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⚡ Utility, Rent & Mortgage Assistance

Aging Ahead

Helps with: Utility bills (last $150 only)
Who qualifies: Adults 60+ in St. Louis, Jefferson, Franklin & St. Charles Counties
Phone: 636‑207‑0847
Address: 14535 Manchester Rd, St. Louis, MO 63011

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Cardinal Ritter Senior Services

Helps with: Utilities, rent, mortgage
Who qualifies: Adults 60+, St. Louis City residents
Phone: 314‑918‑2258

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CAASTLC – Community Action Agency of St. Louis County

Helps with: Utilities, rent, mortgage, weatherization
Who qualifies: St. Louis County residents (except Wellston)
Phone: 314‑863‑0015
Address: 2709 Woodson Rd, Overland, MO 63114

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Urban League – St. Louis County Operations

Helps with: Utilities, rent, mortgage, weatherization
Phone: 314‑388‑9840

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Urban League – Grandel Square (City)

Helps with: Utilities, rent, mortgage, weatherization
Phone: 314‑615‑3600

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LIHEAP – Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program

Helps with: Heating & cooling bills, crisis shutoff prevention

Ameren Missouri Programs

Includes: Keeping Cool/Warm, Dollar More, Agency Assistance

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Spire Gas – DollarHelp

Helps with: Emergency gas‑bill assistance

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MSD Customer Assistance Program (CAP)

Helps with: Sewer bill assistance
Phone: 1‑866‑281‑5737

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Homeowners Hope Hotline

Helps with: Mortgage assistance, foreclosure prevention
Phone: 1‑888‑995‑4673

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Doorways / Interfaith Residence

Helps with: Utilities, rent, mortgage
Who qualifies: HIV+ individuals
Phone: 314‑328‑2710

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Franciscan Connection

Helps with: Utilities
ZIPs: 63111, 63116, 63118
Phone: 314‑773‑8485

 

Kirk Care, Inc.

Helps with: Utilities
Who qualifies: Kirkwood R‑7 School District residents
Phone: 314‑965‑0406

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Webster‑Rock Hill Ministries

Helps with: Utilities
ZIP: 63119
Phone: 314‑961‑5082

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PCAC – People’s Community Action Corporation

North City, Delmar, Downtown/South City offices
Helps with: Utilities
Phone: 314‑862‑6270 / 314‑677‑1462 / 314‑353‑1457

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Fr. Bob’s Outreach

Helps with: Utilities, rent
Notes: First 30 people; bring ID + $25 for $75 match
Phone: 314‑385‑1934

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Salvation Army (Multiple Corps)

Helps with: Utilities, rent
ZIP‑based eligibility
Phones: 314‑631‑1133 / 314‑376‑5121 / 314‑781‑5434

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Crisis Nursery – Family Empowerment Program

Helps with: Utilities
Phone: 314‑533‑6900

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Vivent Health

Helps with: Utilities
Who qualifies: HIV+
Phone: 314‑645‑6451

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New Life Evangelistic Center

Helps with: Utilities, rent
Phone: 314‑421‑3020

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🌾 Substance Use, Addiction & Recovery

St. Louis Region

  • Queen of Peace Center — (314) 367‑5500 — queenofpeacecenter.org

  • Black Alcohol Drug Services — (314) 367‑3440

  • Boca Recovery Center — (314) 201‑2661

  • Epiphany Center for Addiction Recovery — (314) 535‑0410

  • Lincoln Recovery — (618) 462‑2333

  • New Life Evangelistic Center — (314) 421‑3020

  • SAMHSA National Helpline — 1‑800‑662‑HELP — samhsa.gov

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Kansas City Region

  • Kansas City Indian Center — (816) 421‑7608 — kcindiancenter.org

  • Morningstar Program (Telehealth) — (816) 421‑7608

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🛡️ Domestic, Dating & Sexual Violence Support

St. Louis Region

  • JADASA — 314‑993‑2777 — jadasa.org

  • City of St. Louis Domestic & Family Violence Help — 314‑993‑2777 / 314‑531‑2003

  • The Women’s Safe House — 314‑772‑4535 — twsh.org

  • SLEDSVN — sledsvn.org

  • ALIVE — 314‑993‑7080

  • Emergency Shelter Hotline — 314‑802‑5444

  • Lutheran Family & Children Services — 314‑787‑5100

  • St. Martha’s Hall — 314‑533‑1313

  • St. Vincent Home for Children — 314‑261‑6011 ext. 176

  • Center for Women in Transition — 314‑771‑5207

  • Women’s Place – South City — 314‑645‑4848

  • StrongHearts Native Helpline — 1‑844‑762‑8483 — strongheartshelpline.org

  • Helping Survivors – Juvenile Detention Center Abuse Support helpingsurvivors.org/juvenile-detention-center-sexual-abuse/

    • Helping Survivors is a national advocacy organization and partner of RAINN dedicated to supporting survivors of sexual abuse. Their resource on juvenile detention center abuse provides information about the high rates of sexual victimization in youth facilities, legal rights, trauma‑informed care, and pathways to healing. They offer educational materials, survivor support, and guidance for families seeking help after abuse in detention settings.

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🌱 Food Sovereignty & Indigenous Seed Resources

  • Alliance of Native Seed Keepers — allianceofnativeseedkeepers.com

  • Buffalo Seed Company — thebuffaloseedcompany.com

  • EarthDance Organic Farm School — earthdancefarms.org

  • Native Seeds/SEARCH — (520) 622‑5561 — nativeseeds.org

  • Sonoran Pantry — nativeseeds.org/sonoran-pantry

  • Urban Harvest STL — urbanharveststl.org/food-justice

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🧠 Mental Health Directories

  • Inclusive Therapists – Indigenous Providers — inclusivetherapists.com

  • Mental Health Match – Indigenous Therapists — mentalhealthmatch.com

  • One Sky Center — oneskycenter.org

  • Therapy in Color — therapyincolor.com

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🏘️ Housing & Houselessness Support

  • Beyond Housing — (314) 533‑0600

  • Better Family Life — (314) 367‑3440

  • CAASTLC — (314) 863‑0015

  • Catholic Charities — (314) 367‑5500

  • SLU Community Development Clinic — (314) 977‑2778

  • EHOC — (314) 534‑5800

  • EnergyCare — (314) 773‑5900

  • Feed My People — (314) 631‑4900

  • Hope Hotline — (888) 995‑4673

  • Housing Authority of St. Louis County — (314) 428‑3200

  • Rebuilding Together — (314) 918‑9918

  • St. Louis County Public Works — (314) 615‑4516

  • St. Louis Housing Authority — (314) 531‑4770

  • TEAM — (314) 831‑0879

  • Urban League — (314) 388‑9840

  • City Hope STL — (314) 904‑4673

  • HomeFirst STL — (314) 669‑4980

  • Homeless Services – St. Louis County — (314) 615‑4453

  • Veteran Homelessness 877-424-3838

  • New Life Evangelistic Center — (314) 421‑3020

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♿ Disability & Senior Services

  • Adapt‑Ability — (314) 432‑1101

  • Birth Injury Justice Center – 855- 208-1817

  • Elder & Disabled Abuse Hotline — 1‑800‑392‑0210

  • Garden Plaza — (314) 831‑0988

  • John Murphy Clinic — (314) 615‑0500

  • Medicare — 1‑800‑633‑4227

  • Mid East Area Agency on Aging (MEAAA) — (314) 739‑5572

  • Midwest Home Medical Equipment — (636) 887‑3705

  • Paraquad — (314) 289‑4200

  • St. Louis Alzheimer’s Association Hotline — 800‑272‑3900

  • St. Louis HELP — (314) 240‑0796

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🎖️ Veteran Services

  • American Legion – St. Louis — (314) 253‑4460

  • Disabled American Veterans – St. Louis — (314) 253‑4429

  • Help for Veterans – City of St. Louis — (314) 652‑8062

  • Missouri Veterans Commission — (314) 421‑8676

  • St. Louis County Veterans Resource Directory — stlouiscountymo.gov

  • VA St. Louis Regional Benefit Office — (800) 827‑1000

  • Veterans Community Project — (314) 501‑2810

  • Veterans Crisis Line — Dial 988, then press 1

  • Veterans Dental Care Resources — authoritydental.org

  • Wounded Warrior Project — (904) 831‑4695

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⚖️ Legal & Employment Support

  • Catholic Legal Assistance Ministry (CLAM) — (314) 977‑3993

  • Department of Labor — (314) 877‑3010

  • Goodwill — (314) 839‑8590

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🌪️ Disaster Relief & Emergency Resources

  • 211 Disaster Directory — 211helps.org

  • American Red Cross – St. Louis — 1‑866‑438‑4636

  • CAASTLC — (314) 863‑0015

  • Catholic Charities Storm Relief — catholiccharitiesstl.org

  • Guardian Angel Settlement Association — (314) 773‑9027

  • Heat Up St. Louis — (314) 241‑0001

  • IHN Tornado Recovery Hub — stlouisihn.org

  • People’s Community Action — (314) 862‑6270

  • Salvation Army — 800‑728‑7825

  • Small Business Administration Disaster Assistance — (314) 539‑6600

  • STL Recovers – City of St. Louis — stlouis-mo.gov/stl-recovers

  • St. Louis County Office of Emergency Management — (314) 615‑5000

  • St. Louis Emergency Management — stlouis-mo.gov/emergency-management

  • United Way 2‑1‑1 — 2‑1‑1 or (800) 427‑4626

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⛪ Faith‑Based & Community Organizations

  • NECAC — 1‑800‑748‑7636

  • Passage Church — (314) 330‑5800

  • Sacred Heart — (314) 837‑3757

  • St. Ferdinand Church — (314) 837‑3165

  • St. Rose Philippine Duchesne — (314) 837‑3410

  • United Way — 800‑421‑4636

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LGBTQUIA2S+

Estate Planning for Same‑Sex Couples

Estate planning can present unique considerations for same‑sex couples, including protecting shared assets, ensuring partners are legally recognized in decision‑making, and planning for long‑term financial security. This comprehensive guide walks through essential estate planning steps, common pitfalls to avoid, and practical strategies for securing your future with clarity and confidence.

🔗 Read the guide:
https://www.evansdavis.com/estate-planning/same-sex-couples-guide/

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 Crisis & Support Hotlines

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VA & Military Family Resources

VA Maternity Care Services

The VA provides pregnancy‑related care for women veterans as part of its medical benefits package.

Services include:

  • Physical exams & lab tests

  • Genetic testing

  • Lactation support

  • Newborn care (day of birth + 7 days after)

  • Social work & mental health services

  • LGBTQ+ Veteran Care Coordinators

  • Supplies: nursing bras, maternity belts, breast pumps

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Contact:

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Dependency & Indemnity Compensation (DIC)

Monthly benefit for eligible survivors of service members who died in the line of duty or from service‑related conditions.
https://www.va.gov/disability/dependency-indemnity-compensation/ (va.gov in Bing)

 

TRICARE

Health insurance for military families. Covers some autism‑related services.
https://tricare.mil/specialneeds (tricare.mil in Bing)

 

Extended Health Care Option (ECHO)

Financial assistance for services not covered by TRICARE, including assistive devices, job training, and special education. https://tricare.mil/echo

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CHAMPVA

Health insurance for children of disabled or deceased veterans who do not qualify for TRICARE.
https://www.va.gov/COMMUNITYCARE/programs/dependents/champva.asp (va.gov in Bing)

 

Other Government Programs

 

Title V Programs

State‑based services for children with special health care needs.
https://mchb.hrsa.gov/maternal-child-health-topics/title-v-maternal-and-child-health-services-block-grant-program ​

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Support Resources for Military Families

Programs that help families navigate medical, emotional, and relocation challenges.

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Support Groups for Military Families With Special Needs

  • Operation Autism

  • Military Special Needs Network

  • Operation We Are Here

  • ​Birth Injury Justice Center

    • Military Family Disability Resource childbirthinjuries.com/resources/veterans A free, comprehensive guide created to support military caregivers and parents of children with disabilities. Offers clear explanations of programs like CHAMPVA, TRICARE‑funded therapies, ECHO, and special‑education challenges related to relocation. Includes checklists, caregiver tools, and access to registered nurses who can answer questions. Veterans and families can also call for help finding local support groups and additional resources.

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