Initiative has a multi-component program called Doors to Success which serves ages 16 to 24 in areas where the rate of high school dropout is high. The comprehensive model includes outreach, case management, GED preparation, remedial education, job readiness and placement, life skills education and counseling.
The Summer Food Service Program for Children provides nutritious breakfasts and lunches at community sites for children ages 3 to 15.
The Outstanding Student Leadership Program involves county high schools in indentifying and recognizing seniors considered leaders in academics, athletics, and community service.
County Youth Programs
St. Louis County Government
41 South Central
Clayton, MO 63105
Phone: (314) 615-4429
http://ww5.stlouisco.com/dhs/CYP.html - YMCA
- Many programs and activities offered at 20 locations in the metro area. Programs are based on four core values of honesty, caring, respect, and responsibility. They provide safe, supervised after-school tutoring and activites. There are numerous locations in the St. Louis area. Visit their website to find the location closest to you.
YMCA of Greater St. Louis
1528 Locust Street
St. Louis. MO 63103
Phone: (314) 436-1177
www.ymcastlouis.org
Child Abuse
- Child Abuse and Neglect Hotlines
- To Report:
MISSOURI
Phone: 1-800-392-3738 (calling from inside MO)
or
Phone: 573-751-3448 (outside MO)
or
Text: 1-800-669-8689
ILLINOIS
Phone: 1-800-25-ABUSE (calling from inside IL)
or
Phone: 217-785-4020 (outside IL)
- Child Abuse Prevention Hotline
- For parents worried they might hurt their child, provides hotline, counseling, and resources.
Phone: 1-800-4-A-CHILD
www.childhelpusa.org/ - Children's Advocacy Services of Greater St Louis
- Coordinate services for victims of child abuse in a child-friendly setting working with a multi-disciplinary team.
University of Missouri-St. Louis
Weinman Building-Upper Level
1 University Blvd
St Louis, MO 63121
Phone: (314) 516-6798
www.stlouiscac.org/ - Crisis Nursery
- A 24-Hour Safe Haven dedicated to preventing child abuse and neglect throughout the region. Provides emergency intervention, respite care and support to families in crisis through short-term care for young children, helping families resolve crisis, follow-ups, ongoing support and education to families, and overall community outreach and awareness.
24-Hour Helpline: (314) 768-3201
Crisis Nursery Centene Center
1928 Gravois Rd.
Saint Louis, MO 63104
24-Hour Helpline: (314) 768-3201
Crisis Nursery West
330 S. Fourth St.
Saint Charles, MO 63301
24-Hour Helpline: (636) 940-2504
Outreach Center, St. Louis City
2401 N. Grand
St. Louis, MO 63106
Outreach Center, South County
8300 Morganford Rd.
St. Louis, MO 63123
www.crisisnurserykids.com - Family Resource Center
- Preventing and treating child abuse and neglect by strengthening families through family-centered therapeutic, educational, and support services.
3309 S. Kingshighway Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63139
Phone: (314) 534-9350
www.frcmo.org - Family Support Network
- Works to prevent child abuse and neglect through cost-free counseling, education, resource referral, and community based partnerships.
7514 Big Bend Blvd.
St. Louis, Missouri 63119
Phone: (314) 644-5055
www.familysupportnet.org - SAM Clinic
- Sexual Abuse Management (SAM) clinic.
Located in St Louis Children's Hospital, provides sexual abuse evalution and resources.
Phone: (314) 454-2879 - Voices for Children (St Louis CASA)
- Volunteers speak on behalf of abused and neglected children in the City of St. Louis. Help children move from foster care to safe, permanent homes where they have the chance for a positive future.
920 North Vandeventer
St. Louis, MO 63108
Phone: (314) 552-2352
www.voicesforchildrenstl.org
Child Care/Respite Care
- Car Seat Inspection
- Car seat installation or safety checks.
St. Louis City
Phone: (314) 289-1988
St. Louis Children's Hospital
Safety Stop
Phone: (314) 454-KIDS
or
1-800-678-KIDS, then press three for an appointment - Child Day Care Association
- Provides training, resources and support for and about child care programs and families. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Also provide 24-Hour voice mail access.
CDCA Main Office:
4236 Lindell Blvd., Suite 300
St. Louis, MO 63108
Phone: (314) 531-1412
www.childcarestl.org - Finding Safe, Quality Child Care - Childgarden
- Childgarden is an early care and education program that also provides early intervention services for children from birth to age 8 with special needs.
4150 Laclede Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63108
Phone: (314) 531-8148
www.childgardencdc.org - Children’s Home and Aid Society
- Childcare informational resource and referral center for: families, child care providers, employers and communities in the Metro East area.
2133 Johnson Rd. Suite 101
Granite City, IL 62040
Phone: 1-800-467-9200
or
(618) 452-9136
www.chasiccrr.org - Crisis Nursery
- A 24-Hour Safe Haven dedicated to preventing child abuse and neglect throughout the region. Provides emergency intervention, respite care and support to families in crisis through short-term care for young children, helping families resolve crisis, follow-ups, ongoing support and education to families, and overall community outreach and awareness.
24-Hour Helpline: (314) 768-3201
Crisis Nursery Centene Center
1928 Gravois Rd.
Saint Louis, MO 63104
24-Hour Helpline: (314) 768-3201
Crisis Nursery West
330 S. Fourth St.
Saint Charles, MO 63301
24-Hour Helpline: (636) 940-2504
Outreach Center, St. Louis City
2401 N. Grand
St. Louis, MO 63106
Outreach Center, South County
8300 Morganford Rd.
St. Louis, MO 63123
www.crisisnurserykids.com - Head Start
- Child development program for children from birth through age 5. Provides services to promote academic, social and emotional development, as well as providing social, health and nutrition services for income-eligible families.
State Number: (573) 884-5078
YWCA:(314) 531-1115
Grace Hill: (314) 539-9500
Urban League: (314) 867-9100
Early Head Start: Southside Daycare provides programs for zip codes 63103, 63104, 63106, 63107, 63110 and 63118
www.moheadstart.org - St Louis Children's Hospital Family Resource Center
- Located on the 3rd floor of Children's Hospital. Provides a wide array of literature focusing on resources devoted to children's health and parenting.
Hours:
Mon-Thurs 8:30am-7pm
Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Sat 10am-2pm
One Children's Place
Room 3S-12
St. Louis, MO 63110
Phone: (314) 454-2350 www.stlouischildrens.org/content/FamilyResourceCenter.htm
Domestic/Community Violence
- ALIVE
- Provides 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. Offers: a 24-Hour crisis line, emergency transportation, individual and group counseling, children's treatment program, court advocacy, and overall community location.
P.O. Box 11201
St. Louis, MO 63105
Business Line: (314) 993-7080
St. Louis 24-Hour Crisis line: (314) 993-2777
Franklin County 24-Hour Crisis Line: (636) 583-5700
www.alivestl.org - AWARE
- AWARE (Assisting Women with Advocacy, Resources and Education) is a hospital-based domestic violence support and advocacy program for women patients and employees of Barnes-Jewish Hospital.
Barnes-Jewish Hospital Plaza — BNO
St. Louis, MO 63110
Phone: (314) 362-9273
www.barnesjewish.org/patients-visitors/aware - Crime Victims Advocacy Center Hotline
- Resources, counseling, advocacy and referral for victims of crime and their families.
Hours of Operation:
Monday—Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
539 North Grand Blvd., Suite 400
St Louis, MO 63103
24-Hour Hotline: (314) OK-BE-MAD
Business Line: (314) 652-3623
www.supportvictims.org/ - Kathy Weiman Shelter for Abused Women
- A 50 bed domestic violence program for abused women and their children. Provides: A safe and confidential living enviroment staffed 24 hours per day; crisis intervention/hotline referral services; comprehensive assessment of needs; case management including safetly planning, goal setting and educational groups; medical, legal, educational, vocational and social service advocacy; health evaluations and referralsl; mental health services including individual, group and family therapy; and follow up services.
Phone: (314) 423-1117
www.ww5.stlouisco.com/dhs/kjweinmanshelter.html - Lasting Solutions
- A Legal Services of Eastern Missouri program that works to create an opportunity for families to choose a non-violent life by providing comprehensive legal assistance, integrated support services, and a coordinated community response.
4232 Forest Park Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63108
Phone: (314) 534-4200, ext. 1244
www.lsem.org - Legal Advocates for Abused Women
- LAAW provides crisis intervention and support, legal information and advocacy, safety planning, and legal and social service referrals for victims of abuse (primarily low income women and their children) who have been battered, stalked or harassed. In addition, LAAW specializes in providing free legal representation at Order of Protection hearings for low income victims of abuse. LAAW serves St. Louis City and the Counties of St. Louis, St. Charles, Franklin, Jefferson, Lincoln, Warren, and Washington.
P.O. Box 15137
St Louis, MO 63110
Legal Helpline: (314) 535-5229
or
1-800-527-1460
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
www.laawstl.org - National Abuse and Domestic Violence Hotline
- Hotline advocates are available for victims and anyone calling on their behalf to provide crisis intervention, safety planning, information and referrals to agencies in all 50 states. Interpretors in more than 170 languages available.
24-Hour Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE
www.ndvh.org - RAVEN
- Rape and Violence End Now (RAVEN) St. Louis Organization for Changing Men. Dedicated to domestic violence intervention and prevention in St. Louis, Missouri. Provides services for batterers and youth violence prevention programs to end men's violence against women.
3960 Lindell Blvd., Suite 110
St. Louis, MO 63108
Phone: (314) 289-8000
www.ravenstl.org - Redevelopment Opportunities for Women - ROW
- Through educational, support, and counseling services, ROW works to empower women who have been impacted by partner violence, homelessness, or poverty.
City:
306 North Tucker
St. Louis, MO 63101
Phone: (314) 588-8300
County:
2709 Woodson Rd
Overland, MO 63114
Phone: (314) 863-0236
www.row-stl.org - Safe Connections
- Counseling and support groups for domestic violence and sexual assault survivors. Dating Violence Prevention (for teens).
2165 Hampton Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63139
Business Line: (314) 646-7500
24-Hour Hotline: (314) 531-2003
www.safeconnections.org - The Women's Safe House
- Provides safe shelter and support services to battered women and their dependent children and to empower women to make informed choices about their future.
P.O. Box 63010
St. Louis, MO 63163
Phone: (314) 772-4535
www.twsh.org - Victim Services
- LEAD Institute (Interpreter services for hearing-impaired domestic violence victims): 1-800-380-3323
Missouri Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-367-2543
Missouri Child Support Enforcement Unit: 1-800-859-7999
Missouri Coalition Against Domestic Violence: 1-888-666-1911
Missouri Coalition Against Sexual Assault: 1-877-7MO-CASA
Missouri Crime Victims Compensation Program: 1-800-347-6881
Missouri Elder Abuse Hotline: 1-800-392-0210
Missouri Office for Victims of Crime: 1-866-334-MOVC
Missouri Victim Assistance Network: 1-800-698-9199
Mothers against Drunk Driving, State Office: 1-800-736-MADD
National Center for Missing&Exploited Children: 1-800-843-5678
TDD Hotline: 1-800-826-7653
Parents of Murdered Children: 1-800-818-POMC
www.jcsd.org/services.htm
Early Intervention/Development
- Childgarden
- Childgarden is an early care and education program that also provides early intervention services for children from birth to age 8 with special needs.
4150 Laclede Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63108
Phone: (314) 531-8148
www.childgardencdc.org - Delta Gamma
- Services for children with visual impairment through a combination of early intervention, parent education and family support.
1750 S. Big Bend Blvd.
Richmond Heights, MO 63117
Phone: (314) 776-1300
www.dgckids.org - First Steps
- For children, birth to age 3, who have delayed development or diagnosed conditions that are associated with developmental disabilities. Provides coordinated services and assistance.
For referrals: 1-866-583-2392
www.eikids.com/mo/matrix/ - Head Start
- Child development program for children from birth through age 5. Provides services to promote academic, social and emotional development, as well as providing social, health and nutrition services for income-eligible families.
State Number: (573) 884-5078
YWCA:(314) 531-1115
Grace Hill: (314) 539-9500
Urban League: (314) 867-9100
Early Head Start: Southside Daycare provides programs for zip codes 63103, 63104, 63106, 63107, 63110 and 63118
www.moheadstart.org - Parents as Teachers
- Provides parents with child development knowledge and parenting support through home visits and group meetings.
Parents as Teachers National Center, Inc.
Attn: Public Information Specialist
2228 Ball Drive
St. Louis, MO 63146
Phone: (314) 432-4330
www.patnc.org
Education Resources
- Children's Legal Alliance - Legal Services of Eastern MO
- Free legal assistance to income eligible children who have special education needs. Services include representing children at IEP meetings, due process, suspension or expulsion hearings. Other services include ensuring homeless children have access to education, advocating for access to appropriate special education services, correcting inaccurate or misleading school records.
Intake: 314-534-4200, ext 1311
or
1-800-444-0524 ext. 1311
www.lsem.org - City of St Louis Schools
- Information about public, charter, parochial and independent schools in the city of St Louis.
www.stlcin.missouri.org/education/index.cfm - Educational Opportunity Center
- Provides free counseling for college or vocational/technical school selection, financial aid, and career counseling/guidance. Financial aid assistance features FAFSA online at no charge
1408 N Kingshighway Blvd # 107, St. Louis
Phone: (314) 367-8100
4644 Gravois Ave, St Louis
Phone: (314) 352-4113
13 N Oaks plz, St Louis
Phone: (314) 385-4005
East St. Louis, Illinois EOC
601 James R Thompson Blvd
Bld B, Ste. 2079
East Saint Louis, Illinois 62201
Phone: (618) 482-6931
- Family Support Network
- Works to prevent child abuse and neglect through cost-free counseling, education, resource referral, and community based partnerships. The School Links program provides in-home and school-based weekly family/individual counseling, crisis intervention counseling, parent education, resource acquisition, and follow-up. Currently offered at Sigel Elementary School (St. Louis Public Schools), Maplewood-Richmond Heights School District, and Valley Park School District.
7514 Big Bend Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63119
Phone: (314) 644-5055
www.familysupportnet.org - IEP (Individual Education Plan) Pamphlet
- Helpful guide on navigating the IEP process from start to finish, as well as problem solving tips when problems arise.
- IEP pamhplet - Missouri Department of Education
- Comprehensive listing of Missouri Adult Education and Literacy resources. http://dese.mo.gov/divcareered/ael_mo_program.htm
- Special School District Family Resource Center
- Knowledgeable staff and a wealth of information for families of children with disabilities.
12110 Clayton Rd
Town and Country, MO 63131
Phone: (314) 989-8100
Email: fcrcssd.k12.mo.us.
www.ssd.k12.mo.us/Parent/fcrc/index.html - St Louis Public Library
- Links to helpful study sites, local library programs, book suggestions and links for help with homework assignments.
St. Louis Public Library
1301 Olive Street
St. Louis, MO 63103
Phone: (314) 241-2288
www.slpl.lib.mo.us/kidzone - St. Louis Public Schools Free Adult Education and Literacy Classes
- St. Louis Public Schools Adult Education and Literacy free classes are offered in adult basic education, GED preparation, family literacy, academic upgrade, English for Speakers of Other Languages, workplace literacy and life skills instruction and SkillsTutor.com. The program serves seven school districts: Ferguson-Florissant, Hancock Place, Jennings, Normandy, Riverview Gardens, St. Louis City and Wellston.
Phone: (314)367-5000
www.slps.org - Urban Future
- Non-profit organization which sponsors social outreach programs for St. Louis urban youth. These programs are designed to help inner-city adolescents improve their academic achievement and personal character primarily through the individual attention of volunteer mentors.
3145 S. Grand Ave. Suite A
St. Louis, MO 63118
Phone: (314) 776-3434
www.urbanfuturestl.org
Employment/Job Training
- America's Jobbank
- Employment website where thousands of new jobs are posted daily by employers; website also allows you to create resumes and cover letters, as well as posting your resume free of charge.
www.ajb.dni.us - Cornerstone Partnership
- Provides opportunities for motivated urban youth and laid-off workers to obtain skill traininig, employment, and continuous career development that will prepare them for employment as a production machinist, and/or employment as an entry-level draftsman, and/or additional career development opportunities, and/or continuing education at a two or four-year college. (Must have high school deploma or GED and drug-free status)
GED classes available on-site offered Monday through Thursday, 4:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
6347 Plymouth Ave
St Louis, MO 63133
Phone: 314-862-2777 www.communityservice.wustl.edu/stlagencies/details.php?csoid=121 - County Job Hotline
- Call to obtain information on current job openings in St Louis county.
Phone: (314) 615-JOBS
www.stlouisco.com/personnel/jobsearch - Doors to Success
- Doors to Success offers GEN instruction, job readiness, life skills, case management, and positive youth development to any St. Louis County resident 17-24 years of age in need of a GED or improvement in job readiness skills to obtain or keep a job. Locations in Maplewood, Hazelwood, and Ritenour.
121 South Meramec Avenue
Clayton, MO 63105
Phone: (314) 615-4429
www.ww5.stlouisco.com/dhs/doors.html - Dress for Success
- The mission of Dress for Success is to promote the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.
Main Office/St. Charles Boutique
1701 N. 2nd Street
St. Charles, MO 63301
Phone: (636) 940-8027
Hours: Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Satellite Office/St. Louis Boutique
4231 N. Grand
St. Louis, MO 63107
Phone: (314) 534-1004
Hours: Tuesday - Thursday from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Belleville Office/Boutique:
7705 West Main Street, Suite 15
Belleville, IL 62223
Phone: (618) 398-3305
Hours: Monday - Thursday from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Fridays from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
www.dressforsuccess.org - Educational Opportunity Center
- Provides free counseling for college or vocational/technical school selection, financial aid, and career counseling/guidance. Financial aid assistance features FAFSA online at no charge
1408 N Kingshighway Blvd # 107, St. Louis
Phone: (314) 367-8100
4644 Gravois Ave, St Louis
Phone: (314) 352-4113
13 N Oaks plz, St Louis
Phone: (314) 385-4005
East St. Louis, Illinois EOC
601 James R Thompson Blvd
Bld B, Ste. 2079
East Saint Louis, Illinois 62201
Phone: (618) 482-6931
- Employment Connection
- Employment connection provides free employment services to persons who have difficulty finding and maintaining employment and to St Louis area businesses who are seeking qualified job applicants. These sevices include outread/recruitment, assessment, employment readiness trainig, on-site education, individual case management, job development, job placement, job retenetion, temp to direct hire, managed staffing servides, career development, and follow-up services.
2838 Market Street
St. Louis, MO 63103
Phone: (314) 333-JOBS
www.employmentstl.org - Great Hires
- Missouri's Workforce Resource:
The official workforce resource website for the State of Missouri.
Phone: 1-888-728-JOBS www.missouricareersource.com/mcs/mcs/default.seek - Job Corps
- Academic training that allows student employees an opportunity to obtain a High School Diploma or GED at the same time they are working on their vocational skills certification.
4333 Goodfellow Blvd
St. Louis, MO 63120
Business Phone: (314) 679-6200
Enrollment Phone: 1-800-733-JOBS
www.stlouis.jobcorps.gov - Kingdom House
- Programs include child day care, after school and summer youth programs, adult job training and placement, elderly outreach services, as well as thrift shop and food pantry relief services.
1321 S. 11th Street
St. Louis, MO 63104
Phone: (314) 421-0400
www.kingdomhouse.org - MERS Goodwill/WIA Youth Program
- Program serves in-school youth ages 14-19 and out-of-school youth, ages 16-21. In school youth participate in yearlong supportive youth development activities to encourage them to stay in school, obtain and keep a job. The out-of-school youth participate in job readiness training which includes off-site GED referrals, bus and lunch vouchers, workshops and field trips, and many other services. (A few locations are listed below; visit the website for more locations)
4140 Forest Park Blvd.
St. Louis MO 63108
Phone: (314) 371-1296
Hours: Monday - Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Sunday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
7575 Olive Street
University City, MO 63130
Phone: (314) 727-9280
Hours: Monday - Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Sunday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
9116 Machester
Brentwood, MO 63144
Phone: (314) 918-7804
Hours: Monday - Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Sunday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
4271 Bayless Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63123
Phone: (314) 544-0014
Hours: Monday - Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
10570 Baptist Church Rd
St. Louis, MO 63128
Phone: (314) 842-9114
Hours: Monday - Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
www.mersgoodwill.org - SLATE
- The St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment offers career counseling, GED classes, workshops on resume writing and career success strategies, veteran's services and more.
Downtown
1520 Market St., 3rd Floor
St. Louis, MO 63103
Phone: (314) 589-8000
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Wednesday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Central West End
4811 Delmar Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63108
Phone: (314) 877-0916
Hours: Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Wednesday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/departments/slate/slate-mo-career-center/about-us/index.cfm - Transitions to work for Youth
- A free program which helps St Louis City residents between the ages of 16 and 21 become employed in jobs that fit their skills and interest even if the didn't complete high school. Can help youth obtain a GED or high school diploma, receive training and find a job. Assistance with transportation, childcare, and other financial needs are provided.
Information Line: (314) 371-6500
Appointment Line: (314) 533-8200
www.providentstl.org/life-skills/transitions.html - Vocational Rehabilitation
- Employment oriented services to Missourians with disabilites.
3101 Chouteau
St. Louis, MO 63103
Phone: (314) 301-7281
Fax: (314) 301-7228
4040 Seven Hills Road
Florissant, MO 63033
Phone: (314) 877-3200
Fax: (314) 877-3201
3248 Laclede Station Road
St. Louis, MO 63143
Phone: (314) 877-1900; (877) 222-8968
Fax: (314) 877-1920
P.O. Box 12422
St. Louis, MO 63132
Phone: (314) 426-8388
Fax: (314) 301-7228
TDD: (314) 301-7123
www.vr.dese.mo.gov/vr/co/VRWebsite.nsf - Youth In Need
- Programs include: early head start and head start, counseling, out-of-school time programs, project safe place, street outreach program, emergancy shelter, transitional living program, teen parent program, and foster care/adoption. There are more than 25 locations throughout St. Charles, Lincoln, Warren and Montgomery Counties and St. Louis City in eastern Missouri.
Central Office
1815 Boone's Lick Road
St. Charles, MO 63301
Phone: (636) 946-5600
St. Charles/St. Louis City 24-Hour Helpline: (636) 946-3771
St. Louis County Youth Connection Helpline: (314) 628-2929 or 1-877-928-2929
www.youthinneed.org - YouthBuild St Louis
- YouthBuild St Louis Americorps is an alternative education, construction training, employment, and leadership development program serving low-income St Louis youth ages 18-24 who have not completed high school. Youthbuild St Louis's full-time 40 week comptency based integrated curriculum combines construction work experience training creating affordable housing with GED basic academic, commputer, vocational/construction, entrepreneurial and career/life/leadership skills classes; conservation education; Americorps community service; and leadership development activities. Also built into the program are individual, peer, and group counseling; supportive services; child care; driver's education; and cultural appreciation. This program serves St Louis City youth ages 18-24, unemployed without a high school diploma or GED and drug-free.
Hi-Tech Charities YouthBuild
1371 Hamilton Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63112
Phone: (314) 389-5737
Operation Excel YouthBuild
93 North Oaks Plaza
St. Louis, MO 63121
Phone: (314) 261-0202
www.youthbuild.org
Food/ Nutrition/ Breastfeeding
- Breastfeeding Help
- 24-Hour help from local volunteers.
Phone: (314) 424-3900
La Leche League of Metro East Illinois
Phone: (618) 398-MOMS
www.llli.org/resources/assistance.html - Family Support Division
- Food Stamps/Food distribution programs.
St. Louis City: (314) 340-5000
St. Louis County: (314) 426-9600
www.dss.mo.gov/fsd/fstamp - Foodstamp application - Feed My People
- Emergency food to anyone, longer term help for clients in zip codes: 66223, 66225.
171 Kingston Drive
St. Louis, MO 63125
Phone: (314) 631-4900
Hours: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. - 12 noon
www.feed-my-people.org - Nutrition Explorations
- Offers interesting and easy ways to learn about nutrition. Features areas for educators, kids, parents, and school service providers. Keeps kids interested in topics such as the food pyramid and nutrients, while parents can find easy, healthy recipes and read practical advice from a dietitian.
www.nutritionexplorations.org - Operation Food Search
- The Hunger Hotline helps find food pantries by zip code.
Main Office
6282 Olive Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63130
Phone: (314) 726-5355
www.ofsearch.org - St Louis Area Foodbank
- A non-profit food distribution center for organizations that feed hungry people in 14 counties in eastern Missouri and 12 counties in southwestern Illinois. Also assists with temporary housing.
St. Louis Area Foodbank
70 Corporate Woods Drive
Bridgeton, MO 63044
Phone: (314) 292-6262
www.stlfoodbank.org - Agency List by Zipcode - WIC
- Supplementary food and nutrition education program. Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have given birth in the previous 6 months, infants, and children under age 5 may qualify.
Application for WIC must be made in person at a local WIC office.
For participants looking for clinics/services:
1-800-TEL-LINK or 1-800-835-5465
www.health.mo.gov/index.php - WIC Eligibility Requirements
Low Cost Health Care/Insurance
- See Also Physical Health Section!
- Bureau of Primary Health Care
- Help finding low-cost or free health clinics.
www.findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov - Children's Help Line
- Provides information about local pediatricians accepting patients. Nurses staff an answer line to help guide parents with health concerns about their children.
Call: 314-454-KIDS - Community Health-In-Partnership Services (CHIPS)
- CHIPS provides preventative, primary care, and referral services to those that are uninsured.
2431 No. Grand Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63106
Phone: (314) 652-923 ext. 10
www.chipsstl.org/ - Dental Care for Low-Income People
- Donated Dental Services
Teena Paris, Coordinator
PO Box 6848
Jefferson City MO 65102
Phone: (573) 635-9988 or (866) 792-9988
Attached list includes clinics that take low income, uninsured and under insured patients
Last update 12/2008
- Dental Clinics List - Family Support Division/ Application for MO Health Net
- To apply for MO Health Net (formerly called MC+)/Medicaid. See application below. Bosnian, Spanish, and Vietnamese available on the website.
City Phone: (314) 340-5000
County Phone: (314) 426-9600
MO HealthNet Managed Care Enrollment Helpline at 1-800-348-6627.
www.dss.mo.gov/mhk/index.htm - MO Health Net Application - Insure Kids Now!
- Insure Kids Now! is a national campaign to link the 10 million uninsured children --from birth to age 18-- to free and low-cost health insurance. Many families simply don't know their children are eligible.
Call: 1-877-KIDS NOW
www.insurekidsnow.gov - Legal Services Public Benefits Project
- Helps with Medicaid and other public benefit issues.
Phone: 1-800-444-0514, ext. 1213
http://lsem.org - MC+ Consumer Advocacy
- For help with problems with coverage.
Phone: (314) 534-1263
www.dss.mo.gov/mhd/faq/index.htm - Missouri Primary Health Care Association
- Help finding low-cost or free clinics.
Phone: (573) 636-4222
www.mo-pca.org/healthcenters.htm - MO Health Net Plan Provider Information
- Information about Molina HealthCare Missouri, HealthCare USA, Harmony Health Plan of Missouri and, Missouri Care Health Plan with numbers for transportation, nurse advice lines, dental care, ect.
www.dss.mo.gov/mhk/ehplan.htm
Housing/Utilities
- Almost Home
- Almost Home is a long-term transitional living program for teenage mothers with children who are homeless coming out of extreme poverty, having experienced physical, sexual and/or emotional abuse.
3200 St. Vincent Ave
St Louis, MO 63104
Phone: (314) 771-4663
www.almosthomestl.org - Community Action Agency of St Louis County
- Several housing programs for homeless and low to moderate income families throughout St. Louis County.
2709 Woodson
Overland, MO 63144
Phone: (314) 863-0015
www.caasstlc.org - Covenant House
- Provides transitional housing and community service center for youth 17-21.
2727 North Kingshighway Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63113
Crisis hotline: (314) 533-2241
www.covenanthousemo.org - Equal Housing Opportunity Council
- The Metropolitan St. Louis Equal Housing Opportunity Council (EHOC) seeks to ensure equal access to housing for all people through education, counseling, investigation and enforcement. A private, not-for-profit fair housing enforcement agency working to end illegal housing discrimination in the Metropolitan St. Louis area. Serves the Missouri counties of St. Louis, St. Charles, Franklin, Jefferson, as well as the City of St. Louis; and in the Illinois counties of St. Clair, Madison and Monroe.
1027 South Vandeventer Avenue, Sixth Floor
St. Louis, MO 63110
Phone: (314) 534-5800
or
Toll Free: 1-800-555-3951
www.ehocstl.org/ - Everything You Need to Know about Reasonable Accommodations - Housing Authority
- The St. Louis Housing Authority is a Federally funded agency operating independently of city government. Administers low and moderate income Public Housing Programs for the City of St. Louis.
Phone: (314) 531-4770
Section 8 Waiting List
Phone: (314) 286-4361
St. Louis County Housing Authority
Phone: (314) 428-3200
- Housing Resource Center
- Hotline for centralized access to homeless shelter. Also provides mobile outreach to homeless people, financial education, home buying seminars, relocation from inadequate housing, and education about home repair.
800 N. Tucker Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63101
Homeless hotline: (314) 802-5444 press 1
Other services: (314) 802-5440
- St . Patrick Center
- Housing assistance through several programs including:
Independent Living Skills/ABE&GED - a program that helps individuals and their families gain essential skills necessary for successful independent living. Along with living skills training, clients receive advice covering: family roles; characteristics of strong families; child stress management; balancing work and family; child development; appropriate discipline; effective communication; child-abuse prevention; kids and their self-esteem; parenting values; homelessness prevention through money management; good nutrition on a budget; career-readiness; goal-setting; decision-making and securing permanent housing. As an incentive to participate, St. Patrick Center supplies a financial assistance award to homeless graduates of the Living Skills Program.
Neighborhood Support - a prevention program that helps families in existing housing to overcome housing crises through utility or rent payments. Clients also receive clothing, food, bus tickets, and household goods.
Project Protect - provides a comprehensive continuum of care for homeless and impoverished families with children in out-of-home placements or at risk of being removed from homes due to parental substance abuse. In addition, it applies the evidence-based practice Intensive Case Management (ICM).
Rosati (Apartments/Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)/Group Home) - provides permanent, supportive housing; assertive community treatment; and/or a pathway to permanent housing depending on the program.
800 N. Tucker Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63101
Phone: (314) 802-0700
www.stpatrickcenter.org - Social Serve
- Free website that allows people to search for all available apartments in St. Louis by rent range, zip code, # of rooms, utilities included, and Section 8 status as well as other specifications.
www.socialserve.com - Youth in Need
- Emergency shelter for youth ages 10-18. Transitional Living for youth ages 16-21. Youthworks program: GED classes, life skills education, counseling and job placement for ages 16-21. More than 25 locations throughout St. Charles, Lincoln, Warren and Montgomery Counties and St. Louis City in eastern Missouri.
Headquarters:
Youth In Need Center
1815 Boone's Lick Road
St. Charles, MO 63301
Central Office Phone: (636) 946-5600
St. Louis County Help Line: (314) 628-2929 or 1-877-928-2929
St. Louis City 24-Hour Help Line: (636) 946-5600
www.youthinneed.org - ***Energy Assistance***
- Better Family Life
- Housing counseling services and down-payment assistance.
Headquarters:
5535 Delmar Blvd, Suite 2100
St. Louis, MO 63112
Phone: (314) 367-3440
Housing
5535 Delmar Blvd, Ste 2100
St. Louis, MO 63112
Phone: (314) 367-1843
www.betterfamilylife.org - Beyond Housing
- Provides rental housing program, home ownership services, and other community services to low income families.
Main Office Beyond Housing:
4156 Manchester Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63110
Phone: (314) 533-0600
www.beyondhousing.org - Catholic Services
- Assists low-to-moderate income families achieve long-term housing stability and affordable housing. Also assists homeless inidviduals and families with emergency shelter. See website for other services and locations.
Catholic Charities Housing Resource Center:
800 N. Tucker Street
St. Louis, MO 63101
Phone: (314)802-5440
Hotline: (314)802-5444
Toll-Free: 1-866-802-7155
www.ccstl.org - Circle of Concern
- Assists families in West and Southwest St Louis County. Provides emergency help with rent, utilites, and other necessities; gives school supplies, scholarships and summer "camperships" to young people and shares the spirit of the Holidays with less fortunate families.
112 St. Louis Ave
P.O. Box 444
Valley Park, MO 63088
Phone: (636) 861-2623
www.circleofconcern.org - LIHEAP
- Helps low-income people pay heating bills through energy assistance grants.
Phone: 1-800-392-1261
Link below lists resources for assistance with weatherization/energy efficiency and emergency charitable energy assistance.
www.liheap.ncat.org - LIHEAP Instructions and Application - Urban League
- Provide utility, rental, and mortgage assistance to low-income people in St. Louis City and County in Missouri.
3701 Grandel Square
St. Louis, MO 63108
Phone: (314) 615-3600
www.ulstl.org - ***Lead***
- CDC Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
- Resources for parents and health professionals. Includes surveillance data statistics.
24-Hour a Day Help Line: (888) 232-6348
www.cdc.gov/nceh/lead/ - National Lead Information Clearinghouse
- Information from the Environmental Protection Agency on many issues related to lead exposure prevention and treatment.
Call: 1-800-424-LEAD
www.epa.gov/lead - St Louis Lead Prevention Coalition
- The coalition is a diverse group of individual and public and private organizations working together to reduce and eliminate lead exposure in the St. Louis metro area, especially among children. Website contains links to educational sites about lead poisoning, lead clean-up, testing and more.
1924 South 12th Street, 1st floor front
St. Louis, MO 63104
Phone: (314) 664-9922
www.leadprevention.org
Immigration/Refugee Services
- Acción Social Comunitaria
- Provides and advocates for supportive services and resources for families of new immigrants and refugees. Families are taught literacy skills and children are provided the educational, cultural, and socialization tools.
3646 Fairview Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63116
Phone: (314) 664-5465
4021 Iowa Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63118
Phone: (314) 752-2272
- Immigrant and Refugee Women's Program (IRWP)
- IRWP works to increase the independence and reduce the isolation of immigrant and refugee women by teaching them basic English and practical living skills in the security of their own homes.
3672B Arsenal Street
St. Louis, MO 63116
Phone: (314) 771-1104
www.irwp.net - International Institute
- Provides services to refugees and immigrants including teaching English, finding jobs, and providing adjustment services to overcome language and cultural barriers. It serves as the community's central clearinghouse for information about St. Louis' many ethnic communities.
3654 S. Grand Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63118
Phone: (314) 773-9090
www.iistl.org - YMCA Literacy Council of Greater St. Louis
- Literacy services to adults in St. Louis. Tutoring for adults who have low reading skills or are immigrants from other countries to get their reading skills high enough to take GED classes. (Visit the website for additional locations.)
YMCA of Greater St. Louis
1528 Locoust Street
St. Louis, MO 63103
Phone: (314) 436-1177
www.ymcastlouis.org/literacy
Legal Services
- Bar Association of Metro St. Louis Lawyer Referral
- Lawyer referral service for the St. Louis area.
Phone: (314) 621-6681
www.bamsl.org - Legal Advocates for Abused Women (LAAW)
- LAAW provides crisis intervention and support, legal information and advocacy, safety planning, and legal and social service referrals for victims of abuse (primarily low income women and their children) who have been battered, stalked or harassed. In addition, LAAW specializes in providing free legal representation at Order of Protection hearings for low income victims of abuse. LAAW serves St. Louis City and the Counties of St. Louis, St. Charles, Franklin, Jefferson, Lincoln, Warren, and Washington.
P.O. Box 63249
St. Louis, MO 63163
Legal Helpline: (314) 664-6699
or
1-800-527-1460
National Domestic Abuse Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
www.laawstl.org - Legal Services of Eastern Missouri
- Legal Services of Eastern Missouri, Inc. provides civil legal assistance for low-income people in Eastern Missouri.
LSEM's service area covers twenty-one counties in eastern Missouri. LSEM sets priorities regarding the kinds of cases the program can handle with available resources. Services are provided to eligible clients in a variety of areas including: consumer, elderly, employment, family, housing, immigration, and public benefits/income maintenance.
4232 Forest Park Avenue
St. Louis, Missouri 63108
Phone: (314) 534-4200
or
1-800-444-0514
www.lsem.org - Missouri Protection and Advocacy
- A federally mandated statewide system which provides protection of the rights of persons with disabilities through legally based advocacy.
925 South Country Club Dr.
Jefferson City, MO 65109
Administration:
Phone: (573) 893-3333 or (866) 777-7199
Application Unit:
Phone: (573) 659-0678 or 1-800-392-8667
MO Relay (TDD):
Phone: 1-800-735-2966
www.moadvocacy.org
Literacy
- International Institute
- Specialized instruction in English for Speakers of Other Languages is provided to more than 3,000 annually. Classes also provide literacy, general education, basic computer training, prevocational, citizenship, GED and TOEFL preparation. Classes are offered mornings, afternoons and evenings with open enrollment and exit.
3654 S. Grand Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63118
Phone: (314) 773-9090
www.iistl.org - LIFT-Missouri
- Literacy Investment for Tomorrow (LIFT) develops and promotes resources to increase the literacy skills of Missourians. Services include training and on-site technical assistance for educators and tutors; accessible resources for teachers, tutors and program administrators; and teaching parents to be involved with their children's schools.
Main Office:
815 Olive Street Suite 22
St. Louis, MO 63101
Phone: (314) 678-4443
or
(800) 729-4443
http://lift-missouri.org - Missouri Department of Adult Education and Literacy
- Comprehensive listing of adult education and literacy programs for the state of Missouri. http://dese.mo.gov/divcareered/ael_mo_program.htm
- Read from the Start (RFTS)
- Read from the Start (RFTS) is a program offered through The Missouri Humanities Council, which is a family reading program geared to parents and caregivers of children ages 0-5. Not-for-profit organizations working with "at-risk" families may apply to host READ from the START. Fifteen to twenty families participate in each two-session program.
543 Hanley Industrial Court, Suite 201
St. Louis, MO 63144
Phone: (314) 781-9660
or
1-800-357-0909
www.readfromthestart.org - St. Louis Public Library
- Resources are offered for students, tutors, teachers and parents in a wide variety of areas including Youth Services, Adult Education, English as a Second Language and Community Connection. All branches offer literacy resources and information, including children and adult first-readers, parenting books on literacy and literacy tutoring instruction books.
Phone: (314) 241-2288
www.slpl.lib.mo.us - St. Louis Public Schools Adult Education and Literacy Free classes
- St. Louis Public Schools Adult Education and Literacy Free classes are offered in adult basic education, GED preparation, family literacy, academic upgrade, English for Speakers of Other Languages, workplace literacy and life skills instruction and SkillsTutor.com. The program serves seven school districts: Ferguson-Florissant, Hancock Place, Jennings, Normandy, Riverview Gardens, St. Louis City and Wellston.
Phone: (314) 367-5000
www.slps.org - YMCA of Greater St. Louis
- Various literacy programs for all ages including: Beginning Baby with Books, YREAD, AND YMCA Literacy Council.
YMVA of Greater St. Louis
1528 Locust Street
St. Louis. Missouri 63103
Phone: (314) 436-1177
www.ymcastlouis.org/literacy
Behavior/ Counseling/ Addiction
- Counseling Services for MO Health Net Plans
- Start by contacting your MO Health Net provider to get a list of covered mental health professionals
Molina Healthcare of Missouri
12400 Olive Blvd. Suite 100
St. Louis, MO 63141
800-875-0679
www.molinahealthcare.com
HealthCare USA
10 S. Broadway, Suite 1200
St. Louis, MO 63102
800-625-7602
www.hcusa.org
Harmony Health Plan of Missouri
13 Wolf Creek #4
Swansea, IL 62226
866-822-1340
www.harmonyhpm.com
Missouri Care Health Plan
2404 Forum Blvd.
Columbia, MO 65203
800-322-6027
www.missouricare.com
www.dss.mo.gov/mhd/mc/index.htm - Behavioral Health Response Crisis Hotline
- Behavioral Health Response (BHR) is a professionally staffed, technologically sophisticated, accredited clinical call center. BHR provides expert behavioral health, crisis response, and corporate feedback services 24 hours a day, seven days a week to agencies and companies worldwide.
Serves St. Louis city and county, Franklin, Jefferson, St. Charles, Warren, Washington, and Iron counties.
Hotline: (314) 469-6644
or
1-800-811-4760
www.bhrstl.org - BJC Behavioral Health
- Provides an array of mental health services and arranges for other supportive services for adults and children with mental health problems living in central and south St. Louis city; and in St. Louis, St. Francois, Iron and Washington counties. This organization serves as a point of entry for people eligible for mental health services funded by the Missouri Department of Mental Health.
Phonr: (314) 729-4004
or
Toll-free: (877) 729-4004
www.bjcbehavioralhealth.org - Child Center of Our Lady
- Provides residential treatment and day treatment/educational programs for traumatized and severely, emotionally disturbed children between the ages of 5 and 14 years, and their families.
7900 Natural Bridge Road
St. Louis, MO 63121
Phone: (314) 383-0200 - Hopewell Center
- Provides community based mental health services to adults and children with severe mental illness in the northern portion of St. Louis city.
Central Site:
1504 S. Grand
St. Louis, MO 63104
Phone: (314) 531-1770
Prince Hall Family Support Center:
4411 N. Newstead Ave. Suite 203
St. Louis, MO 63115
Phone: (314) 531-1770
Residential Care Facility:
5117 Waterman Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63108
Phone: (314) 361-4059
www.hopewellcenter.com - Kids Under Twenty One
- Provides youth focused crisis prevention, suicide intervention and post-intervention support to the community through awareness, education and outreach.
Crisis Helpline: 1-888-644-KUTO (staffed every day after 4 pm CST)
www.kuto.org - Life Crisis Services
- Provides a suicide/crisis intervention hotline. Life Crisis also coordinates a survivors of suicide support group.
24-Hour Helpline: (314) 647-HELP
or
1-800-273-TALK
www.providentstl.org/life-crisis-services.html - Mental Health America of Eastern Missouri
- Provides education, advocacy, information and referral about mental health.
1905 S. Grand
St. Louis, MO 63104
Phone: (314) 773-1399
Behavioral Health Response:
(314) 469-6644 or 1-800-811-4760
Life Crisis Services:
(314) 647-HELP
www.mhaem.org - Mental Health Resources for Youth Handbook
- - The Handbook
- NAMI St. Louis - National Alliance on Mental Illness
- Provides education, support and advocacy for people with mental illness and their family members. Provides courses and information sessions about mental illness, as well as a helpline resource and referral service. The NAMI helpline is available Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Brentwood, MO 63144
Phone: (314) 962-4670
St. Louis City Helpline: (314) 814-8579 (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.)
www.namistl.org - National Hopeline Network
- Offers hope and advice to those in deep emotional pain considering suicide.
Hotline: 1-800-SUICIDE
www.hopeline.com - Provident Counseling
- Provides individual counseling and youth-based community services.
Information and First Appointments: (314) 533-8200
24-Hour Suicide and Crisis Hotline: (314) 647-4357
www.providentstl.org - Unmasking Suicide - Survivors of Suicide Support Group
- Addresses the stigmas aroubnd suicide, provides support to families that are suicide survivors and to conduct and participate in education. Meets in the city of St. Louis.
Phone: 1-877-600-1028
Additional Information:
Mailing Address:
US (Unmasking Suicide)
11220 West Florissant, #283
Florissant, MO 63033
www.unmaskingsuicide.org/ - Youth in Need
- Provides a variety of services to youth, including emergency shelter, street outreach, drop in center, recreation programs, early education, transitional living, counseling, and employment preparation.
Central Office:
1815 Boone's Lick Road
St. Charles, MO 63301
Phone: (636) 946-5600
St. Charles/St. Louis City 24-Hour Helpline: (636) 946-3771
St. Louis County Youth Connection Helpline: (314) 628-2929 or 1-877-928-2929
www.youthinneed.org - ***Substance Abuse***
- Alcoholics Anonymous
- Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.
Central office:
14 Sunner Dr. Suite 144
St. Louis, MO 63143
Phone: (314) 647-3677
www.aastl.org - Missouri Division of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse
- Access to treatment and prevention services.
Phone: (573) 751-4942
www.dmh.mo.gov/ada/ - National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse
- Central resource for information on alcohol, tobacco, other drugs and associated problems and issues. Screening of adolescents for substance abuse.
Main Office:
8790 Manchester Rd.
Brentwood, MO 63144
Phone: (314) 962-3456
City Office:
1723 Pennsylvania Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63104
Phone: (314) 664-7550
www.ncada-stl.org - Find Treatment
- http://findtreatment.samhsa.gov
Parenting/Foster Care/Adoption
- Breastfeeding Help
- La Leche League - 24 hour help from local volunteers.
Phone: (314) 424-3900
www.llli.org/resources/assistance.html - Child Abuse Prevention
- For a parents worried they might hurt their child, provides hotline, counseling, and resources.
Phone: 1-800-4ACHILD - Child Trends Data Bank
- A source of quick, current, and reliable information on children, youth and families. Includes indicators of children's health, social and emotional development, family income, health insurance coverage, and education.
www.childtrendsdatabank.org - Children's Hospital Help Line
- The 454.KIDS Answer Line is offered by St. Louis Children’s Hospital. Dedicated to giving health advice and information pertaining to children from newborn to twenty-one years of age. Offers: advice and instructions if your child is sick, tips to assist you in understanding your child’s growth and development, help in finding a St. Louis Children’s Hospital pediatrician or pediatric specialist, registration for classes and events offered by St. Louis Children’s Hospital.
Hours of Operation:
Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday from Noon to 8:00 p.m.
Holiday Hours vary
Answer Line: (314)454-KIDS
or
Toll free at 1-800-678-KIDS
www.stlouischildrens.org/ - Family Resource Center
- Preventing and treating child abuse and neglect by strengthening families through family-centered therapeutic, educational, and support services.
3309 S. Kingshighway Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63139
Phone: (314) 534-9350
www.frcmo.org - Family Support Network
- Works to prevent child abuse and neglect through cost-free counseling, education, resource referral, and community based partnerships.
7514 Big Bend Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63119
Phone: (314) 644-5055
www.familysuppornet.org - Gateway Grandparents Kinship Network
- A collaboration of organizations and agencies working in the St. Louis Metropolitan Area to enhance the lives of grandparents raising grandchildren and relatives who are caregivers of related children. This network provides education on issues related to grandparents raising grandchildren and relatives who are caregivers, helps connect grandparents and relatives who are caregivers to community resources and facilitates networking among service providers to improve their ability to help grandparents and relatives who are caregivers cope with the challenges of raising children.
Phone: (314) 968-2350 www.extension.missouri.edu/ecregion/grandparent/ - Mid Missouri Crisis Line
- Connection to resources for parents in crisis.
Phone: 1-888-761-4357 - Missouri Mentoring Program
- Through classes, monthly group meetings, and time spent with volunteer mentors, young moms and dads develop parenting and life skills that reduce their risk of child abuse and neglect and boost their self-esteem. Requirements: younger than 21, pregnant or parenting a child younger than two, a Missouri state resident, committed to working toward goals that will improve life and parenting skills, willing to spend at least six hours a month with a volunteer mentor once the matching process is complete.
www.missourimentoring.com/youngParent.html - Missouri Poison Control
- Phone: (314) 772-5200 (in St. Louis)
or
1-800-222-1222 (outside of St. Louis)
www.cardinalglennon.com/Pages/Poison%20Center.aspx - Nurses For Newborns
- Nurse home visiting agency. Programs that serve teen moms, the mentally or physically challenged, infants that are sick, and general population families in need. Also help connect families to resources.
7259 Lansdowne Ave. Suite 100
St. Louis, MO 63119
Phone: (314) 544-3433
Toll Free: 1-800-45BIRTH
www.nfnf.org - Parentlink
- Helpful links on many parenting issues.
Toll Free: 1-800-552-8522
www.outreach.missouri.edu/parentlink - Parents as Teachers
- Provides parents with child development knowledge and parenting support through home visits and group meetings.
Parents as Teachers National Center, Inc.
Attn: Public Information Specialist
2228 Ball Drive
St. Louis, MO 63146
Phone: (314) 432-4330
http://www.patnc.org - Pediatric Obesity
- Parents can calculate their child's body mass index, read tips on how to encourage healthy eating and excercise habits, and learn about being a healthy-foods role model.
www.pediatricobesity.com - Recalls
- Streamlined, "one-stop-shopping" resource available for learning about US government recalls both present and past. Offers a new level of safety information for a wide range of products, from toys and cars to medical devices.
www.recalls.gov
Physical Health Resources
- COMMUNITY RESOURCES FOR DENTAL CARE, AUDIOLOGICAL EXAMS, COMMUNITY CLINICS, OBESITY, ASTHMA, SMOKING CESSATION AND MORE!
- Community Health in Partnership Services (CHIPS)
- Healthcare and social services for uninsured and underserved.
2431 N. Grand Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63106
Phone: (314) 652-9231 ext. 10
www.chipsstlouis.org - Harmony Health Plan Providers
- www.stlouischildrens.org
- ***Asthma***
- Asthma Control Education Classes (ACE)
- Asthma Control Education (ACE) classes are offered through St Louis Children's Hospital.
Phone: (314) 454-KIDS
www.stlouischildrens.org - American Lung Association
- Programs include an asthma educator course, early childhood asthma education, a school-based education program and "Camp Superkids!" - a week-long medically supervised camp for kids with asthma.
1118 Hampton Ave
St. Louis, MO 63139
Phone: (314) 645-5505
www.lungusa.org - Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA)
- Provides education for caregivers of children with allergies and asthma.
"Project Concern" is a comprehensive asthma management program that provides life-saving medications, equipment, education and support to children with asthma from birth to 21, in lower income families not covered by insurance or government programs.
1500 S Big Bend Blvd. Suite 1S
St. Louis, MO 63117
Phone: (314) 645-2422
www.aafastl.org - St . Louis Asthma Consortium
- The mission of the St. Louis Regional Asthma Consortium is to close the gap that exists between people affected by asthma and the knowledge and services that will help them. Website includes helpful links for physicians and schools, an asthma education powerpoint presentation, list of asthma friendly pharmacies, and a detailed report on asthma statistics in St Louis. The Consortium has created the "Controlling Asthma in St Louis" initiative through funding by the CDC and has several innovative programs as part of this effort.
St. Louis Regional Asthma Consortium
Salus Center
3545 Lafayette, Suite 300
St. Louis, MO 63104
Phone: (314) 977-8253
www.asthma-stlouis.org - ***Audiological Evaluations***
- During school year:
St. Louis Public School children, with a referral from the school nurse, can obtain a free audiological evaluation from Dr. Gayle Santucci* by calling 314.771.2894. Her office is located at:
Gallaudet School for the Deaf
1616 South Grand (south of Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital)
St. Louis, MO 63104
* There may be a new audiologist for the school year 2006-2007. That information will be updated as soon as the decision has been made.
During summer months (or any other time):
St. Louis Children’s Hospital will perform audiologicals on children with Healthcare USA , straight Medicaid or private insurance coverage. You may schedule an appointment by calling: (314) 454-06171.
Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital will perform audiologicals on children. They accept straight Medicaid, HealthCare USA, MercyCare Plus or Harmony Health as well as private insurance. You may schedule an appointment by calling: (314) 577-5671.
Center for Hearing&Speech accepts HCUSA, MercyCare Plus and Private Insurance. Scholarships are available for uninsured/underinsured children. 9835 Manchester, St. Louis, MO 63119
Phone: (314) 968-4710
www.stlouischildrens.org - ***Community Clinics***
- MO Primary Care Association
- Help finding low-cost or free clinics.
Phone: (573) 636-4222
www.mo-pca.org - St. Louis Clinics
- List of St. Louis Clinics.
- Clinic Location List - ***Dental Care***
- American Academy of Pediatric Dentristy
- Updated lists of pediatric dentists by zip code with an extensive list of parent brochures.
www.aapd.org - Dental Care for Low-Income People
- - Dental Clinic List
- Health Care for Kids
- Provides both primary care and urgent care services to insured and uninsured kids. Dental Care for Kids is next door and provides dental care for kids with or without insurance also.
4055 Lindell Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63108
Phone: (314) 535-7701
Telephone answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Hours - Weekdays: 9 AM to 9 PM&Saturdays and Sundays: 12 Noon to 6 PM
- St Louis Children's Hospital Dental Provider List
- Lists dental providers in St Louis by zip code.
www.stlouischildrens.org - ***Obesity/Nutrition***
- St Louis Nutrition Resources
- Comprehensive table of area weight loss programs and nutrition education classes.
- Nutrition Resources - ***Prescription Help***
- Partnership for Prescription Assistance (PPA)
- The PPA helps qualifying patients without prescription drug coverage get the medicines they need through the program that is right for them. Many will get their medications free or nearly free.
Phone: 1-888-477-2669
www.pparx.org - ***Smoking Cessation***
- American Lung Association
- Fact sheets about smoking, free online smoking cessation guide, a quit smoking action plan and information about nicotine replacement/medical assistance during cessation.
www.lungusa.org - Freedom From Smoking
- Siteman Cancer Center:
A six-week program that covers behavior modification, stress reduction and relapse prevention. Participants must attend all sessions. (BJC HealthCare employees can participate for free.)
Fee: $45 for 6 sessions
Barnard Health and Cancer Information Center,
Center for Advanced Medicine,
4921 Parkview Ave.,
St. Louis, MO
Phone: (314) 362-7844
- Grace Hill ASHES
- ASHES (Assistance and Self-Help to End Smoking):
Comprehensive in-home coaching and other services for clients, patients, and neighbors of Grace Hill Neighborhood Health Centers, Inc.
Info: (314) 539-9550; Appointments: (314) 814-8700
Available at all Grace Hill sites.
www.gracehill.org - Smoke Free
- Website with resources for teens and adults who are thinking about quitting smoking.
www.smokefree.gov - Tobacco Quitline
- Help for quitting smoking.
24-Hour Quitline: 1-800-QUIT-NOW
www.dhss.mo.gob/SmokingAndTobacco - ***Vision***
- Health Care USA Providers
- www.stlouischildrens.org
- Replacement Glasses
- Step 1:
Determine where child obtained glasses and whether eye exam was recent, either from the family or through MC+ plan.
Step 2a:
Contact Optometry office where exam took place and glasses were prescribed and request that they contact the specific MC+ plan and request “authorization for replacement glasses.”
Step 2b:
If the last eye exam was a year or more old, the child will need a new exam.
OR
If parent does not remember what plan their child is in or what optometry office they went to, use the following information:
MC+:
Phone: 1-888-275-5908
Will inform you which plan covers child. Have name of child, DOB, Social Security # (if possible). Plan can tell you where child was last seen and when last exam took place.
Healthcare USA
Phone: 1-800-566-6444 (444-7220 for authorization)
MercyCare Plus
VSP vision program - (Phone: 1-800-877-7195)
HarmonyHealth Plan of Missouri Vision program – (1-866-822-1340)
www.stlouischildrens.org - Vision Assistance
- www.stlouischildrens.org
Pregnancy Resources and Infants
- Breastfeeding Help
- 24 hour help from local volunteers.
Phone: (314) 424-3900
La Leche League of Metro East Illinois:
Phone: (618) 398-MOMS
http://lalecheleague.org - March of Dimes
- Information for health professionals and pregnant women on a diverse array of topics relating to pregnancy and newborns.
www.marchofdimes.com - National SIDS Center
- National Sudden and Unexpected Infant/Child Death&Pregnancy Loss Resource Center.
Toll Free: (866) 866-7437
www.sidscenter.org - Safe Sleep Tips for Parents - Nurses for Newborns Foundation
- Provides nurse homevisiting services including education, healthcare and positive parenting skills. Programs serve teen moms, the mentally or physically challenged, infants that are sick, and general population families in need.
7259 Lansdowne Ave. Suite 100
St. Louis, MO 63119
Phone: (314) 544-3433
or
Toll Free: 1-800-45BIRTH
www.nfnf.org - Planned Parenthood of the St. Louis Region
- Health organization that provides sex education programs to youth and their parents and a wide range of reproductive and primary health care services.
Phone: 1-800-230-PLAN
www.plannedparenthood.org/stlouis/ - SIDS Resources
- Organization with extensive resources for families, professionals, and links to educational and support programs. Also has program providing cribs to low-income families.
Administrative&Eastern Region Office:
1120 South Sixth Street, Suite 100
St. Louis, MO 63104
Phone: (314) 822-2323
24-Hour Crisis Hotline: 1-800-421-3511
www.sidsresources.org - Teen Pregnancy Center
- Clinic providing comprehensive medical care, education and developmental life skills to pregnant teens in the St. Louis metropolitan area.
One Barnes-Jewish Hospital Plaza
St. Louis, MO 63110
Phone: (314) 454-8259 www.barnesjewish.org/obstetrics-gynecology/teen-pregnancy - Villa Maria Center - Catholic Charities
- Provides residential and counseling services to pregnant adolescents ages 11-21.
Catholic Charities Archdiocese of St. Louis
4532 Lindell Blvd
St. Louis, MO 63108
Phone: (314) 367-5500
www.ccstl.org - Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
- Supplementary food and nutrition education program. Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have given birth in the previous 6 months, infants, and children under age 5 may qualify.
www.fns.usda.gov/wic/ - Youth In Need - Teen Parent Program
- The Teen Parent Program provides individual and group support to teen parents and pregnant teens who live in St. Charles County. The program offers counseling, case management, education and advocacy to its participants.
Phone: (636) 757-9404 or (636) 757-9407
www.youthinneed.org
Safety Resources
- Car Seat Inspection
- Car seat installation or safety checks.
St. Louis City Phone: (314) 289-1988 - Missouri Poison Control
- Phone: (314) 772-5200 (in St. Louis)
or
1-800-222-1222 (outside of St. Louis)
www.cardinalglennon.com/Pages/Poison%20Center.aspx - SeatCheck
- SeatCheck is a national campaign to help parents properly secure their children in motor vehicles.
Phone: Toll Free at 1-866-SEAT-CHECK
Car seat installation or safety checks.
St. Louis City
Phone: (314) 289-1988
St. Louis Children's Hospital
Safety Stop
Phone: (314) 454-KIDS
or
1-800-678-KIDS, then press three for an appointment
www.seatcheck.org/
Shelters
- Covenant House
- Provides transitional housing and community service center for youth 17-21.
2727 North Kingshighway Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63113
Crisis hotline: (314) 533-2241
www.covenanthouse.org - Gateway Homeless Services
- Provides shelter, meals, educational programs, and youth services including tutoring and child care.
Christian Service Center (Shelter)
1000 North 19th Street
St. Louis, MO 63106
Phone: (314) 231-1515
www.gatewayhomeless.org - Good Sheppard - Catholic Charities
- Provides shelter and counseling for homeless/runaway adolescents, age 12-21.
1340 Partridge Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63130
Phone: (314) 854-5700
www.ccstl.org - Housing Resource Center
- Provides mobile outreach to homeless people, financial education, home buying seminars, relocation from inadequate housing, education about home repair, hotline for centralized access to homeless shelter.
800 N. Tucker Street
St. Louis, MO 63101
Phone: (314) 241-5600
Homeless hotline: (314) 802-5444
www.ccstl.org - Youth Emergency Service (YES) Hotline - Epworth
- The Youth Emergency Service Program is Epworth's crisis care program and emergency shelter. Short-term housing and therapeutic support are provided for young people who need an immediate safe place to live because of abuse, neglect, homelessness or family conflict. YES is open 24/7 year around and can be reached through an emergency Helpline 24 hours daily, 365 days a year, to assist families and teens in crisis.
110 N. Elm Ave.,
St. Louis, MO 63119
24-Hour YES Helpline: (314) 727-6294 or 1-800-899-KIDS
www.epworth.org/ - Youth in Need
- Emergency shelter for youth ages 10-18. Transitional Living for youth ages 16-21. Youthworks program: GED classes, life skills education, counseling and job placement for ages 16-21. More than 25 locations throughout St. Charles, Lincoln, Warren and Montgomery Counties and St. Louis City in eastern Missouri.
Headquarters:
Youth In Need Center
1815 Boone's Lick Road
St. Charles, MO 63301
Central Office Phone: (636) 946-5600
St. Louis County Help Line: (314) 628-2929 or 1-877-928-2929
St. Louis City 24-Hour Help Line: (636) 946-5600
www.youthinneed.org - Safety Tips for Teens
Special Needs/Autism
- Belle Center
- The Belle Center offers an inclusive Center-Based Preschool that allows children with disabilities opportunities to be included in a typical classroom. They also provide outreach services offering therapy for children in the community, parent education programs on topics like development or legal issues, and workshops that help support parents and siblings of children with disabilities. See also the helpful links on the Belle Center website!
10916 Schuetz Road
St. Louis, MO 63146
Phone: (314) 692-8499
www.bellecenter.com - Catch a Falling Star
- The mission of Catch a Falling Star is to strengthen the physical and social skills of children with disabilities while promoting inclusion in every day living. Catch a Falling Star is a unique recreational/fun center open after-school, in the evenings and on weekends to children with and without disabilities ages 2-14.
Hours: Monday-Thursday, 2pm-8pm, Friday 2pm-10pm and Saturday 10am-5pm.
6554 Manchester Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63139
Phone: (314) 645-5556
www.catchafallingstar.org - Children's Legal Alliance - Legal Services of Eastern MO
- Free legal assistance to income eligible children who have special education needs. Services include representing children at IEP meetings, due process, suspension or expulsion hearings. Other services include ensuring homeless children have access to education, advocating for access to appropriate special education services, correcting inaccurate or misleading school records.
4232 Forest Park Blvd
St. Louis, MO 63108
Phone: (314) 534-4200 ext. 1311
or
1-800-444-0524 ext. 1311
www.lsem.org - Down Syndrome Association of Greater St. Louis
- Benefits the lives of people with Down Syndrome and their families through individual and family support, education, advocacy and public awareness.
8420 Delmar Boulevard, Suite 200
St. Louis, MO 63124
Phone: (314) 961-2504
www.dsagsl.org - Easter Seals Disability Services
- Services to adults and children with disabilities, including early intervention, play therapy, camping, respite care, leisure activities, child development, and family support.
Easter Seals Childgarden:
4150 Laclede Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63108
Phone: (314) 531-8148
Easter Seals Child Development Center:
3804 Santiago Drive
Columbia, MO 65203
Phone: (573) 449-6783
http://mo.easterseals.com - Epilepsy Foundation of the St. Louis Region
- Prevention, education, and advocacy services to people with seizures, their families, and the community. Includes employment, independent living, and social services.
164 Crestwood Court, Suite 100
St. Louis, MO 63126
Phone: (314) 962-3900 or (800) 264-6970
www.epilepsyfoundation.org - Family Resource Center
- Located on the 3rd floor of Children's Hospital. Provides a wide array of literature focusing on resources devoted to children's health and parenting.
Hours:
Mon-Thurs 8:30am-7pm
Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Sat 10am-2pm
One Children's Place
Room 3S-12
St. Louis, MO 63110
Phone: (314) 454-2350
www.stlouischildrens.org - First Steps
- For children, birth to age 3, who have delayed development or diagnosed conditions that are associated with developmental disabilities. Provides coordinated services and assistance.
Toll-Free: 1-866-583-2392
www.mofirststeps.com - Fragile X Resource Center of Missouri
- Provides support and information to individuals with FXS and their families.
2 Valley View Place
St. Louis, MO 63124
Phone: (314) 997-0431
www.fragilex.org/html/missouri.htm - Genetics Home Reference
- Website developed by the National Institue for Health to educate parents about the ways genetic variations affect health.
http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/ - Howard Park Center
- Howard Park Center provides educational and therapy services to children ages birth - 18 years including: an inclusion based preschool program for ages 2-5 called Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention (EIBIC), a school aged classroom for ages 5-10 called Cornerstone, a school aged classroom for ages 6-8 diagnosed with Autism called Connections with a RDI® (relationship development intervention) curriculum, a day care program with RDI®, in addition to aqua therapy, therapy services (home or at the center), and splinting and casting.
15834 Clayton Road
Ellisville, MO 63011
Phone: (636) 227-2339
www.howardparkcenter.org - IEP (Individual Education Plan) pamphlet
- Helpful guide on navigating the IEP process from start to finish, as well as problem solving tips for when problems arise.
- IEP Pamphlet - Judevine Center for Autism
- Services to people with autism, including therapy, residential care, education, family support.
Main Office:
1101 Olivette Executive Pkwy.
St. Louis, MO 63132
Phone: (314) 432-6200
or
1-800-780-6545
www.judevine.org - Life Skills Foundation
- Services to adults and teens with developmental disabilities including community living skills, employment support, and leisure activities.
10176 Corporate Square Drive, Suite 100
St. Louis, MO 63132
Phone: (314) 567-7705 (ask for the intake department)
www.lifeskills-stl.org/ - Missouri Protection and Advocacy
- A federally mandated statewide system which provides protection of the rights of persons with disabilities through legally based advocacy.
Administration Phone: (573) 893-3333 or 866-777-7199
Application Unit: (573) 659-0678 or 1-800-392-8667
www.moadvocacy.org - MPACT Parent Training and Information
- A statewide parent training and information center serving all disabilities. MPACT's mission is to ensure that all children with special needs receive an education that allows them to achieve their personal goals.
Phone: 1-800-743-7634
www.ptimpact.org/ - Paraquad
- Information and referral service about resources for people with disabilities including:
* Accessible Housing Clearinghouse
* Financial assistance with home modifications, rental and mortgage payments,
* Employment program,
* Benefits planning assistance
* College for Living including continuing education, supported education, supported employment.
* DEAFWay Interpreting Services
* Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services - develop independent living plans
* Personal Assistance Services - people with disabilities hire, train and supervise their own personal attendants.
* Youth and Family Program
* Public Policy Advocacy Program
5240 Oakland Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63110
Phone: (314) 289-4200
TTY: (314) 289-4252
www.paraquad.org - Ranken Jordan
- Provides care for children with complex medical and developmental needs regardless of ability to pay.
11365 Dorsett Road
Maryland Heights, MO 63043
Phone: (314) 872-6400
or
1-800-845-6400
www.rankenjordan.org - Recreation Council of greater STL
- Clearinghouse for information on leisure, recreation and socialization opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities who reside in the Greater St. Louis Area.
St. Louis City Office:
2334 Olive
St. Louis, MO 63103
Phone: (314) 772-2299
St. Charles Office:
60 Gailwood Dr. Suite C.
St. Peters, MO 63376
Phone: (636) 477-7704
www.recreationcouncil.org/ - Social Security Office
- A child might be eligible for 3 types of Social Security benefits-
* Social Security Dependents Benefits (SSDI)- for children of disabled or deceased parents.
* Supplemental Security Income (SSI)- benefits are payable to children under 18 years old who have disabilities and limited resources.
* Medicaid-automatic for patients with severe impairments regardless of parental income.
Phone: 1-800-772-1213
TTY: 1-800-325-0778 www.socialsecurity.gov/applyfordisability/child.htm - Special School District Resource Center
- Knowledgeable staff and a wealth of information for families of children with disabilities.
12110 Clayton Rd.
Town and Country, MO 63131
Phone: (314) 989-8100 www.ssd.k12.mo.us/parents/fcrc/index.html - St. Louis Arc
- Support and services to adults and children with mental retardation and other developmental disabilities, and their families.
1177 N. Warson
St. Louis, MO 63132
Phone: (314) 569-2211
www.slarc.org - St. Louis Regional Center
- Service coordination for anyone with a developmental disability, such as mental retardation, cerebral palsy, head injuries, autism, epilepsy, certain learning disabilities.
St. Louis City Office:
111 N. 7th Street, 6th Floor Wainwright Bldg
St. Louis, MO 63101
Phone: (314) 244-8800
Toll Free: 1-800-358-7665
St. Louis County Office:
9900 Page, Suite 106
St. Louis, MO 63132
Phone: (314) 877-2711
Toll Free: 1-800-374-6458
www.dmh.mo.gov/dd/ - St. Louis Learning Disabilities Association (LDA)
- Services for people with learning disablities and their families, including information, referral, community education, resource library, and individual consultation.
13537 Barrett Parkway Dr, Suite 110
Ballwin, MO 63021
Phone: (314) 966-3088
www.ldastl.org - WINGS
- Seeks to enhance a childs quality of life during his or her last months, weeks or days, by offering pain and symptom management and comfort care.
Phone: (314) 872-5050
www.stlouischildrens.org/ - ***Sports Programs***
- Cerebral Palsy Sports Program
- Coordinated by physical therapists at Children's hospital, provides sports opportunities for children with CP.
Phone: 314-454-KIDS
or
1-800-678-KIDS
www.stlouischildrens.org - Kids Enjoy Exercise Now (KEEN)
- Provides free one-to-one recreational opportunities for children and young adults with mental and physical disabilities.
P.O. Box 69010
St. Louis, MO 63169
Phone: (314) 259-5980
www.keenstlouis.org - Team Activities for Special Kids (T.A.S.K.)
- T.A.S.K. provides year-round instructional sports program that provides athletic and social opportunities to kids with special needs. The purpose of the program is to help build self-esteem and skills in children with special needs.
11139 South Towne Square, Suite D
St. Louis, Mo 63123
Phone: (314) 845-3641
www.tasksports.org - ***Visual or Hearing Impairment***
- Central Institute for the Deaf
- Central Institute for the Deaf is a fully accredited auditory-oral school where hearing-impaired children learn to listen, talk, read and succeed. They specialize in excellence in auditory-oral deaf education for children birth to 12. Generous private support makes CID affordable for families of children with hearing loss who qualify, regardless of ability to pay.
825 South Taylor Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63110
Phone: (314) 977-0132
Toll Free: 877-444-4574
www.cid.edu - Delta Gamma
- Early intervention ervices for children with visual impairment.
1750 S. Big Bend Blvd.
Richmond Heights, MO 63117
Phone: (314) 776-1300
www.dgckids.org - Missouri Council of the Blind
- A support group that provides information and support. Information provided includes scholarships, summer camps, special services program, adaptive technology information, health benefits, employment and legislation issues and public awareness programs.
5453 Chippewa
St. Louis, MO 63109
Phone: 314-832-7172
Toll-free: 800-342-5632
www.missouricounciloftheblind.org - Rehabilitation Services for the Blind
- Rehabilitation Services for the Blind (RSB) provides services to people with varying degrees of visual impairment, ranging from those who cannot read regular print to those who are totally blind.
St. Louis North District:
9900 Page Ave. Suite 105
St. Louis, MO 63132
Phone: (314) 877-1532
TTY: (314) 877-1546
St. Louis South District:
3867 Magnolia Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63110
Phone: (314) 933-7311
TTD: (314) 933-7327
www.dss.mo.gov/fsd/rsb/
Teen Resources
- Americorps
- AmeriCorps is a network of local, state, and national service programs that connects more than 70,000 Americans each year in intensive service to meet our country’s critical needs in education, public safety, health, and the environment. AmeriCorps members address critical needs in communities throughout America by tutoring and mentoring disadvantaged youth, fighting illiteracy, improving health services, building affordable housing, teaching computer skills, cleaning parks and streams. Educational awards and living stipends are provided for the year of service.
www.americorps.gov/ - Cardinal Glennon Hospital Adolescent Center
- 1465 South Grand Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63104
Phone: (314) 577-5600
For Appointments: (314) 268-6406
www.cardinalglennon.com - Children's Rights of America Youth Crisis Hotline
- 1-800-422-HOPE
- Covenant House
- Provides transitional housing and community service center for youth 17-21.
2727 North Kingshighway Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63113
Crisis hotline: (314) 533-2241
www.covenanthouse.org - Growing American Youth
- Growing American Youth brings gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth 21 and under in St. Louis and the surrounding areas together. Offers a place for youth to meet friends and to give and receive support in a safe environment. Growing American Youth meets every Thursday night from 7-8:30 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church, 600 N. Euclid, St. Louis MO 63108 in the Central West End.
www.growingamericanyouth.org - Kids Under Twenty One (KUTO) Crisis Line
- Provides youth focused crisis prevention, suicide intervention and post-intervention support to the community through awareness, education and outreach.
Crisis Helpline: 1-888-644-KUTO (staffed every day after 4 pm CST)
www.kuto.org - National Runaway Crisis Hotline
- 24 hour confidential crisis hotline for youth who are runaways or considering running away and their families.
1-800-RUNAWAY
www.nrscrisisline.org - PFLAG
- Support for parents, families, and friends of lesbians and gays.
P.O. Box 410114
St. Louis, MO 63141
Phone: (314) 821-3524
www.pflagstl.org - RAVEN - Youth WAV
- WAV provides violence prevention groups for youth aged 12-17. Youth WAV serves teens who are at risk for committing violence due to a history of witnessing violence, previous violent acting out or, living in a violent culture.
3960 Lindell Blvd. Suite 110
St. Louis, MO 63110
Phone: (314) 289-8000 ext. 502
www.ravenstl.org - St. Louis Children's Hospital Adolescent Center
- Provides care for patients, ages 12-21, and serves as a resource for health care professionals with questions or other needs related to adolescent health care.
Appointments: (314) 454-KIDS or 1-800-678-KIDS
www.stlouischildrens.org - St. Louis County Youth Programs
- County Youth Programs plans, develops, and provides service for children and youth.
The Dropout Initiative has a multi-component program called Doors to Success which serves ages 16 to 24 in areas where the rate of high school dropout is high.
The Summer Food Service Program for Children provides nutritious meals at community sites.
The Outstanding Student Leadership Program involves high schools in recognizing seniors considered leaders.
Phone: (314) 615-4429
www.ww5.stlouisco.com/dhs/CYP.html - Stop Bullying Now
- Website with extensive resources and handouts on bullying for kids, adults, health care providers, and educators.
www.stopbullying.gov/ - Roles for Health Professionals to Prevent Bullying - Youth Emergency Service (YES) Hotline - Epworth
- The Youth Emergency Service Program is Epworth's crisis care program and emergency shelter. Short-term housing and therapeutic support are provided for young people who need an immediate safe place to live because of abuse, neglect, homelessness or family conflict. YES is open 24/7 year around and can be reached through an emergency Helpline 24 hours daily, 365 days a year, to assist families and teens in crisis.
110 N. Elm Ave.,
St. Louis, MO 63119
24-Hour YES Helpline: (314) 727-6294 or 1-800-899-KIDS
www.epworth.org - Youth In Need
- Emergency shelter for youth ages 10-18. Transitional Living for youth ages 16-21. Youthworks program: GED classes, life skills education, counseling and job placement for ages 16-21. More than 25 locations throughout St. Charles, Lincoln, Warren and Montgomery Counties and St. Louis City in eastern Missouri.
Headquarters:
Youth In Need Center
1815 Boone's Lick Road
St. Charles, MO 63301
Central Office Phone: (636) 946-5600
St. Louis County Help Line: (314) 628-2929 or 1-877-928-2929
St. Louis City 24-Hour Help Line: (636) 946-5600
www.youthinneed.org - ***Sexual and Reproductive Health***
- Adolescent Sexuality Ect.
- Online resource about adolescent sexuality, pregnancy, education, daily information, ect.
www.sxect.org/ - Planned Parenthood of the St. Louis Region
- Health organization that provides sex education programs to youth and their parents and a wide range of reproductive and primary health care services.
Phone: 1-800-230-PLAN
www.ppslr.org - Project ARK
- Project ARK is committed to providing services that enhance the lives of children, youth, young adults, women and families infected, affected and at risk for HIV disease through coordination of medical care, social support and prevention services. Offers free HIV testing at Laclede location and 2 local coffeeshops. Also provides support groups, peer mentoring, and one on one counseling about STI prevention for LGBT youth.
4169 Laclede Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63108
Phone: (314) 535-7275
http://projectark.wustl.edu - Teen Health
- Website for teens that provides a safe, honest, and accurate information and advice about health, emotions, and life.
www.kidshealth.org/teen/ - Teen Health Facts
- Online resource for any and all questions regarding your health, your relationships, your body and your sexuality.
www.teenhealthfx.com/ - Teen Pregnancy Center
- Clinic providing comprehensive medical care, education and developmental life skills to pregnant teens in the St. Louis metropolitan area.
One Barnes-Jewish Hospital Plaza
St. Louis, MO 63110
Phone: (314) 454-8259
www.barnesjewish.org - The SPOT
- Supporting Opportiunies with Teens
One-stop, drop-in center for youth (ages 13-24) that provides testing for HIV and sexually transmitted diseases, health care and counseling, social support, prevention and case management services at no cost. Physicians available Monday-Friday afternoons from 1pm - 5pm.
4169 Laclede, 1st floor
St. Louis, MO 63108
Phone: (314) 535-0413
www.thespot.wustl.edu/index.html
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