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MacArthur Justice Center

More about MacArthur Justice Center
  • 16.1 Legal Resources: General
  • 16.6 Criminal Law
  • 17.1 Legal Assistance Resources for Immigrants
Civil rights law firm that represents people abused by our oppressive criminal legal system and fights to vindicate their rights. Has attorneys in five states, litigating cases all over the country at every level of the federal judicial system.
Website
https://www.macarthurjustice.org/missouri/
1-314-254-8540General

Center for Survivors of Torture & War Trauma

More about Center for Survivors of Torture & War Trauma
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  • 17.1 Legal Assistance Resources for Immigrants
  • 17.2 Language Access Services (Translation & Interpretation)
  • 17.4 Housing Services for Immigrants
  • 17.5 Mental Health & Case Management Resources for Immigrants
"Resources for Immigrants & Refugees (has joined Bilingual Assistance Services) Counseling and therapy, as well as an extensive youth program, asylum documentation, etc. In 2016, Bilingual International welcomed two long-time partner agencies: the Center for Survivors of Torture and War Trauma and the Places for People Faith Team. These recent additions have enhanced the agency’s service portfolio – especially to refugees and survivors of state-sanctioned torture. Primarily mental health services. Call BILINGUAL INTERNATIONAL to begin the Intake process." www.bilingualstl.org 314-645-7800 Ext. 200 1329 Macklind Ave., Suite 200 63110

ST. LOUIS COALITION FOR SANCTUARY

More about ST. LOUIS COALITION FOR SANCTUARY
  • 17.1 Legal Assistance Resources for Immigrants
  • 17.4 Housing Services for Immigrants
  • 17.6 Community-Building Resources for Immigrants
  • 17.7 Legislative & Advocacy Resources for Immigrants
Solidarity actions including welcoming undocumented people, advocating to help stop deportations, assisting with legal clinics, and physically sheltering immigrants in danger of immediate deportation. Their website includes listings of events, resources, actions, and more. Call 314-721-2977

St. Francis Community Services - Southside Center

More about St. Francis Community Services - Southside Center
  • 16.1 Legal Resources: General
  • 17.1 Legal Assistance Resources for Immigrants
  • 17.2 Language Access Services (Translation & Interpretation)
  • 17.3 Education (including Language Learning Services) for Immigrants
  • 17.5 Mental Health & Case Management Resources for Immigrants
  • 17.6 Community-Building Resources for Immigrants
  • 17.7 Legislative & Advocacy Resources for Immigrants
Family law, immigration law, veterans advocacy, Housing Opportunity Project more. (Formerly Catholic Charities Community Services Southside Center). Focuses on immigrant communities, offering case management, bi-lingual mental health counseling, youth programming, and legal services in immigration and family law.
General Website
https://sfcsstl.org/
1-314-773-6100General
1-314-932-3300General
sfcs@ccstl.org
sfcs@ccstl.org

Legal Services of Eastern Missouri

More about Legal Services of Eastern Missouri
  • 12.3 Relationship & Sexual Violence: Legal Resources
  • 16.1 Legal Resources: General
  • 17.1 Legal Assistance Resources for Immigrants
  • 18.2 Resources for Prisoners – Legal
  • 18.4 Resources for Re-Entry – General
LEGAL SERVICES OF EASTERN MISSOURI - IMMIGRANT LAW PROJECT 314-534-4200 / Toll Free: 800-444-0514 Provides representation for visa petitions, adjustment to permanent residence, and various other immigrant related legal matters. Services offered: Free legal advice, advocacy and representation surrounding issues of domestic violence and family law, children, education, health, housing and homelessness, public benefits and immigration. Includes free legal counsel, advice, and representation to low-income survivors of domestic / sexual violence in civil cases, including orders of protection, divorce, custody, paternity, and modification Must fill out intake application online Accessibility: Clients must meet financial eligibility based on household incomes Legal Aid: 800-444-0514 Free legal services for those who cannot afford an attorney for civil matters, services for those who qualify under income guidelines, preventive legal education programs. Legal services in the areas of housing, domestic issues, financial, health, immigration, elderly and many others, including some social services. Call or view website for more locations. www.lsem.org/ (314) 534-4200 4232 Forest Park Avenue St. Louis, MO 63108
Website
https://lsem.org/

CLINIC text4refugees

More about CLINIC text4refugees
  • 17.1 Legal Assistance Resources for Immigrants
  • 17.7 Legislative & Advocacy Resources for Immigrants
Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. helps immigrants with legal issues while treating them with the dignity they deserve.
1-301-565-4800General

International Institute of St. Louis (IISTL)

More about International Institute of St. Louis (IISTL)
  • 12.1 Relationship & Sexual Violence: General Resources
  • 13.2 Human & Sex Trafficking
  • 17.1 Legal Assistance Resources for Immigrants
  • 17.2 Language Access Services (Translation & Interpretation)
  • 17.3 Education (including Language Learning Services) for Immigrants
  • 17.4 Housing Services for Immigrants
  • 17.5 Mental Health & Case Management Resources for Immigrants
  • 17.6 Community-Building Resources for Immigrants
  • 17.7 Legislative & Advocacy Resources for Immigrants
"The International Institute of St. Louis provides opportunities for immigrants and refugees to thrive in order to create a welcoming, prosperous, and healthy region for all. The Institute programs include Intensive social work case management, Behavioral Health Wellness, opportunities for Economic Development (i.e. financial literacy and business classes), Refugee Support Services, Refugee Resettlement, Immigration Services, Federal/State Benefits applications, and much more! Works most with foreign-born clients, including male, transgender and gender non-conforming clients (unlike many other local organizations who work only with cisgender female clients), both adult and adolescent clients Offers many services for new arrivals to the St. Louis area. Services include: English classes for adults, job search, employment training, career advancement program and assistance with licensing, refugee resettlement, immigration application preparation, mental health services, elderly services, counseling, services to victims of domestic violence or human trafficking, translation services, assistance with starting a business, and more. Community Development Corporation This subsidiary of the International Institute helps immigrant and refugee entrepreneurs who want to start or expand small local businesses, but lack access to mainstream capital. IICDC provides business loans ranging from $500 to $35,000. IICDC also provides technical assistance includes help in writing business & marketing plans, obtaining business licenses, addressing credit issues and linking to volunteer professionals. Its goal is to help entrepreneurs become bankable."
General
https://www.iistl.org
1-314-773-9090General
fostera@iistl.org
fostera@iistl.org

Monarch Immigrant Services

More about Monarch Immigrant Services
  • 8.2 Mental & Behavioral Health: Provider Organizations & Clinics
  • 8.8 Mental Health Advocacy Groups
  • 17.1 Legal Assistance Resources for Immigrants
  • 17.3 Education (including Language Learning Services) for Immigrants
  • 17.5 Mental Health & Case Management Resources for Immigrants
  • 17.6 Community-Building Resources for Immigrants
  • 21.1 Education & Advocacy: General Resources
  • 23.1 Disability Resources – General
  • 24.2 Senior Living Facilities
Monarch Immigrant Services provides mental health and social services to the elderly and disabled foreign-born, and trauma-informed mental health services for immigrant and refugee youth.
Website
https://www.monarchstl.org
1-314-645-7800General for Office
1-314-645-7802General Fax
connect@monarchstl.org
connect@monarchstl.org

USAHello (formerly Refugee Center Online (RCO))

More about USAHello (formerly Refugee Center Online (RCO))
  • 17.1 Legal Assistance Resources for Immigrants
  • 17.2 Language Access Services (Translation & Interpretation)
  • 17.6 Community-Building Resources for Immigrants
  • 17.7 Legislative & Advocacy Resources for Immigrants
Education and resources for refugees and immigrants. Offers online language and GED courses, resume and employment information, legal, health care, rights and laws, college preparation, financial aid, and more. The Refugee Center Online is a free website with many resources and local listings. Offers US Citizenship Test Preparation Class.

US Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS)

More about US Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS)
  • 16.3 Documentation Transitions (Name & Gender Marker Changes, Birth Certificates, Driver's Licenses, etc.)
  • 17.1 Legal Assistance Resources for Immigrants
Service and Office Locator to check status, change of address, and much more.
Website
https://www.uscis.gov

Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri Refugee & Immigration Services

More about Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri Refugee & Immigration Services
  • 17.1 Legal Assistance Resources for Immigrants
  • 17.3 Education (including Language Learning Services) for Immigrants
  • 17.4 Housing Services for Immigrants
  • 17.5 Mental Health & Case Management Resources for Immigrants
  • 17.6 Community-Building Resources for Immigrants
Providing Care and Creating Hope By responding to the needs of people in 38 counties regardless of faith, culture, or situation with services for refugees and immigrants, those with food insecurity, mental health needs, health and nutrition education, basic household and shelter needs. Areas of legal assistance: Adjustment of Status, Consular Processing, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), Employment authorization, Family-based petitions, Habeas Corpus, Naturalization/Citizenship Types of legal assistance: Help completing forms, Filings with USCIS
Website
https://www.cccnmo.org
1-573-632-0017General

James P. Ahearn (Law Firm)

More about James P. Ahearn (Law Firm)
  • 16.1 Legal Resources: General
  • 16.3 Documentation Transitions (Name & Gender Marker Changes, Birth Certificates, Driver's Licenses, etc.)
  • 16.7 Family Law
  • 17.1 Legal Assistance Resources for Immigrants
James P. Ahearn is both a lawyer and licensed professional counselor who focuses on family law, immigration matters, landlord-tenant matters, property disputes, and business services to mental health professionals.
Website
https://www.ak-stl.com/james-p-ahearn
Psychology Today
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/james-p-ahearn-clayton-mo/427285
1-314-373-7135General

Missouri Bar Lawyer Search

More about Missouri Bar Lawyer Search
  • 12.3 Relationship & Sexual Violence: Legal Resources
  • 16.1 Legal Resources: General
  • 17.1 Legal Assistance Resources for Immigrants
  • 18.2 Resources for Prisoners – Legal
Use Lawyer Search to find a lawyer currently accepting new clients.
Missouri Lawyers Help - Find A Lawyer
https://www.missourilawyershelp.org
Bar Association of Metro St. Louis (BAMSL)
https://www.bamsl.org
1-573-635-4128General

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/

Migrant and Immigrant Community Action Project

More about Migrant and Immigrant Community Action Project
  • 17.1 Legal Assistance Resources for Immigrants
Adjustment of Status, Asylum applications, Consular Processing, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), Employment authorization, Family-based petitions, NACARA, Naturalization/Citizenship, Removal hearings, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, T visas, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), U visas, Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) petitions. __Types of legal assistance:__ Help completing forms, Filings with USCIS, Representation at Asylum Interviews (Credible Fear Interviews, Reasonable Fear Interviews), Representation before the Immigration Court, Representation before the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA). Provides sliding scale fees for individual legal services for removal defense, family-based immigration, asylum, adjustment of status and more. Now conducting Know Your Rights Presentations and Power of Attorney Workshops. Check their website for more information and dates.
Website
http://www.mica-project.org
1-314-995-6995General
1-855-995-6995Toll free

CG Immigration Law, LLC

More about CG Immigration Law, LLC
  • 16.1 Legal Resources: General
  • 17.1 Legal Assistance Resources for Immigrants
Offers a variety of legal services in areas such as: - green cards - work permits - family visas - DACA - business visas - traffic tickets - warrants - divorce Offers a free one-hour consultation.
Website
https://cgimmigrationlaw.info
1-314-514-4248General
stlouis@cgimmigrationlaw.com
stlouis@cgimmigrationlaw.com

Catholic Legal Immigration Network

More about Catholic Legal Immigration Network
  • 16.1 Legal Resources: General
  • 17.1 Legal Assistance Resources for Immigrants
  • 17.3 Education (including Language Learning Services) for Immigrants
  • 17.5 Mental Health & Case Management Resources for Immigrants
  • 17.6 Community-Building Resources for Immigrants
  • 17.7 Legislative & Advocacy Resources for Immigrants
  • 17.8 Faith-Based Resources for Immigrants
Immigration attorneys who specialize in advocacy, worker immigration law, more.
https://www.facebook.com/cliniclegal
https://twitter.com/cliniclegal
https://www.linkedin.com/company/catholic-legal-immigration-network-inc.-clinic-
Website
https://cliniclegal.org/about-us
Youtube
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrZMlgEc1UY4BAGTO0THVMA
1-301-565-4800Main Phone
1-301-565-4824Main Fax

Catholic Legal Assistance Ministry (CLAM)

More about Catholic Legal Assistance Ministry (CLAM)
  • 1.2 Emergency Food
  • 12.3 Relationship & Sexual Violence: Legal Resources
  • 16.1 Legal Resources: General
  • 17.1 Legal Assistance Resources for Immigrants
  • 17.6 Community-Building Resources for Immigrants
(No Walk-Ins, Call for appointment) Mostly domestic issues, cases involving paternity, orders of protection, guardianship, and abuse. CLAM also offers services for immigrant populations who face challenges in filing governmental documents. Provides free legal services to low income clients in civil matters including evictions, bankruptcies, abuse orders of protection, welfare and food stamp benefits. No Walk-Ins. CLAM handles many cases involving paternity, orders of protection, guardianship, and abuse. CLAM also offers services for immigrant populations who face challenges in filing governmental documents.
Website
https://cliniclegal.org/
1-314-977-3993General

MICA Project (Migrant & Immigrant Community Action)

More about MICA Project (Migrant & Immigrant Community Action)
  • 17.1 Legal Assistance Resources for Immigrants
  • 17.3 Education (including Language Learning Services) for Immigrants
  • 17.5 Mental Health & Case Management Resources for Immigrants
  • 17.6 Community-Building Resources for Immigrants
  • 17.7 Legislative & Advocacy Resources for Immigrants
Provides sliding scale fees for individual legal services for removal defense, family-based immigration, asylum, adjustment of status and more. www.mica-project.org 314-995-6995 / Toll Free: 855-995-6995 1600 South Kingshighway Blvd. Suite 2N 63110 Adjustment of Status, Asylum applications, Consular Processing, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), Employment authorization, Family-based petitions, NACARA, Naturalization/Citizenship, Removal hearings, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, T visas, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), U visas, Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) petitions. Types of legal assistance: Help completing forms, Filings with USCIS, Representation at Asylum Interviews (Credible Fear Interviews, Reasonable Fear Interviews), Representation before the Immigration Court, Representation before the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA). Provides sliding scale fees for individual legal services for removal defense, family-based immigration, asylum, adjustment of status and more. Now conducting Know Your Rights Presentations and Power of Attorney Workshops. Check website for more information and dates.

American Red Cross - St. Louis Chapter

More about American Red Cross - St. Louis Chapter
  • 17.1 Legal Assistance Resources for Immigrants
  • 17.6 Community-Building Resources for Immigrants
  • 17.7 Legislative & Advocacy Resources for Immigrants
International Services provides tracing and messaging for immigrants separated by war or armed conflict.
General
https://www.redcross.org/local/missouri/about-us/locations/st-louis-area.html
1-314-516-2843General

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