STREETWISE
IDENTIFICATION
CLICK HERE for information and instructions on how to obtain
birth and death certificates throughout the state of Missouri.
OUTREACH PROGRAM AT THE COLLEGE CHURCH
Parish Center (Lower Level)
3628 Lindell Blvd. (just west of Grand) 63108 314-977-7308
They assist with both birth certificates and Missouri State IDs. Arrive by 8:45am on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Legal advice clinics are every 3rd Wednesday starting at 9:00am. CLICK HERE for a checklist on requirements for obtaining a state ID. Call 314-977-7308 for a recorded message about their programs and times.
PANHANDLING
Ordinance #67918 relates to panhandling. It is unlawful to engage in aggressive panhandling. Any panhandling is unlawful under
the following circumstances:
1. In any public transportation vehicle
2. Within 50 feet of an automatic teller machine
3. Within 30 feet of a public building entry
4. At any sidewalk cafe
5. Within 50 feet of any school
6. At any bus stop, train stop or cab stand
7. Within 20 feet of any crosswalk.
8. Within any municipal or government owned building, park, golf course, or playground
9. No panhandling after 8:00pm and before 7:00am.
Violation of the ordinance can result in fines, community service, and/or imprisonment.
FOR EMERGENCY SHELTER AND OTHER HOUSING PROGRAMS:
Start the Intake Process in one of these three ways
1. HOMELESS HOTLINE - 314-802-5444 (VOICE)Toll Free - 1-866-802-7155
For Hearing or Speech Impaired - RelayMO 711 or (800) 735-2966
Shelter Referral Agency. Call to start the Intake Process by phone.
2. ST. PATRICK CENTER
WELCOME CENTER
800 North Tucker 63101
www.stpatrickcenter.org 314-802-0700 Walk-in hours Monday-Friday from 8am-4:30pm.
No appointment necessary. Lunch every day from 12- 12:30
3. BIDDLE HOUSE OPPORTUNITIES CENTER
1212 N 13th St. 63101 314-612-1675
Overnight shelter for men, day services for women.
Intake for housing services seven days a week 6:30am-7pm. No appointment necessary.
Meals daily. Breakfast 7:00 am; Lunch 12-12:30; Dinner 5:00-5:30 pm. Showers, laundry, mail.
Go to the Food Programs and Pantries page on this website for listings on where to find food locations that serve hot meals and/or sandwiches every day.
HERE is a list of MEAL PROVIDERS that can be printed out.
PUBLIC LIBRARIES provide computers and computer labs that give immediate access to the internet.
And you can get an e-mail address there.
CLICK HERE for information and instructions on how to obtain
birth and death certificates throughout the state of Missouri.
OUTREACH PROGRAM AT THE COLLEGE CHURCH
Parish Center (Lower Level)
3628 Lindell Blvd. (just west of Grand) 63108 314-977-7308
They assist with both birth certificates and Missouri State IDs. Arrive by 8:45am on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Legal advice clinics are every 3rd Wednesday starting at 9:00am. CLICK HERE for a checklist on requirements for obtaining a state ID. Call 314-977-7308 for a recorded message about their programs and times.
PANHANDLING
Ordinance #67918 relates to panhandling. It is unlawful to engage in aggressive panhandling. Any panhandling is unlawful under
the following circumstances:
1. In any public transportation vehicle
2. Within 50 feet of an automatic teller machine
3. Within 30 feet of a public building entry
4. At any sidewalk cafe
5. Within 50 feet of any school
6. At any bus stop, train stop or cab stand
7. Within 20 feet of any crosswalk.
8. Within any municipal or government owned building, park, golf course, or playground
9. No panhandling after 8:00pm and before 7:00am.
Violation of the ordinance can result in fines, community service, and/or imprisonment.
FOR EMERGENCY SHELTER AND OTHER HOUSING PROGRAMS:
Start the Intake Process in one of these three ways
1. HOMELESS HOTLINE - 314-802-5444 (VOICE)Toll Free - 1-866-802-7155
For Hearing or Speech Impaired - RelayMO 711 or (800) 735-2966
Shelter Referral Agency. Call to start the Intake Process by phone.
2. ST. PATRICK CENTER
WELCOME CENTER
800 North Tucker 63101
www.stpatrickcenter.org 314-802-0700 Walk-in hours Monday-Friday from 8am-4:30pm.
No appointment necessary. Lunch every day from 12- 12:30
3. BIDDLE HOUSE OPPORTUNITIES CENTER
1212 N 13th St. 63101 314-612-1675
Overnight shelter for men, day services for women.
Intake for housing services seven days a week 6:30am-7pm. No appointment necessary.
Meals daily. Breakfast 7:00 am; Lunch 12-12:30; Dinner 5:00-5:30 pm. Showers, laundry, mail.
Go to the Food Programs and Pantries page on this website for listings on where to find food locations that serve hot meals and/or sandwiches every day.
HERE is a list of MEAL PROVIDERS that can be printed out.
PUBLIC LIBRARIES provide computers and computer labs that give immediate access to the internet.
And you can get an e-mail address there.
AFFINIA HEALTH CARE (FORMERLY GRACE HILL)
www.affiniahealthcare.org
314-814-8700 to make an appointment
314-898-1782 for Affinia Urgent Care
Six locations. Sliding fee scale to uninsured patients that is based on household income. Biddle Street location offers substance abuse treatment.
THE BRIDGE OUTREACH and HORIZON CLUB ARE CLOSED
BRIDGE BREAD
2604 Cherokee 63118
419 South Main St. St. Charles
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.
CHIPS HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER
2431 N Grand Blvd. 63106
www.chipsstl.org 314-652-9231 Ext. 10 for appointment.
Healthcare for the uninsured. Primary care and specialty clinic services.
COLLEGE CHURCH OUTREACH PROGRAM
Parish Center (Lower Level)
3628 Lindell Blvd. (just west of Grand) 63108 314-977-7308
Assistance with both birth certificates and Missouri state IDs. Arrive by 8:45 am on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Legal advice clinics are every 3rd Wednesday starting at 9:00am. CLICK HERE for a checklist on requirements for obtaining a state ID. Call 314-977-7308 for a recorded message about their programs and times.
CONTINUUM OF CARE
1520 Market St., Room 4062 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.
CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL
1210 Locust 63103
314-231-3454
Open for respite Monday-Thursday, 9:00am-4:00pm, and Friday 9:00am-12:00pm. All are welcome. Coffee and donuts are served every Saturday morning.
COMMUNITY WOMEN AGAINST HARDSHIP
3963 West Belle Place 63112
www.cwah.org 314-289-7523
Many anti-poverty family and youth based programs. Clients accepted by referral. Caseworkers and other referring agents can complete and submit a form for their client(s) by visiting http://www.cwah.org/parent_opportunity_program
DREAM CENTER
4324 Margaretta 63115
stldreamcenter.org 314-381-0700.
Food pantry: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 10:00 am-12:00 pm. Saturday: 11:00 am-1:00 pm. Free clothing afternoons. Also laundries, haircuts and showers.
EMERGENCY FOOD STAMPS/SNAP PROGRAM
Info Line: 855-373-4636 Ext. 2
EBT Customer Service Line: 800-997-7777
3101 Chouteau 63103 314-256-7000
4411 N Newstead Ave., 3rd Floor 63115 314-877-2000
Income Maintenance: 314-877-2400
Post office boxes available where mail can be received.
INTERSTATE BLOOD BANK
5121 Delmar Blvd. 63108
www.interstatebloodbank.com 314-367-5200
They will pay for donations. Call or check the website for requirements.
MERS/MISSOURI GOODWILL INDUSTRIES
1727 Locust St. 63103
www.mersgoodwill.org 314-241-3464
Job opportunities and counseling.
NATIONAL RUNAWAY CRISIS HOTLINE
www.1800runaway.org 800-RUNAWAY
24 hour confidential crisis hotline for youth who are runaways or considering running away and their families.
NEW LIFE EVANGELISTIC CENTER (NLEC)
1411 Locust St. 63103
www.newlifeevangelisticcenter.org 314-421-3020
CLOSED but providing assistance on a temporary basis in downtown area.
OUTREACH PROGRAM AT THE COLLEGE CHURCH Parish Center (Lower Level)
3628 Lindell Blvd. (just West of Grand) 63108
314-977-7308
They assist with both birth certificates and Missouri state IDs. Arrive by 8:45am on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Legal advice clinics are every 3rd Wednesday starting at 9:00am.
SHAMROCK CLUB DAY TREATMENT PROGRAM AT ST. PATRICK CENTER
800 N. Tucker 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.
SHOWER TO THE PEOPLE
2309 Thurman Ave., 63110 for donations and mailing
www.showertothepeople.net 314-696-8880
Toll free: 855-733-3605
Free mobile shower truck operates in several city locations. Expanding to other states.
STATE ID and BIRTH CERTIFICATES
City Hall Room 126 1200 Market St. 63103
314-622-4610
The Recorder of Deeds Vital Records Office issues certified copies of birth certificate. 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 you can.
TRAVELERS AID
800 North Tucker 63103
314-241-5820
Open Monday-Friday, 9:00am-4:30pm
They provide discounted bus fare for people wanting to leave St. Louis.
www.dmv.org/mo-missouri/id-cards.php
This website will give information about getting a state ID from the Department of Motor Vehicles.
www.missouridrugcard.com
Prescription assistance.
www.affiniahealthcare.org
314-814-8700 to make an appointment
314-898-1782 for Affinia Urgent Care
Six locations. Sliding fee scale to uninsured patients that is based on household income. Biddle Street location offers substance abuse treatment.
THE BRIDGE OUTREACH and HORIZON CLUB ARE CLOSED
BRIDGE BREAD
2604 Cherokee 63118
419 South Main St. St. Charles
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.
CHIPS HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER
2431 N Grand Blvd. 63106
www.chipsstl.org 314-652-9231 Ext. 10 for appointment.
Healthcare for the uninsured. Primary care and specialty clinic services.
COLLEGE CHURCH OUTREACH PROGRAM
Parish Center (Lower Level)
3628 Lindell Blvd. (just west of Grand) 63108 314-977-7308
Assistance with both birth certificates and Missouri state IDs. Arrive by 8:45 am on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Legal advice clinics are every 3rd Wednesday starting at 9:00am. CLICK HERE for a checklist on requirements for obtaining a state ID. Call 314-977-7308 for a recorded message about their programs and times.
CONTINUUM OF CARE
1520 Market St., Room 4062 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.
CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL
1210 Locust 63103
314-231-3454
Open for respite Monday-Thursday, 9:00am-4:00pm, and Friday 9:00am-12:00pm. All are welcome. Coffee and donuts are served every Saturday morning.
COMMUNITY WOMEN AGAINST HARDSHIP
3963 West Belle Place 63112
www.cwah.org 314-289-7523
Many anti-poverty family and youth based programs. Clients accepted by referral. Caseworkers and other referring agents can complete and submit a form for their client(s) by visiting http://www.cwah.org/parent_opportunity_program
DREAM CENTER
4324 Margaretta 63115
stldreamcenter.org 314-381-0700.
Food pantry: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 10:00 am-12:00 pm. Saturday: 11:00 am-1:00 pm. Free clothing afternoons. Also laundries, haircuts and showers.
EMERGENCY FOOD STAMPS/SNAP PROGRAM
Info Line: 855-373-4636 Ext. 2
EBT Customer Service Line: 800-997-7777
3101 Chouteau 63103 314-256-7000
4411 N Newstead Ave., 3rd Floor 63115 314-877-2000
Income Maintenance: 314-877-2400
Post office boxes available where mail can be received.
INTERSTATE BLOOD BANK
5121 Delmar Blvd. 63108
www.interstatebloodbank.com 314-367-5200
They will pay for donations. Call or check the website for requirements.
MERS/MISSOURI GOODWILL INDUSTRIES
1727 Locust St. 63103
www.mersgoodwill.org 314-241-3464
Job opportunities and counseling.
NATIONAL RUNAWAY CRISIS HOTLINE
www.1800runaway.org 800-RUNAWAY
24 hour confidential crisis hotline for youth who are runaways or considering running away and their families.
NEW LIFE EVANGELISTIC CENTER (NLEC)
1411 Locust St. 63103
www.newlifeevangelisticcenter.org 314-421-3020
CLOSED but providing assistance on a temporary basis in downtown area.
OUTREACH PROGRAM AT THE COLLEGE CHURCH Parish Center (Lower Level)
3628 Lindell Blvd. (just West of Grand) 63108
314-977-7308
They assist with both birth certificates and Missouri state IDs. Arrive by 8:45am on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Legal advice clinics are every 3rd Wednesday starting at 9:00am.
SHAMROCK CLUB DAY TREATMENT PROGRAM AT ST. PATRICK CENTER
800 N. Tucker 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.
SHOWER TO THE PEOPLE
2309 Thurman Ave., 63110 for donations and mailing
www.showertothepeople.net 314-696-8880
Toll free: 855-733-3605
Free mobile shower truck operates in several city locations. Expanding to other states.
STATE ID and BIRTH CERTIFICATES
City Hall Room 126 1200 Market St. 63103
314-622-4610
The Recorder of Deeds Vital Records Office issues certified copies of birth certificate. 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 you can.
TRAVELERS AID
800 North Tucker 63103
314-241-5820
Open Monday-Friday, 9:00am-4:30pm
They provide discounted bus fare for people wanting to leave St. Louis.
www.dmv.org/mo-missouri/id-cards.php
This website will give information about getting a state ID from the Department of Motor Vehicles.
www.missouridrugcard.com
Prescription assistance.