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/resourcesNO 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.htmlRENTAL 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 pmAFFORDABLE 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.
