St. Martha's Shelter & Drop-In Center
Description
Saint Martha's serves those impacted by domestic violence by providing confidential shelter and support and resources through their drop-in center program.
Services offered: ·Emergency Shelter (up to 12 weeks) ·Crisis intervention & support services, follow-up ·Individual & group therapy, support groups ·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.
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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 region; however not restricted by residency
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