Street Med STL

Provides outreach medical care to unhoused individuals, affirming their value, dignity, and humanity.

Street Med STL is a collective of individuals working to address the severe health challenges of homelessness. Started in 2020, with one person and a humble backpack of wound care supplies, we have now grown into a robust team including health professions students, nurses, social workers, and doctors.

Through strategic partnerships with community partners, we’ve amplified healthcare access, distributed vital supplies, and provided essential medications to some of the most vulnerable in St. Louis. Our approach is anchored in a harm reduction philosophy, specifically designed to address the immediate needs of those living on the streets.

Street Medicine describes the process of providing healthcare outside the walls of clinics and hospitals. Relying on our dedicated volunteers, we actively reach out to unhoused individuals offering medical support. Our approach prioritizes the dignity of those we care for, using a harm reduction focus. Beyond material aid, we strive to bridge the profound healthcare gap, fostering relationships and ensuring that these vulnerable are seen, valued, and truly cared for.