Mission

The Bridge Outreach provides sanctuary for homeless and at-risk persons in St. Louis. Meals and support services for basic human needs are offered by a staff intent on eradicating homelessness by guiding guests on a path to self-sufficiency.

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Agency Identified Goal

Student projects address this.

Diabetes (especially foot care due to the heavy foot travel of most homeless).

Services

Population

Homeless populations in St. Louis.

Programs

  • Food

  • Facilities

  • Hygiene

  • Mail Service

  • Day Shelter

  • Support

  • Life Enrichment.

Site Information

Site Since: 2013

Site Coordinator Name: Tamara Blanke | volmanager@bridgestl.org

Site Coordinator Phone: (314) 427-3136, ext. 112

Dress Code: Dress professionally. Nursing students, no scrubs please. Wear long pants and shirts with (at least) short sleeves. No hoodies or hats. Real shoes (no flip-flops). No fancy jewelry. Bring minimal personal items with you.

Parking: Meter parking available throughout.

Location

1520 Market St. St. Louis, MO 63103

(314) 421-3136, x 118

http://www.bridgestl.org/

Faculty Adviser

Jessica A. Barreca, PT, DPT

Community Site Coordinator

Center for Interprofessional Education and Research

jessica.barreca@health.slu.edu