Description
Homelessness has no place
Depaul USA opened its first program in 2009. Inspired by the values and wisdom of St. Vincent de Paul, Depaul USA operates in twelve cities with 27 programs, providing an array of services:
- Permanent supportive housing
- Affordable housing
- Temporary housing
- Day centers
- Health clinics
These diverse operations help homeless men and women:
- Overcome the immediate crisis of homelessness
- Improve their health
- Increase their economic well-being
- Attain and sustain housing
Services for St. Louis Residents
Program Overview
Depaul USA has five programs in St. Louis that provide permanent supportive housing to youth and adults who are chronically homeless with untreated mental illnesses. These services include:
- Housing
- Case management
- Financial education services
- Employment and benefit services
- Connection to medical and mental health providers
- Obtaining identification documentation
- Transportation assistance
- Development of life skills and community engagement
- Recovery and community support services
Project More and Project Plus
Project More/Plus are permanent supportive scattered site housing programs. All clients have a major mental illness, and many have one or more behavioral health and/or chronic health issues. The participants are housed in one-bedroom apartments throughout St. Louis and rent is paid directly by Depaul USA. These two programs were among the highest ranked scattered sites programs in the St. Louis Continuum of Care for the Homeless initiative.
St. Lazare House
St. Lazare House is a congregate permanent supportive housing program serving fifteen youth 18-24 years old. These youth are chronically homeless and have mental health issues. St. Lazare House is the only permanent supportive housing program for unaccompanied homeless youth in St. Louis city. The goal is to enable them to improve their health and wellness, move into permanent housing of their own, and learn to be productive members of the community.
Depaul Realty, LLC
Depaul USA operates Depaul Realty, LLC, a 12-unit apartment building that provides safe and secure housing to low income individuals in St. Louis and houses the office for Project More and Project Plus.
Jennings IV and V
16 total units (8 units per building) of housing for seniors, provided in partnership with Affordable Equity Partners (AEP) Inc.
Zoé House
This single-family home was donated to Depaul USA in 2025, and will soon serve as refugee housing!
Our Mission We aim to end homelessness and change the lives of those affected by it.
Our Vision Our vision is of a society in which everyone, across the world, has a place to call home and a stake in their community.
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Detailed Resource Information
Populations Prioritized
Restrictions/Eligibility Criteria Present
- Restrictions/Eligibility Criteria Present
Restrictions/Eligibility Criteria
- Main focus is on clients with physical or mental disabilities. Has different sites with different focuses such as on seniors, unhoused youth, and/or unhoused immigrants.
Age
- Seniors (65+)
- Youth (13-17)
- Adults (26-64)
- Young Adults (18-25)
Gender
- Transgender Women
- Transgender Men
- Non-Binary
- Agender
- Cisgender Men
- Cisgender Women
- Gender Non-Conforming
- Genderfluid
- Genderqueer
- Queer
- Questioning
- Two-Spirit
Sexuality
- Unknown/NA
Race & Ethnicity
- Alaska Native
- Arab / Middle Eastern
- Asian: Central Asian / Asian American
- Asian: East Asian / Asian American
- Asian: South Asian / Asian American
- Asian: West Asian / Asian American
- Balkan / Bosnian
- Biethnic / Multiethnic
- Biracial / Multiracial
- Black / African-American / African Descent
- Hispanic
- Latine / Latinx
- Native American / Indigenous / First People / American Indian
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
- White / Caucasian / European American
- Jewish
Citizenship Status
- Immigrant / Child of an Immigrant
- Refugee
Immigration Status
- Refugee
Disability or Chronic Health Condition
- Hearing Impairment
- Intellectual or Learning
- Neurological
- Physical
- Psychiatric/Mental Health
- Homebound
Military Involvement
- Unknown/NA
Victim/Survivor of Relationship/Sexual Violence
- Unknown/NA
People with HIV or AIDS
- Unknown/NA
First-Time Home-Owner
- Unknown/NA
First Generation College Student
- Unknown/NA
Intersex Status
- Unknown/NA
Parent Status
- Unknown/NA
Pregnancy Status
- Unknown/NA
Housing Status
- Unhoused
Insurance Status
- Unknown/NA
Profession
- Unknown/NA
Locations Served
Geographically Bound
- No
Location(s) Served Notes
- Nationwide resource with St. Louis location serving St. Louis City and County
State
- Missouri
County
- St. Louis City (MO)
- St. Louis County (MO)
Zip Code
School District
Identity Affirming Vetting Policies
Vetted or Listed As Trans-Affirming
- Yes: Trained by THISTL
Queer-Owned/-Led Notes
Trans-Owned/-Led Notes
Immigrant-Owned/-Led Notes
BIPOC/Black-Owned/-Led Notes
Sexual Orientation-Affirming Policies
- Staff is Trained in LGBTQIA+ Issues
- Unknown
Sexual Orientation-Affirming Policies Notes
Gender Identity-Affirming Policies
- Staff is Trained in Trans Issues
- Unknown
Gender Identity-Affirming Policies Notes
- Placements should be made in accordance with gender identity.
Immigrant-Affirming Policies
- Service & Outreach Policies Promote Citizenship & Immigration Status Diversity
Immigrant-Affirming Policies Notes
- Zoé House is a single-family home operated by Depaul USA in St. Louis that serves as safe, temporary housing and support for refugees.
Black/BIPOC-Affirming Policies
- Service & Outreach Policies Promote Racial & Ethnic Diversity Among Clientele