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CRISIS LINE 
Dial 988 or 1-800-273-8255, press 1. (24/7)
Text: 838255
Live Chat with the Veterans Crisis Line (24/7)


www.stlouis.va.gov  VA Health Care
www.va.gov  US Department of Veterans Affairs website

THE VETERANS CONSORTIUM
www.vetsprobono.org/      202-628-8164 Toll-free: 888-838-7727
Free representation for Veterans with OTH discharges related to PTSD, TBI, or similar MH conditions.


An extensive list of benefits and support information:   800-973-1540
www.caring.com/senior-living/assisted-living-benefits-for-veterans/

​DENTAL HEALTH
www.authoritydental.org/veterans-dental-care
www.va.gov/dental/
Practical guide on dental benefits and health recommendations for Veterans, including free or low-cost services.


DEPT. OF VETERANS AFFAIRS VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION AND EMPLOYMENT 
9700 Page Ave, St. Louis, MO 63132
www.benefits.va.gov/vocrehab   
314-253-438    or    800-872-1000
Job training, resume development, job seeking skills coaching; assistance in starting own business; and independent living services for disabled or those unable to work in traditional employment. 

DEPT. OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
9700 Page Ave, St. Louis, MO 63132
myVA:  1-844-698-2311

www.benefits.va.gov/ROSTLOUIS/directions.asp
You will hear a menu of options that you can select from to route you to the right place depending 
on your inquiry. Benefits, burials and memorials, resources, health, and more.
Benefits:  1-800-827-1000
Health Care:  1-877-222-VETS (8387)
VA Inspector General: 1-800-488-8244


EMPLOYMENT CONNECTION
2838 Market St.  63103
www.employmentstl.org   314-333-5627

Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program Job placement services and housing. Supportive Services for Veterans’ Families. Rental assistance, deposits, utilities, etc. Supportive Housing (Project Homecoming). 

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FREEDOM PLACE APARTMENTS
4011 Delmar Blvd.   63108
www.freedomplaceapts.com   314-534-9226
Newly rehabbed building, furnished apartments, veterans services.

HEALTH CARE SYSTEM, ST. LOUIS VA
www.stlouis.va.gov/locations/

A complete listing of VA Community Clinics and Primary Care teams. More at this website, including benefits, memorials, and resources.

H.E.R.O.E.S. Care
330 Sun Valley Circle Drive
Fenton, MO 63026

www.heroescare.org   636-600-0096
An affiliation of program partners working to provide support to military families in the communities where they live. Financial, health, events,  more.
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HOMELESS VETERANS PROGRAM
515 N Jefferson Ave.  63103
www.va.gov/homeless   314-657-1656
Monday - Thursday, 9:30 - 10:30 am.

Provides intake, assessment, referral, counseling, consultation for rehabilitative services, and residential placement. Re-entry assistance, housing, legal. Assistance in obtaining ID.
CITY GOVERNMENT BUILDING 
1520 Market Street Room 4065, 4th floor. Thursdays, Noon - 1 pm.


HOMELESS VETERANS REINTEGRATION PROGRAM
St. Patrick Center
800 N. Tucker Blvd.  63101

www.stpatrickcenter.org  314-802-0700

Job readiness training that includes resume building, interview skills, basic computer skills, soft skills, job retention skills, help with work clothing and work related tools, job searching assistance and job placement assistance.

HOPE RECOVERY CENTER
515 North Jefferson Ave.  63103

www.stlouis.va.gov/locations/Hope_Recovery_Center.asp    314-652-4100 Ext. 55460
A transitional, outpatient center that includes several mental health and work programs in one new place. 
An affiliation of program partners working together to provide support to military families in the communities where they live.

MENTAL HEALTH GUIDE
PDF that can be printed provided by the VA

www.mentalhealth.va.gov/about/guidebook.asp


MISSOURI VETERANS COMMISSION
205 Jefferson Street, 12th floor
Jefferson City, MO   65102
www.mvc.dps.mo.gov    573-751-3779
A state agency established to aid all veterans and families as a portal for benefits, including assistance related to veterans homes, skilled nursing care, cemeteries, VA and state benefit claims, application assistance and much more.


MOVE: MISSOURI VETERANS ENDEAVOR
8410 Engler Park Ct. St. John    63114
www.move-stl.org/   314-778-9497
Non-profit organization that provides long-term supportive housing and services to veterans and family members. 


PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA
1311 Lindbergh Plaza Center 63132

https://www.pva.org    
314-427-0393
Help vets get maximum medical benefits & appeal adverse decisions. Focus is on spinal cord
issues, but vets do not have to be paralyzed. Free.

PROJECT HERO
314-802-0700 

St. Patrick Center operates Project HERO (Housing, Employment, Recovery, Opportunities). Call for information about downtown apartments.

PTSD TREATMENT INFORMATION AND SUPPORT GROUPS
National Center for PTSD

www.ptsd.va.gov/gethelp/index.asp

RELEASE TO RENT FOR VETERANS
Criminal Justice Ministry
2342 Lasalle St., St. Louis, MO  63104

www.cjmstlouis.org   314-652-8062
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Limited openings in scattered supportive housing for veterans who are homeless and have a criminal record.

STAND DOWN
National Coalition for Homeless Veterans
1001 Connecticut Ave, NW Ste. 840, Washington, DC 20036
www.nchv.org   202-546-1969   Toll-free phone: 800-VET-HELP

START YOUR RECOVERY
www.startyourrecovery.org

A free, confidential resource for service members and veterans developed with clinicians, and SAMHSA, and people in recovery themselves. 

ST PATRICK CENTER
SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR VETERANS FAMILIES PROGRAM

​800 N. Tucker St. Louis MO. 63101 

www.stpatrickcenter.org
314-802-0700
Assists veteran families in St. Louis City, St. Louis County, and rural counties of Jefferson, St. Francios, Washington Warren, St. Charles, Lincoln and Franklin. 
Rapid-re-housing assistance to veterans and their families who are experiencing homelessness. 
Services provided include short-term assistance to obtain housing, case management services, budgeting assistance and referrals for other services.

SUICIDE PREVENTION HOTLINE
988 or 800-273-TALK (8255) Press 1 for veterans

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US DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
St. Louis Regional Benefit Office
9700 Page Avenue  63132
www.benefits.va.gov/vocrehab   800-827-1000 
​www.va.gov/directory/guide   800-827-1000
This website provides addresses, phone numbers, programs, benefits ,job openings specifically for veteran


VET CENTER ST. LOUIS
287 N. Lindbergh Blvd., Creve Coeur 63141
www.va.gov/directory   314-894-5739
Website will list other locations throughout the state and nationwide. Many resources, job information, benefits, memorials, heath care, and more.

VA MEDICAL CENTER
John Cochran Division: 915 North Grand Blvd.  63106  
Jefferson Barracks Division: #1 Jefferson Barracks Dr.  63125

www.stlouis.va.gov   800-228-5459   314-652-4100 Ext. 53772   314-289-6418 (Methadone Clinic)

VA NURSING HOMES AND COMMUNITY LIVING CENTERS
www.va.gov/geriatrics/guide

Benefits and services  for short or long term living. Information and locations, as well as other resources.

VETERANS ASSISTED LIVING ASSESSMENT AND BENEFITS GUIDE
800-937-1540

www.caring.com/senior-living/assisted-living-benefits-for-veterans/

VETERAN'S CRISIS LINE
www.veteranscrisisline.net   Dial 988 then press 1
​800-273-8255  TTY: 800-799-4889

Connects veterans in crisis (and their families and friends) with qualified, caring Department of Veterans Affairs responders through a confidential, toll-free hotline, online chat, or text.


VETERANS FOR PEACE
3407 S. Jefferson Ave., #219 63118

www.veteransforpeace.org   314-725-6005
An international organization made up of military veterans, military family members, and allies dedicated to building a culture of peace, exposing the true costs of war, and healing the wounds of war. Over 120 chapters across the United States and abroad.



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CRIMINAL JUSTICE MINISTRY
2342 LaSalle St. (near Jefferson & Chouteau)

St. Louis, MO 63104​ St. Louis, MO 63104
info@cjmstlouis.org  
 314-652-8062
Photographs by Robert Boettcher