(636) 432-1313
*Located in Washington, MO and does not often have space*
A licensed emergency shelter for children ages birth to 18 years old who can receive care when their family is encountering a situation that could lead to loss of employment, loss of shelter or a child’s basic needs going unmet, in addition to any situation that could potentially lead to a child being abused or neglected. They offer crisis and respite care, case management, and mobile counseling.
Note that this is a state program through the Department of Social Services. If you know of any child that you know or believe to be currently abused or neglected, please report it at 800-392-3738. Collect as much information as possible before the call and answer the questions as thoroughly as possible.
Rainbow Youth Hotline
(877) 542-8984
Hotline for youth between the ages of 15 and 24 who are struggling with suicide, depression, sexual orientation, gender identity and other issues. Others who are interested in supporting LGBTQ youth, such as parents, teachers, counselors and friends are also encouraged to call.
Youth Emergency Services (through Epworth)
(314) 727-6294
The Youth Emergency Services shelter helps youth experiencing homelessness or family crisis to rebound by providing food, short term housing, and therapeutic services in a safe, nurturing environment. All services are free. Trans affirming. Pregnant youth up to 26 weeks accepted.
(314) 819-8802 or text BHEARD to 31658
Crisis intervention for children and families.
ALIVE (Alternatives to Living in Violent Environments)
(314) 993-2777
ALIVE empowers domestic abuse survivors and their children through counseling, emergency shelter, education, medical attention, and other critical services.
AWARE (through BJC)
(314) 362-9273
AWARE provides advocacy and support rooted in respect, self-determination, and non-controlling beliefs that respond to the unique perspectives and resources of each client. Available to men and women patients as well as employees of the hospital.
(314) 423-1117
Domestic violence shelter services are provided to women with or without children in a community living environment. Each family works with a team of trained professionals who help determine goals and develop safety plans for the family. Offers confidential shelter, crisis intervention, individuals and/or group therapy, mentoring, education, and housing assistance.
(314) 524-0686
Crisis helpline and intervention for victims and survivors of physical, mental, verbal, emotional, sexual abuse, rape, or incest to increase their physical and emotional safety. Safety planning, community resources/referrals, available legal services, and emergency legal advocacy such as restraining orders are available.
(314) 531-2003
24-hour crisis helpline for adults and youth of all genders who have experienced rape, domestic or dating abuse (physical, sexual, or emotional), sex trafficking, and/or childhood sexual abuse. Over-the-phone interpreters are available to translate more than 140 languages.
(314) 533-1313
Safe and confidential shelter services for abused women 18 years of age and older and their children. Food, clothing, school supplies, and voicemail access. Immediate crisis counseling to battered women through their hotline, which operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
(314) 531-7273 (crisis line)
(314) 645-4848 (non-crisis)
DV-SART (domestic violence sexual assault response team) volutneers provide support, information and resources to rape and domestic violence viticimes in local hospital emergncey departments 24 hours a day, seven days a week, serving more than 400 people each year. Therapy, support groups, and case management services are free of charge for people age 14 and over.
(314) 726-5600
9414 Pine Ave, St. Louis MO 63144
Aging well provides geratric care management services to help organize an elderly loved one’s total care needs and connects them with applicable resources. The care manager will create a personalized plan that includes all medical, legal, and financial components necessary for the patient’s care. This is a good resource for family members who are overwhelmed by the responsibilities of being a caretaker.
(314) 240-5020
A not-for-profit community network that helps people age 50 and older stay in their own homes with 24/7 phone and internet access to a full range of activities and support services. Membership based, but more information is located on the website.
Find treatment options here: wwww.withyoustl.dea.gov/find-treatment
Bridgeway Behavioral Health Services
(866) 758-1152
Substance abuse treatment- detox, men’s and women’s residential treatment, and sober living community.
Locations in 63108, 63110, 63116, 63119, 63128, and 63033.
Each location offers substance abuse treatment options for adolescents through adults.
Better Family Life
5415 Page Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63112
(314) 367-3440
www.betterfamilylife.org
Their goal is to stabilize and build strong communities in the inner city through community outreach, cultural arts, housing, asset, and workforce development, and youth, family, and clinical services. Their work starts with individual families and builds the circle of support out to encompass the whole community.
United Way 211
Dial 2-1-1 to hear information on housing, utility referrals, housing referrals, food pantries, and general assistance in your area. They provide information based on zip codes to provide you with the most direct and closest assistance.
Webster Groves Church of Nazarene
145 E Old Watson Rd, Webster Groves, MO 63119
The church houses the Love In Action food pantry, provides clothing and furniture, and has summer camps for children over the summer.