Teens

Behavioral Health Response 1-844-985-8282 or text BHEARD to 31658

  • Free 24 hour confidential service for youth in crisis’ of any kind to get support from licensed clinicians either on a one time or ongoing basis

  • For youth and their families 19 years or younger living in St. Louis City or County, St. Charles County, and Franklin County

  • Annie Malone Children and Family Services (314) 531-0120

    • Girls at Risk Emergency Placement Unit (GAR) - Program aimed at serving girls ages 12-18 who have experienced trauma and are in vulnerable situations

      • Services include assistance with social services, mental health, juvenile courts, and education programs

    • Crisis Intervention, Juvenile Respite and Emergency Placement program (1-844-803-7233 (24hr.)) - Safe environment for children in a crisis situation including emergency shelter, food, clothing, educational needs, conflict resolution, emergency medical attention, and counseling referrals

      • Program helps to reduce parental stress, improve family communication skills, and prevent future crises

  • Big Brothers Big Sisters

    • Program provides one-on-one mentorship to school-aged youth

    • Amachi program is especially for kids with incarcerated parents to provide extra supports, the regular program is for all kids

  • Dream Builders For Equity

    • Summer Youth Academy for individuals 16-24 offering personal and professional development training, employment, ongoing mentorship, and ownership in the real estate and book publishing programs.

    • Participants work through the summer rehabilitating vacant properties and earning a wage, while also developing practical skills and networking

  • The Spot 314-535-0413

    • Free access to medical care, social services, substance abuse resources, mental health counseling, laundry, showers, food, computer lab, structured activities, and safer sex kits and STI/STD testing and treatment

    • For youth aged 13-24

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