Ignite Hope

Ignite Hope offers mental and behavioral health services, particularly after traumatic events. They have multiple specialized programs to help community members heal from various incidents.

Program Overview Ignite Hope operates evidence-based outreach behavioral healthcare services to people with specific and/or specialized needs. The program is partnered with the City of St. Louis and provides participants individual and group therapy, case management, and referral services through specialized programs. Their specialized programs are broad in impact, with some focusing on young children, older adults, LGBTQIA+ folks, Black communities, people healing from the impact of suicide, and losses due to gun violence & COVID-19.

The program is funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).

The program is operated by Ignite Hope

Program Eligibility Individuals wishing to utilize services must:

Be a resident of the City of St. Louis Have an identified mental health diagnosis or identified trauma as determined by a psychosocial assessment completed from a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP). Resident requiring immediate hospitalization due to imminent harm to self or others as determined by assessment completed by a qualified mental health professional (QMHP) will not be eligible for services.

Program Contact Information Individuals seeking more information can contact Ignite Hope by calling (314) 449-1145 or emailing ignitehope2023@gmail.com.

To refer someone other than yourself, please fill out this form