Emergency Shelter/

Homeless Services

☞National Runaway Switchboard

Hotline assists teens or friends of teens who have or ar at risk of running away from home.

Call 1-800-RUNAWAY


☞Covenant House

Covenant House Missouri offers 24 hour crisis services to homeless and runaway youth ages 16-21 seven days a week.

The Crisis Program is not subject to any predetermined criteria except if the youth is a danger to self or others. In that instance, we will refer the youth to appropriate services. Youth may live in the Crisis Program up to 45 days

While residing at Covenant House Missouri, youth will have access to:

  • Case Management Services

  • Life Skills Classes

  • GED, Literacy, and tutorial services

  • Transportation to and from school

  • Employment Services

  • Individual, Group, and Family Counseling by an L.P.C

  • Recreational and socialization opportunities

  • Medical Care

24 Hour Crisis Line: 1 (800) 999-9999


☞Youth Emergency Service

The Youth Emergency Service shelter provides food and housing to youth experiencing homelessness or family crisis. The safe, nurturing environment and therapeutic services help youth and families rebound.

  • Shelter services are provided at no-cost

  • YES accommodates six girls and six boys, ages 11 to 19

  • Typical challenges include family conflict, homelessness, abuse and school issues

  • The program includes individual, group and family counseling, attendance at community schools or GED programs

  • A licensed therapist and highly trained youth advisors work with the child and family

  • Program accepts pregnant females up to 26 weeks pregnant

The YES Helpline operates 365 days a year/24 hours a day. Call 314.727.6294 for assistance.


☞Youth In Need

Youth In Need's programs and services include:

  • Early Head Start and Head Start

  • Counseling

  • Out-of-School Time Programs

  • Project Safe Place

  • Street Outreach Program

  • Emergency Shelter

  • Transitional Living Program

  • Teen Parent Program

  • Foster Care & Adoption

  • Hotline assists teens or friends of teens who have or ar at risk of running away from home.

Call 1-800-RUNAWAY


☞Almost Home

Designed for 16 to 20 year-old pregnant or parenting young women who haven’t finished high school and are in need of housing. (314) 771-4663

SUPPORT:

Safe transitional housing for moms and their children

Assistance with food, clothing, baby supplies, and childcare

Case management and counseling

Tutoring and academic support

Life skills classes