Bootheel Perinatal Network – Pregnancy and postpartum support in Southeast Missouri.
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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.
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.
Legal, Housing, & Advocacy Services
Resources are available by region below.
St. Louis
ArchCity Defenders – Holistic legal advocacy.
Legal Services of Eastern Missouri – free legal services to low-income individuals across Eastern Missouri.
St. Patrick’s Center – Housing and legal help for the unhoused.
Peter and Paul Center – Emergency shelter and housing support.
Kansas City
Legal Aid of Western Missouri – Civil legal services for low-income residents.
Lift Up KC (with Children’s Mercy) – Legal aid and advocacy.
Southeast Missouri
Legal Services of Southern Missouri – Legal aid and advising for low-income individuals.
DAEOC Homeless Shelter – Emergency shelter and legal referrals.
Catholic Charities – Homeless and Homelessness Prevention Services.
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
Southeast Missouri
PFLAG Cape Girardeau – Peer-led family and ally support.
PFLAG Poplar Bluff – Peer-led family and ally support.