After School Programs/Camps

COMPREHENSIVE AFTER SCHOOL GUIDE
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Big Brothers Big Sisters
Individual mentoring program for children
4625 Lindell Blvd, Suite 501
Saint Louis, MO 63108
Phone: (314) 361 - 5900

St. Charles
1236 Jungerman Road
Suite G
St. Peters, MO 63376
Phone: 636.939.2227
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 63107-2608
Ph: (314) 652-8300

Jackie Joyner-Kersee Boys&Girls Cub
East St. Louis IL, 62201
Telephone: 618.274.5437

Jean Slay's Boys Club of Saint Louis
2524 South 11th Street
Saint Louis MO, 63104
Telephone: 314.772.5661

Matthews-Dickey Boys and Girls Club
4245 N Kingshighway
St Louis, MO 63115
314-382-5952 ext 234
www.bgca.org/clubs/default.asp
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, Mullanphy ILC Elementary School, Hodgen Elementary School, Baden Elementary School&Simmons/Marshall Mega Magnet Elementary School

Headquarters:
5621 Delmar, Suite 104
St. Louis, MO 63112
314.383.1733 Neighborhood Houses
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
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
314-531-1412
www.childcarestl.org - Parent Guide to Finding Quality Childcare
Girls Incorporated
Afterschool and summer educational and recreational programs for children and teen girls.

3801 Nelson Drive
St. Louis, Missouri 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
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.
5888 Plymouth
St Louis, MO 63112
314-361-1446
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
121 South Meramec Avenue
Clayton, MO 63105

314-615-4429
www.co.st-louis.mo/us/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.
1528 Locust Street
St. Louis. Missouri 63103
314.436.1177

www.ymcastlouis.org
YMCA Inclusion Program
YMCA of Greater St Louis serves people of all abilities. The After School Teen Activities and Recreation (A-STAR) program serves adolescents age 13-21 with developmental disabilities with group planned activies, games, swimming and learning opportunities.
1528 Locust Street
St. Louis. Missouri 63103
314.436.1177 (YMCA main number)
314-962-5979 (Inclusion program)
www.ymcastlouis.org

Child Abuse

Child Abuse and Neglect Hotlines
To Report:
MISSOURI
1-800-392-3738 (calling from inside MO) or 573-751-3448 (outside MO)
ILLINOIS
1-800-25-ABUSE (calling from inside IL)
217-524-2606 (outside IL)
Child Abuse Prevention Hotline
For a parents worried they might hurt their child, provides hotline, counseling, and resources
1-800-4ACHILD
Child Advocacy Services of Greater St Louis
Coordinate services for victims of child abuse in a child-friendly setting working with a multi-disciplinary team.

1 University Blvd
St Louis, MO 63121
Phone: (314) 516-6798
http://www.stlouiscac.org
Crisis Nursery
Provides emergency intervention, respite care and support to families in crisis through short-term care for young children, helping families resolve crisis, follow-up, ongoing support and
education to families, community outreach and awareness.
6150 Oakland Ave
St Louis, 63139
314-768-3201 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 http://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
(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.
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
314-552-2352
www.voicesforchildrenstl.org

Childcare

Child Day Care Association
Provides resource and referral information about child care centers.
4236 Lindell Blvd., Suite 300
St. Louis, MO 63108
314-531-1412
www.childcarestl.org - Finding Safe, Quality Child Care
Children’s Home and Aid Society
Childcare Resource and Referral center for the Metro East area.

2133 Johnson Rd. Suite 101
Granite City, IL 62040
1-800-467-9200 www.chasiccrr.org
Car Seat Inspection
Car seat installation or safety checks.
St Louis City 314-289-1988

St Louis Children's Hospital
Safety Stop
Call 314.454.KIDS or 800.678.KIDS, then press three for an appointment.
Crisis Nursery
Provides emergency intervention, respite care and support to families in crisis through short-term care for young children, helping families resolve crisis, follow-up, ongoing support and
education to families, community outreach and awareness.
6150 Oakland Ave
St Louis, 63139
314-768-3201 www.crisisnurserykids.com
St Louis Children's Hospital Family Resource Center
Located on the 3rd floor of Children's Hospital. Provides literature on diverse topics related to parenting.
One Children's Place
Room 3S-12
St. Louis, Missouri 63110
314-454-2350 www.stlouischildrens.org/tabid/100/itemid/191/Family-Resource-Center.aspx
Head Start
Child development program for 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) 427-4940
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
Childgarden
Childgarden is an early care and education program that also provides early intervention services for children birth to age 8 with special needs.

4150 Laclede Ave, St Louis, 63108
314-531-8148
www.childgardencdc.org

Domestic Violence

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 140 languages available.

1-800-799-SAFE www.ndvh.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
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
(314) 772-4535
http://twsh.org
ALIVE
Provides a 24-hour crisis line, short-term emergency shelter, counseling, court advocacy, support groups, and children's counseling.
P.O. Box 11201
St. Louis MO 63105
Phone: 314-993-7080
Crisis line: 314-993-2777

Franklin county Crisis Line:
636) 583-5700
www.alivestl.org
AWARE
AWARE (Assisting Women with Advocacy, Resources and Education) is a hospital-based domestic violence program at Barnes-Jewish Hospital.
Barnes-Jewish Hospital Plaza — BNO
St. Louis, MO 63110
314-362-9273
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:
2229 Pine St.
St. Louis, MO 63103
314-588-8300

County:
2709 Woodson Rd
Overland, MO 63114

www.row-stl.org
Crime Victims Advocacy Center Hotline
Resources, counseling, advocacy and referral for victims of crime and their families.
539 North Grand Suite 400
St Louis, MO
1-800-347-6881
314-OK-BE-MAD
314-652-3623 http://supportvictims.org/
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
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
314-535-5229
1-800-527-1460 www.laawstl.org
RAVEN
Rape and Violence End Now
St. Louis Organization for Changing Men
This organization provides services for batterers and also has a youth violence prevention program.
3960 Lindell Blvd. Suite 110,
St. Louis, MO 63108
314-289-8000 www.ravenstl.org
Kathy Weiman Shelter for Abused Women


314-423-1117

Early Intervention Services

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
314-432-4330 phone
Email: info@parentsasteachers.org
www.patnc.org
Delta Gamma
Services for children with visual impairment.
5030 McRee Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110
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.
1-866-583-2392 www.eikids.com/mo/matrix/
Head Start
Child development program for 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) 427-4940
Grace Hill:314-539-9500
Urban League:314-867-9100
Early Head Start: Southside Daycare proveds programs for zip codes 63103, 63104, 63106, 63107, 63110 and 63118 www.moheadstart.org
Childgarden
Childgarden is an early care and education program that also provides early intervention services for children birth to age 8 with special needs.

4150 Laclede Ave, St Louis, 63108
314-531-8148
www.childgardencdc.org

Education

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
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 http://www.lsem.org
City of St Louis Schools
Information about public, charter, parochial and independent schools in the city of St Louis. http://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 - (314) 367-8100

4644 Gravois Ave, St Louis - (314) 352-4113

13 N Oaks plz, St Louis - (314) 385-4005

East St. Louis, Illinois EOC
601 James R Thompson Blvd
Bld B, Ste. 2079
East Saint Louis, Illinois 62201 - 3027
(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, Missouri 63119
(314) 644-5055
www.familysupportnet.org
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
314-989-8438
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
314-241-2288
www.slpl.lib.mo.us/kidzone
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.
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. Ste. A
St. Louis, MO 63118
Tel 314.776.3434
www.urbanfuturestl.org

Employment

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 TRAINING, 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
314-862-2777
www.communityservice.wustl.edu/stlagencies/details.php?csoid=121
County Job Hotline
615-JOBS

Call to obtain information on current job openings in St Louis county. 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 asny St Louis COunty resident 16-24 years of age in need of a GED or improvement injob readiness skills to obtain or keep a job; 3 locations (Maplewood, Hazelwood, Ritenour)

121 South Meramec Avenue
Clayton, MO 63105 www.co.st-louis.mo.us/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.

Administrative Office/Pagedale Boutique
1431 Kingsland Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63133
Phone: 314-333-4490

St. Charles Office/Boutique
523 South 5th Street
St. Charles, MO 63301
Phone: 636-940-8027

Belleville Office/Boutique:
7705 West Main Street, Suite 15
Belleville, IL 62223
Phone: 618-398-3305

Downtown St. Louis Boutiqe:
The Missouri Career Center/SLATE Building on the Lower Level
1017 Olive Street
St. Louis, MO 63101
Phone: 314-613-3014
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 - (314) 367-8100

4644 Gravois Ave, St Louis - (314) 352-4113

13 N Oaks plz, St Louis - (314) 385-4005

East St. Louis, Illinois EOC
601 James R Thompson Blvd
Bld B, Ste. 2079
East Saint Louis, Illinois 62201 - 3027
(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
333-JOBS www.employmentstl.org
Great Hires
Missouri's Workforce Resource

The official workforce resource website for the State of Missouri.

Find these resources:
Job Seekers:
  • Access to thousand of Missouri jobs with job matches based on skills as well as job titles

  • Job Market search feautre to find openings by title, skill set, field of study, or zip code

  • Personal homepages to store searches, position descriptions, and communication with businesses

  • Online Umployment Insurance Claim reporting


    • Businesses:
  • No-cost access to Missouri's largest hiring pool and broadest variety of skill sets

  • Streamlined 5-Step Job Posting process with increased control over your ability to ensure qualified matches

  • Ranking of candidates for more precise match to business needs

  • Individual home page with consolidated list of all job postings, searches, and communication.

    • www.greathires.org/index.shtml
    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
    679-0300 http://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
    314-421-1321 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.
    1727 Locust St
    St Louis, MO 63103
    314-241-3464 www.mersgoodwill.org
    Missouri Mentoring Partnership
    The goal of this program is to provide motivated young people, ages 16-21 who have experienced out of home placement and other difficult life challenges with employment and vocational/educational mentoring opportunities based at the work-site. Youth must be a St Louis City or County resident, and a CD or DYS client.
    4411 N Newstead
    St Louis, MO 63155
    314-877-2013 www.frcmo.org/missourimentoring.htm
    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.
    1017 Olive St.
    St Louis, MO 63101
    314-589-8000
    http://stlouis.missouri.org/citygov/slate/
    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.
    898-WORK http://providentstl.org/life-skills/transitions.html
    Vocational Rehabilitation
    Employment oriented services to Missourians with disabilites.

    3101 Chouteau
    St. Louis MO 63103
    Ph: 314-301-7281; Fax: 314-301-7228

    4040 Seven Hills Road
    Florissant MO 63033
    Ph: 314-877-3200; Fax: 314-877-3201

    3248 Laclede Station Road
    St. Louis MO 63143
    Ph: 314-877-1900; 877-222-8968
    Fax: 314-877-1920

    P.O. Box 12422
    St. Louis MO 63132
    Ph: 314-426-8388; Fax: 314-301-7228
    TDD: 314-301-7123
    www.vr.dese.mo.gov/vr/co/VRWebsite.nsf
    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.
    Headquarters:
    The Scheidegger Family
    Youth In Need Center
    1815 Boone's Lick Road
    St. Charles, MO 63301
    636-946-5600
    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. www.youthbuild.org

    Food and Nutrition

    Breastfeeding Help
    24 hour help from local volunteers.
    314-424-3900

    La Leche League of Metro East Illinois
    (618) 398-MOMS (6667)

    http://lalecheleague.org
    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
    Operation Food Search
    The Hunger Hotline helps find food pantries by zip code.
    6282 Olive Blvd.
    St. Louis, MO 63130-3300
    Phone: (314) 726-5355
    www.ofsearch.org
    Feed My People
    Emergency food to anyone, longer term help for clients in zips 66223, 66225-66229
    171 Kingston Drive
    St. Louis, Missouri 63125-2932
    314 631-4900 http://feed-my-people.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.
    5959 St. Louis Avenue
    St. Louis, MO 63120
    1-800-229-3335

    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
    1-800-835-5465 www.dhss.mo.gov/wic/ - WIC Eligibility Requirements

    Health Insurance

    See Also Physical Health Section!
    Dental Care for Low-Income People
    Last update 12/2008
    - Dental Clinics List
    Bureau of Primary Health Care
    Help finding low-cost or free health clinics. http://findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov
    MC+ Plan Provider List
    Information about Healthcare USA, Harmony Health, and Mercy Care Plus plans with numbers for transportation, nurse advice lines, dental care. - MC Providers
    MC+ Consumer Advocacy
    For Problems with Coverage
    314-534-1263 www.dss.mo.gov/mhd/faq/index.htm
    Family Support Division
    To apply for MC+/Medicaid. See application below. Bosnian, Spanish, and Vietnamese available on the website.

    City: 314-340-5000
    County: 314-426-9600 www.dss.mo.gov/mhk/index.htm - MC+ Application
    Insure Kids Now!
    Insure Kids Now! is a national campaign to link the nation's 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.
    1-877-KIDS NOW www.insurekidsnow.gov
    Legal Services Public Benefits Project
    Helps with Medicaid and other public benefit issues.
    1-800-444-0514, ext. 1213 http://lsem.org
    Missouri Primary Health Care Association
    Help finding low-cost or free clinics.
    573-636-4222
    www.mo-pca.org/healthcenters.htm -
    Community Health-In-Partnership Services
    Provides preventative, primary care, and referral services to uninsured.
    2431 No. Grand Blvd.
    St. Louis, MO 63106-1018
    314-652-923 www.chipsstlouis.org/history.html
    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.
    314-454-KIDS

    Housing

    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, education about home repair,
    800 N. Tucker Blvd.
    St. Louis, MO 63101
    Homeless hotline 314-802-5444 press 1
    Other services: 314-802-5440
    ACORN
    ACORN Housing is a national non-profit organization that provides free housing counseling with one-on-one mortgage loan counseling and first-time homebuyer classes. Helps clients obtain affordable mortgages through unique lending partnerships.

    4304 Manchester
    St. Louis, MO 63110
    314) 531-6204
    http://acorn.org
    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
    314-771-HOME www.almosthomestl.org
    Beyond Housing
    Provides rental housing program, home ownership services, and other community services to low income families.

    4156 Manchester Avenue
    St. Louis, Missouri 63110
    314-533-0600 www.beyondhousing.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
    Valley Park, MO 63088
    636-861-2623 www.circleofconcern.org
    Better Family Life
    Housing counseling services and down-payment assistance.

    724 Union Blvd
    St Louis, MO 63108
    314-367-3440
    www.betterfamilylife.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.

    4532 Lindell Blvd
    St Louis MO 63108 www.ccstl.org
    St Patrick's Center
    Housing assistance through several programs including:
    Ooperation Independent Housing - this program helps employed individual and their families find and retain market rate housing. Along with living skills training, clients receive housing counseling and 12 months of declining rental subsidies.

    Neighborhood Suppor - this prevention program helps families in existing housing to overcome housing crises through utility or rent payments. Clients also receive clothing, food, bus tickets, and household goods.

    800 N Tucker
    St Louis MO 63101
    802-0700 www.stpatrickcenter.org
    Urban League
    Provide utility, rental, and mortgage assistance to low-income people in St Louis City and County in Missouri.

    3701 Grandel Sq
    St Louis, MO 63108

    www.ulstl.org
    Covenant House
    Provides transitional housing and community service center for youth 17-21.
    11 S Newstead
    St Louis, MO 63108
    Crisis hotline: 314-533-2241 www.covenanthousemo.org
    www.socialserve.com
    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. Social Serve
    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.
    It is 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
    314-534-5800 / 800-555-3951 http://stlouis.missouri.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, which administers low and moderate income Public Housing Programs for the City of St. Louis.
    314-531-4770
    Section 8 Waiting List
    314-286-4361
    St. Louis County Housing Authority
    314-428-3200
    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.
    Headquarters:
    The Scheidegger Family
    Youth In Need Center
    1815 Boone's Lick Road
    St. Charles, MO 63301
    Crisis Hotline: 636-946-5600
    314-351-5510 www.youthinneed.org
    ***Energy Assistance***
    Community Action Agency of St Louis County
    Several housing programs for homeless and low-to-moderate income families throughout St Louis County.

    2709 Woodson
    St Louis, MO 63144
    314-863-0015 www.caasstlc.org
    LIHEAP
    Helps low-income people pay heating bills through energy assistance grants.
    1-800-392-1261
    Link below lists resources for assistance with weatherization/energy efficiency and emergency charitable energy assistance. www.liheap.ncat.org
    ***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.
    2256 S. Grand, 2nd Floor South
    St. Louis, MO 63104
    314-664-9922
    www.leadprevention.org
    National Lead Information Clearinghouse
    Information from the Environmental Protection Agency on many issues related to lead exposure prevention and treatment.
    1-800-424-LEAD www.epa.gov/lead
    CDC Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
    Resources for parents and health professionals. Includes surveillance data statistics. www.cdc.gov/nceh/lead/lead.htm

    Immigration/Refugee Services

    Accion Social Comunitaria
    Provides and advocates for those 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 Saint Louis, Missouri 63116
    314-644-5465
    http://asc-edu.org
    Immigrant and Refugee Women's Program
    This program 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
    (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
    314-773-9090 www.iistl.org - Frequently asked questions about refugees and immigrants
    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. www.ymcastlouis.org/literacy

    Legal Services

    Bar Association of Metro St. Louis Lawyer Referral
    Lawyer referral service for the St. Louis area.
    314-621-6681 www.bamsl.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
    314-535-5229
    1-800-527-1460 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
    Public Benefits/Income Maintenance
    4232 Forest Park Avenue
    St. Louis, Missouri 63108
    (314) 534-4200
    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.
    314-961-0679
    800-233-3958
    800-392-8667 www.moadvocacy.org

    Literacy

    Missouri Department of Adult Education and Literacy
    Comprehensive listing of adult education and literacy programs for the State. http://dese.mo.gov/divcareered/ael_mo_program.htm
    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.
    314-241-2288 www.slpl.lib.mo.us
    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 Grand Blvd
    St Louis, MO 63118
    314-773-9090 www.iistl.org
    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.
    314-367-5000 SLPS
    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.
    (800)729-4443 http://lift-missouri.org
    Missouri Humanities Council

    The Missouri Humanities Council offers a literacy program called READ from the START, 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.
    314-781-9660 www.mohumanities.org
    YMCA of Greater St. Louis
    Various literacy programs for all ages including:
    Beginning Baby with Books
    YREAD
    YMCA Literacy Council
    1528 Locust Street
    St. Louis. Missouri 63103
    314-436-1177
    www.ymcastlouis.org/literacy

    Mental Health

    Counseling Services for MC+ Plans
    Mercy CarePlus (formerly called Community Care Plus)
    10123 Corporate Square Drive
    St. Louis, MO 63132
    314-432-9300
    www.mercycareplus.com

    HealthCare USA
    Note: HealthCare USA does not provide services in Madison or Perry counties.
    10 S. Broadway, Suite 1200
    St. Louis, MO 63102
    314-241-5300
    www.chchcusa.com

    Harmony Health Plan of Missouri
    23 Public Square, Suite 400
    Belleville, IL 622220
    866-822-1340
    www.harmonyhpm.com



    http://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.
    314-469-6644 (local)
    800-811-4760 (toll free) www.bhrstl.org
    Kids Under Twenty One
    Provides youth focused crisis prevention, suicide intervention and post-intervention support to the community through awareness, education and outreach.
    Administration: 314-963-7571
    Crisis hotline: 314-644-5886
    Toll-free 1-888-644-5886 www.kuto.org
    Mental Health America of Eastern Missouri
    Provides education, advocacy, information and referral about mental health.
    1905 S. Grand
    St Louis, MO 63104
    314-773-1399 www.mhaem.org
    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.
    134 W. Madison Avenue
    Saint Louis MO 63122
    helpline: 314-966-4670 www.namistl.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.
    central intake: 314-729-4004
    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, St. Louis, MO 63121
    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.
    1504 S. Grand
    St Louis, MO 63104
    314-531-1770 www.hopewellcenter.com
    Life Crisis Services
    Provides a suicide/crisis intervention hotline. Life Crisis also coordinates a survivors of suicide support group.
    (314) 647-HELP (4357) or 1-800-273-TALK (8255) http://providentstl.org/life-crisis-services.html
    Provident Counseling
    Provides individual counseling and youth-based community services
    Information and First Appointments: (314) 533-8200
    Toll Free (800) 782-1008
    http://providentstl.org
    National Suicide Hotline
    Provided through the National Hopeline Network
    1-800-442-HOPE(4673) www.hopeline.com
    Unmasking Suicide - Survivors of Suicide Support Group
    Meets in the city of St. Louis
    1-877-600-1028

    Additional Information: Mailing Address:
    US (Unmasking Suicide)
    11220 West Florissant, #283
    Florissant, MO 63033
    www.suicidology.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
    Headquarters:
    636-946-5600
    Crisis Hotline:
    636-946-3771 www.youthinneed.org
    Mental Health Resources for Youth Handbook
    - The Handbook
    ***Substance Abuse***
    Missouri Division of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse
    Access to treatment and prevention services
    314-877-0370
    Administrative Offices
    573-751-4942 www.dmh.missouri.gov
    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.
    314-962-3456 www.ncada-stl.org - Substance Abuse Resource List
    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.
    (314) 647-3677. www.aastl.org

    Parenting Resources

    Parentlink
    Helpful links on many parenting issues.
    1-800-552-8522 www.outreach.missouri.edu/parentlink
    Parents as Teachers
    Provides parents with child development knowledge and parenting support.
    314-432-4330 http://www.patnc.org
    Child Abuse Prevention
    For a parents worried they might hurt their child, provides hotline, counseling, and resources
    1-800-4ACHILD
    Mid Missouri Crisis Line
    Connection to resources for parents in crisis.
    1-888-761-4357
    Breastfeeding Help
    La Leche League
    24 hour help from local volunteers.
    314-424-3900 www.lalecheleague.org
    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 # 100
    St Louis, 63119
    (314) 544-3433
    www.nfnf.org
    Gateway Grandparents Kinship Network Info and Referral
    314-961-8000, ext. 242
    Missouri Poison Control
    (314) 772-5200 (in St. Louis)
    1-800-222-1222 (outside of St. Louis)
    www.cardinalglennon.com
    Children's Hospital Help Line
    Provides information about local pediatricians accepting patients. Nurses staff an answer line to help guide parents with health concerns about their children.
    314-454-KIDS
    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
    (314) 644-5055
    www.familysuppornet.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

    Physical Health

    COMMUNITY RESOURCES FOR DENTAL CARE, AUDIOLOGICAL EXAMS, COMMUNITY CLINICS, OBESITY, ASTHMA, SMOKING CESSATION AND MORE!
    ***Dental Care***
    Dental Care for Low-Income People
    Updated 1/2008 - Dental Clinic List
    St Louis Children's Hospital Dental Provider List
    Lists dental providers in St Louis by zip code. www.stlouischildrens.org
    American Academy of Pediatric Dentristy
    Updated lists of pediatric dentists by zip code, extensive list of parent brochures. www.aapd.org
    ***Vision***
    Harmony Health Plan Providers
    www.stlouischildrens.org
    Mercy Care Plus Providers
    www.stlouischildrens.org
    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+:
    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
    1.800.566.6444 (444.7220 for authorization)
    MercyCare Plus
    VSP vision program (1.800.877.7195)
    HarmonyHealth Plan of Missouri
    Vision program – (1.866.822.1340)
    Last update Aug 2006 www.stlouischildrens.org/tabid/46/itemid/3415/Replacement-Glasses.aspx
    ***Asthma***
    ACE Classes
    "Asthma Control Education" classes are offered through St Louis Children's Hospital.

    314-454-KIDS
    Asthma and Allergy Foundation
    Provides ducation 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 # 1S
    St Louis, MO 63117
    (314) 645-2422 www.aafastl.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.
    118 Hampton Ave
    St Louis, MO 63139
    (314) 645-5505
    www.lungusa.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. 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 314.454.6171.
    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 314.968.4710
    Last update Sep 2006
    www.stlouischildrens.org/tabid/46/itemid/3422/Audiological-Evaluations.aspx
    ***Obesity/Nutrition***
    St Louis Nutrition Resources
    Comprehensive table of area weight loss programs and nutrition education classes. - Nutrition Resources
    ***Smoking Cessation***
    Smoke Free
    Website with resources for teens and adults who are thinking about quitting smoking. www.smokefree.gov
    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

    314-362-7844

    Tobacco Quitline
    Help for Quitting Smoking

    (800) 784-8669
    www.dhss.mo.gob/SmokingAndTobacco
    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; appointment line: (314) 814-8700

    Available at all Grace Hill sites. www.gracehill.org
    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 - Second-Hand Smoke and Children Fact Sheet
    ***Community Clinics***
    St Louis Clinics
    Please open link below for clinic list. - Clinic Location 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 - Fax: (314) 535-0207
    Telephone answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
    Weekdays: 9 AM to 9 PM
    Saturdays&Sundays: 12 Noon to 6 PM
    www.healthcareforkids.org
    Health Care USA Providers
    www.stlouischildrens.org
    Community Health in Partnership Services
    Healthcare and social services for uninsured and underserved.
    2431 No. Grand Blvd.
    St. Louis, MO 63106-1018
    314-652-9231 www.chipsstlouis.org
    La Clinica
    Healthcare focusing on immigrants and refugees. Multi-lingual services provided, including social service and legal services.
    3646 Fairview Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63114
    314-352-7400 www.laclinica-stl.org
    MO Primary Care Association
    Help finding low-cost or free clinics.
    573-636-4222 MO Primary Care Association
    ***Prescription Help***
    Partnership for Prescription Assistance
    888-477-2669 www.pparx.org

    Pregnancy Resources and Infants

    Breastfeeding Help
    24 hour help from local volunteers.
    314-424-3900


    La Leche League of Metro East Illinois, (618) 398-MOMS (6667)

    http://lalecheleague.org
    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/
    March of Dimes
    Information for health professionals and pregnant women on a diverse array of topics relating to pregnancy and newborns. www.marchofdimes.com
    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 #100
    St. Louis, Missouri 63119
    314-544-3433/1-800-45BIRTH www.nfnf.org
    National SIDS Center
    8280 Greensboro Drive, Suite 300
    McLean, VA 22102
    Toll Free: (866) 866-7437
    www.sidscenter.org - Safe Sleep Tips for Parents
    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.
    135 W Monroe Ave
    St Louis, MO 63122
    (314) 822-2323

    www.sidsresources.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.
    1-800-230-PLAN
    www.ppslr.org
    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.

    636-757-9404 or 636-757-9407. www.youthinneed.org
    Teen Pregnancy Center
    Clinic providing comprehensive medical care, education and developmental life skills to pregnant teens in the St. Louis metropolitan area.
    314-454-8259 www.barnesjewish.org
    Villa Maria Center - Catholic Charities
    Provides residential and counseling services to pregnant adolescents ages 11-21.
    (314) 664-4715 www.ccstl.org

    Safety

    Car Seat Inspection
    Car seat installation or safety checks.
    St Louis City 314-289-1988
    Missouri Poison Control
    1-800-366-8888 www.cardinalglennon.com

    Shelters

    Covenant House
    Provides shelter and community services to homeless/runaway youth, ages 17-21
    11 S Newstead
    St Louis, MO 63108
    (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 63106-3515
    Phone: 314-231-1515 www.gatewayhomeless.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.

    Homeless hotline 314-802-5444
    Other services: 314-802-5440 www.ccstl.org
    Marian Hall - Catholic Charities
    Provides shelter and counseling for homeless/runaway adolescents, age 11-21.
    1340 Partridge Avenue
    St Louis, MO 63130
    (314) 726-3339
    EMERGENCY: (314) 531-SAFE
    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.

    1-800-899-KIDS
    314-727-6294
    110 N. Elm Ave., St. Louis MO 63119 Epworth Children and Family Services
    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
    Headquarters:
    The Scheidegger Family
    Youth In Need Center
    1815 Boone's Lick Road
    St. Charles, MO 63301
    636-946-5600
    Crisis Hotline:
    636-946-3771 www.youthinneed.org - Safety Tips for Teens

    Special Needs

    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
    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/
    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
    314-989-8438 www.ssd.k12.mo.us/parents/fcrc/index.html
    Family Resource Center
    Located on the 3rd floor of Children's Hospital. Provides literature on diverse topics related to parenting.
    One Children's Place
    Room 3S-12
    St. Louis, Missouri 63110
    314-454-2350 www.stlouischildrens.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.
    1-800-772-1213 www.socialsecurity.gov/applyfordisability/child.htm -
    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

    Intake: 314-534-4200, ext 1311 or
    1-800-444-0524 ext. 1311 www.lsem.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.
    1-800-743-7634
    www.ptimpact.com/index.htm
    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.
    1-866-583-2392 www.mofirststeps.com
    Belle Center
    The Belle Center offers an inclusive Center-Based Preschool offering 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!
    1082 Old Des Peres Rd
    St. Louis, MO 63131
    Phone: (314) 821-5230
    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 Ave
    314-645-5556.
    www.catchafallingstar.org
    Howard Park Center
    Howard Park Center provides educational and therapy services to children ages birth - 18 years including: an inclusion based preschool program, a school aged classroom called, Cornerstone, a school aged classroom called, Connections (RDI®), a day care program, RDI® (relationship development intervention), aqua therapy, therapy services (home or at the center), and splinting and casting.

    15834 Clayton Road, Ellisville, MO 63011
    Phone: 636-227-2339 / Fax: 636-227-8711
    www.howardparkcenter.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
    314/289-4200 (voice)
    314/289-4252 (TTY) www.paraquad.org
    St Louis Arc
    Support and services to adults and children with mental retardation and other developmental disabilities, and their families.
    1816 Lackland Hill Parkway
    Suite 200
    St. Louis, MO 63146
    (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
    3101 Chouteau
    St. Louis, MO 63103
    (314) 301-3900
    St. Louis County Office
    211 North Lindbergh
    St. Louis, MO 63141
    (314) 340-6500 www.dmh.missouri.gov/slrc/index.htm
    Down Syndrome Association of Greater St. Louis
    Provides individual and family support and advocacy for people with Down Syndrome.
    8420 Delmar Boulevard, Suite 506
    St. Louis, Missouri 63124
    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, family support.
    13975 Manchester Road
    Manchester, MO 63011
    1-800-664-5025
    636-227-6030
    http://mo.easterseals.com
    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, Missouri 63132-2924
    (314) 567-7705 www.lifeshills-stl.org/splash.html
    Missouri Protection and Advocacy
    A federally mandated statewide system which provides protection of the rights of persons with disabilities through legally based advocacy.
    314-961-0679
    800-233-3958 www.moadvocacy.org
    Ranken Jordan
    Provides care for children with complex medical and developmental needs regardless of ability to pay.
    11365 Dorsett
    St Louis, MO 63043
    314-872-6400 www.rankenjordan.org
    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.
    7100 Oakland
    St Louis, Missouri 63117
    (314) 645-6969 or (800) 264-6970 www.epilepsyfoundation.org
    St. Louis Learning Disabilities Association
    Services for people with learning disablities and their families, including information, referral, community education, resource library, individual consultation.
    13537 Barrett Parkway Dr, Suite 110
    Ballwin, MO 63021
    (314)-966-3088 www.ldastl.org
    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
    314.432.6200 www.judevine.org
    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
    314-997-0431 www.fragilex.org/html/missouri.htm
    WINGS
    Seeks to enhance a child’s quality of life during his or her last months, weeks or days, by offering pain and symptom management and comfort care.
    314-872-5050 www.stlouischildrens.org/content/medservices/HomeCareTheWingsSupportiveCareProgram.htm
    ***Visual or Hearing Impairment***
    Delta Gamma
    Early intervention ervices for children with visual impairment.
    5030 McRee Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110
    314-776-1300 www.dgckids.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
    10449 St. Charles Rock Rd.
    Room 401
    St. Ann, MO
    63074-1827
    314-890-4200
    Fax 314-426-3560

    St Louis South District
    2 Campbell Plaza,
    Floor 3B
    St. Louis, MO 63139
    314-877-0151
    Fax 314-877-0168
    www.dss.mo.gov/fsd/rsb/
    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
    Fax: 314-832-7796 www.missouricounciloftheblind.org
    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
    314-977-0132
    877-444-4574 www.cid.edu
    ***Sports Programs***
    - St. Louis Adaptive Sports Programs
    Kids Enjoy Exercise Now
    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 www.keenstlouis.org
    Cerebral Palsy Sports Program
    Coordinated by physical therapists at Children's hospital, provides sports opportunities for children with CP.
    314-454-2642
    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
    (314)772-2299
    St. Charles Office:
    425 Spencer Rd.
    St. Peters, MO 63376
    (636)477-7704 http://stlouis.missouri.org/reccouncil/
    T.A.S.K.
    Team Activities for Special Kids 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
    (314) 845-3641
    E-Mail: tasksports@sbcglobal.net
    www.tasksports.org

    Teen Resources

    RESOURCES FOR TEENS, RESOURCES ABOUT SEXUAL/REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH.
    Youth Emergency Service (YES) Hotline - Epworth
    314-727-6294
    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 Epworth Children and Family Services
    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.
    Agency Headquarters:
    The Scheidegger Family
    Youth In Need Center
    1815 Boone's Lick Road
    St. Charles, MO 63301
    636-946-5600
    Crisis Hotline:
    636-946-3771 www.youthinneed.org
    St. Louis Children's Hospital Adolescent Center
    314-454-2468 www.stlouischildrens.org/tabid/89/itemid/173/adolescent-center.aspx
    Cardinal Glennon Hospital Adolescent Center
    314-268-6406
    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.
    Crisis hotline: 1-800-999-9999 www.covenanthouse.org
    Kids Under Twenty One (KUTO) Crisis Line
    Provides youth focused crisis prevention, suicide intervention and post-vention support to the community through awareness education and outreach.
    Administration: 314-963-7571
    Crisis hotline: 888-644-5886 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
    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
    314-289-8000 www.ravenstl.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.

    314-615-4429
    www.co.st-louis.mo/us/dhs/CYP.html
    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
    Mailstop # 90-21-400
    St. Louis, MO 63110
    314-454-8259
    www.barnesjewish.org
    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.org -
    Stop Bullying Now
    Website with extensive resources and handouts on bullying for kids, adults, health care providers, and educators.

    www.stopbullyingnow.hsra.gov - Roles for Health Professionals to Prevent Bullying
    ***Sexual and Reproductive Health***
    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 8-9:30 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church, 600 N. Euclid in the Central West End. www.growingamericanyouth.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.
    1-800-230-PLAN www.ppslr.org
    PFLAG
    Support for parents, families, and friends of lesbians and gays.
    P.O. Box 410114
    St. Louis , MO 63141
    Phone Number 314-821-FLAG
    www.pflagstl.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
    fax: 314.535.1814
    http://projectark.wustl.edu
    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
    St Louis, MO 63108
    314-535-0413 http://thespot.wustl.edu/mission.html