Resources and organizations supporting immigrant and refugee families in St. Louis and St. Charles County

Here is a curated list of resources and organizations supporting immigrant and refugee families in St. Louis and St. Charles County. These resources provide critical support in areas such as housing, legal services, healthcare, employment, language access, youth programs, and community integration.

🏠 Settlement & Case Management Services

International Institute of St. Louis

Services: Refugee resettlement, ESL classes, job placement, legal aid, citizenship prep
Website: www.iistl.org
Phone: (314) 773-9090

Bilingual International Assistant Services (BIAS)

Services: Immigration legal aid, counseling, elder support, cultural mediation
Website: www.bilingualstl.org
Phone: (314) 645-7800

Catholic Charities of St. Louis – Migration & Refugee Services

Services: Housing, case management, cultural orientation, employment
Website: www.ccstl.org
Phone: (314) 367-5500

🧑🏾‍⚖️ Legal & Immigration Services

MICA Project (Migrant and Immigrant Community Action Project)

Services: Legal representation for immigration, removal defense, and family petitions
Website: www.mica-project.org
Phone: (314) 995-6995

Legal Services of Eastern Missouri (LSEM)

Services: Immigration legal services, housing, public benefits, youth advocacy
Website: www.lsem.org
Phone: (314) 534-4200

👩🏽‍🏫 Language & Education

Saint Louis Public Schools – ESOL/Bilingual Services

Services: English as a Second Language (ESL), bilingual support
Website: www.slps.org/esol

St. Charles School District – ELL Services

Services: English Language Learner (ELL) programs and family support
Website: https://www.stcharlessd.org

St. Charles Community College – Adult Education & ESL

Website: www.stchas.edu

🏥 Healthcare & Mental Health

Casa de Salud

Services: Healthcare navigation and mental health for uninsured immigrants
Website: www.casadesaludstl.org
Phone: (314) 977-1250

People’s Health Centers

Services: Multilingual healthcare and behavioral health
Website: www.phcenters.org

👪 Community Empowerment & Youth Programs

Vitendo 4 Africa (V4A) – St. Louis & St. Charles County

Services: Youth mentorship, college prep, mental health, parenting, civic engagement
Website: www.vitendo4africa.org
Phone: (314) 252-0488

St. Louis Mosaic Project

Services: Welcoming and retention initiatives for international families and professionals
Website: www.stlmosaicproject.org

🕌 Cultural & Faith-Based Support

Islamic Foundation of Greater St. Louis

Website: www.ifgstl.org

Bosnian Islamic Center

Focus: Bosnian refugee community in South St. Louis
Facebook: Bosnian Islamic Center

African Immigrant Churches & Community Centers ( Click Here)

AFRICAN RESTAURANTS IN ST LOUIS

📍 Support in St. Charles County

While many regional resources serve both St. Louis City and County, the following are more accessible for St. Charles County residents:

V4A Programs: Located in both St. Louis and St. Charles, offering transportation for youth programs.
St. Charles Community College ESL & Adult Ed
St. Charles County Public Health Department – Assistance for uninsured families.
Local food pantries & churches like Calvary Church and Harvester Christian Church often offer ESL, job readiness, and emergency support.