Youth Ministries Resources

8 resources listed under Youth Ministries.

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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Youth In Need — Emergency Shelter

Located in this city

12-bed emergency residential group home for youth ages 10 to 19 in crisis. Includes crisis intervention, individual/family/group counseling, case management, and daily educational groups. Free and voluntary.

Verified ResourceHousing Assistance

24-hour help line

Call the 24-hour help line for shelter location and intake, St. Charles, MO 63301

(636) 946-3771 · 24-hour help line; walk-in intakes accepted at the shelter

Intake: Call (636) 946-3771 (collect calls accepted) or walk in.

Counties served from this site: St. Charles County

Telephone services

Categories: Unhoused Services, Emergency Shelter, Housing, Youth and Family Services, Youth Ministries
Population served: Youth, Teens
Availability: 24/7 Hotline
Eligibility: Youth ages 10–19 in crisis. Participation is voluntary and free. Call first — shelter availability and intake hours change.

Service area: St. Charles County

https://www.youthinneed.org/our-programs/emergency-shelter/(636) 946-3771

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

COVENANT HOUSE

Located in this city

For Youth. Every afternoon. Access to shelter, food, clothing, showers, laundry, etc.

Verified ResourceFaith-BasedChristian NonprofitFood AssistanceHousing Assistance

Main Office

2727 North Kingshighway Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63113

314-533-2241

Virtual services

Categories: Unhoused Services, Emergency Shelter, Housing, Youth and Family Services, Churches and Ministries, Food Pantries, Clothing Closets, Youth Ministries
Population served: Men, Adults, Youth, Families
Availability: Business Hours
Eligibility: See listing details; contact the organization to confirm current requirements.

Service area: City of St. Louis

For Youth. Access to shelter, food, clothing, blankets, showers, laundry facilities, information, referrals, and crisis intervention

Shelter, food, showers, laundry facilities, information, referrals, and crisis intervention.

www.covenanthousemo.org314-533-2241

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

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JEWISH FAMILY AND CHILDREN SERVICES

Located in this city

Counseling and prevention programs. Assist the elderly, protect children at risk, provide food and services for the needy, resolve family problems. Services regardless of age, race, religion, ethnicity, gender or sexual orientation.

Verified ResourceFaith-BasedChristian NonprofitFood Assistance

Main Office

10950 Schuetz Rd., St. Louis, MO 63146

314-993-1000

Virtual services

Categories: Youth and Family Services, Churches and Ministries, Food Pantries, Counseling Ministries, Youth Ministries
Population served: Youth, Families
Availability: Business Hours
Eligibility: See listing details; contact the organization to confirm current requirements.

Service area: St. Louis County

www.jfsstl.org314-993-1000

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

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LIFEWISE STL (Formerly Kingdom House)

Located in this city

The Bodega offers discounted high-quality essentials and clothing.

Verified ResourceFaith-BasedChristian Nonprofit

Main Office

1321 S. 11th St., St. Louis, MO 63104

314-421-0400

Location 2

1321 South 11th St., St. Louis, MO 63104

314-421-0400

Virtual services · Telephone services

Categories: Clothing, Youth and Family Services, Churches and Ministries, Clothing Closets, Furniture Ministries, Youth Ministries
Population served: Youth, Families
Availability: Business Hours
Eligibility: See listing details; contact the organization to confirm current requirements.

Service area: City of St. Louis

Early Childhood Center, Literacy-focused After School and Summer Camp, and Kingdom Academy for teens. Call for eligibility & geographic areas served.

www.lifewisestl.org314-421-0400

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

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ST. VINCENT HOME FOR CHILDREN/THE CORE COLLECTIVE

Located in this city

Residential and outpatient treatment programs for youth.Individual and group therapy includes craving-management skills, relapse prevention.

Verified ResourceFaith-BasedChristian Nonprofit

Main Office

7401 Florissant Rd., St. Louis, MO 63121

314-261-6011

Virtual services

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

Service area: St. Louis County

www.saintvincenthome.org314-261-6011

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

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THE CORE COLLECTIVE AT ST. VINCENT'S

Located in this city

The Core Collective has two transitional living programs for youth ages 16-22.

Verified ResourceFaith-BasedChristian NonprofitHousing Assistance

Main Office

7401 Florissant Rd., St. Louis, MO 63121

314-261-6011

Virtual services

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

Service area: St. Louis County

www.thecorecollectivestl.org314-261-6011

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

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KAIROS PRISON MINISTRY- MISSOURI

Virtual or telephone

Support for the families of persons who are or have been incarcerated in the country's correctional facilities, and county jails and youth offender programs.

Verified ResourceFaith-BasedChristian NonprofitPrison Reentry Partner

Virtual services · Telephone services

Categories: Reentry, Churches and Ministries, Prison Ministry, Jail Ministry, Reentry Ministry, Youth Ministries
Population served: Justice-Involved, Adults
Availability: Business Hours
Eligibility: See listing details; contact the organization to confirm current requirements.

www.missourikairos.org

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

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LUTHERAN FAMILY AND CHILDREN'S SERVICES OF MISSOURI

Virtual or telephone

9666 Olive Boulevard Suite 400 St. Louis, Missouri 63132 and more locations 866-326-5327 for pregnant women considering adoption. Pregnant and parenting teens, Nurturing Kids program, respite care services, individual, family and group counseling. Adoption.

Verified ResourceFaith-BasedChristian Nonprofit

Virtual services · Telephone services

Categories: Youth and Family Services, Churches and Ministries, Counseling Ministries, Pregnancy Resource Centers, Youth Ministries, Rental Assistance
Population served: Youth, Families
Availability: Business Hours
Eligibility: See listing details; contact the organization to confirm current requirements.

www.lfcsmo.org314-787-5100

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

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