HEALTH SERVICES FOR IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE FAMILIES

VITENDO4AFRICA COMMUNITY  RESOURCES

MENTAL HEALTH 

• Mental Health Crisis and Suicide Prevention Hotline.
  CALL OR TEXT for connection to trained counselors. The current Lifeline phone number (1-800-273-8255) will  remain available to people in emotional distress or suicidal crisis, even after 988 is launched nationally.
  www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

• CASA de SALUD MENTAL HEALTH COLLABORATIVE
  1015 S. Compton     63104    
  www.casadesaludstl.org   314-977-1240 
  Provides high-quality clinical and mental health care to the uninsured, with a special focus on the immigrant community. The Mental Health Collaborative features low-cost counseling services, provided by a variety of on-site partners. Therapists  work with adults, children, individuals, couples, families, and groups of all languages.  

• V4A Mental Health community resource 

Provide mental health awareness and resources to the African Immigrant Community. This include Hosting zoom meetings and in person meetings for adults and youth. 

Program Committee members:

Catherine Parpai

Sylvie Mutuma

Lilly Blake

Rose Njenga

Joyce Mugure

Please reach out to Rose Njenga 314) 498-8293

• Emergency Mental Health Assistance:
  314-469-6644 or 314-819-8802 for youth or
  Via text by texting BHEARD to 31658.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RESOURCES

• SAFE CONNECTIONS TEXT LINE
  314-531-2003 available 24/7.
  www.safeconnections.org/
  More about Safe Connections below.

• AWARENESS
  www.wristband.com/content/domestic-violence-awareness.
  A website with links to many domestic violence resources and guidelines,
  as well as warning signs of abuse and more.

• COVENANT HOUSE
  2727 N. Kingshighway 63113
  www.covenanthouse.org 314-533-2241
  Various locations for teens in crisis. 

• LYDIA’S HOUSE
  PO Box 2722 63116     
  www.lydiashouse.org 314-771-4411
  A place of healing and hope for women and children who are victims of domestic violence. Its transitional housing program is offered for up to two years, and serves as a critical link between emergency shelters and safe, independent living.

• PATHWAYS TO BRIGHTNESS
  Diamond Diva Empowerment Foundation
  1029 Vandeventer, Floor 6, 63110  
  www.2def.org/    314-328-4348
  Assists survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, or human trafficking with direct and supportive services, including financial and housing assistance, one on one counseling, and personal development. (Program not limited to women.) 

• WOMEN’S SAFE HOUSE
   24-HOUR CRISIS INTERVENTION HOTLINE
  www.twsh.org 
  Address: Confidential    P.O. Box 63010    St. Louis, MO 63163
  Crisis Intervention & Safety Planning Hotline – 314-772-4535 (available 24/7)
  Provides safe shelter and transitional living services to battered women and their dependent children.
  Founded in 1922, TWSH is the first domestic violence shelter in St. Louis. It is also the largest in St. Louis.

LEGAL SERVICES

• ARCH CITY DEFENDERS
  440 North 4th St., Suite. 390  (New Address)
  www.archcitydefenders.org  314-361-8834
  855-724-2489 Call is toll-free.
  Free or low cost holistic legal representation, from minor criminal offenses, to landlord-tenant law, to family law issues. They also will represent people facing misdemeanor and felony charges.
  Click HERE for Arch City’s GUIDE TO REPRESENTING YOURSELF IN ST. LOUIS MUNICIPAL COURTS.
  The Guides can be downloaded and printed.
  
  

• CATHOLIC LEGAL ASSISTANCE MINISTRY
  100 N. Tucker Blvd. Suite 726     63101 
  swww.sfcsstl.org/locations/clam    314-977-3993
  Mostly domestic issues, cases involving paternity, orders of protection, guardianship, and abuse. CLAM also offers services for immigrant populations who face challenges in filing governmental documents. Provides free legal services to low income clients in civil matters including evictions, bankruptcies, abuse orders of protection, welfare and food stamp benefits.No Walk-Ins.

• FATHER AND FAMILIES SUPPORT CENTER
  1601 Olive St.   63103
  www.fatherssupportcenter.org/legal-clinic   314-333-4170
  Click HERE for all locations.
  Legal services in the areas of child support payment modifications, legal visitation, child custody and more.

• LEGAL AID (Legal Services of Eastern Missouri)
  4232 Forest Park 63108
  www.lsem.org 314-534-4200
  Legal services in the areas of housing, domestic issues, financial, health, immigration, elderly and many others, including some social services. Call or check website for more locations.

• NEW COVENANT LEGAL SERVICES
  4236 Lindell Blvd, Suite 201   63108
  nwww.newcovenantlegalservices.org   314-726-6489
  Non-profit organization that provides legal services to individuals and groups, including refugees and immigrants on a sliding scale basis. Call for appointment and to provide information by phone. Types of cases include consumer fraud, landlord/tenant issues, discrimination,  sexual exploitation, minor criminal cases, expungements, driver’s license revocation, and more. Check their website for updates on types of cases handled.

• SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW–LEGAL CLINICS
  100 N. Tucker Blvd.     63101
  www.slu.edu/law/experiential-learning/legal-clinics/index.php   314-977-2778 
  Litigation, transactional work,  advocacy, criminal defense, human rights.

• ST. FRANCIS COMMUNITY SERVICES  
  Southside Center   4222 Delor St. 63116    314-773-6100
  Administration: 4445 Lindell Blvd.   63108    314-932-3300
  www.sfcsstl.org
  Family law, immigration law, Veterans Advocacy Project, Housing Opportunity Project and more.

HOUSING: SHELTERS FOR WOMEN

• St.  Patrick Center 
  MOBILE OUTREACH  HOTLINE
  314-561-0278
  Immediate assistance with provisions, snacks, hygiene kits, referrals and assistance finding shelter beds, especially evenings and weekends. Now providing SHOWERS in five city locations.

• SHELTERS
  ALIVE (Alternatives to Living in a Violent Environment)
   PO Box 28733 St. Louis, MO 63146
  www.alivestl.org 314-993-7080    24-hour Crisis Hotline 314-993-2777
  Temporary emergency sanctuary and transportation to victims of domestic violence, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Night of Safety plus counseling, interventions, legal advocacy.
  
  

• ALMOST HOME
  3200 St. Vincent 63104
  www.almosthomestl.org/.  314-771-4663
  Almost Home is a transitional residence for teenage mothers with up to two children. The program is nine months long and may be extended.
  
  

• BRIDGEWAY
  www.bridgewaybh.com
  St. Charles County – The Women’s Center in St. Charles
  24-Hour Toll-Free Crisis Line: 877-946-6854 or 636-224-1800
  Lincoln County – The Terry L. Robertson Center in Troy
  24-Hour Toll-Free Crisis Line: 877-462-1758 or 636-224-1850
  Bridgeway operates the only two emergency safe shelters and outreach centers in St. Charles and Lincoln Counties for women and children who are victims of domestic violence.

SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT

• Mental Health Crisis and Suicide Prevention Hotline.
  CALL OR TEXT for connection to trained counselors. The current Lifeline phone number (1-800-273-8255) will  remain available to people in emotional distress or suicidal crisis, even after 988 is launched nationally.
  www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
  
  

• TEXT: HOME to 741741
  or visit
  Speaking of Suicide
  A site for suicidal individuals and their loved ones, survivors, mental health professionals, & others.
  SpeakingOfSuicide.com/resources
  
  

• NO MO DEATHS
  Missouri Opioid State Targeted Response
  https://missouriopioidstr.org/
  Find Treatment:
  www.anyonecanstl.org/

• AFFINIA HEALTH CARE
  1717 Biddle St.  63106
  www.affiniahealthcare.org   314-814-8700
  Comprehensive treatment options, including services for opioid dependence and alcohol abuse. Primarily at Biddle location or in collaboration with other agencies. Start by calling admissions (314-814-8700) to schedule assessment and first session. Sliding scale/other financing available.
  

• ALTERNATIVE BEHAVIORAL CARE
  255 Spencer Rd., Suite 101 St. Peters  63376
  www.adventbehavioralcare.com/    636-939-2550
  Children, adolescent and adult mental health and substance abuse programs that include medication assisted therapy, as well as individual and group approaches. Opiate recovery and Suboxone assessments provided.

HOUSING

• RENTAL AND MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE
  www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/departments/human-services/emergency-assistance/index.cfm
  This  is a link to the City of St. Louis’ rental and mortgage assistance program using Cares funds. It includes an application form and provides up to three months of payments. 
  
  www.rentassistance.org/missouri-programs.html
  This website lists many Missouri cities and the assistance programs available. Includes more than housing programs. Here’s a link for Illinois programs.
  www.rentassistance.org/illinois-programs.html
  
  

• RENTAL ASSISTANCE CLINICS
  Horizon Housing
  3001 Arsenal 63118
  www.hhdc-stl.org/.    314-865-0383
  Monday – Friday: 9 am – 5 pm
  Wednesday & Thursday: evening clinic 5:30 pm – 8 pm

• AFFORDABLE HOUSING LOCATOR: MHDC
  ahl.mhdc.com/
  This website lists subsidized or affordable apartments by zip code.
  
  

• BETTER FAMILY LIFE
  5415 Page Blvd.  63112   367-3440
  www.betterfamilylife.org/housing-asset-development-
  Assistance for first-time home buyers and more.
  
  

• BEYOND HOUSING
  6506 Wright Way    Pine Lawn, MO 63121
  www.BeyondHousing.org 314-533-0600
  Programs to prevent foreclosure, first-time home buyer programs, and more. Supportive rental housing and senior citizen housing. Special focus on community resources, family support, and home ownership.

UPCOMING MENTAL HEALTH EVENTS

• January 24th- Youth Straight talk Zoom meeting at 6 pm. 

• February 21st -Parents Forum -Zoom at 6 pm

• March 31ST – Youth in-person summer Break Connection at 4 pm