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Vivent Health (formerly St. Louis Effort for AIDS)

More about Vivent Health (formerly St. Louis Effort for AIDS)
  • 1.1 Food Pantries
  • 2.5 Rental & Mortgage Assistance
  • 3.2 Utility Assistance (Water, Gas, Electricity, Internet, Phone)
  • 5.1 Medicine
  • 5.12 Dental Care
  • 6.2 Pharmacies
  • 8.2 Mental & Behavioral Health: Provider Organizations & Clinics
  • 8.9 Case Management
  • 9.1 Addictive Behavior & Substance Use
  • 10.2 HIV & AIDS Care
  • 10.5 STI Testing & Treatment
  • 16.1 Legal Resources: General
  • 16.3 Documentation Transitions (Name & Gender Marker Changes, Birth Certificates, Driver's Licenses, etc.)
  • 21.1 Education & Advocacy: General Resources
Vivent Health offers free, confidential HIV and STI testing and treatment; support and social groups for people infected or affected by HIV/ AIDS; and resources for primary medical care, medications, and other essential services.
STLEFA
https://viventhealth.org
Website - Locations
https://viventhealth.org/locations/
1-800-359-9272General
1-800-359-9275General

Trans Housing Initiative St. Louis (THISTL)

More about Trans Housing Initiative St. Louis (THISTL)
  • 2.5 Rental & Mortgage Assistance
  • 2.8 Housing Discrimination
  • 16.5 ID Clinics
  • 19.1 Financial Resources: General
  • 19.2 Financial Assistance & Relief Funds
  • 21.1 Education & Advocacy: General Resources
  • 29.26 Educational Classes & Groups
Trans-led organization tackling systemic injustices that trans humans face in the housing sector. Rental/Financial assistance; classes (financial literacy, homebuyers education, credit repair); advocacy; competency trainings for shelter providers.
https://www.instagram.com/transhousingstlouis
https://www.facebook.com/transhousingstlouis/
Website
https://thi-stl.org/
programs@thi-stl.org
programs@thi-stl.org
contact@thi-stl.org
contact@thi-stl.org

COLUMBIA HOUSING AUTHORITY

More about COLUMBIA HOUSING AUTHORITY
  • 2.1 Emergency & Temporary Shelter
  • 2.3 Transitional Housing
  • 2.4 Affordable or Subsidized Housing
  • 2.5 Rental & Mortgage Assistance
  • 19.1 Financial Resources: General
  • 19.5 Financial Planning
A variety of programs including for housing for veterans, homebuyers and homelessness resources, and money management. www.columbiaha.com 573-443-2556 201 Switzler St. Columbia 65203
Website
https://columbiaha.com/

Rental Assistance

More about Rental Assistance
  • 2.5 Rental & Mortgage Assistance
These websites lists many Missouri and Illinois cities and the assistance programs available. Includes more than housing programs. Below is the information for St. Louis, a Housing Authority in Saint Louis MO : Address: 3520 Page Boulevard Saint Louis, MO 63106 Contact Phone: (314)286-4357 Fax: (314)531-0184
Link for Missouri Programs
http://rentassistance.org/missouri-programs.html
Link for Illinois programs
http://rentassistance.org/illinois-programs.html

Salvation Army Temple Corps

More about Salvation Army Temple Corps
  • 1.2 Emergency Food
  • 2.5 Rental & Mortgage Assistance
  • 3.2 Utility Assistance (Water, Gas, Electricity, Internet, Phone)
Utility and rental assistance in various locations. Please see website link for more information about programs and locations.
https://www.facebook.com/Stltemple/
Website
https://sites.google.com/site/thesalvationarmystltemple/home?authuser=0
1-314-771-3460General

Low-Income Housing

More about Low-Income Housing
  • 2.4 Affordable or Subsidized Housing
  • 2.5 Rental & Mortgage Assistance
Click [HERE](https://www.lowincomehousing.us/MO.html) for a list of low-income apartments in St. Louis. Some may require government subsidy, some have waiting lists, others are open to anyone who can pay so they should be screened for good management.
Website
https://www.lowincomehousing.us/MO.html

ST. LOUIS HOUSING AUTHORITY

More about ST. LOUIS HOUSING AUTHORITY
  • 2.4 Affordable or Subsidized Housing
  • 2.5 Rental & Mortgage Assistance
  • 2.8 Housing Discrimination
There listing several housing authority resources here.

Community Action Agency of St. Louis County (CAASTL)

More about Community Action Agency of St. Louis County (CAASTL)
  • 2.4 Affordable or Subsidized Housing
  • 2.5 Rental & Mortgage Assistance
  • 9.1 Addictive Behavior & Substance Use
  • 18.4 Resources for Re-Entry – General
  • 20.2 Job Preparation Resources
Job Readiness Workshops, job search strategies, more. Assists residents of St Louis County meet the terms of their probation and parole, including GED, money management, counseling, job readiness and placement. CAASTLC has comprehensive housing assistance programs which include home ownership, housing counseling, and rent or mortgage assistance. Assists residents of St. Louis County meet the terms of their probation and parole, including GED, money management, drug and alcohol, counseling, family development, job readiness and placement.
Website
https://www.caastlc.org/
1-314-446-4431Phone 1
1-314-863-0015Phone 2

US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

More about US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
  • 2.4 Affordable or Subsidized Housing
  • 2.5 Rental & Mortgage Assistance
  • 2.8 Housing Discrimination
Trans Affirming
Scroll to the bottom of the page for quick links about buying a home, rental assistance, filing a discrimination complaint, etc. Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity. Addresses Housing Discrimination
Website
https://www.hud.gov/

Y.E.H.S. Youth Education and Health in Soulard

More about Y.E.H.S. Youth Education and Health in Soulard
  • 2.4 Affordable or Subsidized Housing
  • 2.5 Rental & Mortgage Assistance
  • 7.2 Hormone Replacement Therapy
YEHS owns and manages 107 affordable rental units and provides housing and financial literacy counseling for St. Louis families and individuals. 314-436-1400 1924 South 12th Street 63104 https://www.guidestar.org/profile/43-0997910 YEHS' owned and managed properties provide low-income housing, and it provides financial literacy education and counseling to its low-income households.
Posting
https://www.shelterlistings.org/details/27213
Associated Website
https://www.guidestar.org/profile/43-0997910
1-314-436-1400General

Gateway Housing First

More about Gateway Housing First
  • 2.4 Affordable or Subsidized Housing
  • 2.5 Rental & Mortgage Assistance
  • 8.9 Case Management
Trans Affirming
"The mission of Gateway Housing First, Inc. is to provide safe, high-quality, affordable, supportive housing to individuals and families challenged by a wide range of disabilities, complex disorders and life situations who are often impacted by chronic homelessness, generational poverty, trauma and systemic racism. We own and develop permanent supportive housing units across St. Louis City and County, some of which has 24 hour behavioral health supports while others are more independent. We also administer a few rental assistance programs through the Continuum of Care. However all referrals for these programs must go through Coordinated Entry."
Website
https://www.gatewayhousingfirst.org
teka@gatewayhousingfirst.org
teka@gatewayhousingfirst.org

Park Central Development Stay in Place Program

More about Park Central Development Stay in Place Program
  • 2.5 Rental & Mortgage Assistance
Park Central Development provides funding to assist St. Louis City residences who are late or behind on their mortgage.
https://www.parkcentraldevelopment.org/services
1-314-535-5311General

Department of Housing and Urban Development

More about Department of Housing and Urban Development
  • 2.4 Affordable or Subsidized Housing
  • 2.5 Rental & Mortgage Assistance
  • 2.8 Housing Discrimination
Trans Affirming
Helping you meet your housing needs. HUD provides housing support and uplifts communities. Let us guide your next steps to the right place. Helping you meet your housing needs. Department of Housing and Urban Development provides housing support and uplifts communities. Let us guide your next steps to the right place. Scroll to the bottom of the page for quick links about buying a home, rental assistance, filing a discrimination complaint, etc.
Website
http://www.hud.gov
1-(314) 418-5400Eastern Missouri Field Office - St. Louis
1-(314) 539-6384Eastern Missouri Field Office - St. Louis - Fax

Saints Joachim & Ann Care Service

More about Saints Joachim & Ann Care Service
  • 1.2 Emergency Food
  • 2.4 Affordable or Subsidized Housing
  • 2.5 Rental & Mortgage Assistance
  • 14.1 Natural Disasters
  • 20.2 Job Preparation Resources
  • 20.4 Job Postings & Referrals
Housing Assistance, Children and Family Development, Food Pantry, Adopt-A-Family, Workforce Development, Disaster Relief. The Care Service is the largest comprehensive social support agency in the region (St. Charles, Lincoln, and Warren Counties.) Our mission is “to serve those in crisis and to prevent homelessness and hunger.” We offer comprehensive case management and wrap around services that connect those in need with many community partners. Together, we work to stabilize and move them toward a state of sustainability. We have the ability to address homeless prevention issues with intensive assessments and case management by a highly trained staff. We are able advocate on behalf of families in need and provide hope and the necessary foundation for getting them back on the path Our goal is to break the cycle of poverty and impact systemic change one family at a time. All of the Care Service programs are in place to help individuals and families combat the threat of homelessness, sickness, malnutrition and despair, so that they may work confidently towards sustainability and become productive citizens in our communities. The Care Service is able to assist clients in finding housing through services and activities, starting with the certification and intake process to identify the needs of each client. We also provide services that lead the household toward stability, such as with after-care planning, budgeting/credit repair, career counseling, food pantry, holiday packages, and any other services deemed critical for the household to become more self-reliant. These programs include Housing Assistance, Children and Family Development, Food Pantry, Street Outreach, and Adopt-A-Family at Christmas.
https://www.jacares.org/
1-636-441-1302General

Survivors of domestic violence looking to find and keep housing

More about Survivors of domestic violence looking to find and keep housing
  • 2.3 Transitional Housing
  • 2.4 Affordable or Subsidized Housing
  • 2.5 Rental & Mortgage Assistance
  • 2.8 Housing Discrimination
  • 12.1 Relationship & Sexual Violence: General Resources
  • 16.8 Housing Law
  • 17.4 Housing Services for Immigrants
This two-page guide describes resources available to domestic violence survivors who need help finding or paying for housing, covering other household costs, or receiving legal assistance to avoid eviction, or are experiencing stigma, discrimination, or sexual harassment related to housing. Housing assistance overview with interactive map, rural housing assistance, rental assistance, child care assistance, food bank locator, TANF temporary assistance, low income energy assistance, housing rights, housing cost help, report housing discrimination, legal support for immigrants and refugees, sexual harassment in housing, help with discriminatory eviction, eviction protection under VAWA, what to do if facing eviction. English version (PDF) https://www.acf.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/documents/main/factsheet-dvsurvivor-housing.pdf Spanish version (PDF) https://www.acf.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/documents/main/factsheet-dvsurvivor-housing-sp.pdf Arabic version (PDF) https://www.acf.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/documents/main/factsheet-dvsurvivor-housing-arabic.pdf Amharic version (PDF) https://www.acf.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/documents/main/factsheet-dvsurvivor-housing-amh.pdf French version (PDF) https://www.acf.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/documents/main/factsheet-dvsurvivor-housing-fr.pdf Russian version (PDF) https://www.acf.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/documents/main/factsheet-dvsurvivor-housing-ru.pdf Tagalog version (PDF) https://www.acf.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/documents/main/factsheet-dvsurvivor-housing-tgl.pdf Vietnamese version (PDF) https://www.acf.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/documents/main/factsheet-dvsurvivor-housing-vt.pdf
Others
https://www.acf.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/documents/main/factsheet-dvsurvivor-housing.pdf

HOPE (Housing Options Provided for the Elderly)

More about HOPE (Housing Options Provided for the Elderly)
  • 2.4 Affordable or Subsidized Housing
  • 2.5 Rental & Mortgage Assistance
  • 8.9 Case Management
  • 19.1 Financial Resources: General
  • 19.5 Financial Planning
Provides free, in-home counseling and case management to adults age 60 and over in the St. Louis area. Help with housing, finances, benefit education and many other areas.
Website
https://hopeforseniorsstl.org/
1-314-776-0155General

Rent for Moms 2022

More about Rent for Moms 2022
  • 2.5 Rental & Mortgage Assistance
Rent for Moms 2022 Application Form Rent for Moms is a campaign led by Black Marginalized Genders (MaGes) hosted by Done for DiDi, Inc. Please fill out [this form](https://www.rentformoms.org/) if you are a Black single mom looking for support to pay rent during the Holidays. Recipients will be contacted by Done for DiDi, Inc. to arrange payment directly to the landlord by 25 December 2022. Please contact info@donefordidi.org with any questions.
Website
https://www.rentformoms.org/

HotPads

More about HotPads
  • 2.4 Affordable or Subsidized Housing
  • 2.5 Rental & Mortgage Assistance
Find the right apartment for you. Search millions of apartments and houses with HotPads.
Website
https://hotpads.com/

Caring Ministries

More about Caring Ministries
  • 2.5 Rental & Mortgage Assistance
  • 17.4 Housing Services for Immigrants
Assists moderate workforce Americans, immigrants, and refugees in purchasing their own home. Closing costs and first month mortgage assistance provided on properties renovated.
Website
http://www.caringministriesinc.org/
1-314-764-5415General

Beyond Housing

More about Beyond Housing
  • 2.4 Affordable or Subsidized Housing
  • 2.5 Rental & Mortgage Assistance
  • 28.3 Community-Building & Spaces
Organization offering programs to prevent foreclosure, first-time home buyer programs, supportive rental housing, senior citizen housing, and more. They have a special focus on community resources, family support and home ownership.
Website
https://www.beyondhousing.org/
Contact directory
https://www.beyondhousing.org/contact-us
1-314-533-0600General
1-314-533-0476Fax
info@beyondhousing.org
info@beyondhousing.org

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