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Right now, Congress is considering a federal budget reconciliation bill that could result in devastating cuts to Medicaid. These cuts would impact millions—including children, older adults, people with disabilities, and working families across Missouri.

Our team at the Community Health Commission of Missouri (CHCM), is collecting stories from Missourians who have been impacted by Medicaid. We want to hear about your experiences and Medicaid's role in helping you get critical care, support a loved one, or bridging a gap during hard times.

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No matter what you’re going through, support is within reach. We’ve gathered trusted resources from St. Louis, Kansas City, and the Southeast Missouri region to help you find care, stability, and connection.

From health care and housing to mental health support and legal services, you’ll find organizations ready to walk with you through whatever challenge you’re facing.

STL Tornado Relief Resources + Supports

Resources are organized by type of support below.

Misc Support Requests

United Way STL has launched an intake form for those impacted by the storms who require additional assistance, including food and housing. Find that form here or call 211 for more information.

Catholic Charities of St. Louis has an intake form on its website to help connect residents with food, housing and other assistance. Find that form here.

Non-English-speaking residents can contact Gilberto Pinela, director of the Office of New Americans, for assistance at pinelag@stlouis-mo.gov.

The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis has started a temporary relief fund to support recovery efforts. Information can be found here.

Shelters

The Greater St. Louis chapter of the American Red Cross is operating four shelters in the city at the following locations:

  • Friendly Temple Outreach Center
    6356 Dr. Martin Luther King Dr.
  • 12th & Park Recreation Center
    1410 S. Tucker Blvd.
  • Refresh Community Church
    829 N. Hanley Rd.
  • Peter & Paul Community Services Garfield Building
    2612 Wyoming St.

Transportation to the shelters is available daily at 8 p.m. from the Save-A-Lot parking lot at 4447 Natural Bridge Ave. and at 5200 Cates at the intersection of Enright and Union.

The Red Cross had to close a shelter at Grace United Methodist Church at 6199 Waterman Blvd. because of a water main break and has moved residents from that shelter to the Refresh Community Church.

Red Cross shelters do not require ID or proof of residency.

The shelters will meet immediate needs such as food, water and basic medical assistance, said LaKricia Cox, executive director of the American Red Cross Greater St. Louis chapter.

The shelters also provide health and mental health services. People can call 1-800-RED CROSS for assistance.

Peter & Paul Community Services also has another shelter for people displaced by the tornado at its Community Campus location (3225 N. Florissant Ave.) People who need help are encouraged to call 2-1-1 or the St. Louis Disaster Distress Hotline at 1-800-985-5990.

Food & Supplies

Organizer: Food City STL
Location: YMCA
Address: 4343 W. Florissant Ave.

Organizer: Sikhs of MO
Location: City Plaza Schnucks
Address: 3431 Union Blvd.

Organizer: 4TheVille
Location: 4TheVille Hub
Address: 4144 Martin Luther King Dr. (10am-5pm daily)

Charging Stations

Location: YMCA
Address: 4343 W Florissant Ave.

Location: Grace United Methodist Church
Address: 6199 Waterman Blvd.

Location: 12th and Park Rec Complex
Address: 1410 S Tucker Blvd.

Location: Refresh Community Church
Address: 829 N. Hanley Rd.

Address: North Newstead Ave. and St Louis Ave.

Location: 4TheVilleHub
Address: 4144 Martin Luther King Dr. (10am-5pm daily)

Cleanup/Volunteer Efforts

Local organizations ForTheCultureSTL and Action St. Louis have a call out for volunteers to join food and supplies distributions. A sign-up form is here.

Volunteers on Lee Road in north St. Louis are asking for people to donate dumpsters or large containers to collect tree debris.

Mental Behavioral Health Support

Immediate Crisis Support

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 for 24/7 confidential support for mental health, substance use, or emotional distress.

Behavioral Health Response (BHR): 24/7 crisis support and mobile outreach. Call 314-469-6644 or 1-800-811-4760.

Community-Based Mental Health Services

CareSTL Health: Offers trauma-informed behavioral health and counseling. 314-633-6363

Affinia Healthcare: Integrated mental health services at multiple locations. 314-814-8700

People’s Health Centers: Behavioral health, psychiatry, and substance use services. 314-367-7848

Family Care Health Centers: Counseling and behavioral health services. 314-353-5190

Places for People: Mental health and recovery support for individuals with serious mental illness. 314-615-2111

Annie Malone Children & Family Services: Trauma-informed care for children and families. 314-531-0120

Counseling & Referrals

Catholic Charities of St. Louis: Disaster case management and counseling. Visit ccstl.org or call 314-367-5500

Provident Behavioral Health: Counseling, trauma services, and youth-focused therapy. 314-533-8200

United Way 2-1-1: Call 2-1-1 or visit 211helps.org for referrals to mental health, housing, and emergency services.

Mental Health & Substance Use Support

Resources are available by region below.

St. Louis

Behavioral Health Response (BHR) – 24/7 mental health crisis hotline and mobile outreach. 

Places for People – Integrated mental health and substance use treatment. 

Mission: St. Louis – Mental health and re-entry support services. 

Kansas City

ReDiscover – Mental health and addiction recovery programs. 

Swope Health Behavioral Health – Counseling and psychiatric care. 

Southeast Missouri

Bootheel Counseling Services – Therapy and substance use treatment. 

FCC Behavioral Health – Prevention and crisis services. 

Mission Missouri Recovery Support Services – Faith-based recovery support. 

Medical, Dental & Vision Care

Resources are available by region below.

St. Louis

Affinia Healthcare – Primary, dental, and behavioral care. 

CareSTL Health – Full-service health centers across the region.

Cover Missouri – Find local help enrolling in health insurance. 

HealthStop STL – Free, confidential testing and referral services for STIs, HIV, and hepatitis C through the City of St. Louis Department of Health.

Family Care Health Centers – Medical and behavioral health services. 

Eye Thrive Mobile Vision Clinic – Mobile eye exams and free glasses for children. 

St. Louis Integrated Health Network Community Referral Coordinators – Enrolling in Medicaid Assistance

Kansas City

Cover Missouri – Find local help enrolling in health insurance.

KC Care Health Center – Affordable, inclusive health care. 

Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center – Comprehensive community-based services. 

Swope Health – Medicaid enrollment and full-spectrum care. 

Southeast Missouri

Bootheel Dental Clinic – Affordable dentistry in multiple locations. 

Cover Missouri – Find local help enrolling in health insurance.

SEMO Health Network – Primary care and dental services. 

Mississippi County Health Department – Local health programs. 

LGBTQIA+ & Queer Support

Resources are available by region below.

St. Louis

St. Louis Queer Support & Healing (SQSH) – Free, confidential helpline and support for LGBTQIA+ people. 

PFLAG Greater St. Louis – Peer-led family and ally support. 

Kansas City

BlaqOut – Black LGBTQ+ health and advocacy. 

PFLAG KC – Peer-led family and ally support. 

Southeast Missouri

PFLAG Cape Girardeau – Peer-led family and ally support. 

PFLAG Poplar Bluff – Peer-led family and ally support.