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SQSHBook is a program led by the St. Louis Queer+ Support Helpline (SQSH)

SQSH is a grassroots, queer-led collective dedicated to facilitating healing spaces and providing holistic support for queer St. Louisans to thrive.

Our Peer Support Helpline is open
Friday through Monday, 1:00-7:00 PM CT

Local: 314-380-7774

Toll-Free: 884-785-7774

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4220 Duncan Ave, Suite 201
St. Louis, MO 63110

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Immigrant Service Provider Network (ISPN)

17.6 Community-Building Resources for Immigrants

17.7 Legislative & Advocacy Resources for Immigrants

18.1 Resources for Prisoners – General

18.2 Resources for Prisoners – Legal

18.3 Resources for Prisoners – Career Centers

18.4 Resources for Re-Entry – General

18.5 Resources for Re-Entry – ID Documents

18.6 Bail Funds

"The Immigrant Service Providers Network (ISPN) increases collaboration by providing opportunities for education and outreach to unite organizations that support the foreign born and their families. Resources page provides links to medical, housing assistance, legal, food assistance, COVID resources, and other social services and information relevant to immigrants and their service providers." https://www.ispnstl.org/resources

ST. LOUIS COALITION FOR SANCTUARY

17.1 Legal Assistance Resources for Immigrants

17.4 Housing Services for Immigrants

17.6 Community-Building Resources for Immigrants

17.7 Legislative & Advocacy Resources for Immigrants

Solidarity actions including welcoming undocumented people, advocating to help stop deportations, assisting with legal clinics, and physically sheltering immigrants in danger of immediate deportation. Their website includes listings of events, resources, actions, and more. Call 314-721-2977

Mosaic Project

17.6 Community-Building Resources for Immigrants

Works with immigrant entrepreneurs, international students, employers, welcoming community members/schools/companies and helps immigrant professionals in their career networking. Refer to many organizations who do direct immigrant services. www.stlmosaicproject.org 314-398-1391 "7733 Forsyth Blvd. Suite 2200 Clayton, MO 63105"

New American Alliance

Temporarily Closed

17.2 Language Access Services (Translation & Interpretation)

17.3 Education (including Language Learning Services) for Immigrants

17.6 Community-Building Resources for Immigrants

The New American Alliance connects foreign-born individuals to services in the St. Louis area, including education, healthcare, financial assistance, and ethnic community organizations. Monday through Friday 8am-5pm at the International Institute of St. Louis.

· General (extension 189)

· Jacquelyn-specific requests or questions

NAHED CHAPMAN NEW AMERICAN ACADEMY (NCNAA)

17.2 Language Access Services (Translation & Interpretation)

17.3 Education (including Language Learning Services) for Immigrants

17.6 Community-Building Resources for Immigrants

Nahed Chapman New American Academy is a St. Louis Public School that serves only children in grades K-8 who are new to the United States and have a score of 2.0 or below on the ACCESS Screener. Students can only stay at NCNAA for a maximum of two years before they are able to transition to one of our ESOL Center Schools. ESOL Center Schools provide ESOL support to students based on their individual need.

· General

St. Francis Community Services - Southside Center

16.1 Legal Resources: General

17.1 Legal Assistance Resources for Immigrants

17.2 Language Access Services (Translation & Interpretation)

17.3 Education (including Language Learning Services) for Immigrants

17.5 Mental Health & Case Management Resources for Immigrants

17.6 Community-Building Resources for Immigrants

17.7 Legislative & Advocacy Resources for Immigrants

Family law, immigration law, veterans advocacy, Housing Opportunity Project more. (Formerly Catholic Charities Community Services Southside Center). Focuses on immigrant communities, offering case management, bi-lingual mental health counseling, youth programming, and legal services in immigration and family law.

General Website

· General

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International Institute of St. Louis (IISTL)

12.1 Relationship & Sexual Violence: General Resources

13.2 Human & Sex Trafficking

17.1 Legal Assistance Resources for Immigrants

17.2 Language Access Services (Translation & Interpretation)

17.3 Education (including Language Learning Services) for Immigrants

17.4 Housing Services for Immigrants

17.5 Mental Health & Case Management Resources for Immigrants

17.6 Community-Building Resources for Immigrants

17.7 Legislative & Advocacy Resources for Immigrants

"The International Institute of St. Louis provides opportunities for immigrants and refugees to thrive in order to create a welcoming, prosperous, and healthy region for all. The Institute programs include Intensive social work case management, Behavioral Health Wellness, opportunities for Economic Development (i.e. financial literacy and business classes), Refugee Support Services, Refugee Resettlement, Immigration Services, Federal/State Benefits applications, and much more! Works most with foreign-born clients, including male, transgender and gender non-conforming clients (unlike many other local organizations who work only with cisgender female clients), both adult and adolescent clients Offers many services for new arrivals to the St. Louis area. Services include: English classes for adults, job search, employment training, career advancement program and assistance with licensing, refugee resettlement, immigration application preparation, mental health services, elderly services, counseling, services to victims of domestic violence or human trafficking, translation services, assistance with starting a business, and more. Community Development Corporation This subsidiary of the International Institute helps immigrant and refugee entrepreneurs who want to start or expand small local businesses, but lack access to mainstream capital. IICDC provides business loans ranging from $500 to $35,000. IICDC also provides technical assistance includes help in writing business & marketing plans, obtaining business licenses, addressing credit issues and linking to volunteer professionals. Its goal is to help entrepreneurs become bankable."

· General

fostera@iistl.org

Monarch Immigrant Services

8.2 Mental & Behavioral Health: Provider Organizations & Clinics

8.8 Mental Health Advocacy Groups

17.1 Legal Assistance Resources for Immigrants

17.3 Education (including Language Learning Services) for Immigrants

17.5 Mental Health & Case Management Resources for Immigrants

17.6 Community-Building Resources for Immigrants

21.1 Education & Advocacy: General Resources

23.1 Disability Resources – General

24.2 Senior Living Facilities

Monarch Immigrant Services provides mental health and social services to the elderly and disabled foreign-born, and trauma-informed mental health services for immigrant and refugee youth.

· General for Office

· General Fax

connect@monarchstl.org

IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE WOMEN’S PROGRAM

17.2 Language Access Services (Translation & Interpretation)

17.4 Housing Services for Immigrants

17.6 Community-Building Resources for Immigrants

IHELP connects volunteer teachers with adult immigrant and refugee learners in our community to develop English and Life Skills. IHELP focuses on equipping students to function with increased confidence and independence, handle emergency and medical situations, gain financial literacy, and other practical living skills. Curriculum and study for the U.S. Citizenship Exam is also provided. " 314-771-1104 "3672B Arsenal St. 63116 (Check) 5021 Adkins Ave., Rooms 114 & 214, 63116"

· General

program@ihelpstl.org

HISPANIC FEDERATION

17.3 Education (including Language Learning Services) for Immigrants

17.6 Community-Building Resources for Immigrants

17.7 Legislative & Advocacy Resources for Immigrants

Hispanic Federation seeks to support Hispanic families and strengthen Latino institutions through work in the areas of education, health, immigration, civic engagement, economic empowerment, & the environment.

Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

17.3 Education (including Language Learning Services) for Immigrants

17.6 Community-Building Resources for Immigrants

17.7 Legislative & Advocacy Resources for Immigrants

Promotes and supports Hispanic small businesses through programs, services, and legislative advocacy. Offering restaurant training.

· General

USAHello (formerly Refugee Center Online (RCO))

17.1 Legal Assistance Resources for Immigrants

17.2 Language Access Services (Translation & Interpretation)

17.6 Community-Building Resources for Immigrants

17.7 Legislative & Advocacy Resources for Immigrants

Education and resources for refugees and immigrants. Offers online language and GED courses, resume and employment information, legal, health care, rights and laws, college preparation, financial aid, and more. The Refugee Center Online is a free website with many resources and local listings. Offers US Citizenship Test Preparation Class.

YMCA LITERACY COUNCIL OF GREATER ST. LOUIS

17.3 Education (including Language Learning Services) for Immigrants

17.4 Housing Services for Immigrants

17.5 Mental Health & Case Management Resources for Immigrants

17.6 Community-Building Resources for Immigrants

17.7 Legislative & Advocacy Resources for Immigrants

Programs to welcome, connect and empower healthier immigrant individuals and families through supports and services, and by coordinating resources. New health and home ownership programs. 314-776-7102 2635 Gravois Ave. 63118 (Check website for more locations) 314-421-8908

Welcome Neighbor STL

17.3 Education (including Language Learning Services) for Immigrants

17.4 Housing Services for Immigrants

17.5 Mental Health & Case Management Resources for Immigrants

17.6 Community-Building Resources for Immigrants

17.7 Legislative & Advocacy Resources for Immigrants

21.4 Community Organizing Resources

22.6 Mutual Aid Networks

28.1 Support Groups

28.3 Community-Building & Spaces

Welcome Neighbor STL supports refugee and immigrant families by connecting them with new people and opportunities that will empower them to build and live their best life in their new country.

Website Programs Events

· General

info@welcomeneighborstl.com

Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri Refugee & Immigration Services

17.1 Legal Assistance Resources for Immigrants

17.3 Education (including Language Learning Services) for Immigrants

17.4 Housing Services for Immigrants

17.5 Mental Health & Case Management Resources for Immigrants

17.6 Community-Building Resources for Immigrants

Providing Care and Creating Hope By responding to the needs of people in 38 counties regardless of faith, culture, or situation with services for refugees and immigrants, those with food insecurity, mental health needs, health and nutrition education, basic household and shelter needs. Areas of legal assistance: Adjustment of Status, Consular Processing, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), Employment authorization, Family-based petitions, Habeas Corpus, Naturalization/Citizenship Types of legal assistance: Help completing forms, Filings with USCIS

· General

St. Louis Area Resource Directory

1.1 Food Pantries

1.2 Emergency Food

2.1 Emergency & Temporary Shelter

2.2 Drop-in Centers

2.3 Transitional Housing

2.4 Affordable or Subsidized Housing

3.1 Clothing & Furniture

3.3 Household Essentials

8.5 Mental Health Hotlines & Helplines

8.6 Mental Health Online Resources

9.1 Addictive Behavior & Substance Use

12.1 Relationship & Sexual Violence: General Resources

12.5 Relationship & Sexual Violence: Shelters for Survivors

16.1 Legal Resources: General

17.1 Legal Assistance Resources for Immigrants

17.4 Housing Services for Immigrants

17.6 Community-Building Resources for Immigrants

20.1 Unemployment Assistance

20.2 Job Preparation Resources

20.3 Tips for Job Seekers

23.1 Disability Resources – General

25.2 Parenting Support – General

25.4 Nutritional Support

This website provides general information, street addresses, phone numbers and websites for dozens of agencies, shelters, employment resources, food pantries and other organizations throughout the St. Louis area. Click on the Menu for Categories to start your search. Or you can enter your Zip Code in the SEARCH BAR on any page. Listings are alphabetical under each category. Hotlines, clothing, household items, for Dads, Disability, Domestic Violence, Drop-in centers, employment, job training, food programs, food pantries, housing, shelters, legal services, immigrant services, mental health, substance use, utilities, veterans, youth services, mental health.

Vitendo 4 Africa (V4A)

17.3 Education (including Language Learning Services) for Immigrants

17.4 Housing Services for Immigrants

17.6 Community-Building Resources for Immigrants

Programs to welcome, connect and empower healthier immigrant individuals and families through supports and services, and by coordinating resources. New health and home ownership programs.

· General

Catholic Legal Immigration Network

16.1 Legal Resources: General

17.1 Legal Assistance Resources for Immigrants

17.3 Education (including Language Learning Services) for Immigrants

17.5 Mental Health & Case Management Resources for Immigrants

17.6 Community-Building Resources for Immigrants

17.7 Legislative & Advocacy Resources for Immigrants

17.8 Faith-Based Resources for Immigrants

Immigration attorneys who specialize in advocacy, worker immigration law, more.

Website Youtube

· Main Phone

· Main Fax

Catholic Legal Assistance Ministry (CLAM)

1.2 Emergency Food

12.3 Relationship & Sexual Violence: Legal Resources

16.1 Legal Resources: General

16.1 Legal Resources: General

17.1 Legal Assistance Resources for Immigrants

17.6 Community-Building Resources for Immigrants

(No Walk-Ins, Call for appointment) Mostly domestic issues, cases involving paternity, orders of protection, guardianship, and abuse. CLAM also offers services for immigrant populations who face challenges in filing governmental documents. Provides free legal services to low income clients in civil matters including evictions, bankruptcies, abuse orders of protection, welfare and food stamp benefits. No Walk-Ins. CLAM handles many cases involving paternity, orders of protection, guardianship, and abuse. CLAM also offers services for immigrant populations who face challenges in filing governmental documents.

· General

MICA Project (Migrant & Immigrant Community Action)

17.1 Legal Assistance Resources for Immigrants

17.3 Education (including Language Learning Services) for Immigrants

17.5 Mental Health & Case Management Resources for Immigrants

17.6 Community-Building Resources for Immigrants

17.7 Legislative & Advocacy Resources for Immigrants

Provides sliding scale fees for individual legal services for removal defense, family-based immigration, asylum, adjustment of status and more. www.mica-project.org 314-995-6995 / Toll Free: 855-995-6995 1600 South Kingshighway Blvd. Suite 2N 63110 Adjustment of Status, Asylum applications, Consular Processing, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), Employment authorization, Family-based petitions, NACARA, Naturalization/Citizenship, Removal hearings, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, T visas, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), U visas, Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) petitions. Types of legal assistance: Help completing forms, Filings with USCIS, Representation at Asylum Interviews (Credible Fear Interviews, Reasonable Fear Interviews), Representation before the Immigration Court, Representation before the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA). Provides sliding scale fees for individual legal services for removal defense, family-based immigration, asylum, adjustment of status and more. Now conducting Know Your Rights Presentations and Power of Attorney Workshops. Check website for more information and dates.

American Red Cross - St. Louis Chapter

17.1 Legal Assistance Resources for Immigrants

17.6 Community-Building Resources for Immigrants

17.7 Legislative & Advocacy Resources for Immigrants

International Services provides tracing and messaging for immigrants separated by war or armed conflict.

· General

Oasis International

3.1 Clothing & Furniture

17.6 Community-Building Resources for Immigrants

29.1 Social Groups & Events

English classes, clothing, furniture, social events, and more for primarily refugee families.

oasis@oasis4refugees.org

17.6 Community-Building Resources for Immigrants