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MEDICAL RESOURCES, AGENCIES, CLINICS, AND MORE

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AFFORDABLE CARE ACT (Obamacare)
www.HealthCare.gov and  
www.covermissouri.org

HEALTH INSURANCE MARKETPLACE
www.healthcare.gov
800-318-2596 The toll-free number is a 24-hour hotline that handles consumers’ questions. 

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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.

CONNECTING KIDS TO COVERAGE
Legal Services of Eastern Missouri assists families, children and pregnant women who are eligible for Missouri's Medicaid programs. Assistance with applying and appeals.
www.lsem.org/connecting-kids-to-coverage/
314-256-8753

MO HEALTH NET
www.mydss.mo.gov/
MO HealthNet coverage is automatically available to all recipients of
 MO HealthNet, Nursing Care, Home and Community-based Services, 
​Supplemental Aid to the Blind, Blind Pension, and Adult Supplemental Payments.


GATEWAY TO BETTER HEALTH
www.stlgbh.com/
A temporary health care program for uninsured adults in St. Louis City and County to provide uninsured adults a bridge in care until they are able to enroll in health insurance coverage options available through the Affordable Care Act. To apply for the Gateway to Better Health program, visit one of the primary care providers in the Gateway to Better Health network or apply online at the GBH website:
  • Betty Jean Kerr People’s Health Centers   www.phcenters.org
  • Family Care Health Centers   www.fchcstl.org
  • Affinia HealthCare   www.affiniahealthcare.org
  • CareSTL Health   www.carestlhealth.org
  • St. Louis County Department of Public Health   www.stlouisco.com/HealthandWellness

PREPARE STL CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE
www.preparestl.com
www.preparestl.com/preparestl-flyer-now-in-english-spanish-french-bosnian-and-vietnamese/
TESTING SITES CITY AND COUNTY
www.preparestl.com/testsites/
A collaborative campaign powered by the Missouri Foundation for Health in partnership with the Regional Health Commission, the City of St. Louis, St. Louis County. Information, mask giveaways, resources, more.

TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
CLICK HERE
for transportation to appointments and more.

AFFINIA HEALTH CARE 
www.affiniahealthcare.org
For Locations:  www.affiniahealthcare.org/locations/
314-814-8700 to make an appointment
314-898-1782 for Affinia Urgent Care

Breast Examinations, Mammograms, Pap Tests, Sexually Transmitted Disease Screening, Contraception, Natural Family Planning, Infertility Services, Pregnancy Counseling, Pregnancy Testing, Prenatal Care, Community Clinics, Urgent Care Centers, Sexually Transmitted Disease Treatment, Adolescent/Adult Immunizations, Childhood Immunizations, Flu Vaccines, HPV Immunizations, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics/Gynecology, Pediatrics, Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics, Podiatry/Foot Care, Radiology, WIC, Community Mental Health Agencies, Perinatal/Postpartum Depression Counseling, Outreach Programs. Sliding fee scale to uninsured patients that is based on household income. Six locations,


Affinia Healthcare - North City Location
1717 Biddle St.  63106
314-814-8700


Affinia Healthcare - Lemp Location
2220 Lemp Ave.  63104
314-814-8700


Affinia Healthcare - North Florissant Location
4414 North Florissant Ave.  
63107 
314-814-8700


Affinia Healthcare - South Broadway Location (Bi-lingual services)
3930 South Broadway  63118
314-814-8700

Affinia Healthcare at the St. Louis Dental Education and Oral Health Clinic
1500 Park Ave.  63104
314-814-8700

NEW LOCATION
6763 Page Ave . Pagedale
314-814-8700

Primary Care Services. 
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AID TO VICTIMS OF CRIME
Hotline: 314-652-3623


ASTHMA AND ALLERGY FOUNDATION
Medical Assistance Program

1500 South Big Bend Blvd. Suite 1S   63117
www.aafastl.org   314-645-2422
Provides asthma and allergy medications, equipment, education, and support to uninsured and underinsured children. Also educational programs and advocacy throughout the Greater St. Louis area.

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH RESPONSE
www.bhrstl.org
24-hour Mental Health Crisis Line: 314-469-6644 or 800-811-4760

BHR provides free confidential telephone counseling to people in mental health crises as well as mobile outreach services, community referral services and critical incident stress management (CISM). 

BETHANY CHRISTIAN SERVICES
1300 Hampton Ave., #202  63139

www.bethany.org   314-781-6363
Adoption, foster care, and pregnancy counseling. Also, counseling and assitance to families, refugees and immigrants resettling in the US Several other locations in the St. Louis area

BJC BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
1430 Olive St., Suite 500  63103  (Central)
Several other locations

www.bjcbehavioralhealth.org   314-206-3700 or 314-747-7491     
Continuum of services including early intervention services, school-based services, outpatient services, comprehensive children’s services and adult psychiatric rehabilitation services.

CALL FOR HELP, INC.
www.callforhelpinc.org   618-397-0968


CARE SOLUTIONS IN-HOME SERVICES LLC
1800 Lafayette Ave., 1st floor   63104

www.caresolutionsihs.com    314-289-9990
Provides non-medical care services t to the elderly and disabled residents of the City of St. Louis and surrounding counties under Missouri Medicaid and Veterans Aid and Attendance Benefit Program.

CASA de SALUD
3200 Chouteau  63103    
www.casadesaludstl.org   
314-977-1250 
Low cost health clinic for uninsured patients, providing onsite care and health care-related case management.  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.

CENTER FOR HEARING AND SPEECH
9835 Manchester Rd.,  63119
www.chsstl.org   314-968-4710
Audiology and speech disorder facility treating hearing and speech disorders regardless of ability to pay. Services include: audiology, speech-language therapy, hearing and vision screenings, an Industrial Hearing Conservation Program, hearing aids and community outreach.

CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT HOTLINES
800-392-3738 (inside MO) or 573-751-3448 (outside MO)

CHIPS Health and Wellness Center
2431 N. Grand Blvd.  63106

www.chipsstlouis.org   314-652-9231 Ext. 10 for appointment
Sliding scale or no fee for wide range of clinic services and community programs. Health management for the uninsured and underserved through preventive and primary health care services.

CLINICAL TRIALS
www.ClinicalTrials.gov

Provides an easy-to-use "search by state" function that provides regularly updated information about federally and privately supported clinical research in human volunteers. The information provided on ClinicalTrials.gov should be used in conjunction with advice from health care professionals. Before searching, you can learn more about clinical trials here.

COMMUNICABLE DISEASES/STD
CITY OF ST. LOUIS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
1520 Market St., Suite 4027  63103

HIV/AIDS Care, Education, Planning, TB Control, Surveillance, and Intervention Services.
CLICK HERE for STD and TB Testing Location Information.

COMMUNITY BIRTH AND WELLNESS CENTER/JAMAA BIRTH VILLAGE
8 Church St., Ferguson, Mo. 63135
www.jamaabirthvillage.org    314-643-7703
Offers options and alternatives for pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum care and more. Services include midwifery and doula care, childbirth education classes, and relaxation techniques.  Hours Monday-Wednesday 9am - 5pm. Home Visits on Fridays.

​COMPASS HEALTH NETWORK
Formerly Crider Health Centers

www.compasshealthnetwork.org/   636-332-6000 or 1-800-574-2422
Nonprofit health care organization that provides a full continuum of  medical and behavioral health services as well as primary and dental health services throughout Missouri. Many locations listed on their website.

CONTRACEPTIVE CHOICE CENTER
Washington University School of Medicine
4901 Forest Park Ave Fl 7 Ste 710  63108

c3.wustl.edu    314-747-0800
A full-service women’s health clinic that provides birth control, well-woman exams, pap smears, sexually transmitted infection testing and emergency contraception. Same day appointments available.

COVER MISSOURI (The Health Insurance Marketplace)
www.covermissouri.org   800-318-2596
A project of the Missouri Foundation for Health (MFH) to promote quality, affordable health coverage for every Missourian.

DENTAL OPTIONS
CLICK HERE for a comprehensive listing of dental clinics that provide a variety of services at reduced rates or no cost.

Cass Dental
6310 Cass Ave.  63113
314-531-5000

Cleanings, Exams, X-Rays at reduced cost.  

Forest Park Dental
5600 Oakland Ave. 63110 
314-644-9331

Cleaning & Exams, X-Rays at reduced cost. Free services for Medicaid patients. 

MISSOURI COLLEGE DENTAL HYGIENE CLINIC 
405 S. Hanley Rd. Brentwood
314-768-7898

Exam, cleaning, and x-ray free of charge.

ST. LOUIS DENTAL EDUCATION AND ORAL HEALTH CENTER  
A partnership of A.T. Still University and Affinia Healthcare

1500 Park Ave   63104
www.stldentalcenter.org/   314-833-2700
A collaborative and innovative dental education and oral health center providing education for dental students and comprehensive, affordable oral healthcare services for patients of all ages.

URGENT DENTAL CARE/ABC
9010 Overland Plaza  63114 (at Page Ave./I-70)
314-423-0000 or
314-428-5400
Full emergency and non-emergency dental services. Patients with a dental emergency will be seen by the doctor the same day. If the patient has a regular dentist and is unable to get in,  they will provide care and then send a report + x-rays to the regular dentist. They work with most insurance companies as well as Care Credit for those who need a payment plan.

DOORWAYS - NOW COOPER HOUSE 
4385 Maryland Ave.  63108
www.doorwayshousing.org   314-535-1919

Provides housing and related supportive services to improve quality of life and health outcomes for people affected by HIV/AIDS.

EYE CARE
Click HERE for a list of Eye Care/Vision Resources for low income and uninsured. Call first.


EYE THRIVE
229 Millwell Drive
Maryland Heights, MO 63043
eyethrive.org     314-736-1400

Free eye exams and glasses for children in the St. Louis area.

EFA: ST. LOUIS EFFORT FOR AIDS
2653 Locust Street   63103 (New Address)

www.stlefa.org/   314- 645-6451
Programs and services provided to individuals infected and affected by HIV/AIDS. Testing provided.

FAMILY CARE HEALTH CENTERS
Carondelet: 401 Holly Hills Avenue   63111    314-353-5190 
Forest Park Southeast:  4352 Manchester Avenue   63110     314-531-5444  
After hours emergency line:  314-747-4754

www.familycarehealthcenters.org
Provides affordable and accessible primary care and dental care. Sliding scale. 

FAMILY FORWARD
3309 South Kingshighway  63139

www.familyforwardmo.org   314-534-9350
Prevention and treatment of all forms of child abuse and neglect.  FamilyForward is the result of a merger between Children’s Home Society of Missouri and Family Resource Center.

GATEWAY TO BETTER HEALTH
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swww.stlgbh.com/   1-888-513-1417
A temporary health care program for uninsured adults in St. Louis City and County. covers primary, specialty and urgent care services for individuals up to 100% of the Federal Poverty Level. sponsored by the Missouri Department of Social Services in partnership with the St. Louis Regional Health Commission.
  • Betty Jean Kerr People’s Health Centers
  • Family Care Health Centers
  • Affinia Healthcare
  • Myrtle Hilliard Davis Comprehensive Health Centers
  • St. Louis County Department of Public Health

GET COVERED AMERICA
www.getcoveredamerica.org/
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Resources and planners to connect with your state's Health Insurance Marketplace and let you know what to expect once you get there. Staff assists in determining health insurance options.

HOPE CLINIC FOR WOMEN
1602 21st Street, Granite City, IL 62040  
618-451-5722       Emergency/After Hours: 618-346-3040
www.hopeclinic.com
Abortion procedure up to 24 weeks. Also, pill 6-10 weeks, pregnancy testing, std testing, financial assistance and more.

JAMAA BIRTH VILLAGE
8 Church Street, Ferguson, MO 63135
314-643-7703   www.jamaabirthvillage.org

Hours: Monday & Wednesday 10am- 3pm
Doula care, midwifery support services, nutrition education, breast feeding and postpartum support, classes and more.

LINKS 2 HEALTH MOBILE UNIT
www.metrostlouis.org/
Medical Mobile Unit offering free blood pressure, A1c (diabetes) and BMI screenings.
Nurse and social worker on board to refer to community resources and help make medical appointments. Available for walk-ins at 4 metro-link stations from 11:00am to 6:00pm Monday through Thursday:
Mondays: Rock Road Metro-link Station in Pagedale
Tuesdays: North County Transit Center in Ferguson
Wednesdays: North Hanley Transit Center in Berkeley
Thursdays: Wellston Transit Center
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LOGAN UNIVERSITY CHIROPRACTIC HEALTH CENTERS
Montgomery Health Center - Campus
1851 Schoettler Rd. Chesterfield  63017
www.logan.edu   636-230-1990

Several locations open to the public.

MAYO CLINIC.
www.mayoclinic.org
Domestic violence information and resources and much more health care information.

McCALLUM PLACE EATING DISORDER CENTERS
231 W. Lockwood Ave., Ste 201  Webster Groves  63119
www.mccallumplace.com  888-232-9301

Comprehensive eating disorder treatment center for adolescents and adults. On-site medical and psychiatric management and care.
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MEDS FOR EX-OFFENDERS
 www.rxoutreach.org. 
90 days of free medication now available for ex-offenders from the time they leave prison until they get other funding through Rx Outreach grant.  Check website for details.

MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SENIOR SERVICES
www.health.mo.gov/seniors/homecomservices/     866-835-3505
Home and community based services available, including payment for personal care by family members.
For information regarding eligibility criteria and funding sources for in-home services or consumer-directed services, contact DSDS above phone number or visit website. ​

DRUG CARD
www.needymeds.org
Drug card for those who qualify, plus many other sources of information and listing of statewide clinics

PARAQUAD
5240 Oakland Ave.  63110
www.paraquad.org   314-289-4200

Paraquad’s programs and services provide hands-on, practical assistance for people with disabilities, with an end goal of independent living. Independent living, deaf services, health and wellness center and more. In-home services available.

PEOPLE’S HEALTH CENTERS
5701 Delmar Blvd.  63112
www.phcenters.org   314-367-7848

Provides a wide range of health care and social services. Call or search their website for more information and addresses of locations.

PLANNED PARENTHOOD
4251 Forest Park Ave.  63108 Main location. There are several more. 

314-531-7526    800-230-PLAN (7526)
www.plannedparenthood.org/stlouis

www.plannedparenthood.org (National)
Many health care services including General Health Care, HIV Testing, LGBT Services, Men’s Health Care, Pregnancy Testing & Services, STD Testing, Treatment & Vaccines, Women’s Health Care.

PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (PAP)
www.missouridrugcard.com

Print your own card. Available to all Missouri residents. Rx medication savings of up to 75% at more than 56,000 pharmacies across the country including Schnucks, Kmart, CVS/pharmacy, Walgreens, and many more. You can create as many cards as you need. This card is pre-activated and can be used immediately.

PROJECT ARK: The SPOT

Provides support for those infected, affected, and at-risk of HIV.
PROJECT ARK TESTING HOURS:
Monday-Thursday 11:00am-4:00pm
THE SPOT HOURS:
Monday-Friday 1:00pm-5:00pm; Thursday evening until 8:00pm. A project of Washington University. 
4169 Laclede  63108
www.projectark.wustl.edu   314-535-1814
Division of Infectious Diseases HIV Program | Washington University School of Medicine
​620 South Taylor   63110

www.hiv.wustl.edu   314-747-1206

SAFE CONNECTIONS
24-hour abuse hotline: 314-531-2003

2165 Hampton Avenue  63139
www.safeconnections.org   314-646-7500 x101 | 24-Hour Crisis Helpline: 314-531-2003
Safe Connections offers a domestic and sexual abuse 24-hour helpline, (not intended for child abuse cases), and counseling and support groups for victims of domestic abuse, dating violence, sexual assault or rape. All these services are for ages 12 and up. Also, prevention education workshops and discussion groups for middle and high school students. 

CITY OF ST. LOUIS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
COMMUNICABLE DISEASE - PREVENTION SERVICES
1520 Market Street, Room 4027  63103

www.stlcondoms.com   314-657-1405
Resource for finding free condoms, as well as finding local sexual health testing, treatment and support resources. Lists testing locations throughout the area, including stores, restaurants, agencies and other commercial locations.

STD TESTING AND TREATMENT SITES: CLICK HERE

SLU HEALTH RESOURCE CENTER, PRIMARY CARE CLINIC 
1408 N Kingshighway Blvd., Suite 213  63113

www.slu.edu/medicine/clinics-community/hrc/index.php   314-389-0008
Appointments are first come, first served during the following times:
First Tuesday of the month 5 to 8 p.m.
Every Thursday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Every Saturday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

*Free clinics operated by medical school students under the guidance of SLU doctors. Services include: physical exams, asthma treatment, vision screenings, pregnancy and STD screening (including HIV), lab tests (includes screenings for Diabetes, Hypertension, Cholesterol, and Lead), Hep A vaccinations for adults, vaccinations for patients under 18 years of age (*Please bring vaccination record with you. Pediatric vaccinations  not be given without the records), nutritionist, social services during regular clinic hours, and assistance with finding insurance coverage. Also, eye care.

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION
www.sihf.org  618-332-0694 

A community-based, Federally Qualified Heath Center (FQHC) network that serves predominately low income or medically undeserved populations throughout nine counties in southern Illinois.

ST. LOUIS DENTAL EDUCATION AND ORAL HEALTH CLINIC
1500 Park Ave.  63104 
www.atsu.edu   
314-833-2700
Dental school provides clinical services. Associated with Affinia.

ST. LOUIS EFFORT FOR AIDS
2653 Locust Street .  63103 . *New address*

www.stlefa.org   314-645-6451
Provides education on prevention of HIV infection and comprehensive support services
to those affected by HIV/AIDS.
Community resource page:  www.stlefa.org/about_hiv/community_resources

THE ST. LOUIS INTEGRATED HEALTH NETWORK
GATEWAY TO BETTER HEALTH: 
For uninsured adults. MANY LOCATIONS. Call or check website.
1520 Market St., Suite 4034  63103-2625
www.stlouisihn.org   314-657-1566
www.stlouisihn.org/provider-directory 
A network of community health centers, whose doctors, nurse practitioners and other professionals can diagnose and treat major diseases. Services include primary care, dental, eye care, vaccinations, and prescriptions, and more.  They accept most private insurance plans, as well as Medicaid and Medicare. Services at reduced cost to those without health insurance who qualify. Home care co-ordinators and social services available. Hours include nights and weekends. Check the website above for more information or contact any of the locations below. A referral is not required.

BETTY JEAN KERR PEOPLE'S HEALTH CENTERS
www.phcenters.org
Central Health Center:
5701 Delmar Blvd. St. Louis  63112   314-367-7848
North Health Center: 11642 W. Florissant Ave. Florissant  63033   314-838-8220
West Health Center: 7200 Manchester Ave. Maplewood  63143   314-781-9162

CRIDER HEALTH CENTER
www.cridercenter.org

St. Charles:
546 First Capital Dr., Suite 1  63301  636-946-4000
Union: 1780 Old Highway 50 East  63084   636-582-8100
Warrenton: 19515 Brune Parkway  63383   636-456-1500
Wentzville: 1032 Crosswinds Ct.  63385    636-332-6000

FAMILY CARE HEALTH CENTERS
www.fchcstl.org

Carondelet:
401 Holly Hills Ave.  63111   314-353-5190
Forest Park Southeast: 4352 Manchester Ave.  63110   314-531-5444


MYRTLE HILLIARD DAVIS COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CENTERS/CARESTLHEALTH
www.carestlhealth.org
Comprehensive: 5471 Dr. Martin Luther King Dr.  63112   314-367-5820
More Locations.
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RUSTIN'S PLACE DROP-IN CENTER
1114 North Sarah St.  63113

www.rustinsplace.org   314-553-9506
A program of Williams and Associates. Safe haven, free wi-fi, std/sti testing, social activities, health education. PREP available, free pregnancy testing.
NEW LOCATION:
SAFE: a Rustin’s Place
3533 Dunn Rd. Suite 228    Florissant 63033
314-695-5188


STLHELP (Medical Equipment)
www.stlhelp.org   
636-933-9393
Provides access to free home medical equipment through a recycle and reuse program. Equipment includes wheelchairs, scooters, walkers, crutches, canes, shower chairs, hospital beds, stair lifts and more. 

VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION 
2029 Woodland Parkway, Suite 105, Maryland Heights, MO 631461
www.vnastl.org    314-918-7171

Advanced illness management, hospice, vaccinations, private duty, more.

WIC PROGRAMS
THIS LINK will take you to a listing of WIC locations in the St. Louis area and throughout the state.

WILLIAMS AND ASSOCIATES
3737 North Kingshighway Blvd.,  Suite 204-206  63115-1736
www.minorityhealthstl.org   314-385-1935
Provides preventive health education, disease prevention, health promotion and care services that address health disparities of minorities in the St. Louis Bi-State Region.

WISH CENTER
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital

1035 Bellevue Ave., Suite 205   Richmond Heights  63117
www.ssmhealth.com/locations/location-details/wish-center  314-768-8230
The Women and Infants Substance Help provides comprehensive maternity care to pregnant women who are dependent on opioid drugs. It is the only center of its kind in the region. Buprenorphine or methadone prescribed to alleviate withdrawal. Long-term follow-up and support services. 

WOMEN, INFANT AND CHILDREN (WIC) PROGRAMS
This link
will take you to St. Louis area locations and cities throughout the state.

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