Description
About: A non-profit agency reaching out to at-risk homeless youth living on the streets and offering them hope and opportunities to turn their lives around. Offers a combination of support strategies, including outreach, residential services, educational programs, job training and placement, medical services, and mental health counseling.
Equal Access: Transgender & gender non-conforming residents are encouraged to stay on the side that they are most comfortable on, not their sex assigned at birth. Nonbinary clients are also encouraged to stay on the side they are most comfortable with, but there are not currently gender neutral placements.
Services: CHMO has two residential programs. Our emergency shelter and a long-term residential program (Transitional Living Program). All residents and community youth have access to Supportive Services. Through the Wellness Center, youth can access therapy services, psychiatry services, and wellness appointments. The Career Center helps youth further their education, obtain and maintain a job, and provides financial literacy courses. The Outreach team provides case management and assistance connecting youth to outside resources and organizations. Community hours are open to any youth on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:30-1:30pm. Youth can access clothing, laundry facilities, showers, hygiene products, meals, information, referrals and crisis intervention.
Community Reviews
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- Total Reviews: 2
1 Recommended
0 Not Recommended
1 Neutral
Detailed Resource Information
Populations Prioritized
Restrictions/Eligibility Criteria Present
- Restrictions/Eligibility Criteria Present
Restrictions/Eligibility Criteria
- Serves youth ages 16-24, prioritizes those without housing stability
Age
- Youth (13-18)
Housing Status
- Unhoused
Locations Served
Geographically Bound
- Yes
Location(s) Served Notes
- St. Louis City & County & Surrounding areas
State
- Missouri
County
- St. Louis City (MO)
- St. Louis County (MO)
Identity Affirming Vetting Policies
Sexual Orientation-Affirming Policies
- Uses Intake Paperwork with Inclusive Language for Sexual Orientation
- Has a GSA or LGBTQIA+ Club
- Curriculum or Content Includes LGBTQIA+ Perspectives
- Service & Outreach Policies Promote Sexuality Diversity Among Clientele
Gender Identity-Affirming Policies
- Asks For & Respects People's Pronouns
- Uses Intake Paperwork with Inclusive Language for Gender & Pronouns
- Offers Gender-Neutral Bathrooms, Single Stall Bathrooms, or Private Changing Areas
- Uses Gender-Inclusive Language in Daily Communications
- People Can Use Bathrooms Aligned with Their Gender Identity
- Service & Outreach Policies Promote Gender Diversity Among Clientele
Immigrant-Affirming Policies
- Uses Intake Paperwork with Inclusive Language for Citizenship & Immigration Status
- Dress Code Includes Diverse Cultural Expressions
Black/BIPOC-Affirming Policies
- Dress Code Includes Diverse Racial & Ethnic Norms
- Staff is Trained in Race & Ethnicity Issues
- Uses Black/BIPOC-Inclusive Language in Daily Communications
- Curriculum or Content Includes Black/BIPOC Perspectives
- Service & Outreach Policies Promote Racial & Ethnic Diversity Among Clientele
Other Accessibility Factors
COVID Guidelines: Social Distancing
- No social distancing policy
Ways to Access Resource
- Transportation to Physical Location Not Required
- Delivery Option(s) Available
- Virtual Option(s) Available
- Internet Not Required
Cost
- Free
Payment or Insurance Accepted
- No insurance or other funding accepted
Language Interpretation Offered
- English
Documentation Required
- Driver's License or State ID
- Unknown
Confidentiality
- No Confidentiality Policy
Relationship with Carceral Systems Notes
- "We Sometimes Work with the Police, Courts, and other Criminal Legal Systems"
Accessible to Wheelchairs & Mobility Devices
- Elevator(s) available
- Ramp(s) available
- Hands Required to Open Doors
Bathrooms Available
- Bathrooms available for free
- Bathrooms contain a grab/transfer bar/hook
Other Conditions for Accessing Resource
- Requires parent/guardian consent
- Requires bags to be checked/searched before entry
- Confiscates specific items (e.g. mobility devices, medical devices, medication)
Other Conditions for Accessing Service Notes
- "Drug free campus"
Availability
- Walk-In Appointments Available
- Requires a Pre-scheduled Appointment
- Currently on a waitlist
Availability Notes
- Housing Waitlist can be accessed by calling main phone line
Also Listed By
- 211 Resource Database
- Start Here STL Resource Guide
Recommended by Beth
August 18, 2023 · Secondhand Feedback About a Resource, Suggestion to Highlight/Recommend a Resource
Neutral Review by Community Member
June 30, 2022