VISIT OUR COVID-19 PAGES FOR INFORMATION AND RESOURCES.
Use our Contact Page to submit information about COVID-19 or updates about the agencies and organizations listed throughout the Start Here website.
WELCOME TO THE START HERE ST. LOUIS AREA RESOURCE DIRECTORY.
This website provides general information, street addresses, phone numbers and websites for dozens of agencies, shelters, employment resources, food pantries and other organizations throughout the St. Louis area. Click on the Menu for Categories to start your search. Listings are alphabetical under each category.
The 2020 edition of the Resource Directory is available in PDF format.
CLICK HERE to print all or parts of the PDF as needed.
Feel free to print any pages from this website.
COOLING CENTERS: CALL 2-1-1
www.stlouis-mo.gov/live-work/summer/cooling-centers.cfm
The COVID-19 pandemic is impacting the ability of public places traditionally serving as cooling center locations. Many locations are unable to serve as cooling centers as they are following precautions to reduce the exposure to, and slow the spread of, COVID-19 as directed by local health officials. For the most up-to-date cooling center information, please call 2-1-1 and speak to a Call Center Specialist. Or visit the above website for locations.During periods of extreme heat, we'll declare a heat emergency and open community centers as cooling centers. Please check on your neighbors and the elderly to make sure they're okay. Libraries are open.
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WE'RE CROWDSOURCING!
If you'd like to submit real time information for this page send an email to startherestl@gmail.com or use the CONTACT PAGE. Agencies and organizations are welcome to contact us with updates and changes to the information that's listed here.
Content at this site is subject to change at any time. It's always a good idea to view the program’s websites or call to ensure you have the most up-to-date information.
NEW MISSOURI ADULT ABUSE AND NEGLECT HOTLINE AND ONLINE REPORTING SYSTEM
www.apps4.mo.gov/APS_Portal/
800-392-0210
The website and hotline operate 24/7.
This site is designed to allow Mandated Reporters and concerned individuals to report non-emergency adult abuse, neglect, and/or financial exploitation to the Missouri Adult Abuse and Neglect Hotline.
ELDER CARE
A public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging connecting you to services for older adults and their families. Enter your zip code and find numerous services.
www.eldercare.acl.gov 1-800-677-1116.
SOME QUICK LINKS
UNITED WAY 2-1-1
www.211helps.org 877-427-4626
Contact United Way for locations of St. Vincent de Paul parishes that provide food, utility assistance, and many other services--as well as information about seasonal shelters.
Click on the categories below to read or print as needed.
DENTAL CLINICS
EYE CARE
FOOD PANTRIES
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RESOURCES
CASA de SALUD
3200 Chouteau 63103
314-977-1250
www.casadesaludstl.org
CENSUS JOBS 2020
www.2020census.gov/en/jobs/job-details.html
Just one job application for all of the available 2020 Census positions. Positions will last for several weeks. Bilingual applicants are needed and are encouraged to apply.
COVER MISSOURI
Missouri Health Insurance Marketplace
www.covermissouri.org
24-hour Hotline: 800-318-2596
Questions? 1-800-466-3213
¿Preguntas? 1-855-284-3236
A project of the Missouri Foundation for Health (MFH) to promote quality, affordable health coverage for every Missourian.
INTEGRATED HEALTH NETWORK.
Search for the location of health clinics throughout the area by clicking HERE.
www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/
states/missouri
www.freegovernmentsmartphones.com/
www.fcc.gov/lifeline
The government’s Lifeline Assistance Program gives out free cell phones and monthly service to Americans in need of financial help. Click here to see if you qualify.
STATE ID AND OTHER RESOURCES
For a checklist for requirements, visit our RE-ENTRY page for information about walk-in assistance at the College Church at Grand and Lindell.
WIC PROGRAMS
THIS LINK will take you to a listing of WIC locations in the St. Louis area and throughout the state.
Services provided in this directory can change at any given time due to funding and/or resources.