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IMMIGRANT SERVICES


​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​



NOVEL CORONA VIRUS FACT SHEET IN ENGLISH AND
Amharic,  Arabic,  Chinese Simplified,  Chinese Traditional,  English, 
Hindi,  Japanese,  Khmer,  Korean,  Russian,  Somali,  Spanish,  Tagalog,
​Thai, 
Vietnamese

COVID-19 Information
The World Health Organization - Advice for the public here.​
Toolkit: Plan Now to Adapt to Corona virus Safety - Reference Guide.​
Finding Steady Ground - A resource to remind us about behaviors to keep us grounded amidst turbulent times.​
Immigrate Works - and the stimulus check. Immigrant workers' Eligibility for Unemployment Insurance.
Farmer Worker Justice - Working on the farm is considered an essential business. Know your rights during COVID-19.
COVID Tax Relief 
- Find help for individuals and families affected by the novel Corona virus (COVID-19). This page will be updated as new information is available.


National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 
Call the Lifeline for confidential 24 hour support. 1-800-273-8255.

www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
For help in Spanish call: Nacional de Prevención del Suicidio: 1-888-628-9454.

MISSOURI IMMIGRANT & REFUGEE ADVOCATES (MIRA) 
www.mira-mo.org/covid-19-response
 (Translation in Spanish) 

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​ALL ACCESS INTERPRETERS

8460 Watson Rd. Suite 220    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. 63132
www.redcross.org 314-516-2843
International Services provides  tracing and messaging for immigrants separated by war or armed conflict.

BILINGUAL INTERNATIONAL ASSISTANT SERVICES

1329 Macklind Ave,. Suite 200 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
2700 West Broadway, #2
Sedalia, MO 65301
660-826-1100


CG IMMIGRATION LAW, LLC
2316 Cherokee Street 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

1130 E. Elm St, P.O. Box 2183, Jefferson City, MO 65102
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 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 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.   63118
www.cfna-stl.org   314-517-8513

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. 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. 63111
www.stceciliaparishstl.org    314-351-1318
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 6pm to 8pm at the Birth Center.
and

Epiphany Lutheran Church
4045 Holly Hills Blvd. 63116

www.elcstl.org     314-752-7065
Wednesday 10am to noon at the International Friendship 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   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.

IMMIGRANT & REFUGEE WOMEN'S PROGRAM
5021 Adkins Ave., Rooms  114 & 214, 63116
www.irwpstl.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.  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. 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. IICDC provides business loans ranging from $500 to $35,000. IICDC also provides technical assistance includes help in writing business & marketing plans, obtaining business licenses, addressing credit issues and linking to volunteer professionals. Its goal is to help entrepreneurs become bankable.

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LIFEWISE STL
(FORMERLY 
KINGDOM HOUSE)
1321 S. 11th St. 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 63119
www.lampinterpreters.org  314-842-0062  866-948-7133

Translation services. Specialists in medical interpreting.

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LEGAL SERVICES OF EASTERN MISSOURI - IMMIGRANT LAW PROJECT
4232 Forest Park Ave.  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   63110
www.mica-project.org  314-995-6995 Toll Free: 855-995-6995

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.
Now conducting Know Your Rights Presentations and Power of Attorney Workshops
Check their website for more information and dates:


MISSOURI IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE ADVOCATES (MIRA)
2725 Clifton Ave. 63139

www.mira-mo.org   314-669-1288
A coalition of  more than 30 community, labor, faith, business and direct service organizations that recognizes the intrinsic value of all people and advocates for the basic rights of all immigrants and refugees.

MOSAIC PROJECT
7733 Forsyth Blvd. Suite 2200 
Clayton, MO 63105   314-398-1391

www.stlmosaicproject.org
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)
1616 S. Grand  Blvd. 63104   

www.slps.org/NCNAA 314-776-1066 or 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
English classes, clothing, furniture, social events and more for primarily refugee families.
Monday-Thursday 9:00 am-4:00 pm.


PARENT LINK
www.parentlink.missouri.edu
800-552-8522  En Español: 888-460-0008

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


REFUGEE CENTER ONLINE (RCO)
www.therefugeecenter.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.The Refugee Center Online is a free website with many resources and local listings. Offers US Citizenship Test Preparation Class.
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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.

ST. LOUIS COALITION FOR SANCTUARY
www.stlsanctuary.org/
Solidarity actions including welcoming undocumented people, advocating to help stop 
deportations, assisting withlegal clinics, and physically sheltering immigrants in danger 
​of immediate deportation. Their 
website includes listings of events, resources, actions, and more.

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.
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Citizenship Navigator project
The Citizenship Navigator project is funded by the Office of Refugee Resettlement.
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.

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.

YMCA LITERACY COUNCIL OF GREATER ST. LOUIS
Check website for locations

www.gwrymca.org/programs/education-tutoring/literacy-council  314-776-7102
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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Photographs by Robert Boettcher
© 2018 Carol Corey
St. Louis, MO