YOUTH SERVICES
QUICK LINKS
The Youth Connection Helpline is a dedicated 24/7 hotline for youth, parents, guardians, or other concerned individuals to access crisis intervention.
St. Louis County Youth Connection: 314-628-2929 text 4HLP to 31658
St. Louis City Youth Connection: 314-485-4635 text 2TALK to 31658
St. Charles County: 636-642-0642; text BSAFE to 31658
BHR (Behavioral Health Response) Helpline: 314-469-6644
Call: 314-819-8802 or Toll Free 1-844-985-8282
Text: BHEARD to 31658
Web Chat: bhrstl.org
These helplines assist youth in crisis and help identify no-cost mental health services for youth.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Dial 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
MISSOURI'S SCHOOL VIOLENCE HOTLINE
Courage 2 Report
1-866-748-7047
www.schoolviolencehotline.com
To report bullying, threats, weapons. Callers never have to leave their names. Website provides an online form and mobile app for confidential reporting.
NATIONAL RUNAWAY SAFELINE
www.1800runaway.org
1-800-786-2929
Live chat available on website.
Serves as the national communication system and support for runaway and homeless youth.
CRISIS TEXT LINE
Text HOME to 741741
www.crisistextline.org
Crisis Text Line serves young people (and others) in any type of crisis, providing access to free, 24/7, emotional support and information. A live, trained specialist receives the text and responds quickly. This page on their website provides additional resources.
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ANNIE MALONE CHILDREN & FAMILY CENTER
2612 Annie Malone Drive 63113
www.anniemalone.com 314-531-0120
1-844-803-7233 (24hr Emergency Line.)
Safe 24 hour environment designed with intervention measures to immediately alleviate crisis by providing emergency shelter, food, clothing, educational needs, conflict resolution, emergency medical attention and counseling referrals to prevent child abuse and neglect.
B-WORKS
2414 Menard St. 63104
www.bworks.org 314-664-0828
Earn a computer, fix up a bike to keep, write a book. Programs for kids.
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS
www.bbbsemo.org 314-361-5900
Headquarters: 501 N. Grand Blvd., Suite 100 63103
St. Charles: 28 Portwest Court, 63303
Enroll a child or volunteer. Parenting education, self-help, counseling and more.
BHR Behavioral Health Response
www.bhrstl.com/
Local: 314-469-6644
Behavioral Health Response Youth Connection Helpline offers 24/7 crisis support for children, youth, and their families. Youth 19 years and under who reside in St. Louis City or County and St. Charles County can chat with a clinician.
BJC BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Administrative Offices, Referrals and Call Center
3309 S. Kingshighway Blvd, 63139 314-747-7491
www.bjcbehavioralhealth.org
Crisis Response Line: 800-811-4760
After hours: 314-469-6644 or toll-free 800-811-4760
Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm. Call or check their website for other locations and more Behavioral Health services. Check website for locations throughout the metro area and Potosi, Farmington, and Ironton.
BLUEPRINT 4 CAREERS
www.blueprint4.com/careers
A free website devoted to jobs, training and employment in this area, with a focus on youth. Lists of employment opportunities and more. Students learn to design and build projects using both hand and power tools; also silkscreen printing and other art related skills. 4th - 12th grade. Summer workshops and camps.
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS of GREATER ST. LOUIS
2901 North Grand Blvd. 63107 and other locations throughout the area.
www.bgcstl.org/ 314-335-8000
Many programs, including summer camps, after school, mentoring, programs for teens. and health care. Open the hours that kids and teens are mostly likely to need a safe place — after school and during the summer.
BOYS HOPE GIRLS HOPE
8027 Elinor Avenue
Richmond Heights, Missouri 63117
www.boyshopegirlshopestl.org/ 314-776-9406
Serves youth who want to go to college and create successful futures. Programs, including residential, to receive support on their journey to college and beyond. Academic resources, extracurricular opportunities, and mentor relationships.
BUILDING FUTURES
Building Futures Design & Build Workshops
2720 N. 13th St. 63106
www.buildingfuturesstl.org Workshop: 314-241-7222
Educational hands-on workshops and programs for youth in grades 4 - 12. Free Saturday workshops, in-school curriculum, after school projects and summer camp.
CAP4KIDS (Children’s Advocacy Project)
www.cap4kids.org
For healthcare providers, social workers, child advocates and parents and teens to find information on community resources, including employment, medical and mental health providers and housing.
CENTER FOR YOUTH ON THE RISE
12079 Bellefontaine Rd. Spanish Lake 63138
www.stlouiscountymo.gov 314-615-0221
Ages 12 to 19. A variety of activities and services. Life skills workshops, counseling services, educational support, employment preparation, legal assistance.
CHADS COALITION (for Mental Health)
4121 Union Road, Suite 224 63129
Mailing address: PO Box 510528 63151
www.chadscoalition.org 314-952-2046
Family Support Line: 314-952-8274 (Weekdays 9am-5:30pm)
CHADS offers a variety of suicide and bullying prevention programs, including SOS/Signs of Suicide. Visit their website for Community Awareness and Family Support resources for students, educators and parents. The organization was formed after a local couple lost their son to suicide in 2004.
COLLEGE BOUND
110 North Jefferson 63103
www.collegeboundstl.org 314-361-4441
Provides middle and high school students and their families with early information and resources on how to plan, prepare, pay for and pursue a college education.
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. Open Monday-Thursday, 9am-6pm.
THE CORE COLLECTIVE AT ST. VINCENT'S
thecorecollectivestl.org/ 314-261-6011
The Core Collective offers a variety of services for community youth that includes a transitional living program, community-based services, street outreach, and The Hub.
COVENANT HOUSE
2727 North Kingshighway 63113
www.covenanthousemo.org 314-533-2241
24/7 crisis services and housing. Access to shelter, food, clothing, blankets, showers, laundry facilities, information, referrals, and crisis intervention.
COVERING HOUSE
www.thecoveringhouse.org
314-962-3450
Facility for girls between the ages of 13-17 years old who have experienced sexual trafficking or exploitation in the U.S. Counseling, therapy, housing, education.
CROSSROADS PROGRAM
626 Cepi Dr. Chesterfield, MO 63005
www.thecrossroadsprogram.com 636-532-9991
A drug and alcohol rehab center providing a treatment program for adolescents and teens. Locations in St. Louis County, Kansas City, and Columbia. Programs include Individual Counseling, Intensive Outpatient Counseling (I.O.P.), an 8-week aftercare program for those who complete IOP.
DEAF INC. (Deaf Empowerment Awareness Foundation, Inc.)
25 East Frisco Ave. 63119
www.deafinc.org
Voice/Videophone: 314-714-6400
Interpreting Services Voice: 314-968-8868
Toll Free: 888-898-3323
Interpreting, advocacy, support groups and more. Some services are free. They provide assistance to parents and children, including counseling and classes.
ST. LOUIS DIAPER BANK AND PERIOD SUPPLIES
6141 Etzel Ave, St. Louis, MO 63133
www.stldiaperbank.org
314-624-0888
Free diapers and period supplies are available from most city and county libraries every day. Check their website for exact locations. CLICK HERE for a list of Emergency Locations where supplies may be picked up.
EPWORTH'S FOOD PANTRY
7500 Natural Bridge Rd. Normandy, MO 63121
www.epworth.org/services/epworth-food-pentry 314-918-3396
No zip code restrictions and no application process. Third Saturday of each month from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Remain in car, food items are brought to the car. Website lists dates.
EPWORTH’S YOUTH DROP-IN CENTER
7520 Natural Bridge Rd. Normandy, MO 63121
www.epworth.org Office-314-222-4877 Outreach-1-800-899-KIDS (5437)
Ages 11-20 that are at risk of homelessness or are homeless. By appointment Monday-Friday 9:30am-5pm.
Mon-Thur 12pm-5pm Friday 1pm-5pm 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.
FAITHWALK
www.faithwalkincorporated.org
314-885-1305 call or text
LOCKER PROGRAM: Storage space provided for youth ages 18-25 experiencing homelessness. Required to maintain regular contact with FaithWalk and be working toward self-identified goals.
FAMILY AND WORKFORCE CENTERS OF AMERICA:
YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES CENTER
6347 Plymouth, St. Louis, MO 63133
www.fwca-stl.com 314-377-0495
Open to the community M-F 8am-4pm.
READY4LIFE skill-based training providing internships, employment opportunities, healthy relationship and job-readiness skills. GED opportunities. Must be 14-24 years old.
Employment/Job Training: Work-readiness and healthy relationship skills, job training, trade or skill certification, GED opportunity, and employment placement. Missouri Workforce Assistance. All ages are welcome.
FREEDOM ARTS and EDUCATION CENTER
4138 North Grand Blvd. 63107
www.faecstl.org 314-467-8782
Over 50 Art and Interactive Workshops for students of all ages and backgrounds.
GUARDIAN ANGEL SETTLEMENT ASSOCIATION
Child Development Center
1127 N. Vandeventer Ave, St. Louis, MO 63113
www.gasastl.org 314-231-3188
Programs and daycare for children from birth to six years of age. Childcare cost is based on a family’s ability to pay. Licensed and accredited, and a partner of Head Start and Early Head Start.
GOOD SHEPHERD CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
1340 Partridge Avenue 63130
www.goodshepherdstl.org 314-854-5700
Programs for pregnant or parenting youth, 12-20. Also individual therapy, life skills, educational support.
GREAT CIRCLE
330 North Gore Ave. Webster Groves, MO 63119
More locations
www.greatcircle.org 844-424-3577 or 314-968-2060
Individual and family counseling, crisis support, mental health services, learning challenges, and more. Website shows locations throughout the state.
HARAMBEE YOUTH TRAINING
1142 Hodiamont Ave, St. Louis, MO 63112
www.restorestlouis.org 314-726-2302
Job training and skill development in construction trades with a concentration on tuckpointing. For ages 12 - 18. After school and summer programs available.
JED FOUNDATION
GET HELP NOW
Text "HOME" to 741-741 or call 9-8-8
www.jedfoundation.org
A national nonprofit that works to protect emotional health and prevent suicide for teens and young adults. Many resources on their website.
JEWISH FAMILY AND CHILDREN SERVICES
10950 Schuetz Rd. 63146
www.jfsstl.org 314-993-1000
Counseling and prevention programs. Assist the elderly, protect children at risk, provide food and services for the needy, resolve family problems. Services regardless of age, race, religion, ethnicity, gender or sexual orientation.
KIDS IN THE MIDDLE
2650 S. Hanley Rd., Suite 150
St. Louis, MO 63144
www.kidsinthemiddle.org 314-909-9922
Comprehensive counseling services for separated or divorced families. Programs before, during and after divorce. Provides education and support for children and families in the middle of divorce, as well as court-mandated co-parenting classes.
KIDS UNDER TWENTY ONE (KUTO)
2718 S. Brentwood Blvd. 63144
www.KUTO.ORG/
KUTO Crisis Helpline: 314-644-5886 Toll Free: 888-644-5886 Office: 314-963-7571
Provides crisis prevention, suicide intervention. Staffed by trained youth volunteers serving youth under 21 Sunday-Thursday: 4:00pm-10:00pm.Friday and Saturday: 4:00pm-midnight.
Call for Help (Metro East-Illinois) 618-397-0963 24-hour crisis intervention and emergency mental health services.
LIFEWISE STL
1321 South 11th St. 63104
www.lifewisestl.org/ 314-421-0400
Services include Early Childhood Center, Literacy-focused After School and Summer Camp programs, and Kingdom Academy for teens. Life skills, job readiness, emotional support.
LUTHERAN FAMILY AND CHILDREN'S SERVICES OF MISSOURI
9666 Olive Boulevard Suite 400 St. Louis, Missouri 63132 and more locations
www.lfcsmo.org 314-787-5100 or 866-326-5327
866-326-5327 for pregnant women considering adoption.
Pregnant and parenting teens, Nurturing Kids program, respite care services, individual, family and group counseling. Adoption.
MARYGROVE
2705 Mullanphy Lane Florissant, MO 63031
www.marygrovechildren.org 314-830-6201
Transitional housing and crisis care for children who are in need of emergency care due to homelessness, potential abuse/neglect, parental stress, family illness, incarceration of a parent/guardian, etc.
MATHEWS-DICKEY BOYS' AND GIRLS' CLUBS
4245 North Kingshighway Blvd. 63115
www.bgcstl.org/mathewsdickey/ 314-382-5952
Programs include arts, education enrichment, gardening, leadership development, sports, summer camp.
MOTHER’S WAY CAREER COUNSELING
4134 Seven Hills Dr, Florissant, MO 63033
www.motherswaycc.com 314-561-8507
Housing, child care and services for youth transitioning from foster care and other situations. Also, in-home care funded by Medicaid.
OUR LITTLE HAVEN
PO Box 23010 St. Louis, MO 63156
www.ourlittlehaven.org 314-533-2229
Foster care, Keystone Mental Health, day treatment programs for very young children.
PARENT LINK WARM LINE
www.education.missouri.edu/parentlink
To call locally: 573-882-7323.
A resource for Missouri families and professionals serving families. For all parents and caregivers, including relative caregivers, foster and adoptive parents, military parents, as well as a range of providers working with families. Also, incarcerated parents and grandparents. Offices located in Columbia, MO.
PIANOS FOR PEOPLE
3138 Cherokee Street 63118
www.pianosforpeople.org 314-285 5852
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First Baptist Church
333 North Florissant Rd
Ferguson MO 63135
Free pianos, music lessons, music camps, performances. Income based.
RESTORATION HOUSE (The Rock)
2912 Chippewa Street 63118
www.restorationhousestl.org. 314-370-7180
A drop-in center where young adults ages 18-25 have access to basic needs such as food, clothing, hygiene products, and other essentials; can wash their clothes; participate in life-skills classes; and be paired with a mentor. Located inside historic Melvin Theatre.
ROOM AT THE INN YOUTH HELPLINE
3415 Bridgeland Drive Bridgeton, MO 63044
www.roomstl.org 314-209-9181
SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION
6825 Clayton Avenue, Suite 100 63139
www.sfstl.org. 314-725-7990
Interest free loans and grants available, plus guidance and assistance in applying for financial aid and other supportive services connected with higher education starting at the high school level.
SLACO
5888 Plymouth Ave. 63112
www.slaco-mo.org 314-361-9406
After-school programs and tutoring.
ST LOUIS ARTWORKS
5959 Delmar Boulevard 63112
www.stlartworks.org 314-899-9734
In-depth art instruction, employment training, and life skills focused on personal health, fiscal literacy, and environmental stewardship. In all programs, teens earn a stipend, are required to have a bank account, and attend financial literacy training.
STL WORKS
7701 Forsyth Blvd. 63105
www.stl.works
Employment and training initiative for high school students and beyond in the fields of tech, health care, manufacturing and the trades. High paying entry-level jobs without a college degree. Partnering with regional employers.
ST. LOUIS YOUTHBUILD
93 North Oaks Plaza St. Louis, MO 63121
www.youthbuild.org (national organization) 314-261-0202
YouthBuild St Louis Americorps is an alternative education, construction training, employment, pre-apprenticeship, and leadership development program serving low-income St Louis youth ages 18-24.
ST. LOUIS YOUTH JOBS
3016 Locust Street Suite 105 63103
www.stlyouthjobs.org 314-499-8176
STL Youth Jobs trains youth to be ready for high growth jobs through individualized career assessment, financial literacy and job readiness training, employment experience. Works with partner corporations to provide training and future employment.
STATE OF MISSOURI: DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICES
www.dss.mo.gov 314-340-7000
Child Abuse or Neglect
www.dss.mo.gov/cd/keeping-kids-safe/can.htm
Hotline: 800-392-3738
The Division of Youth Services (DYS) is the state agency charged with the care and treatment of youth committed to its custody by one of the 45 Missouri juvenile courts.Children's/Adolescent Residential Treatment Facilities.
THE SPOT (for ages 13-24)
4169 Laclede Ave. 63108
www.thespot.wustl.edu/ 314-535-0413
A drop-in center open Monday-Friday afternoons. Computers, laundry, showers, medical, testing, and more.
STD TESTING AND TREATMENT SITES: CLICK HERE
THOMAS DUNN'S DROP-IN CENTER
3113 Gasconade Street 63118
www.tdunn.org 314-353-3050
For ages 13-22. The Place is open Tuesday through Thursday from 3 pm to 6 pm. Computer lab, billiards, Playstation 4, a foosball table, art station and more. Parental permission required for anyone under 18.
A Safe Place Location.
THE TREVOR PROJECT
866-488-7386 (24/7)
www.thetrevorproject.org
TrevorText is a phone service. Text “START” to 678678.
National organization providing crisis intervention, resources and suicide prevention services to LGBTQ young people ages 13-24.
EPWORTH EMERGENCY SHELTER SYSTEM
Epworth Intrada 6336 South Grand Boulevard St. Louis MO 63111
www.epworth.org/services/epworth-youth-emergency-shelter/
24/7 Helpline: 314-727-6294 or 800-899-5437
Provides food, therapeutic services, transitional housing to youth experiencing homelessness or family crisis.
YOUTH AND FAMILY CENTER
818 Cass Ave 63106
www.theyfc.org 314-231-1147
Youth programs, summer camp, Jazzy Seniors Nutrition and family support services to residents of North St. Louis. Food pantry on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9-2 every week.
YOUTH IN NEED
1815 Boone’s Lick Road, St. Charles, MO 63301
www.youthinneed.org
24-Hour Help Line at 636-757-9507 or 636-946-5600
More than 50 direct service and support programs to children, teens and families.
CLICK HERE for a list of Safe Place locations by Zip Code.
Based in St. Charles, with outreach programs in St. Louis City. Many resources and programs listed on their website, including HEAD START. Street Outreach, Emergency Shelter and Transitional Housing available.
Emergency Shelter: 636-946-3771.
YOUTH IN NEED TEEN PARENT PROGRAM
1815 Boone's Lick Road, St. Charles, MO 63301
www.youthinneed.org 636-757-9403
Weekly teen parent support groups, individual counseling, nurse on staff for checkups and birthing classes. Baby care items for all youth that enroll in the program. Services are free of charge.