START HERE
  • HOME PAGE
  • BEFORE YOU START
  • HOTLINES & WEBSITES
  • CLOTHING/HOUSEHOLD
  • DISABILITY
  • DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
  • DROP-IN CENTERS
  • EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING
  • FOOD PROGRAMS & PANTRIES
  • HOUSING
  • Shelters for Men
  • Shelters for Women
  • IMMIGRANT SERVICES
  • LEGAL SERVICES
  • LGBTQ
  • MEDICAL
  • MENTAL HEALTH
  • MONEY MATTERS
  • OUTSTATE RESOURCES
  • RE-ENTRY
  • STREETWISE
  • SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT
  • UTILITY ASSISTANCE
  • for VETERANS
  • YOUTH SERVICES
  • CONTACT US
Picture

STREETWISE

Picture











FOR EMERGENCY SHELTER AND OTHER HOUSING PROGRAMS
Most emergency shelters require admission through the
ST. PATRICK CENTER WELCOME CENTER
800 North Tucker Blvd.,  St. Louis, MO 63101  
www.stpatrickcenter.org  314-802-0700
Intake Walk-in Hours Monday-Friday from 8:00am-1:00pm.

For Emergency Intake call 211 or 314-802-5444

​BIRTH CERTIFICATES AND STATE ID
ST. LOUIS CITY HALL RECORDER OF DEEDS
Room 128, 1200 Market St., St. Louis, MO 63103
www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/departments  314-622-4610
The Recorder of Deeds Vital Records Office issues certified copies of birth certificates. You may apply for a Certified Birth Certificate either in person or by mail. Cost: $15.00. Be prepared to provide as many forms of ID as possible.


COLLEGE CHURCH OUTREACH PROGRAM
St. Francis Xavier College Church
3628 Lindell Blvd, Lower Level 
SFX Ballroom, St. Louis, MO 63108  
www.sfxstl.org/outreach     314-977-7300
They assist with both birth certificates and Missouri State IDs, and can pay for those documents up to once every two years. Arrive by 8:45 a.m. on Tuesdays or make an appointment.

MISSOURI IDENTIFICATION & VITAL RECORDS
www.mo.gov/home-family/identification-vital-records

www.dor.mo.gov/driver-license/resources/license.html
573-751-6387
www.health.mo.gov/data/vitalrecords

NORTH CITY PHOTO ID PROJECT/THE HUB
3000 Prairie Ave., St. Louis, MO  63107
www.ashreifoundation.org/photoid-help
CALL OR TEXT 314-252-8060 to make an appointment.
Thursdays from 10 :00am-2:00pm for birth certificate and photo ID support.

EMERGENCY FOOD STAMPS/SNAP PROGRAM
3101 Chouteau Ave.,  St. Louis, MO 63103

www.mydss.mo.gov/food-assistance/apply-for-snap
Text:  For answers to basic questions (not case-specific) text 855-684-9242
SNAP Interview: 855-823-4908
FSD Info Line: 855-373-4636
​
MEAL PROVIDERS (Not pantries) 
St Patrick Center.  800 N Tucker Blvd.,    314-802-0700 
Lunch, 7 days a week. 12:00pm-12:30pm.
St. Peter and Paul Parish Mid-Level Hall. 1919 S. 7th. Street,   314-231-9923.
Meals Monday through Friday 5:00-5:45pm. Saturday and Sunday 12:00-12:45pm, 
2nd to 21st of each month.
St Vincent De Paul Parish Church. 1408 S 10th Street,  314-231-9328
Sandwich window Monday to Saturday from 11:00am-1:00pm.
Dinner on 22nd to 1st of each month from 5:00pm-6:00pm.
Soup Alley/Trinity Church.  812 Soulard Ave.  314-231-4092

Monday – Saturday from 9:30am to 10:30am.
Central Baptist Church, 2842 Washington Ave.,  314-533-0747 .
Lunch, Tuesdays  11:45am-1:00pm.

Trinity Episcopal Church. 600 N. Euclid Ave., 314-361-4655
Food Pantry and Take-out Hot Meal: Tuesday 1:30-3:00pm, Thursday 4:00pm-5:00pm
Cafe, Wednesdays noon-1:30pm; Hot Lunch, Sundays 2:00pm-2:30pm.
Enter through the Washington Avenue entrance.
St. Johns Episcopal Church in Tower Grove. 3664 Arsenal St., 314-772-3970
Lunches to-go every Saturday from 4pm-5:30pm.
Gateway 180, 1000 North 19th Street.   314-213-1515
Brown bag lunches seven days a week, all day.
Focus Gateway City, 1901 Ann Ave. (Inside St. Michael's Orthodox Church)
Supper is 4:30-5:30 every Sunday that falls on the 2nd through the 21st of every month. Breakfast 2nd and 4th Wednesday, 9:00-11 a.m.   Also provide haircuts and shaves during open hours.
Project Downtown.  6809 W. Florissant Ave.  314-518-5342
Full meal and pantry every Saturday from 11:00am-1:00pm.


PUBLIC LIBRARIES provide computers and computer labs that give immediate access to the internet.  And you can sign up for an e-mail address there.

SSM HEALTH MENTAL HEALTH WALK-IN CLINICS
www.ssmhealth.com   

For useful information and many resources, visit
www.thestreetspirit.org
AND
Western Regional Advocacy Project​

www.wraphome.org

AFFINIA HEALTH CARE 
www.affiniahealthcare.org
314-814-8700 to make an appointment

314-898-1700 for Information
4414 North Florissant Ave., St. Louis, MO 63107
2220 Lemp Ave.,  St. Louis, MO 63104

1717 Biddle St.,  St. Louis, MO 63106
3396 Pershall Rd., Ferguson, MO 63135
6763 Page Ave.  Pagedale, MO  63133

3309 South Kingshighway Blvd.,  St. Louis, MO  63139  (BJC Behavioral Health)
1500 Park Ave.,  St. Louis, MO 63104. The St. Louis Dental Center

Sliding fee scale to uninsured patients that is based on household income.
Biddle Street location offers substance abuse treatment.


BRIDGE BREAD
2639 Cherokee St., 
St. Louis, MO  63118
www.bridgebread.org   314-296-3077
Supportive employment. Products made by hand. Provides job opportunities for people experiencing homelessness or those who are housing insecure.


BRIDGE OF HOPE MINISTRIES
4001 Cottage Ave.,  
St. Louis, MO 63113
www.bridgeofhopestl.org     
314-405-0253
Clothing Room Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 12 p.m
Laundry and Showers: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
 ​

CONTINUUM OF CARE
1520 Market St., Room 4062,  St. Louis, MO 63103

www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/departments/human-services/homeless-services   
​
314-657-1704 
St. Louis’ plan for ending homelessness, listing of members, and more.


EPWORTH’S YOUTH DROP-IN CENTER/Street Outreach
7520 Natural Bridge Rd.,  Normandy, MO 63121 
www.epworth.org   Office-314-222-4877    Main Line-314-961-5718
24/7 Helpline  800-899-KIDS (5437)
Ages 11-20 that are at risk of homelessness or are homeless.

INEXCELSIS/Dignity On Wheels

4265 Shaw Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63110
www.inexcelsislove.org/mobile-shower    
314-732-2156  
Mobile hygiene service brings showers, hygiene supplies to the streets and encampments. Website gives times and locations.

MERS/MISSOURI GOODWILL INDUSTRIES
1727 Locust St., St. Louis, MO 63103
www.mersgoodwill.org   314-241-3464

Job opportunities and counseling.


SHAMROCK CLUB DAY TREATMENT PROGRAM AT ST. PATRICK CENTER
800 N. Tucker Blvd.,  
St. Louis, MO 63101
 
www.stpatrickcenter.org   314-802-0700
Membership privileges available, including breakfast, lunch, showers, phones, laundry, referrals. Also many other services at St. Patrick Center.


SSM HEALTH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH URGENT CARE
www.ssmhealth.com   3635 Vista Ave.,    St. Louis, MO 63110  314-257-7430
Bridgeton Location:
12355 DePaul Drive, Suite 150,   Bridgeton, MO 63044    314-344-7200

WALK-IN CLINICS that provide a specialized alternative to emergency room care for adults facing a mental health crisis. Open Monday - Saturday, 9:00am-7:00pm.

To Top of Page
The Start Here St. Louis Area Resource Directory is produced by
​HEARTLAND ZEN
​ and distributed by
CRIMINAL JUSTICE MINISTRY

2342 LaSalle Street

St. Louis, MO 63104​ 
[email protected]  
 314-652-8062
Photographs by Robert Boettcher