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Alternatives to Living in Violent Environments (ALIVE)

More about Alternatives to Living in Violent Environments (ALIVE)
  • 12.1 Relationship & Sexual Violence: General Resources
  • 12.2 Relationship & Sexual Violence: Obtaining an Order of Protection
  • 12.5 Relationship & Sexual Violence: Shelters for Survivors
Queer Affirming
ALIVE provides free services to domestic abuse survivors of all genders, including crisis intervention, survivor support groups, hotline, emergency transportation. Re-certified by STLAVP as of 01/03/2024.
Website
https://alivestl.org/
Programs
https://alivestl.org/programs-and-services/
1-314-993-2777St. Louis 24-hour Crisis Line
1-636-583-5700Franklin County 24-hour Crisis Line
alivestl@alivestl.org
alivestl@alivestl.org

Preferred Family Health | Bridgeway Women's Center

More about Preferred Family Health | Bridgeway Women's Center
  • 12.5 Relationship & Sexual Violence: Shelters for Survivors
Accepts women age 18+ and children. "We provide emergency shelter in St. Charles & Lincoln Counties for women and their children who are experiencing intimate partner abuse and immediate danger. The standard length of stay is six weeks. While some shelters have an age limit for children, we accept children up to age the of seventeen. Upon entering the shelter, women receive personal hygiene items and emergency clothing. Children also receive backpacks filled with toys, activity books, and school supplies upon shelter admittance. All services are free." If you are in crisis or seeking shelter, please call: - 636 224-1850 Option 2 in St.Charles OR - 636-224-1850 Option 1 in Lincoln County
Website
https://pfh.org/dv/
1 877.946.6854Phone Number
1 636.462.3355Phone Number

Lydia's House

More about Lydia's House
  • 12.1 Relationship & Sexual Violence: General Resources
  • 12.5 Relationship & Sexual Violence: Shelters for Survivors
Community and faith-based Transitional housing program (confidentially located apartments) for women and their children suffering from DV/IPV Community and faith-based domestic violence education, transitional housing, crisis intervention, court advocacy, support groups for women and children, case management. Services: Community and faith-based domestic violence education, transitional housing, crisis intervention, court advocacy, support groups for women and children, case management. Community and faith-based domestic violence education, transitional housing, crisis intervention, court advocacy, support groups for women and children, case management.
Website
http://www.lydiashouse.org
1-314-771-4411General
info@lydiashouse.org
info@lydiashouse.org

Kathy J. Weinman Shelter

More about Kathy J. Weinman Shelter
  • 12.5 Relationship & Sexual Violence: Shelters for Survivors
"314-423-1117 Provides safe, confidential and temporary housing for women with or without children who have experienced domestic violence Services offered. Shelter and support for battered women and their children. Counseling, support groups, children’s programs, advocacy, meals. P.O. Box 5852, St. Louis 63134 (314) 423-1117 Accessibility: Deaf friendly, 12 week stay, accepts male children up to age 17."
Website
https://friendsofweinmanshelter.org/

OPAL’S HOUSE

More about OPAL’S HOUSE
  • 12.5 Relationship & Sexual Violence: Shelters for Survivors
Provides emergency shelter for abused women and their children. Works to eliminate the effects of domestic violence within families or intimate partner relationships.
Website
http://www.opalshouse.org/about.htm
1-800-441-0819House Phone
1-877-672-5482General

Bridgeway Behavioral Health

More about Bridgeway Behavioral Health
 Temporarily Closed
  • 8.1 Mental & Behavioral Health: Provider Networks
  • 9.1 Addictive Behavior & Substance Use
  • 12.1 Relationship & Sexual Violence: General Resources
  • 12.5 Relationship & Sexual Violence: Shelters for Survivors
Services: Medically-Assisted Detoxification. Comprehensive services in the areas of addiction, sexual assault, domestic violence, recovery, mental health, adolescent outpatient. Located in St. Louis, St. Charles, and Lincoln Counties. Their comprehensive website gives phone numbers, maps, locations information about service. St. Charles County - The Women’s Center in St. Charles 24-Hour Toll-Free Crisis Line: 877-946-6854 or 636.224.1800 Lincoln County - The Terry L. Robertson Center in Troy 24-Hour Toll-Free Crisis Line: 877-462-1758 or 636-224-1850 Bridgeway operates the only two emergency safe shelters and outreach centers in St. Charles and Lincoln Counties for women and children who are victims of domestic violence. Many other services and more locations The Women’s Residential Programs is located at: 1601 S. Old River Road, St. Charles, MO 63303 P 636-224-1000 Operates the only two emergency safe shelters and outreach centers in St. Charles and Lincoln Counties for women and children who are victims of domestic violence. Many other services and more locations. St. Charles County: The Women’s Center in St. Charles 24-Hour Toll-Free Crisis Line 877-946-6854 Lincoln County: The Terry L. Robertson Center in Troy 24-Hour Toll-Free Crisis Line 877-462-1758 St. Louis City Center 1027 S. Vandeventer 63110- there is no longer a location here. It is located on Dunnica Ave in the city St. Charles Center 1570 S. Main St. St. Charles 63303 866-758-1152 Medically-assisted detoxification. Addiction, sexual assault, domestic violence, recovery, mental health, adolescent outpatient. 12 locations. Some residential. Note: Now part of Preferred Family Health
http://www.bridgewaybh.com

Comtrea--A Safe Place

More about Comtrea--A Safe Place
  • 12.5 Relationship & Sexual Violence: Shelters for Survivors
A Safe Place will assure survivors and their children a comprehensive treatment process in a safe and secure environment in Jefferson County. Services provided: emergency and residential shelter, therapy, and support groups. Accessibility: Accepts women, trans individuals, and children. Comtrea merged with __Compass Health Network__ on July 1st 2023. - "The services we have provided to you in the past will continue." - "We will continue to operate from our current offices. All the contact information for us will remain the same, except our email addresses will change at some point in the future."
Website
https://www.comtrea.org/asafeplace
1-877-266-8732Shelter
1-636-232-2301A Safe Place 24-Hour Crisis Hotline

Weinman Center

More about Weinman Center
  • 12.5 Relationship & Sexual Violence: Shelters for Survivors
Accepts women age 18+,and children less than 16 years old. Maximum length of stay: 12 weeks. Temporary, emergency shelter, court advocacy, professional therapy for women and children, support groups. Follow-up supportive services available. Safe at Home application assistance, follow up services. Click link for more information about the St. Louis County Domestic Violence Program.
Website
https://stlouiscountymo.gov/st-louis-county-departments/human-services/women-and-children-services1/
1-314-423-111724 hour line

The Women's Safe House

More about The Women's Safe House
  • 12.5 Relationship & Sexual Violence: Shelters for Survivors
Provides safe shelter and transitional living services to women (who have had a domestic violence event) and their dependent children, to empower women to make informed choices about their futures. Founded in 1922, TWSH is the first domestic violence shelter in St. Louis. It is also the largest in St. Louis. Utilizes restorative justice practices. Maximum length of stay is client dependent. Services: - Shelter & meals - After-care program - Court advocacy - Housing advocacy and referrals - Living skills, financial literacy and parenting classes - On-site nurse - Professional therapy for women and children - Structured program for children - Support groups for women and children shelter residents - Limited transportation In April 2024 TWSH completed one trans competency training with Trans Housing Initiative St. Louis (THISTL). TWSH currently accepts both transgender and cisgender women.
Website
https://www.twsh.org/
1 (314) 772-453524-Hour Crisis Intervention Hotline
abuie@twsh.org
abuie@twsh.org

St. Martha's Shelter & Drop-In Center

More about St. Martha's Shelter & Drop-In Center
  • 2.1 Emergency & Temporary Shelter
  • 12.1 Relationship & Sexual Violence: General Resources
  • 12.5 Relationship & Sexual Violence: Shelters for Survivors
Saint Martha's serves those impacted by domestic violence by providing confidential shelter and support and resources through their drop-in center program. Services offered: ·Emergency Shelter (up to 12 weeks) ·Crisis intervention & support services, follow-up ·Individual & group therapy, support groups ·Food, clothing ·Emergency Medical care ·Support groups, parenting groups ·Legal/court advocacy ·Remote access to apply for orders of protection ·Safety planning ·Referrals to community agencies (housing assistance, shelter, legal, etc.) ·Information and support for family & friends ·Domestic Violence Training ·Life Coaching ·Safe at Home Structured program for children ·Pet Protection ·Emergency transportation ·Housing advocacy Info on Drop-In Center: Advocates will be available during the Drop-In hours to provide immediate services and support to anyone impacted by domestic violence, seeking resources and information, or questioning unhealthy aspects of their relationships.
main
https://www.saintmarthas.org
1-314-487-2062Drop-In Center
1-314-533-1313Shelter

ILLINOIS SHELTER HOTLINE

More about ILLINOIS SHELTER HOTLINE
 Permanently Closed
  • 2.1 Emergency & Temporary Shelter
  • 12.5 Relationship & Sexual Violence: Shelters for Survivors
46. Resources Beyond St. Louis - Southern Illinois This resource was based in Southern Illinois and found by the SQSHBook Team in 2019. However, the number is disconnected and no longer in service as of Oct 2024.
1-618-397-5730General

Kansas City Anti-Violence Project (KCAVP)

More about Kansas City Anti-Violence Project (KCAVP)
 Permanently Closed
  • 1.2 Emergency Food
  • 2.1 Emergency & Temporary Shelter
  • 4.1 Public Transportation
  • 4.2 Private Transportation
  • 8.1 Mental & Behavioral Health: Provider Networks
  • 8.3 Individual Counselors & Therapists
  • 8.5 Mental Health Hotlines & Helplines
  • 12.1 Relationship & Sexual Violence: General Resources
  • 12.3 Relationship & Sexual Violence: Legal Resources
  • 12.4 Relationship & Sexual Violence: Educational Resources
  • 12.5 Relationship & Sexual Violence: Shelters for Survivors
KCAVP was an organization providing domestic violence, sexual assault, and hate crimes advocacy and education to the LGBTQIA+ community. KCAVP provides support and services to LGBTQIA+ (includes questioning) victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and hate violence in the region, with a home base in the Kansas City area and services throughout Missouri. It is currently the only LGBTQ-specific domestic violence or sexual assault services in Missouri. Services: - 24-Hour Crisis Hotline (with certified interpreters) - Case Management and Advocacy - Free Counseling Services/Therapy - Emergency Assistance and Housing (including transportation, food, and other necessities) - Incident Documentation All services are __free and confidential__. Also runs Passages Youth Support Group, an affirming, safe, and welcoming weekly space for LGBTQIA+ teens (ages 13-17) to connect with their peers and build their network of support.
Website
https://www.kcavp.org/home
1-816-349-937124/7 KCVAP Support Hotline
info@kcavp.org
info@kcavp.org
kcpassages@kcavp.org
kcpassages@kcavp.org

Call For Help, Inc.

More about Call For Help, Inc.
 Permanently Closed
  • 2.3 Transitional Housing
  • 8.2 Mental & Behavioral Health: Provider Organizations & Clinics
  • 12.1 Relationship & Sexual Violence: General Resources
  • 12.5 Relationship & Sexual Violence: Shelters for Survivors
__Update as of Sep 18, 2023: Closing at the end of Sep 2023 due to funding and other systemic reasons. Announcement published on website.__ Used to offer: - Intensive two-year transitional residential program helps homeless young women. Helps individuals overcome trauma of sexual assault and mental illness. - Multi-service agency responding to crisis situations and homelessness in the Metro East area. - Comprehensive crisis and other intervention services for homelessness, sexual assault, poverty in Metro East.
Website
https://www.callforhelpinc.org/
1-618-397-0968Main Office Number
1-618-462-0552Alton Office

St. Louis Area Resource Directory

More about St. Louis Area Resource Directory
  • 1.1 Food Pantries
  • 1.2 Emergency Food
  • 2.1 Emergency & Temporary Shelter
  • 2.2 Drop-in Centers
  • 2.3 Transitional Housing
  • 2.4 Affordable or Subsidized Housing
  • 3.1 Clothing & Furniture
  • 3.3 Household Essentials
  • 8.5 Mental Health Hotlines & Helplines
  • 8.6 Mental Health Online Resources
  • 9.1 Addictive Behavior & Substance Use
  • 12.1 Relationship & Sexual Violence: General Resources
  • 12.5 Relationship & Sexual Violence: Shelters for Survivors
  • 16.1 Legal Resources: General
  • 17.1 Legal Assistance Resources for Immigrants
  • 17.4 Housing Services for Immigrants
  • 17.6 Community-Building Resources for Immigrants
  • 20.1 Unemployment Assistance
  • 20.2 Job Preparation Resources
  • 20.3 Tips for Job Seekers
  • 23.1 Disability Resources – General
  • 25.2 Parenting Support – General
  • 25.4 Nutritional Support
This website provides general information, street addresses, phone numbers and websites for dozens of agencies, shelters, employment resources, food pantries and other organizations throughout the St. Louis area. Click on the Menu for Categories to start your search. Or you can enter your Zip Code in the SEARCH BAR on any page. Listings are alphabetical under each category. Hotlines, clothing, household items, for Dads, Disability, Domestic Violence, Drop-in centers, employment, job training, food programs, food pantries, housing, shelters, legal services, immigrant services, mental health, substance use, utilities, veterans, youth services, mental health.
Website
https://www.startherestl.org/

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