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​BRIDGE OF HOPE MINISTRIES
4001 Cottage Ave.,  St. Louis, MO 63113
www.bridgeofhopestl.org   
314-405-0253    
Showers, clothing, laundry, meals, through their Bridge Program. Also, adult classes (GED, reading, computer access.)  Hope Education classes include ACT prep and dyslexia tutoring.
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​CENTER FOR YOUTH ON THE RISE
12079 Bellefontaine Rd.,  Spanish Lake, MO  63138   

www.stlouisco.com   314-615-0221
Monday-Friday 8:30pm-5:30pm
Ages 12 to 19. A variety of activities and services. Life skills workshops, counseling services, educational support, employment preparation, legal assistance.

​COVENANT HOUSE
2727 North Kingshighway,  St. Louis, MO 
63113
www.covenanthousemo.org   314-533-2241 

DROP-IN CENTER for youth open every afternoon. Access to shelter, food, clothing, blankets, showers, laundry facilities, information, referrals, and crisis intervention.

EPWORTH’S YOUTH DROP-IN CENTER/Street Outreach
7520 Natural Bridge Rd.,  Normandy, MO  63121 
www.epworth.org   Office: 314-961-5718
24/7 Helpline  800-899-KIDS (5437)
Ages 11-20 that are at risk of homelessness or are homeless.
Mon-Thur 12:00pm-5:00pm, Friday 1:00pm-5:00pm and some evenings. 
Laundry and shower facilities; safer sex kits and life skills classes, nutrition, clothing and hygiene items; computer work stations; access to community resources such as healthcare, legal aid, and birth certificate and ID voucher assistance; recreational activities, and support for LGBTQ youth and allies with monthly support group(s). Youth ages 21 to 24 can access intensive case management by appointment or when in crisis. Case Managers are available to assist with locating shelter and referrals for housing.

RESTORATION HOUSE (The Rock)
2912 Chippewa St., 
St. Louis, MO 63118
www.restorationhousestl.org  314-370-7180

A drop-in center where young adults ages 18-25 have access to  food, clothing, hygiene products, and other essentials; can wash their clothes; participate in life-skills classes; and be paired with a mentor. Located inside
the historic Melvin Theatre.

SAFE: A RUSTIN'S PLACE 
3533 Dunn Rd. Suite 228,  Florissant, MO 63033
www.minorityhealthstl.org  314-385-1935
A program of Williams and Associates. Safe haven, free wi-fi, washers and dryers.  STD/ST testing, social activities, health education. PREP available, free pregnancy testing. 

SAINT  MARTHA'S  DROP-IN CENTER
4733 Mattis Rd.,  St. Louis, MO 63128   (North side of Assumption Catholic Church campus) 
www.saintmarthas.org 314-487-2062
HOTLINE:  314-533-1313
Monday-Friday, 10:00am-4:00pm.  No appointment necessary.
For women and children impacted by domestic violence. Advocates available for support, safety planning, legal advocacy and information either in person or by phone. Information provided to anyone impacted by domestic violence including family and friends on how to best support a loved one. 

ST. LOUIS EMPOWERMENT CENTER
Depression Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)

907 Dock St.,  St. Louis, MO 63147
www.dbsaempowerment.org   314-652-6100
Open Monday-Friday 9:00am-3:00pm. Lunch daily.
A drop-in center for mental health and substance abuse recovery self-help meetings.  Many support groups, programs and employment classes. Shower and laundry available. Free Naloxone (Narcan) upon request.


THE SPOT (for ages 13-24)
4169 Laclede Ave.,   St. Louis, MO 63108        
www.thespot.wustl.edu      314-535-0413
Drop-in Thursday 1:00pm-5:00pm. Showers, food, computer and phone access, mental health, contraceptive, PrEP access, STI/HIV testing.Medical and testing service hours vary and require an appointment. Parental consent NOT required.

YWCA WOMEN'S RESOURCE CENTERS
1155 Olivette Executive Parkway,  St. Louis, MO  63132
www.ywcastl.org   314-531-1115 Main Number
24 HOUR CRISIS LINE: 314 531-7273
DROP-IN CENTER:
1155 Olivette Executive Parkway, St. Louis, MO 63132

Open Mon-Fri, 8:30am-5:00pm. 
YWCA Metro St. Louis provides services for victims/survivors of domestic violence and/or sexual assault through  24-hour helpline (314-531-7273), drop-in center, individual and group counseling (14 years of age and up), support for friends and family, and medical advocacy at St. Louis area emergency departments.  Other services  include Head Start, Early Head Start, Economic Empowerment, Prevention Education, Housing, and Community and Professional Training. 

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The Start Here St. Louis Area Resource Directory is produced by
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2342 LaSalle Street

St. Louis, MO 63104​ 
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Photographs by Robert Boettcher