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QUICK LINKS​
National Immigration Project of the National Lawyers Guild: 
​www.nationalimmigrationproject.org 
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CITIZENSHIP NAVIGATOR PROJECT
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www.cliniclegal.org/toolkits/citizenship
The Citizenship Navigator project is funded by the Office of Refugee Resettlement.
Includes a wide variety of resources, including legal  and citizenship assistance. 
Texting Instructions
Follow the instructions below to subscribe in the language of your choice:
Text 1 to 1-352-New2USA (639-2872) to receive messages in English.
Text 2 to 1-352-New2USA (639-2872) to receive messages in Arabic.
Text 3 to 1-352-New2USA (639-2872) to receive messages in Nepali.
Text 4 to 1-352-New2USA (639-2872) to receive messages in Somali.
Text 5 to 1-352-New2USA (639-2872) to receive messages in Spanish.
Text 6 to 1-352-New2USA (639-2872) to receive messages in French.


(USCIS) US Citizenship and Immigration Service 
Click here for USCIS Service and Office Locator
 to check status, change of address, and much more.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 
Call the Lifeline for confidential 24 hour support. 988 or 800-273-8255.
www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
For help in Spanish call: Nacional de Prevención del Suicidio: 1-888-628-9454.
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​ALL ACCESS INTERPRETERS

8460 Watson Rd. Suite 210   St. Louis, MO 63119 
www.interpreter.services  314 259-1010 
Toll Free 888-508-8538

Medical interpreting services, including encrypted phone and video interpretation as well as on-site and personalized services. Over 100 languages. 60HR Medical Interpreter Training available. 

AMERICAN RED CROSS - ST. LOUIS CHAPTER
10195 Corporate Square Dr.
St. Louis, MO 63132
www.redcross.org/local/missouri.html    314-516-2800
International Services provides  tracing and messaging for immigrants separated by war or armed conflict.

BILINGUAL INTERNATIONAL ASSISTANT SERVICES

1329 Macklind Ave,. Suite 200 St. Louis, MO 63110
www.bilingualstl.org 314-645-7800

Mental health and social services to the elderly and disabled foreign born. Provides trauma-informed mental health services for immigrant and refugee youth. Legal services Include counseling, case management, translation/interpretation services, and referrals. Serves as Affordable Care Act ACA Navigator.
BILINGUAL INTERNATIONAL SATELLITE OFFICE
1704 S Ingram Ave, Sedalia, 65301
Sedalia, MO 65301
660-826-1100


CG IMMIGRATION LAW, LLC
2316 Cherokee Street  St. Louis, MO 63118
www.cgimmigrationlaw.info   314-514-4248
Variety of services from green cards, work permits, family visas, DACA, business visas to traffic tickets, warrants, divorce and more. Free consultation.
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CASA de SALUD
3200 Chouteau Ave. 63103
www.casadesaludstl.org    314-977-1250

Comprehensive medical services and referral services, primarily for adults, including preventive and immunizations. The recent Casa de Salud Mental Health Collaborative located at 
1015 S. Compton 63104    provides  high-quality clinical and mental health care to the uninsured, with a special focus on the immigrant community.   Call 314-977-1240 for information about the Mental Health Collaborative.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF CENTRAL AND NORTHERN MISSOURI
REFUGEE & IMMIGRATION SERVICES

2201 W Main Street, Jefferson City, 65109 
573-632-0017
www.cccnmo.org
 
Areas of legal assistance:Adjustment of Status, Consular Processing, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), Employment authorization, Family-based petitions, Habeas Corpus, Naturalization/Citizenship
Types of legal assistance:Help completing forms, Filings with USCIS


CATHOLIC LEGAL ASSISTANCE MINISTRY (CLAM)
100 N. Tucker Blvd., Suite 726
St. Louis, MO 63101
www.sfcsstl.org/locations/clam/     314-977-3993 (No Walk-Ins. Call first.)
CLAM handles many cases involving paternity, orders of protection, guardianship, and abuse. CLAM also offers services for immigrant populations who face challenges in filing governmental documents.


CATHOLIC LEGAL IMMIGRATION NETWORK

Immigration attorneys who specialize in advocacy and worker immigration law.
www.cliniclegal.org


CENTER FOR SURVIVORS OF TORTURE & WAR TRAUMA has joined BILINGUAL INTERNATIONAL ASSISTANT SERVICES
1329 Macklind Ave,. Suite 200  St. Louis, MO 63110
www.bilingualstl.org   314-645-7800 ext 200
In 2016, Bilingual International welcomed two long-time partner agencies: the Center for Survivors of Torture and War Trauma and the Places for People Faith Team. These recent additions have enhanced the agency’s service portfolio – especially to refugees and survivors of state-sanctioned torture. Primarily mental health services. Call BILINGUAL INTERNATIONAL to begin the Intake process: 314-645-7800 ext 200

CHRISTIAN FRIENDS OF NEW AMERICANS
CFNA Peace Center
4019 South Grand Blvd. St. Louis, MO  63118
www.cfna-stl.org   314-351-1740

Outreach ministry to immigrants and refugees in the St. Louis area. Services include health care support, skill and job training, new citizen support, scholarship assistance, language classes and more.

ENGLISH TO SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES (ESOL)
1530 S. Grand Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63104   
www.slps.org  314-664-1066 
Bi-lingual Program-St. Louis Public Schools. The ESOL/Bilingual/Migrant program provides services to English language learners (ELLs) and their families. Many locations and school sites.

ESL CLASSES FOR ADULTS OVER  17

St. Cecilia Catholic Church 
5418 Louisiana Ave. St. Louis, MO 63111
www.stceciliaparishstl.org    314-351-1318
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 6pm to 8pm at the Birth Center.

FIVE MINUTE ENGLISH
www.5minuteenglish.com
A comprehensive website to assist in learning English as a second language. Short, easy explanations, exercises and answers. 

HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
3611 South Grand Blvd., Suite 105 St. Louis, MO  63118
www.hccstl.com   
314-664-4432 

Promotes and supports Hispanic small businesses through programs, services, and legislative advocacy. Offering restaurant training.

HISPANIC FEDERATION
www.hispanicfederation.org

Hispanic Federation seeks to support Hispanic families and strengthen Latino institutions through work in the areas of education, health, immigration, civic engagement, economic empowerment, & the environment.

IFCLA (St. Louis Interfaith Committee on Latin America)
​5021 Adkins Ave  
St. Louis, MO 63116
www.stl-ifcla.org/. 314-721-2977

Solidarity actions including welcoming undocumented people, advocating to help stop deportations, 
assisting with legal clinics, and physically sheltering immigrants in danger ​of immediate deportation. Their 
website includes listings of events, resources, actions, and more.

IMMIGRANT HOME ENGLISH LEARNING PROGRAM (HELP) 
5021 Adkins Ave., Rooms  114 & 214, St. Louis, MO 63116
www.ihelpstl.org/  314-771-1104
Teaches adult immigrants and refugees (men and women) basic English and  living skills in their own homes. 

INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE
3401 Arsenal St.  
St. Louis, MO 63118  
www.iistl.org  314-773-9090
This organization offers many services for new arrivals to the St. Louis area.Services include English classes for adults, job search, employment training, career advancement program and assistance with licensing, refugee resettlement, immigration application preparation, mental health services, elderly services, counseling, services to victims of domestic violence or human trafficking, translation services, assistance with starting a business.

INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
3401 Arsenal St.
St. Louis, MO 63118
www.iistl.org   314-773-9090
This subsidiary of the International Institute helps immigrant and refugee entrepreneurs who want to start or expand small local businesses, but lack access to mainstream capital. Provides business loans and technical assistance.

INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGE CENTER

1416 S. Big Bend Blvd.   •   St. Louis, MO 63117
www.ilcworldwide.com/   800-445-4440

Interpreter services primarily for businesses and institutions. Translation and interpreting services to individuals who need assistance with immigration paperwork and appointments, the Medical Review Board, MODOT (permit exams) and academic evaluation, etc.

LIFEWISE STL
1321 S. 11th St. St. Louis, MO 63104
www.lifewisestl.org 314-421-0400
Many programs and classes offered in English and Spanish, including  Financial Stability, English, Maternal Mental Health, Social Capital Building, Health & Wellness. 

LANGUAGE ACCESS METRO PROJECT (LAMP)
8050 Watson Rd., Suite 340 
St. Louis, MO 63119
www.lampinterpreters.org  314-842-0062 
877-240-6398
Translation services. Specialists in medical interpreting.
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LEGAL SERVICES OF EASTERN MISSOURI - IMMIGRANT LAW PROJECT
4232 Forest Park Ave. 
St. Louis, MO 63108
www.lsem.org  314-534-4200 Toll Free: 800-444-0514

Provides representation for visa petitions, adjustment to permanent residence, and various other immigrant related legal matters.

MIGRANT and IMMIGRANT COMMUNITY ACTION PROJECT (M.I.C.A. PROJECT)
1600 South Kingshighway Blvd. Suite 2N  
St. Louis, MO 63110
www.mica-project.org  314-995-6995

Legal assistance. Adjustment of Status, Asylum applications, Consular Processing, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), Employment authorization, Family-based petitions, NACARA, Naturalization/Citizenship, Removal hearings, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, T visas, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), U visas, Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) petitions. Provides sliding scale fees for individual legal services for removal defense, family-based immigration, asylum, adjustment of status and more.

MOSAIC PROJECT
120 S Central Ave, Suite 1200, Clayton, MO 63105
www.stlmosaicproject.org.       314-398-1391
Works with immigrant entrepreneurs, international students, employers, welcoming community members/schools/companies and helps immigrant professionals in their career networking. Refer to many organizations who do direct immigrant services.

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NATIONAL IMMIGRATION LAW CENTER
National Headquarters
3450 Wilshire Blvd. #108 – 62
Los Angeles, CA 90010
www.nilc.org   213-639-3900  

Exclusively dedicated to defending and advancing the rights of immigrants with low income.

NEW AMERICAN ALLIANCE
3401 Arsenal St.   63118
www.newamericanalliance.org/     314-655-0889
Connects foreign-born individuals to services in the St. Louis area, including education, healthcare, financial assistance, legal, and ethnic community organizations. Website provides links to many resources.
Monday through Friday 8am-5pm at the International Institute of St. Louis

NAHED CHAPMAN NEW AMERICAN ACADEMY(NCNAA)
1547 S. Theresa.  63104 
www.slps.org/NCNAA  314-776-3285
​Formerly International Welcome School

Provides students with accelerated English training, an introduction to the US culture and school system, and more through the St. Louis Public Schools.


OASIS INTERNATIONAL
5035 Gravois Ave. 63116

www.oasis4refugees.org      314-353-3800
Free English classes with childcare, free clothing store, household furniture, computers, bikes, diapers, free produce drive through 1st/3rd Thursday of each month,  past due bill assistance, job search, university education assistance, free household supplies to start a new life in St. Louis.
​Monday-Thursday 9:00 am-4:00 pm.


PARENT LINK
www.parentlink.missouri.edu
800-552-8522 

Answers and options regarding parenting concerns. Support for incarcerated parents. The website has many resources.

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ST. FRANCIS COMMUNITY SERVICES SOUTHSIDE CENTER
4222 Delor St.  63116
www.sfcsstl.org 
314-773-6100

(Formerly Catholic Charities Community Services Southside Center). Focuses on immigrant communities, offering case management, bi-lingual mental health counseling,  immigration and family law.

TEXT 4 REFUGEES
www.cliniclegal.org/resources/text4refugees
Receive monthly text messages about the U.S. citizenship application process. You’ll get two text messages a month to help you take important steps toward naturalizing, including information about benefits, requirements and the process to apply. Enrollment is free. Standard texting rates and data charges may apply.

USAHELLO

www.usahello.org/
Education and resources for refugees and immigrants. Offers online language and GED courses, resume and employment information, legal, health care, rights and laws, college preparation, financial aid, and more.  A free website with many resources and local listings. Offers US Citizenship Test Preparation Class.
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VITENDO 4 AFRICA (V4A)
7220 N. Lindbergh BLVD, Suite 270
Hazelwood, MO 63042

www.vitendo4africa.org  314-252-0488
Programs to welcome, connect and empower  healthier immigrant individuals and families through supports and services, and by coordinating resources. New health and home ownership programs.

WELCOME NEIGHBOR STL

3672 Arsenal St.,  63116
www.welcomeneighborstl.org

Various programs to assist refugees in the metro area to obtain an income as well as provide citizenship classes, warming shelters, English classes and Supper Clubs that feature meals prepared by refugee cooks. Expanding to work with other non-profits, such as Tent Mission Stl and continue to provide service through St. Louis Teens Aid Refugees Today (START.) 
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YMCA LITERACY COUNCIL OF GREATER ST. LOUIS
Check website for locations

www.gwrymca.org/programs/education-tutoring/adult-literacy-english-language-learners 
314-421-8908
Provides  tutoring to adults who need help with English language skills, in addition to other programs including financial assistance, mentoring, and learning readiness.


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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