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62 resources listed under Legal Assistance.

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.

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Missouri Probation & Parole — District 17 (St. Charles)

Located in this city

Field office supervising probationers and parolees in St. Charles County. Officers connect clients with free district programs such as Pathways to Change, GED classes, employment help, and treatment referrals.

Verified ResourcePrison Reentry Partner

Office

211 Compass Point Drive, St. Charles, MO 63301

(636) 940-3333 · Monday–Friday business hours

Counties served from this site: St. Charles County

Telephone services

Categories
Reentry, Employment, Legal Assistance
Population served
Adults, Returning Citizens
Availability
Weekdays
Eligibility
People under Missouri Department of Corrections supervision in St. Charles County. Ask your supervising officer about district programs. Call first — program schedules and intake requirements change.

Service area: St. Charles County

https://doc.mo.gov/facilities/probation-parole/address-listing(636) 940-3333

Verified listing · Source: Missouri Department of Corrections · Last verified 2026-08-07

St. Charles County Department of Corrections — Inmate & Re-Entry Programs

Located in this city

County jail programming including education, life-skills, behavior-change, and faith-based re-entry classes offered with volunteer partners, plus release planning information for families.

Verified ResourcePrison Reentry Partner

Program information

301 North Second Street, St. Charles, MO 63301

(636) 949-3070 · Monday–Friday business hours

Counties served from this site: St. Charles County

Telephone services

Categories
Reentry, Legal Assistance, Jail Ministry
Population served
Adults, Returning Citizens
Availability
Weekdays
Eligibility
People in custody at the St. Charles County jail and their families. Call for current program schedules and volunteer information. Call first — program schedules and intake requirements change.

Service area: St. Charles County

https://www.sccmo.org/183/Corrections(636) 949-3070

Verified listing · Source: sccmo.org · Last verified 2026-08-07

Community Services of Missouri — O'Fallon

Located in this city

State-certified SATOP offender education and substance-use programs required by courts and probation, serving western St. Charles County.

Verified ResourcePrison Reentry Partner

Office

9019 Veterans Memorial Parkway, O'Fallon, MO 63368

(636) 240-9002 · Call for class schedules

Counties served from this site: St. Charles County

Telephone services

Categories
Reentry, Addiction and Recovery, Legal Assistance
Population served
Adults, Returning Citizens
Availability
Weekdays
Eligibility
Court- or probation-referred clients needing SATOP or offender education classes. Call first — program schedules and intake requirements change.

Service area: St. Charles County

(636) 240-9002

Verified listing · Source: Missouri SATOP provider listing · Last verified 2026-08-07

EMASS — SATOP Offender Management Unit (O'Fallon)

Located in this city

Screening and referral unit for the Missouri State Alcohol Traffic Offender Program, the required step for many court-ordered clients in St. Charles County.

Verified ResourcePrison Reentry Partner

Office

132 O'Fallon Plaza, O'Fallon, MO 63366

(636) 281-3001 · Call for screening appointments

Counties served from this site: St. Charles County

Telephone services

Categories
Reentry, Addiction and Recovery, Legal Assistance
Population served
Adults, Returning Citizens
Availability
Weekdays
Eligibility
Court-referred clients needing SATOP screening or classes. Call first — program schedules and intake requirements change.

Service area: St. Charles County

(636) 281-3001

Verified listing · Source: Missouri SATOP provider listing · Last verified 2026-08-07

Keyway Center for Diversion & Reentry

Located in this city

Serves women and gender-expansive people affected by the justice system with diversion advocacy, reentry case management, housing and basic-needs help, and connections to treatment and legal support.

Verified ResourcePrison Reentry Partner

Office

5017 Washington Place, Suite 202, St. Louis, MO 63108

(314) 771-5207 · Monday–Friday business hours

Counties served from this site: City of St. Louis, St. Louis County, St. Charles County

Telephone services

Categories
Reentry, Housing, Mental Health, Legal Assistance
Population served
Women, Justice-Involved
Availability
Weekdays
Eligibility
Women and gender-expansive adults involved in the justice system 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

https://www.keywaycenter.org/(314) 771-5207

Verified listing · Source: keywaycenter.org · Last verified 2026-08-07

Missouri Probation & Parole — District 17S (Troy)

Located in this city

Probation and parole field office for Lincoln and Warren county clients, offering district programs including Pathways to Change, Women's Circle, and GED classes.

Verified ResourcePrison Reentry Partner

Office

311 Travis Boulevard, Troy, MO 63379

(636) 528-5821 · Monday–Friday business hours

Counties served from this site: Lincoln County, Warren County, St. Charles County

Telephone services

Categories
Reentry, Employment, Legal Assistance
Population served
Adults, Returning Citizens
Availability
Weekdays
Eligibility
People under Missouri DOC supervision in the Troy district. Call first — program schedules and intake requirements change.

Service area: Lincoln County, Warren County, St. Charles County

https://doc.mo.gov/facilities/probation-parole/address-listing(636) 528-5821

Verified listing · Source: Missouri Department of Corrections · Last verified 2026-08-07

AFGHAN COMMUNITY CENTER

Located in this city

A hub for the Afghan community. Literacy and coding classes, housing assistance, referrals, language and financial literacy, and more.

Verified Resource

Main Office

3611 S. Grand Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63118

314-403-3530

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

www.afghancenter.org314-403-3530

Verified listing · Source: Start Here St. Louis Area Resource Directory, 17th Edition (2026) · Last verified 2026-02-10

AFRICAN CHAMBER ST. LOUIS

Located in this city

Through networking, advocacy and educational initiatives, support for Africanowned enterprises.

Verified Resource

Main Office

438 N. Skinker Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63130

314-326-8248

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: St. Louis County

www.africanchamberstl.com314-326-8248

Verified listing · Source: Start Here St. Louis Area Resource Directory, 17th Edition (2026) · Last verified 2026-02-10

AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION (ACLU)

Located in this city

Legal Services services listed in the Start Here St. Louis Area Resource Directory.

Verified Resource

Main Office

906 Olive St., St. Louis, MO 63101

314-652-3114

Virtual services

Categories
Legal Assistance
Population served
All Residents
Availability
Business Hours
Eligibility
See listing details; contact the organization to confirm current requirements.

Service area: City of St. Louis

www.aclu-mo.org314-652-3114

Verified listing · Source: Start Here St. Louis Area Resource Directory, 17th Edition (2026) · Last verified 2026-02-10

ARCH CITY DEFENDERS Civil Rights Attorneys

Located in this city

Free or low cost legal representation from minor criminal offenses, to landlord-tenant law, to family law issues.

Verified Resource

Main Office

5939 Goodfellow Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63147

314-361-8834

Virtual services

Categories
Legal Assistance
Population served
All Residents
Availability
Business Hours
Eligibility
See listing details; contact the organization to confirm current requirements.

Service area: City of St. Louis

www.archcitydefenders.org314-361-8834

Verified listing · Source: Start Here St. Louis Area Resource Directory, 17th Edition (2026) · Last verified 2026-02-10

ASHREI FOUNDATION

Located in this city

Various programs, including support of immigrants and refugees, photo ID assistance, scholarships, and direct emergency response.

Verified Resource

Main Office

3000 Prairie Ave., St. Louis, MO 63107

314-252-0717

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

www.ashreifoundation.org314-252-0717

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.

Service area: City of St. Louis

www.islamstl.org314-833-3300

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.

www.casadesaludstl.org314-977-1250

Verified listing · Source: Start Here St. Louis Area Resource Directory, 17th Edition (2026) · Last verified 2026-02-10

CATHOLIC LEGAL ASSISTANCE MINISTRY (CLAM)

Located in this city

Domestic issues, cases involving paternity, orders of protection,immigration.

Verified ResourceFaith-BasedChristian Nonprofit

Main Office

100 N. Tucker Blvd., Suite 726, St. Louis, MO 63101

314-977-3993

Virtual services

Categories
Legal Assistance, Education and Training, Churches and Ministries, International Ministries
Population served
All Residents
Availability
Business Hours
Eligibility
See listing details; contact the organization to confirm current requirements.

Service area: City of St. Louis

www.sfcsstl.org/locations/clam314-977-3993

Verified listing · Source: Start Here St. Louis Area Resource Directory, 17th Edition (2026) · Last verified 2026-02-10

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CG IMMIGRATION LAW, LLC

Located in this city

Variety of services from green cards, work permits, family visas, DACA, more.

Verified Resource

Main Office

2714 Cherokee St., St. Louis, MO 63118

314-514-4248

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

www.cgimmigrationlaw.info314-514-4248

Verified listing · Source: Start Here St. Louis Area Resource Directory, 17th Edition (2026) · Last verified 2026-02-10

CHRISTIAN FRIENDS OF NEW AMERICANS

Located in this city

Outreach ministry to immigrants and refugees in the St. Louis area.

Verified ResourceFaith-BasedChristian Nonprofit

Main Office

5515 South Grand Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63118

314-351-1740

Virtual services

Categories
Legal Assistance, Education and Training, Churches and Ministries, International Ministries
Population served
All Residents
Availability
Business Hours
Eligibility
See listing details; contact the organization to confirm current requirements.

Service area: City of St. Louis

www.cfna-stl.org314-351-1740

Verified listing · Source: Start Here St. Louis Area Resource Directory, 17th Edition (2026) · Last verified 2026-02-10

Faith-based organization →

City of St. Louis — Incarceration & Re-Entry Help

Located in this city

City-maintained guide to re-entry help: bond assistance, transitional housing, employment programs, medication and medical access, and substance-use support for people released from jail or prison.

Verified ResourcePrison Reentry Partner

Online directory

Online guide — 1200 Market Street, St. Louis, MO 63103

(314) 622-4800 · Available online any time

Counties served from this site: City of St. Louis

Telephone services

Categories
Reentry, Legal Assistance, Housing, Employment
Population served
Adults, Returning Citizens
Availability
Weekdays
Eligibility
Anyone recently released or with a loved one incarcerated in the St. Louis area. Call first — program schedules and intake requirements change.

Service area: City of St. Louis

https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/live-work/community/help/incarceration-reentry.cfm(314) 622-4800

Verified listing · Source: stlouis-mo.gov · Last verified 2026-08-07

COLLEGE CHURCH OUTREACH PROGRAM

Located in this city

They assist with both birth certificates and Missouri State IDs, and can pay for those documents up to once every two years. Arrive by 8:45 a.m. on Tuesdays

Verified ResourceFaith-BasedChurch PartnerPrison Reentry Partner

Main Office

3628 Lindell, Lower Level SFX Ballroom, St. Louis, MO 63108

314-977-7300

Statewide service · Virtual services

Categories
Legal Assistance, Reentry, Churches and Ministries, Churches, 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

St. Francis Xavier College Church SFX Ballroom at 3620 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63108 For both birth certificates and Missouri State IDs. Arrive by 8:45am on Tuesdays.

www.sfxstl.org/outreach314-977-7300

Verified listing · Source: Start Here St. Louis Area Resource Directory, 17th Edition (2026) · Last verified 2026-02-10

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CRIME VICTIMS ADVOCACY CENTER

Located in this city

Services that combine expertise in domestic violence issues, including legal advocacy, safety planning, legal referrals, and Orders of Protection. Also counseling.

Verified Resource

Main Office

539 North Grand Blvd., Suite 400, St. Louis, MO 63103

314-652-3623

Virtual services

Categories
Legal Assistance
Population served
All Residents
Availability
Business Hours
Eligibility
See listing details; contact the organization to confirm current requirements.

Service area: City of St. Louis

www.supportvictims.org314-652-3623

Verified listing · Source: Start Here St. Louis Area Resource Directory, 17th Edition (2026) · Last verified 2026-02-10

EHOC Metropolitan St. Louis Equal Housing and Opportunity Council

Located in this city

Legal Services services listed in the Start Here St. Louis Area Resource Directory.

Verified Resource

Main Office

1027 S. Vandeventer Ave., 6th Floor, St. Louis, MO 63110

314-534-5800

Virtual services

Categories
Legal Assistance
Population served
All Residents
Availability
Business Hours
Eligibility
See listing details; contact the organization to confirm current requirements.

Service area: City of St. Louis

www.ehocstl.org314-534-5800

Verified listing · Source: Start Here St. Louis Area Resource Directory, 17th Edition (2026) · Last verified 2026-02-10

ENGLISH TO SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES (ESOL)

Located in this city

Bi-lingual Program-St. Louis Public Schools. Many locations and school sites.

Verified Resource

Main Office

1530 S. Grand Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63104

314-664-1066

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

www.slps.org314-664-1066

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.

www.fatherssupportcenter.org314-333-4170

Verified listing · Source: Start Here St. Louis Area Resource Directory, 17th Edition (2026) · Last verified 2026-02-10

HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Located in this city

28 Promotes and supports Hispanic small businesses through programs & services.

Verified Resource

Main Office

20 North Sarah St., St. Louis, MO 63108

314-664-4432

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

www.hccstl.com314-664-4432

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.

Service area: City of St. Louis

www.ihelpstl.org314-771-1104

Verified listing · Source: Start Here St. Louis Area Resource Directory, 17th Edition (2026) · Last verified 2026-02-10

Keyway Center for Diversion and Reentry

Located in this city

Formerly the Center for Women in Transition. Recovery, reentry and transitional housing for women in St. Louis: Baker House (12 beds), Sharon's House (22 beds) and Schirmer House (32 beds). Serves women returning from incarceration and women needing structured community reentry support.

Verified ResourceHousing AssistancePrison Reentry Partner

Keyway Center for Diversion and Reentry — intake

, St. Louis, MO

314-771-5207

Intake: April Foster, 314-771-5207, aprilfoster@keywaycenter.org

Counties served from this site: City of St. Louis, St. Louis County

Telephone services

Categories
Reentry, Housing, Addiction and Recovery, Legal Assistance
Population served
Women, Adults, Justice-Involved
Availability
Business Hours
Eligibility
Women returning from incarceration or needing structured reentry support. Call to confirm availability and eligibility.

Service area: City of St. Louis, St. Louis County

Call to confirm availability and eligibility.

314-771-5207

Verified listing · Source: Missouri SOR Recovery Housing Directory; user submission · Last verified 2026-08-06

LEGAL ADVOCATES FOR ABUSED WOMEN (LAAW)

Located in this city

Free legal representation at Order of Protection hearings for victims of abuse in seven counties.

Verified ResourceHousing Assistance

Main Office

539 North Grand Blvd., Suite 400, St. Louis, MO 63103

314-652-3623

Virtual services

Categories
Housing, Emergency Shelter, Legal Assistance
Population served
Women, Families
Availability
Business Hours
Eligibility
See listing details; contact the organization to confirm current requirements.

Service area: City of St. Louis

www.supportvictims.org314-652-3623

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.

www.lsem.org314-534-4200

Verified listing · Source: Start Here St. Louis Area Resource Directory, 17th Edition (2026) · Last verified 2026-02-10

M.I.C.A. PROJECT (IMMIGRANT COMMUNITY ACTION PROJEC)

Located in this city

Sliding scale fees for individual legal services family-based immigration, asylum.

Verified Resource

Main Office

2650 Cherokee St., St. Louis, MO 63118

314-995-6995

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

www.mica-project.org314-995-6995

Verified listing · Source: Start Here St. Louis Area Resource Directory, 17th Edition (2026) · Last verified 2026-02-10

MacARTHUR JUSTICE CENTER

Located in this city

A civil rights law firms with a focus on jails and prisons, as well as court reform sentencing and parole practices, death penalty and policing.

Verified Resource

Main Office

906 Olive St.,Suite 420, St. Louis, MO 63101

314-254-8540

Virtual services

Categories
Legal Assistance
Population served
All Residents
Availability
Business Hours
Eligibility
See listing details; contact the organization to confirm current requirements.

Service area: City of St. Louis

www.macarthurjustice.org314-254-8540

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.

www.monarchstl.org314-645-7800

Verified listing · Source: Start Here St. Louis Area Resource Directory, 17th Edition (2026) · Last verified 2026-02-10

MOSAIC PROJECT

Located in this city

Works with immigrant entrepreneurs, international students, employers, welcoming communitymembers/schools/companies. Career networking.

Verified Resource

Main Office

120 S Central Ave, Suite 1200, Clayton, MO 63105

314-398-1391

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: St. Louis County

www.stlmosaicproject.org314-398-1391

Verified listing · Source: Start Here St. Louis Area Resource Directory, 17th Edition (2026) · Last verified 2026-02-10

NAHED CHAPMAN NEW AMERICAN ACADEMY(NCNAA)

Located in this city

Accelerated English training, and more through the St. Louis Public Schools.

Verified Resource

Main Office

1547 S. Theresa Ave., St. Louis, MO 63104

314-776-3285

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

www.slps.org/ncnaa314-776-3285

Verified listing · Source: Start Here St. Louis Area Resource Directory, 17th Edition (2026) · Last verified 2026-02-10

NEW COVENANT LEGAL SERVICES

Located in this city

Provides legal services on a sliding scale basis, including immigration cases.

Verified ResourceFaith-BasedChristian Nonprofit

Main Office

4236 Lindell Blvd, Suite 201, St. Louis, MO 63108

314-726-6489

Virtual services

Categories
Legal Assistance, Churches and Ministries
Population served
All Residents
Availability
Business Hours
Eligibility
See listing details; contact the organization to confirm current requirements.

Service area: City of St. Louis

www.newcovenantlegalservices.org314-726-6489

Verified listing · Source: Start Here St. Louis Area Resource Directory, 17th Edition (2026) · Last verified 2026-02-10

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NORTH CITY PHOTO ID PROJECT/THE HUB

Located in this city

CALL OR TEXT 314-252-8060 to make an appointment.

Verified Resource

Main Office

3000 Prairie Ave., St. Louis, MO 63107

Virtual services · Telephone services

Categories
Legal Assistance
Population served
All Residents
Availability
By Appointment
Eligibility
See listing details; contact the organization to confirm current requirements.

Service area: City of St. Louis

www.ashreifoundation.org/photoid-help

Verified listing · Source: Start Here St. Louis Area Resource Directory, 17th Edition (2026) · Last verified 2026-02-10

OASIS INTERNATIONAL

Located in this city

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

Verified Resource

Main Office

5035 Gravois Ave., St. Louis, MO 63116

314-353-3800

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.

Service area: City of St. Louis

www.oasis4refugees.org314-353-3800

Verified listing · Source: Start Here St. Louis Area Resource Directory, 17th Edition (2026) · Last verified 2026-02-10

SAFE CONNECTIONS

Located in this city

24-hour Crisis Helpline, text line and main number: 314-531-2003 Free services for adults who have experienced domestic violence, assault and abuse.

Verified ResourceHousing Assistance

Main Office

2165 Hampton Ave., St. Louis, MO 63139

Virtual services · Telephone services

Categories
Housing, Emergency Shelter, Legal Assistance
Population served
Women, Families
Availability
24/7
Eligibility
See listing details; contact the organization to confirm current requirements.

Service area: City of St. Louis

www.safeconnections.org

Verified listing · Source: Start Here St. Louis Area Resource Directory, 17th Edition (2026) · Last verified 2026-02-10

SAINT FRANCIS COMMUNITY SERVICES SOUTHSIDE CENTER

Located in this city

Case management, mental health counseling, and youth programming, legal serv.

Verified Resource

Main Office

4222 Delor St., St. Louis, MO 63116

314-932-3300

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

www.sfcsstl.org314-932-3300

Verified listing · Source: Start Here St. Louis Area Resource Directory, 17th Edition (2026) · Last verified 2026-02-10

SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW LEGAL CLINICS

Located in this city

Litigation, transactional work, advocacy, criminal defense, human rights.

Verified Resource

Main Office

100 N. Tucker Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63101

314-977-2778

Categories
Legal Assistance
Population served
All Residents
Availability
Business Hours
Eligibility
See listing details; contact the organization to confirm current requirements.

Service area: City of St. Louis

314-977-2778

Verified listing · Source: Start Here St. Louis Area Resource Directory, 17th Edition (2026) · Last verified 2026-02-10

ST. FRANCIS COMMUNITY SERVICES

Located in this city

Family law, immigration law, veterans advocacy, Housing Opportunity Project more.

Verified Resource

Main Office

4222 Delor St., St. Louis, MO 63116

314-773-6100

Virtual services

Categories
Legal Assistance
Population served
All Residents
Availability
Business Hours
Eligibility
See listing details; contact the organization to confirm current requirements.

Service area: City of St. Louis

www.sfcsstl.org314-773-6100

Verified listing · Source: Start Here St. Louis Area Resource Directory, 17th Edition (2026) · Last verified 2026-02-10

ST. LOUIS SURVIVORS LEGAL SUPPORT

Located in this city

314-NOW-STOP (314-669-7867) Dedicated Help Line. Call or Text. Services free of charge to those who do not have access to resources to hire a lawyer. Only takes cases in St. Louis County and does not handle divorce or custody cases. Assistance with Orders of Protection and with police interactions.

Verified Resource

Main Office

2545 S Hanley Rd., St. Louis, MO 63144

314-669-7867

Virtual services · Telephone services

Categories
Legal Assistance
Population served
All Residents
Availability
Business Hours
Eligibility
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Service area: St. Louis County

www.slsls.org314-669-7867

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WELCOME NEIGHBOR STL

Located in this city

Various programs to assist refugees and new arrivals, including cooking and sales.. 29

Verified Resource

Main Office

4170 Delor St., St. Louis, MO 63116

314-257-9883

Virtual services

Categories
Legal Assistance, Education and Training
Population served
All Residents
Availability
Business Hours
Eligibility
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Service area: City of St. Louis

www.welcomeneighborstl.org314-257-9883

Verified listing · Source: Start Here St. Louis Area Resource Directory, 17th Edition (2026) · Last verified 2026-02-10

YWCA WOMEN'S RESOURCE CENTERS

Located in this city

10 Open Mon-Fri, 8:30-5pm. Walk-in okay/Drop-in Center.

Verified ResourceHousing Assistance

Main Office

1155 Olivette Executive Parkway, St. Louis, MO 63132

314-531-1115

Virtual services

Categories
Housing, Emergency Shelter, Legal Assistance, Unhoused Services
Population served
Women, Families
Availability
24/7
Eligibility
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Service area: St. Louis County

24 Hour Crisis Line 314 531-7273 Open/drop-in Monday-Friday: 8:30-5:00pm.

www.ywcastl.org314-531-1115

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RAINN

Available statewide

(Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network) The nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization.

Verified ResourceHousing Assistance

Statewide service · Virtual services · Telephone services

Categories
Housing, Emergency Shelter, Legal Assistance
Population served
Women, Families
Availability
Business Hours
Eligibility
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www.rainn.org800-656-4673

Verified listing · Source: Start Here St. Louis Area Resource Directory, 17th Edition (2026) · Last verified 2026-02-10

VIOLENCE INTERVENTION PROGRAM, INC

Available statewide

Bilingual Live Hotline Online resources and phone support for Latina women.

Verified ResourceHousing Assistance

Statewide service · Virtual services · Telephone services

Categories
Housing, Emergency Shelter, Legal Assistance
Population served
Women, Families
Availability
Business Hours
Eligibility
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www.vipmujeres.org800-664-5880

Verified listing · Source: Start Here St. Louis Area Resource Directory, 17th Edition (2026) · Last verified 2026-02-10

VIOLENCE PREVENTION CENTER, SOUTHWESTERN ILLINOIS

Available statewide

P.O. Box 831, Belleville, IL 62222 OR ext. 140 24 Hour Hotline Crisis hotline, emergency shelter, individual and group counseling more.

Verified ResourceHousing Assistance

Statewide service · Virtual services · Telephone services

Categories
Housing, Emergency Shelter, Legal Assistance
Population served
Women, Families
Availability
24/7
Eligibility
See listing details; contact the organization to confirm current requirements.

www.vpcswi.org800-924-0096

Verified listing · Source: Start Here St. Louis Area Resource Directory, 17th Edition (2026) · Last verified 2026-02-10

WOMEN'S SAFE HOUSE

Available statewide

(24-hour crisis hotline) A shelter and services for battered women and their children.

Verified ResourceHousing Assistance

Statewide service · Virtual services · Telephone services

Categories
Housing, Emergency Shelter, Legal Assistance, Unhoused Services
Population served
Women, Families
Availability
24/7
Eligibility
See listing details; contact the organization to confirm current requirements.

PO Box 63010, St. Louis, MO 63163 24 Hour Crisis Hotline A shelter for battered women and their children. Will take pets. Many programs.

PO Box 63010, St. Louis, MO 63163 24 Hour Crisis Hotline Multi-service shelter for battered women and their children.

www.twsh.org314-772-4535

Verified listing · Source: Start Here St. Louis Area Resource Directory, 17th Edition (2026) · Last verified 2026-02-10

(USCIS) US Citizenship and Immigration Service

Virtual or telephone

Service and Office Locator to check status, change of address, and much more.

Verified Resource

Virtual services · Telephone services

Categories
Legal Assistance, Education and Training
Population served
All Residents
Availability
Business Hours
Eligibility
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www.uscis.gov

Verified listing · Source: Start Here St. Louis Area Resource Directory, 17th Edition (2026) · Last verified 2026-02-10

ALIVE Alternatives to Living in Violent Environments

Virtual or telephone

St. Louis area (24 hour crisis line) Counseling, emergency sanctuary, for adults and children.

Verified ResourceHousing Assistance

Virtual services · Telephone services

Categories
Housing, Emergency Shelter, Legal Assistance
Population served
Women, Families
Availability
24/7
Eligibility
See listing details; contact the organization to confirm current requirements.

www.alivestl.org314-993-2777

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CATHOLIC LEGAL IMMIGRATION NETWORK

Virtual or telephone

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

Verified ResourceFaith-BasedChristian Nonprofit

Virtual services · Telephone services

Categories
Legal Assistance, Churches and Ministries
Population served
All Residents
Availability
Business Hours
Eligibility
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www.cliniclegal.org

Verified listing · Source: Start Here St. Louis Area Resource Directory, 17th Edition (2026) · Last verified 2026-02-10

Faith-based organization →

CATHOLIC LEGAL IMMIGRATION NETWORK, INC

Virtual or telephone

A nation wide network of legal assistance and other resources for immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers. Operates in 49 states.

Verified ResourceFaith-BasedChristian Nonprofit

Virtual services · Telephone services

Categories
Legal Assistance, Education and Training, Churches and Ministries, International Ministries
Population served
All Residents
Availability
Business Hours
Eligibility
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www.cliniclegal.org301-565-4800

Verified listing · Source: Start Here St. Louis Area Resource Directory, 17th Edition (2026) · Last verified 2026-02-10

Faith-based organization →

CIRCUIT ATTORNEY'S OFFICES

Virtual or telephone

Orders of protection, victims services.

Verified Resource

Telephone services

Categories
Legal Assistance
Population served
All Residents
Availability
Business Hours
Eligibility
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314-622-4373

Verified listing · Source: Start Here St. Louis Area Resource Directory, 17th Edition (2026) · Last verified 2026-02-10

CRISIS NURSERY

Virtual or telephone

A 24-Hour Safe Haven dedicated to preventing child abuse and neglect throughout the region.

Verified ResourceHousing Assistance

Virtual services · Telephone services

Categories
Housing, Emergency Shelter, Legal Assistance
Population served
Women, Families
Availability
24/7
Eligibility
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www.crisisnurserykids.org/314-768-3201

Verified listing · Source: Start Here St. Louis Area Resource Directory, 17th Edition (2026) · Last verified 2026-02-10

JADASA (Journey Against Domestic And Sexual Abuse)

Virtual or telephone

PO Box 2636, Florissant, MO 63032 Community-based, anti-violence outreach organization serving women, girls and their families.

Verified ResourceHousing Assistance

Virtual services · Telephone services

Categories
Housing, Emergency Shelter, Legal Assistance
Population served
Women, Families
Availability
Business Hours
Eligibility
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www.jadasa.org314-269-0100

Verified listing · Source: Start Here St. Louis Area Resource Directory, 17th Edition (2026) · Last verified 2026-02-10

LAMBDA LEGAL

Virtual or telephone

Midwest Office: 312-6634413 The nation's oldest and largest legal organization working for the civil rights of 30 LGBTQ+ and people with HIV/AIDS.

Verified Resource

Virtual services · Telephone services

Categories
Legal Assistance
Population served
All Residents
Availability
Business Hours
Eligibility
See listing details; contact the organization to confirm current requirements.

www.lambdalegal.org

Verified listing · Source: Start Here St. Louis Area Resource Directory, 17th Edition (2026) · Last verified 2026-02-10

LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE

Virtual or telephone

Bar Association referral service maintains a listing of attorneys who practice in the metropolitan St. Louis, Missouri-Illinois area.

Verified Resource

Virtual services · Telephone services

Categories
Legal Assistance
Population served
All Residents
Availability
Business Hours
Eligibility
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www.bamsl.org314-621-6681

Verified listing · Source: Start Here St. Louis Area Resource Directory, 17th Edition (2026) · Last verified 2026-02-10

LEGAL ASSISTANCE WEBSITES

Virtual or telephone

Attorney General's Office

Verified Resource

Virtual services · Telephone services

Categories
Legal Assistance
Population served
All Residents
Availability
Business Hours
Eligibility
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www.courts.mo.gov

Verified listing · Source: Start Here St. Louis Area Resource Directory, 17th Edition (2026) · Last verified 2026-02-10

MISSOURI BAR LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE

Virtual or telephone

Legal Services services listed in the Start Here St. Louis Area Resource Directory.

Verified Resource

Virtual services · Telephone services

Categories
Legal Assistance
Population served
All Residents
Availability
Business Hours
Eligibility
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www.missourilawyershelp.org573-635-4128

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SAFE AT HOME

Virtual or telephone

Provides survivors with a substitute address for IDs, driver licenses, court documents, etc.

Verified ResourceHousing Assistance

Virtual services · Telephone services

Categories
Housing, Emergency Shelter, Legal Assistance
Population served
Women, Families
Availability
Business Hours
Eligibility
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www.mosafeathome.com866-509-1409

Verified listing · Source: Start Here St. Louis Area Resource Directory, 17th Edition (2026) · Last verified 2026-02-10

ST. MARTHA'S HALL

Virtual or telephone

PO Box 4950, St. Louis, MO 63108 (available 24/7) 12 week stay, crisis intervention, support groups, follow up for women and their children.

Verified ResourceHousing Assistance

Virtual services · Telephone services

Categories
Housing, Emergency Shelter, Legal Assistance
Population served
Women, Families
Availability
24/7
Eligibility
See listing details; contact the organization to confirm current requirements.

www.saintmarthas.org314-533-1313

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TURNING POINT

Virtual or telephone

P.O. Box 426, Warrenton, MO 63383 Emergency Shelter and Supportive Services for Warren, Montgomery, St. Charles, Franklin, and Gasconade Counties and surrounding counties in east central Missouri.

Verified ResourceHousing Assistance

Virtual services · Telephone services

Categories
Housing, Emergency Shelter, Legal Assistance
Population served
Women, Families
Availability
Business Hours
Eligibility
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www.turningpointdvs.com636-456-1186

Verified listing · Source: Start Here St. Louis Area Resource Directory, 17th Edition (2026) · Last verified 2026-02-10

VITENDO 4 AFRICA (V4A)

Virtual or telephone

7220 N. Lindbergh Blvd., Suite 270, Hazelwood 63042 Programs and support. Health and home ownership programs and more.

Verified Resource

Virtual services · Telephone 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.

www.vitendo4africa.org314-252-0488

Verified listing · Source: Start Here St. Louis Area Resource Directory, 17th Edition (2026) · Last verified 2026-02-10

FEDERAL BONDING PROGRAM

Located in this city

Fidelity bonding insurance coverage to individuals with criminal histories. JAIL DIVERSION PROGRAM St. Louis City: 314-621-5848 Ext. 1023

Verified Resource

Main Office

301 West High St., Jefferson City, MO 65109

866-506-0251

Categories
Legal Assistance
Population served
All Residents
Availability
Business Hours
Eligibility
See listing details; contact the organization to confirm current requirements.

Service area: Cole County

866-506-0251

Verified listing · Source: Start Here St. Louis Area Resource Directory, 17th Edition (2026) · Last verified 2026-02-10