St. Martha's Shelter & Drop-In Center
Description
Saint Martha's is a St. Louis nonprofit program that provides shelter, resources, and compassionate care for individuals experiencing domestic violence, including those with children. Saint Martha’s provides services without judgment, no matter the circumstances.
Services offered:
- Emergency Shelter (up to 12 weeks)
- Crisis intervention & support services, follow-up
- Individual & group therapy
- Food, clothing
- Emergency Medical care
- Support groups, parenting groups
- Legal/court advocacy
- Remote access to apply for orders of protection
- Safety planning
- Referrals to community agencies (housing assistance, shelter, legal, etc.)
- Information and support for family & friends
- Domestic Violence Training
- Life Coaching
- Safe at Home Structured program for children
- Pet Protection
- Emergency transportation
- Housing advocacy
Info on Drop-In Center: Advocates will be available during the Drop-In hours to provide immediate services and support to anyone impacted by domestic violence, seeking resources and information, or questioning unhealthy aspects of their relationships. The Drop-In Center is safe & confidential, no appointment necessary, and all services are free of charge.
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Detailed Resource Information
Populations Prioritized
Restrictions/Eligibility Criteria Present
- Restrictions/Eligibility Criteria Present
Restrictions/Eligibility Criteria
- Allows transgender women to stay in their shelter (despite being connected to the Catholic Church) – call and double check. Drop-in center open to all impacted by domestic violence, including trans and nonbinary folks.
Age
- Adults (19-64)
- Youth (13-18)
Gender
- Cisgender Women
- Transgender Women
Victim/Survivor of Relationship/Sexual Violence
- Yes
Locations Served
Geographically Bound
- Yes
Location(s) Served Notes
- St. Louis Metro Region; However not restricted by residency
State
- Missouri
- Illinois
County
- Crawford County (MO)
- Franklin County (MO)
- Jefferson County (MO)
- Lincoln County (MO)
- St. Charles County (MO)
- St. Louis City (MO)
- St. Louis County (MO)
- Warren County (MO)
- Bond County (IL)
- Calhoun County (IL)
- Clinton County (IL)
- Jersey County (IL)
- Macoupin County (IL)
- Madison County (IL)
- Monroe County (IL)
- St. Clair County (IL)
Identity Affirming Vetting Policies
Sexual Orientation-Affirming Policies
- Staff is Trained in LGBTQIA+ Issues
Sexual Orientation-Affirming Policies Notes
- Under umbrella of Archdiocese of St. Louis
Gender Identity-Affirming Policies
- Does Not Currently Have Trans-Affirming Policies
Immigrant-Affirming Policies
- Has Confidentiality Policies around Citizenship & Immigration Status
- Works With Undocumented Immigrants Without Involving Institutional Authorities
- Staff is Trained in Immigration Issues
Black/BIPOC-Affirming Policies
- Has Anti-Discrimination Policies around Race & Ethnicity
- Has Anti-Harassment Policies around Race & Ethnicity
- Staff is Trained in Race & Ethnicity Issues
- Hiring Policies Promote Racial & Ethnic Diversity Among Staff
Other Accessibility Factors
COVID Guidelines: Proof of Vaccination / Neg Test
- Does not require proof of vaccination and/or negative COVID test
COVID Guidelines: Social Distancing
- No social distancing policy
COVID Guidelines: Notes
- Masking required only if showing symptoms
Ways to Access Resource
- Transportation to Physical Location Not Required
Cost
- Free
Payment or Insurance Accepted
- No insurance or other funding accepted
Language Interpretation Offered
- Spanish
- American Sign Language (ASL)
- Arabic
- Bosnian/Serbian/Croatian
- Cantonese
- English
- Hindi
- Mandarin/Chinese
- Vietnamese
Language Interpretation Offered Notes
- Deaf-friendly
Language Translation Offered
- Spanish
Language Translation Offered Notes
- Complies with all requirements to provide language access services for victims.
Documentation Required
- No documentation or IDs required
Confidentiality
- Privileged (Attorneys, Mediators, Domestic Violence Shelters, etc.)
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
Bathrooms Available
- Bathrooms not available
Caretaker Accommodations
- Breastfeeding spaces available
Other Conditions for Accessing Resource
- Requires minors to be accompanied by adult(s)
Availability
- Walk-In Appointments Available
Availability Notes
- Shelter - full most of the time, must call for availability. Drop-in program walk-ins welcome during walk-in hours
Not Recommended by Beth
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