Community Resources.
Here in St. Louis County, there are so many wonderful resources available for those who need help quickly. Whether you need help with a mental health crisis or assistance finding housing, there are caring professionals ready to help.
Resources in St. Louis County.
Youth Connection Helpline
The Youth Connection Helpline is a dedicated 24/7 hotline for youth, parents, guardians, or other concerned individuals to access crisis intervention, behavioral health and substance use assessment, and be connected to other services.
Safe Place
When a young person is in need of a safe place, specially trained businesses and youth-friendly organizations serve as temporary safe locations until Youth In Need staff can assess the situation and offer counseling, support, a place to stay, transportation or other resources.
More St. Louis County Community Resources.
We are proud to share the following list of resources available in St. Louis County. In the case of emergency, please dial 911.
- 988 – National Suicide Hotline
988lifeline.org –
phone 988 - 211 – United Way
helpingpeople.org/united-way-2-1-1
– phone 211 - Heat UP St. Louis
heatupstlouis.org –
314-241-0001 - Community Action Agency
caastlc.org –
314-863-0015
- Urban League
ulstl.com –
314-615-3600 - St. Louis Area Food Bank
stlfoodbank.org –
314-292-6262 - Homelessness Hotline
314-802-5444 - St. Louis Queer + Support Helpline
thesqsh.org –
314-380-7774
or toll free 844-785-7774
