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VISIT OUR  COVID-19 PAGES FOR INFORMATION, UPDATES AND RESOURCES
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​CLICK HERE for a listing of
RESOURCES FOR PROTECTION AGAINST IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT.

And this link has detailed advice:
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS

www.mira-mo.org/kyr​​

​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.

Abuse Reporting:
Child Abuse: dss.mo.gov/cd/keeping-kids-safe/can.htm
Elder Abuse: health.mo.gov/safety/abuse/ 


ELDERCARE LOCATOR
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.

GYT (GET YOURSELF TESTED)
CLICK HERE for a comprehensive listing of  STD Testing and Treatment sites.

WE'RE CROWDSOURCING!
If you'd like to submit information
for this page send an email to startherestl@gmail.com


​BETTER FAMILY LIFE GUN DE-ESCALATION HOTLINE
www.betterfamilylife.org
314-203-3900
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MEAL PROVIDERS (Not food pantries)
CLICK HERE for a list of agencies and organizations that provide meals at various times and days of the week. A PDF can be printed for distribution.

DIAPER BANK EMERGENCY PROVIDERS
CLICK HERE
for a list of emergency providers.  For more information about the  Diaper Bank and its referral process visit: www.stldiaperbank.org

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS
www.mira-mo.org/kyr​
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Know Your Rights information is intended for immigrants, their families and advocates.

CELL PHONES

www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/states/missouri
Lists of Missouri providers.

IMMIGRANT PROTECTIONS
CLICK HERE for a listing of 
resources for protection against Immigration Enforcement. 

LEISURE (AND DE-STRESS) ST. LOUIS
Community Resource Guide that lists FREE arts organizations, educational institutions, museums, nature sites. Click HERE for a PDF that can be printed and distributed.  Most organizations are still offering modified programs and hours, including online  options.


EMERGENCY SAFE HOUSES/SHELTER FOR WOMEN
Women in need of emergency shelter 314-421-3020, or 314-690-1304  between 9 AM to 3 PM to arrange transport. Sponsored by NLEC, New Life Evangelistic Center.

WARMING  SHELTERS
The link below will take you to a list of WARMING SHELTERS.These are open mostly during daytime hours.

www.stlouis-mo.gov/live-work/warming-centers.cfm?city=Saint+Louis
​More information on warming shelters is available by calling 2-1-1.

CONFLICT RESOLUTION CENTER
City-run service to help with neighborhood, roommate, workplace and family disputes
as well as community-police mediations.
www.StLResolutionCenter.org    314-255-7449


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 NEW 2019 GUIDE TO REPRESENTING YOURSELF IN ST. LOUIS MUNICIPAL COURTS. The Guides can be downloaded and printed.
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HEALTH INSURANCE MARKETPLACE
​For more information or to find a Cover Missouri assister in your area, visit covermissouri.org or call 1-800-466-3213 for English or 1-855-284-3236 for Spanish. Consumers can find an in-person assister near them by visiting findlocalhelp.covermissouri.org.

GOODWILL EXCEL CENTERS NOW OFFERING GED AND HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMAS

www.excel.mersgoodwill.org    314-982-8802 
The Goodwill Excel Centers are free high schools for adults over the age of 21.  Classes run year round during extended day and evening hours.  Free on-site daycare.
The Missouri Excel Centers are located in:
ST. LOUIS–1727 Locust Street, 63103 (downtown)
SPRINGFIELD – Glen Isle Center, 1514 South Glenstone Ave., 65807
POPLAR BLUFF – 2213 N. Westwood Blvd. (formerly K-Mart), 63901
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​​HIRING EVENTS
CLICK HERE for Career Services list of upcoming hiring events.

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St. Louis, MO