The Women's Safe House
Description
Provides safe shelter and transitional living services to battered women and their dependent children, to empower women to make informed choices about their futures. Founded in 1922, TWSH is the first domestic violence shelter in St. Louis. It is also the largest in St. Louis. Utilizes restorative justice practices. Maximum length of stay is client dependent.
Services:
- Shelter & meals
- After-care program
- Court advocacy
- Housing advocacy and referrals
- Living skills, financial literacy and parenting classes
- On-site nurse
- Professional therapy for women and children
- Structured program for children
- Support groups for women and children shelter residents
- Limited transportation
In April 2024 TWSH completed one trans competency training with Trans Housing Initiative St. Louis (THISTL).
Contact Information
24-Hour Crisis Intervention Hotline
P.O. Box 63010
St. Louis, MO 63163
Confidential P.O. Box
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Detailed Resource Information
Populations Prioritized
Restrictions/Eligibility Criteria Present
Restrictions/Eligibility Criteria Present
Restrictions/Eligibility Criteria
Accepts male children up to age 17. In practice, serves only cisgender women for residents 18 and above
Age
Children (0-12)
Youth (13-18)
Adults (19-64)
Gender
Cisgender Women
Victim Survivor Of Relationship Sexual Violence
Yes
Housing Status
Unhoused
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:
Toll-Free:
4220 Duncan Ave, Suite 201
St. Louis, MO 63110
