Community
Resource Directory

The mission of Grace’s Place is to serve as a licensed emergency shelter for children and youth whose families are in crisis by
providing a loving and safe environment for children.  Programs include:

Crisis Care-  Crisis Care provides support to families who are encountering a situation which could lead to loss of employment, loss of shelter or a child’s basic needs going unmet – in addition to any situation that could potentially lead to a child being abused and/or neglected.

Respite Care-  Respite Care provides short-term support to families who are encountering high levels of parental stress.

Case Management-  Grace’s Place offers personalized case management services for families. We offer applicable resources for current situation and future referrals which will strengthen safety nets as families transition out of operating in a crisis state.

If you are interested in accessing respite services for a child in your care or need help with community resources, please either contact our Care Coordinator, Trinity, at (636) 432-1313 x 2, or complete the Pre-Intake Form below and someone will be in contact with you.

If you are currently experiencing a crisis and need immediate help, please call (636) 432-1313 x 1 or 911.

Free pet food and straw for outdoor bedding is provided to pet owners in need.  Items are made possible by donations from the public, so supplies are limited, and are available on a first come, first served basis.

The program does not require proof of income, but participants are limited to donations every two weeks.  No pre-registration is required, but pet owners will be asked to provide their name and the number and type of pets that the donated food and/or straw will support.

Missouri Tenant Help offers free, easy-to-use, and mobile-friendly resources to Missouri tenants facing eviction or other housing needs. Our EDDE (Eviction Defense Document Engine) is accessible to tenants, attorneys, paralegals, or anyone helping a tenant.

If your landlord is evicting you, EDDE (Eviction Defense Document Engine) can help you create your own court documents to fight your eviction for free.

The Eastern Missouri MIH Network is a local “systems of care” approach on whole person care.  The service delivery model in Eastern Missouri capitalizes on the local partnership of Union, Meramec, St. Clair, Washington, Gerald and Lincoln County Ambulance Districts, along with health care providers including Compass Health Network, Mercy Hospital Washington and Lincoln.

MIH removes the barrier so many face in our community: access to care.  The program brings health care to the consumer in their home.

Services include:

Diagnostics (EKG)

Infusions

Vaccinations

Substance Use Disorder Treatment

Hospice Support

and many others.

To learn more or to refer a patient contact a coordinator for the specific county at the phone number noted.

The Missouri Behavioral Health Council (MBHC) is a statewide network leading the way to accessible behavioral health care in Missouri. The group is made up of over 30 member agencies, all of whom utilize the continuum of care model, which offers the benefits of receiving individualized types and levels of treatment while helping people progress through a quality, cost-effective, and least restrictive system of care.

MBHC has created a comprehensive online listing of crisis resources, searchable by counties throughout the state. Services, hours, and other details vary, so please use the website link to locate help near you.

In the United States, roughly 1 in 4 adults are living with a disability.

The Disability Portal is the State of Missouri’s disability resource website. It includes links to federal and state programs and services for Missourians with disabilities, provides information on laws, rights, and etiquette, and offers a searchable resource directory on local disability service organizations.

Here you can search by county and by disability type to find programs in Franklin County.  These include programs that help with a variety of disabilities, such as visual impairment, developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, respiratory conditions and many others.

Information is also available regarding related concerns, such as service animals, housing, and assistive technology.

Partners In-Kind (PIK) is a nonprofit mental health clinic funded by the Franklin County Community Resource Board and the Community and Children’s Resource Board of St. Charles County to provide no cost psychological evaluations to Franklin and St. Charles County children. Our licensed psychologists provide comprehensive evaluation services; offering diagnostic clarification to the families we serve, and bespoke recommendations and referrals to the most appropriate aftercare providers. Our evaluations address the full range of emotional and behavioral problems such as:

Academic Failure

Aggression

Anxiety

Autism

Behavioral Problems

Bipolar Disorder

Depression

Impulsivity

Oppositionality

Sexual Behavior Problems

School Problems

Social/Relationship Problems

Substance Use

Violence

Trauma

Cooling Sites agree to open their doors to offer air-conditioned relief and cool water during the hottest part of the day. Sites will be activated if an Excessive Heat Advisory or Warning is issued by the National Weather Service.

In Franklin County, this includes all public libraries and Aging Ahead Senior Centers.  See the link in this post for the complete list of St. Louis area locations, which includes the address, phone and hours of the heating and cooling centers.

In addition, during extreme heat and cold temperatures, people who are currently unhoused are encouraged to visit the Mercy Hospital Emergency Department and request assistance with a temporary housing voucher.  Mercy is located at 901 E. Fifth Street, Washington.

The mission of Peace to the People is to provide the unhoused folks in our community with a safe place out of the cold or heat.  The church provides a Weather Relief Center during specific times when temperatures are dangerous, and at times they can provide showers and food as well.

People in need of this assistance can check the Peace to the People Facebook page or call the church directly to find out more.