Listings focus on the St. Louis region and St. Charles County, with some statewide services included. Verified information comes from the START HERE St. Louis Area Resource Directory, 17th Edition (2026) (Criminal Justice Ministry, startherestl.org) and directly submitted organization information. Always call to confirm availability and eligibility.
Recovery housing provider with homes across St. Louis City, St. Louis County, St. Charles County, and Jefferson County for men and women with substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions. Services include peer respite, 24-hour peer support, outpatient programming, counseling, access to medication-assisted treatment, 12-step based programming, life skills training, and job placement.
Verified ResourceHousing AssistanceMental Health SupportCommunity Partner
Transformation House (peer respite, St. Louis City)
1426–1430 Wright Street, St. Louis, MO 63107
(314) 667-5255
Counties served from this site: City of St. Louis
Placid House (men) and Brandi's House (women)
, St. Charles, MO 63301
(314) 667-5255
Counties served from this site: St. Charles County
Serenity House (women)
, St. Peters, MO 63376
(314) 667-5255
Counties served from this site: St. Charles County
Linda's House (women)
, Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 667-5255
Counties served from this site: St. Louis County
Telephone services
Categories
Addiction and Recovery, Housing, Mental Health, Employment, Education and Training
Population served
Men, Women, Adults
Availability
Business Hours
Eligibility
Adults in recovery from substance use disorder. Apply online or call for placement.
Service area: City of St. Louis, St. Louis County, St. Charles County, Jefferson County
Call to confirm availability and eligibility.
St. Louis men's housing: Transformation House (26 beds), Restoration House (20 beds).
Hazelwood women's housing: Linda's House (7 beds). St. Peters: Serenity House (6 beds, women). St. Charles: Placid House (12 beds, men), Brandi's House of Hope (8 beds, women).
Verified listing · Source: User submission; verified against livsoberliving.com · Last verified 2026-08-06
Rise Up Transitional Resources
Located in this city
St. Charles nonprofit offering sobriety-based transitional living for men and women through a two-year partnership focused on goal setting in multiple life areas, plus employment services including resume creation, career coaching, interview coaching, job placement, and business referrals. Rise Up also hosts recovery and spirituality meetings.
Verified listing · Source: User submission; verified against riseuptr.org · Last verified 2026-08-06
Concordance — St. Louis Reentry Center
Located in this city
CARF-accredited reentry program that begins working with people before release and continues after, combining behavioral health and substance-use care, education, job placement, housing support, and mentoring.
Verified ResourcePrison Reentry Partner
St. Louis center
1845 Borman Court, St. Louis, MO 63146
(314) 396-6001 · Monday–Friday business hours
Counties served from this site: City of St. Louis, St. Louis County, St. Charles County
Telephone services
Categories
Reentry, Addiction and Recovery, Mental Health, Employment, Housing, Education and Training
Population served
Adults, Justice-Involved
Availability
Weekdays
Eligibility
People returning from incarceration to the St. Louis region; call or use the website contact form to ask about enrollment. Call first — program schedules and intake requirements change.
Service area: City of St. Louis, St. Louis County, St. Charles County
Verified listing · Source: concordance.org · Last verified 2026-08-07
Employment Connection
Located in this city
Job-readiness and placement agency that works extensively with people who have conviction histories: career coaching, paid work experience, credentials, and retention support after hire.
Counties served from this site: City of St. Louis, St. Louis County, St. Charles County
Telephone services
Categories
Reentry, Employment, Education and Training
Population served
Adults, Justice-Involved
Availability
Weekdays
Eligibility
Adults facing barriers to employment, including people with a conviction history, in the St. Louis region. Call first — program schedules and intake requirements change.
Service area: City of St. Louis, St. Louis County, St. Charles County
Verified listing · Source: employmentstl.org · Last verified 2026-08-07
Fathers & Families Support Center — Re-Entry Project
Located in this city
Six-week re-entry program run with the Missouri Department of Corrections covering responsible behavior, life skills, parenting, and healthy relationships, plus housing help, trauma-informed care, an industry credential, and job placement through its employment and mentoring program.
Verified ResourcePrison Reentry Partner
Downtown headquarters
1601 Olive Street, St. Louis, MO 63103
(314) 333-4170 · Monday–Friday business hours
Counties served from this site: City of St. Louis, St. Louis County, St. Charles County
Telephone services
Categories
Reentry, Employment, Youth and Family Services, Education and Training
Population served
Adults, Men, Families, Justice-Involved
Availability
Weekdays
Eligibility
Parents returning from incarceration in the St. Louis region; many participants are referred from the Transition Center of St. Louis. Call to ask about enrolling. Call first — program schedules and intake requirements change.
Service area: City of St. Louis, St. Louis County, St. Charles County
Verified listing · Source: fatherssupportcenter.org · Last verified 2026-08-07
Transition Center of St. Louis (Missouri DOC)
Located in this city
Missouri Department of Corrections transitional living center for men under community supervision. A four-phase program covers employment readiness, education, treatment, life skills, family reunification, parenting, and money management, with on-site computer labs for job search.
Verified ResourcePrison Reentry Partner
Transition Center
1621 N. 1st Street, St. Louis, MO 63102
(314) 877-0300 · Monday–Friday business hours
Intake: Ask your probation and parole officer about a referral.
Counties served from this site: City of St. Louis, St. Louis County, St. Charles County
Telephone services
Categories
Reentry, Housing, Employment, Education and Training
Population served
Men, Justice-Involved
Availability
Weekdays
Eligibility
Men under Missouri Department of Corrections community supervision; placement is made by the department, not by walk-in. Call first — program schedules and intake requirements change.
Service area: City of St. Louis, St. Louis County, St. Charles County
Verified listing · Source: Missouri Department of Corrections · Last verified 2026-08-07
Mission Gate Prison Ministry
Located in this city
All programs are 9-month or longer residential sober living programs accredited by the National Alliance for Recovery Residences (NARR), serving more than 300 men and women each year. Residents without a high school diploma receive GED/HiSet training and testing, and take classes in anger management, financial stewardship, parenting, trauma recovery, and job readiness.
Verified listing · Source: Start Here St. Louis Area Resource Directory, 17th Edition (2026) · Last verified 2026-02-10
BAITULMAL House of Goods
Located in this city
8:00am-12:00pm (closed Friday and Sunday) Charity arm of the Islamic Foundation of Greater St. Louis. Offers food, clothing, medical and funeral services, and more.
Verified Resource
Main Office
5911 Southwest Ave., St. Louis, MO 63139
314-833-3300
Virtual services
Categories
Clothing, Legal Assistance, Education and Training
Population served
All Residents
Availability
Business Hours
Eligibility
See listing details; contact the organization to confirm current requirements.
Verified listing · Source: Start Here St. Louis Area Resource Directory, 17th Edition (2026) · Last verified 2026-02-10
CASA DE SALUD
Located in this city
Comprehensive medical services and referral services, primarily for adults.
Verified Resource
Main Office
3200 Chouteau Ave., St. Louis, MO 63103
314-977-1250
Virtual services
Categories
Legal Assistance, Education and Training, Healthcare
Population served
All Residents
Availability
Business Hours
Eligibility
See listing details; contact the organization to confirm current requirements.
Service area: City of St. Louis
Health care for the immigrant and refugee community of St. Louis. Low cost health clinic for uninsured patients, providing on site health care. Including mental health.
Verified listing · Source: Start Here St. Louis Area Resource Directory, 17th Edition (2026) · Last verified 2026-02-10
COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY OF ST LOUIS COUNTY (CAASTL)
Located in this city
Assists residents of St. Louis County meet the terms of their probation and parole, Also, HiSet, money management, counseling, job readiness and placement.
Verified ResourcePrison Reentry Partner
Main Office
2709 Woodson Rd., Overland, MO 63114
314-863-0015
Location 2
2709 Woodson Rd., Overland, MO 63114
314-863-0015
Virtual services
Categories
Employment, Education and Training, Reentry
Population served
Justice-Involved, Adults
Availability
Business Hours
Eligibility
See listing details; contact the organization to confirm current requirements.
Verified listing · Source: Start Here St. Louis Area Resource Directory, 17th Edition (2026) · Last verified 2026-02-10
Concordance
Located in this city
Concordance provides comprehensive, evidence-informed prison reentry services for people returning to the community after incarceration, coordinating behavioral health, housing, employment, education, and support services from its St. Louis Center.
Verified listing · Source: Start Here St. Louis Area Resource Directory, 17th Edition (2026) · Last verified 2026-02-10
EMPLOYMENT CONNECTION
Located in this city
Free employment services to ex-offenders and persons who have a barrier to finding and maintaining employment. They work with local employers.
Verified ResourcePrison Reentry Partner
Main Office
2838 Market St., St. Louis, MO 63103
314-333-5627
Location 2
715 Northwest Plaza Dr., St. Ann, MO 63074
314-615-6015
Location 3
2838 Market St., St. Louis, MO 63103
314-333-5627
Virtual services
Categories
Employment, Education and Training, Reentry, Veterans Services
Population served
Justice-Involved, Adults, Veterans
Availability
Business Hours
Eligibility
See listing details; contact the organization to confirm current requirements.
Service area: City of St. Louis, St. Louis County
Free employment services to ex-offenders and to St. Louis area businesses who are seeking qualified job applicants. Services include: GED classes, on-site job fairs, placement services, homeless and disablled veterans program.
Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program Job placement services and housing. Supportive services for families. Rental assistance, deposits, utilities, etc.
Verified listing · Source: Start Here St. Louis Area Resource Directory, 17th Edition (2026) · Last verified 2026-02-10
FAMILY AND WORKFORCE CENTERS OF AMERICA/MET CENTER
Located in this city
READY4LIFE skill-based training providing internships, employment opportunities, healthy relationship and job-readiness skills. GED opportunities. Must be 14-24 yo.
Verified Resource
Main Office
6347 Plymouth Ave., Wellston, MO 63133
314-377-0495
Virtual services
Categories
Employment, Education and Training
Population served
All Residents
Availability
Business Hours
Eligibility
See listing details; contact the organization to confirm current requirements.
Verified listing · Source: Start Here St. Louis Area Resource Directory, 17th Edition (2026) · Last verified 2026-02-10
FATHERS and FAMILIES SUPPORT CENTER
Located in this city
Areas of focus include job readiness and retention skills, mentors, legal clinics.
Verified ResourcePrison Reentry Partner
Main Office
1601 Olive St., St. Louis, MO 63103
314-333-4170
Virtual services
Categories
Employment, Education and Training, Legal Assistance, Reentry
Population served
Justice-Involved, Adults
Availability
Business Hours
Eligibility
See listing details; contact the organization to confirm current requirements.
Service area: City of St. Louis
Legal services in areas of child support, visitation, child custody and more.
Main Location: 1601 Olive St., St. Louis, MO 63103 Job readiness and retention skills. Participants are paired with trained mentors who provide support and guidance in finding employment as well as teaching family life skills. Other programs include a legal clinic, youth leadership and ‘The Family Formation'. Now working with women and families.
Verified listing · Source: Start Here St. Louis Area Resource Directory, 17th Edition (2026) · Last verified 2026-02-10
HARAMBEE YOUTH TRAINING
Located in this city
Job training and skill development in construction trades with a concentration on tuckpointing. For ages 12 - 18. After school and summer programs available.
Verified Resource
Main Office
1142 Hodiamont Ave., St. Louis, MO 63112
314-726-2302
Virtual services
Categories
Employment, Education and Training, Youth and Family Services
Population served
Youth, Families
Availability
Business Hours
Eligibility
See listing details; contact the organization to confirm current requirements.
Verified listing · Source: Start Here St. Louis Area Resource Directory, 17th Edition (2026) · Last verified 2026-02-10
Haven Recovery Homes
Located in this city
St. Louis-area provider of a person-centered continuum of recovery housing and services for people impacted by substance use, mental health conditions, or homelessness, including evidence-based support services and workforce training.
Verified ResourceHousing AssistanceMental Health Support
Haven Recovery Homes
, St. Louis, MO
314-930-9384
Counties served from this site: City of St. Louis, St. Louis County
Telephone services
Categories
Addiction and Recovery, Housing, Mental Health, Unhoused Services, Education and Training
Population served
Adults, Men, Women
Availability
Business Hours
Eligibility
Adults impacted by substance use, mental health conditions, or homelessness. Call for placement.
Service area: City of St. Louis, St. Louis County
Call to confirm availability and eligibility.
Housing: Nebraska House (women, 12 beds), Meramec House (men, 10 beds).
Verified listing · Source: Start Here St. Louis Area Resource Directory, 17th Edition (2026) · Last verified 2026-02-10
IMMIGRANT HOME ENGLISH LEARNING PROGRAM (HELP)
Located in this city
Teaches adult immigrants and children (K-5) basic English and living skills in their own homes. Free services include in-home and/or virtual English lessons.
Verified Resource
Main Office
5021 Adkins Ave. St, St. Louis, MO 63116
314-771-1104
Virtual services
Categories
Legal Assistance, Education and Training
Population served
All Residents
Availability
Business Hours
Eligibility
See listing details; contact the organization to confirm current requirements.
Verified listing · Source: Start Here St. Louis Area Resource Directory, 17th Edition (2026) · Last verified 2026-02-10
INDUSTRIAL AID
Located in this city
Industrial Aid is an extended employment sheltered workshop employing individuals with disabilities to perform subcontract packaging and light assembly.
Verified Resource
Main Office
4417 Oleatha Ave., St. Louis, MO 63116
314-773-3200
Virtual services
Categories
Healthcare, Senior Services, Employment, Education and Training
Population served
All Residents
Availability
Business Hours
Eligibility
See listing details; contact the organization to confirm current requirements.
Service area: City of St. Louis
Extended employment sheltered workshop employing individuals with disabilities
Verified listing · Source: Start Here St. Louis Area Resource Directory, 17th Edition (2026) · Last verified 2026-02-10
JOB CORPS CENTER
Located in this city
Job Corps is a no-cost education and career technical training program administered by the U.S. Department of Labor that provides career technical and academic training for ages 16 through 24.
Verified Resource
Main Office
3860 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63120
800-733-5627
Virtual services
Categories
Employment, Education and Training
Population served
All Residents
Availability
Business Hours
Eligibility
See listing details; contact the organization to confirm current requirements.
Verified listing · Source: Start Here St. Louis Area Resource Directory, 17th Edition (2026) · Last verified 2026-02-10
Jubilee Ministries / Jubilee Community Development Corporation
Located in this city
Christ-centered recovery housing in North St. Louis for men transitioning from addiction, homelessness, or incarceration. Jubilee operates the Victory Over Bondage (VOB) and Turner House men's recovery homes along with Greer House, Stolwyk House, and Gethsemane House — providing a safe, secure living environment with support groups, personal accountability, community service, employment training, job placement, Bible study, and church participation.
Coding, data analysis, software development. Free classes. Employer pays the fee.
Verified ResourcePrison Reentry Partner
Main Office
4811 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63108
314-254-0107
Virtual services
Categories
Employment, Education and Training, Reentry
Population served
Justice-Involved, Adults
Availability
Business Hours
Eligibility
See listing details; contact the organization to confirm current requirements.
Service area: City of St. Louis
Learn coding and programming. Non-profit organization that provides classes, mentoring, ‘codergirl' for women, apprenticeships and job placement in computer technology. Free classes. Employer pays the fee when student is placed in a job.
Verified listing · Source: Start Here St. Louis Area Resource Directory, 17th Edition (2026) · Last verified 2026-02-10
LEGAL AID/ Legal Services of Eastern Missouri
Located in this city
Immigration Law Project offers many resources and services. 21 Counties.
Verified Resource
Main Office
701 Market Street, Suite 1100, St. Louis, MO 63101
314-534-4200
Virtual services
Categories
Legal Assistance, Education and Training
Population served
All Residents
Availability
Business Hours
Eligibility
See listing details; contact the organization to confirm current requirements.
Service area: City of St. Louis
Legal services in the areas of housing, domestic issues, financial, health, immigration, elderly and many others, including some social services. Tenant rights advocacy.
Verified listing · Source: Start Here St. Louis Area Resource Directory, 17th Edition (2026) · Last verified 2026-02-10
LIFEWISE STL
Located in this city
Many programs and classes offered in English and Spanish, including Financial Stability, English, Maternal Mental Health, Social Capital Building, more.
Verified ResourceFood Assistance
Main Office
1321 S. 11th St., St. Louis, MO 63104
314-421-0400
Virtual services
Categories
Employment, Education and Training, Food
Population served
All Residents
Availability
Business Hours
Eligibility
See listing details; contact the organization to confirm current requirements.
Service area: City of St. Louis
Wednesdays from 9:00am-12:00pm and Thursdays from 10:00am-12:00pm and 4:00pm-6:30pm. Bodega: Thursdays 10:00am-2:00pm and 4:00pm-6:30pm. Cash or SNAP. City Harvest Market offers discounted fresh and healthy food.
Verified listing · Source: Start Here St. Louis Area Resource Directory, 17th Edition (2026) · Last verified 2026-02-10
MERS GOODWILL INDUSTRIES
Located in this city
Many programs and locations, including programs for veterans.
Verified ResourcePrison Reentry Partner
Main Office
1727 Locust St., St. Louis, MO 63103
314-241-3464
Virtual services
Categories
Employment, Education and Training, Reentry
Population served
Justice-Involved, Adults
Availability
Business Hours
Eligibility
See listing details; contact the organization to confirm current requirements.
Service area: City of St. Louis
Many programs and locations, including services for veterans. Juvenile Justice helps youth in juvenile detention centers find employment and obtain a GED.
Employment, Education and Training, Reentry, Churches and Ministries, Reentry Ministry
Population served
Justice-Involved, Adults
Availability
Business Hours
Eligibility
See listing details; contact the organization to confirm current requirements.
Service area: City of St. Louis
Job & Leadership Training for at-risk men, recruiting adult males for skill building. 42 Carpentry and construction skills. Job & Leadership Training (JLT) program.
Verified listing · Source: Start Here St. Louis Area Resource Directory, 17th Edition (2026) · Last verified 2026-02-10
MONARCH IMMIGRANT SERVICES
Located in this city
Provides mental health and social services to the elderly and disabled foreign born. Includes counseling, case management, translation/interpretation services, and referrals.Multi-lingual.Affordable Care Act ACA Navigator.
Verified Resource
Main Office
4030 Chouteau Ave., Suite 700, St. Louis, MO 63110
314-645-7800
Virtual services
Categories
Healthcare, Senior Services, Legal Assistance, Education and Training
Population served
All Residents
Availability
Business Hours
Eligibility
See listing details; contact the organization to confirm current requirements.
Service area: City of St. Louis
Provides mental health and social services, Including counseling, case management, translation/interpretation services, and referrals. Multi-lingual.
Verified listing · Source: Start Here St. Louis Area Resource Directory, 17th Edition (2026) · Last verified 2026-02-10
NEAR SOUTHSIDE EMPLOYMENT COALITION
Located in this city
w Training, computer and job placement services.skills. Screening and job referrals.
Verified ResourcePrison Reentry Partner
Main Office
2649 Pestalozzi St., St. Louis, MO 63118
314-865-4453
Virtual services
Categories
Employment, Education and Training, Reentry
Population served
Justice-Involved, Adults
Availability
Business Hours
Eligibility
See listing details; contact the organization to confirm current requirements.
Service area: City of St. Louis
Services include job referrals and placement, job readiness skills training offered in conjunction with local employers, life skills classes, summer job opportunities for youth, and career planning and assessment for all clients. Social services referrals through a near south side social services network as needed.
Tuition-free, hands-on training, social support, industry-recognized certifications and job placement services for technology careers for young adults (aged 18-26) and transitioning service members.
Verified Resource
Main Office
3140 Cass Ave., St. Louis, MO 63106
314-391-2080
Virtual services
Categories
Employment, Education and Training
Population served
All Residents
Availability
Business Hours
Eligibility
See listing details; contact the organization to confirm current requirements.
Verified listing · Source: Start Here St. Louis Area Resource Directory, 17th Edition (2026) · Last verified 2026-02-10
PARAQUAD
Located in this city
Hands-on, practical assistance for people with disabilities. Independent living, deaf services, health and wellness center, resources and DEAFWAY interpreting.
Verified Resource
Main Office
5240 Oakland Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110
314-289-4200
Location 2
5240 Oakland Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110
314-289-4200
Virtual services
Categories
Healthcare, Senior Services, Employment, Education and Training
Population served
All Residents
Availability
Business Hours
Eligibility
See listing details; contact the organization to confirm current requirements.
Service area: City of St. Louis
14 Several employment programs and supportive for people with disabilities.
Verified listing · Source: Start Here St. Louis Area Resource Directory, 17th Edition (2026) · Last verified 2026-02-10
SLATE/MISSOURI JOB CENTERS
Located in this city
Employment & Training services listed in the Start Here St. Louis Area Resource Directory.
Verified Resource
Main Office
1520 Market St, 3rd Floor, St. Louis, MO 63103
314-589-8000
Categories
Employment, Education and Training
Population served
All Residents
Availability
Business Hours
Eligibility
See listing details; contact the organization to confirm current requirements.
Service area: City of St. Louis
314-589-8000
Verified listing · Source: Start Here St. Louis Area Resource Directory, 17th Edition (2026) · Last verified 2026-02-10
Sober Living America — St. Louis area
Located in this city
Transitional housing with recovery education, employment and career development, transportation, spiritual education and life-skills training for adults in recovery.
Housing Assistance
Sober Living America — St. Louis area
, St. Louis, MO
Intake: Confirm current local residence address and local telephone number before applying.
Counties served from this site: City of St. Louis, St. Louis County
Categories
Addiction and Recovery, Housing, Employment, Education and Training, Transportation
Population served
Adults
Availability
By Appointment
Eligibility
Adults in recovery; confirm gender-specific housing, fees and admission criteria directly. Call to confirm availability and eligibility.
Service area: City of St. Louis, St. Louis County
Call to confirm availability and eligibility.
Needs direct verification: current local residence address, local telephone number, fees and admission criteria.
Verified listing · Source: User submission · Last verified 2026-08-06
SOUL FISHER MINISTRIES
Located in this city
Programs for formerly incarcerated women and after school classes for children with incarcerated parents. Also transitional housing.
Verified listing · Source: Start Here St. Louis Area Resource Directory, 17th Edition (2026) · Last verified 2026-02-10
NGA WEST-City of St. Louis
Available statewide
NATIONAL GEOSPATIAL-INTELLIGENCE AGENCY Job opportunity listings and more information on this large city construction project. Recruiting is ongoing for national careers.
Verified Resource
Statewide service · Virtual services · Telephone services
Categories
Employment, Education and Training
Population served
All Residents
Availability
Business Hours
Eligibility
See listing details; contact the organization to confirm current requirements.
Verified listing · Source: Start Here St. Louis Area Resource Directory, 17th Edition (2026) · Last verified 2026-02-10
3180 N Hwy 67, Florissant, MO 63033 314-967-2005
Virtual or telephone
Accredited tuition-free high school that gives adults the opportunity to earn an actual high school diploma. While earning their diploma, students earn college credits and a variety of industry-recognized certifications. Free on-site daycare. More locations.
Verified Resource
Virtual services · Telephone services
Categories
Employment, Education and Training
Population served
All Residents
Availability
Business Hours
Eligibility
See listing details; contact the organization to confirm current requirements.
Verified listing · Source: Start Here St. Louis Area Resource Directory, 17th Edition (2026) · Last verified 2026-02-10
5415 Page Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63112
Virtual or telephone
Missouri Work Assistance and other programs including, SkillUP, Call Center Representative Certification, and business start-up training. Also a micro business loan program. Three more locations.
Verified Resource
Virtual services · Telephone services
Categories
Employment, Education and Training
Population served
All Residents
Availability
Business Hours
Eligibility
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4 Emmie L. Kaus Lane, Alton, IL 62002 Off-site employment opportunities throughout the Metro area. Recruitment and intake services, job training, residential programs, supported employment and more.
Verified Resource
Virtual services · Telephone services
Categories
Healthcare, Senior Services, Employment, Education and Training
Population served
All Residents
Availability
Business Hours
Eligibility
See listing details; contact the organization to confirm current requirements.
