After School Programs/Camps

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.

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

Boys Club of Saint Louis
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
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
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 the victim 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
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
Women's Support and Community Services
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.womenssupport.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.
1-800-347-6881
314-OK-BE-MAD
314-652-3623 www.okbemad.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
1-800-799-7233 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

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

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 - Children's Legal Alliance Information
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

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/
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

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
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
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

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

Poster www.dss.mo.gov/fsd/fstamp - Foodstamp application
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
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
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.
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!
Bureau of Primary Health Care
Help finding low-cost or free health clinics. http://bphc.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. www.stlouischildrens.org/pdfs/MCPlanProviders06.pdf
Family Support Division
To apply for MC+/Medicaid

City: 314-340-5000
County: 314-426-9600 www.dss.mo.gov/mcplus/appl.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
MC+ Consumer Advocacy
For Problems with Coverage
314-534-1263 www.dss.mo.gov/mhd/faq/index.htm
Missouri Primary Health Care Association
Help finding low-cost or free clinics.
573-636-4222
www.mo-pca.org/healthcenters.htm
Dental Care for Low-Income People
Last update 8/2007 - Dental Clinics List
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

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
Covenant House
Provides transitional housing and community service center for youth 17-21.
11 S Newstead
St Louis, MO 63108
Crisis hotline: 1-800-999-9999 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.
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
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
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
Other services: 314-802-5440
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***
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 - A Parent's Guide to Lead in your Home
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.
4021 Iowa Avenue Saint Louis, Missouri 63118-4515
314-752-2272
www.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 - Program Application
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
Mental Health Association of Greater St Louis
Provides education, advocacy, information and referral about mental health.
1905 S. Grand
St Louis, MO 63104
314-773-1399 www.mhagstl.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
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
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
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
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 8/2006 - 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. www.stlouischildrens.org/pdfs/SLCH-nutrition_2005.pdf - Nutrition Resources
***Smoking Cessation***
Smoke Free
Website with resources for teens and adults who are thinking about quitting smoking. www.smokefree.gov -
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***
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
Family Care Health Centers
Two health care clinics in Carondelet and Forest Park Southeast neighborhoods. Sliding scale fees, reduced rates for pharmacy, dental services, and other specialty care.
314-481-1615
www.familycarehealthcenter.com
Grace Hill Neighborhood Health Centers
Health clinics in 7 St Louis City and County areas.
See Map attachment for local site.

Administrative Office
100 North Tucker Blvd., Suite 1100
St. Louis, MO 63101
(314)814-8511
www.gracehill.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
Myrtle Hilliard Davis Comprehensive Health Centers
Myrtle H. Davis Comprehensive Health Center, Inc.
Myrtle H. Davis Dental Clinic
4411 N. Newstead Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63115
Phone 314-381-9990

Florence Hill Health Center, 5541 Riverview Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63129-2443, (314) 829-7000.

Homer G. Phillips Health Center, 2425 Whittier Street, St. Louis, MO 63113-2950, (314)371-3100.

Myrtle H. Davis Comprehensive Health Care
People's Health Centers
Clinics that provide health care and social services for uninsured/underinsured. Located in central city, Florissant, and Maplewood.
314-367-7848 www.phcenter.org
St. Louis City Department of Health
Various health programs, clinics, including prevention programs, lead screening for children, refugee health servicesCommunicable disease programs (including TB and STD's).
634 North Grand Blvd.
PO Box 14702
St. Louis, Missouri 63178
Public Information Office: 314-612-5143 www.ci.st-louis.mo.us/citygov/health/index.html
St. Louis County Department of Health
Various health services including clinics, disease control, community health nursing, immunizations, medical examiner, WIC Nutrition Services
Main location:
41 South Central
Clayton, MO 63105
(314) 615-5000 www.co.st-louis.mo.us/doh
***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
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 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

Special Needs

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 http://www.lsem.org - Children's Legal Alliance Handout
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.eikids.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
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
Talking Tapes: Textbooks on Tape
Textbooks on Tape are resources for students from kindergarten to 12th grade with visual, physical, cognitive and learning disabilities. There is no annual membership or contract required and no special listening equipment needed. All recordings are on two-track cassette tapes.
314-646-0500 www.talkingtapes.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. 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 http://peds.wustl.edu/clinical/wings/
***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.
4560 Clayton Ave
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

314-727-6294
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 - What To Do If Your Child is Being Bullied
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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
Sexually Transmitted Infection Testing
These sites offer free or sliding scale testing for sexually transmitted infections. - STI clinic sites

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