"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

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

"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."

IHELP connects volunteer teachers with adult immigrant and refugee learners in our community to develop English and Life Skills. IHELP focuses on equipping students to function with increased confidence and independence, handle emergency and medical situations, gain financial literacy, and other practical living skills. Curriculum and study for the U.S. Citizenship Exam is also provided. " 314-771-1104 "3672B Arsenal St. 63116 (Check) 5021 Adkins Ave., Rooms 114 & 214, 63116"

Assistance for first-time home buyers and more. Cultural, Educational and Business Center (Headquarters) Missouri Work Assistance. Other Programs offered through the MET Center. Provides many resources and several locations. Provides workforce development services including job training skills and connections to job opportunities. Workforce development and many other programs offered by this long time St. Louis agency. Social, cultural, artistic, youth, economic, housing and educational programs that help to promote positive and innovative changes within the metropolitan St. Louis area. Numerous programs and initiatives. There are several Workforce Development across Missouri in Arnold, The Crossings, Ferguson, Franklin/Jefferson County, St. Charles County, and St. Louis City.

Programs to welcome, connect and empower healthier immigrant individuals and families through supports and services, and by coordinating resources. New health and home ownership programs. 314-776-7102 2635 Gravois Ave. 63118 (Check website for more locations) 314-421-8908

Welcome Neighbor STL supports refugee and immigrant families by connecting them with new people and opportunities that will empower them to build and live their best life in their new country.

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

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.

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

Emergency Funds for Relocating Families and Transgender Individuals. We are maintaining a list of resources and organizations that may provide emergency funding to individuals and families impacted by anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, to relocate or to access care or services outside of your current state of residence. Many of the organizations are new and are only taking applications at this time.

Serves: People from birth to 19 years old Services: - Up to 45 days of temporary safe housing for youth whose family is in crisis; youth stay with volunteer families - Resources for Immigrants & Refugees - Adoption, foster care, and pregnancy counseling - Counseling and assistance to families, refugees and immigrants resettling in the US

Programs to welcome, connect and empower healthier immigrant individuals and families through supports and services, and by coordinating resources. New health and home ownership programs.

Assists moderate workforce Americans, immigrants, and refugees in purchasing their own home. Closing costs and first month mortgage assistance provided on properties renovated.