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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.

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National crisis line serving people who are in emotional distress, including those considering suicide.  This is a free, 24 hour, seven days a week service that can be accessed via phone text or chat.

When people call, text, or chat with the 988 Lifeline, they are connected to trained crisis counselors who are part of the existing 988 Lifeline network, made up of over 200 local crisis centers. These crisis counselors are trained to provide free and confidential emotional support and crisis counseling to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress and connect them to resources. These services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, across the United States.

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is here to help those who need immediate assistance in emergency situations. Natural disasters and unexpected tragedies often leave people without homes, funds, and support. The Society offers aid to people with nowhere else to turn.

Excellent Care, Decency, and Optimal Living (ECDOL) is a website created to help individuals find the right care for themselves and their loved ones. We provide detailed information on Assisted Living and other senior care options, to help you in your important decision. At ECDOL, we understand that this decision can be challenging, so we do our best to make things easier. We have a nationwide directory of Assisted Living Facilities and senior care, so you can search for options anywhere in the United States and in Canada. To complement this directory, our website provides general information, frequently asked questions (FAQs), tips, and insightful articles. We aim to be the most comprehensive senior care website available. The use of this website is offered at no charge to you or your family. If you have any additional questions, comments, or concerns regarding senior care options or our website, feel free to contact us anytime at Communications@ECDOL.org

ECDOL has added important information about Fentanyl to their website.  It includes an understanding of Fentanyl, the threat it poses and how to have conversations with adult children and grandchildren.

Stories of fentanyl have populated news outlets nationwide for years, but many individuals still are unclear about precisely what it is and why it is so dangerous. At ECDOL, they aim to inform aging adults about issues that may affect them or their loved ones. To help, they created a guide that explains in detail what fentanyl is, why it is so dangerous, and how individuals can talk to their loved ones about it.

Gateway to Hope helps patients get the help they need with breast health screenings, transportation to appointments, financial assistance when applicable, and other barriers to care when it comes to breast health.

Through their patient support programs, they partner with patients to reduce the financial and emotional burdens of seeking care, empowering individuals to focus on their health.

Patients or caregivers can learn more by visiting the website, calling the screening team, or sending an email to screening@gthmo.org

The adult education program at East Central College provides high school equivalency classes, English Language Classes and college preparation at no cost.

Contact Alice Whalen, Program Director for more information or email ael@eastcentral.edu

Hanani Health Outpatient Services is a certified outpatient provider through the Missouri Department of Mental Health and provides 12-week intensive outpatient services for men and women seeking recovery from substance use disorders. Email or call us for more information regarding our outpatient program.

Tri-County Birthright was founded in 1976 with support from concerned community members. This branch serves three counties: Jefferson County, Franklin County, and Washington County. The office is in Eureka, just off highway 44.

Provides free help with:

• Pregnancy Testing
• Counseling
• Diapers
• Clothes
• Baby Care Items
• Breast Pumps
• Cribs  and more.

They also provide warm referrals and support for pregnant women and new mothers who are seeking other helpful resources.

Life’s River is working to alleviate housing insecurity in Franklin County. They provide a safe
residential space for families experiencing housing crisis and support them with the care and
resources they need to achieve lasting financial and housing stability.
We have prioritized creating a space that is not only safe, but actively fosters growth, providing
a setting for families to embark on a journey towards wholeness and enduring positive change.

Upon being accepted to the program, each family will be thoughtfully paired with one of our
dedicated case managers. Together they will create a custom-tailored plan with well-defined
goals.  Through working with community partners, plans may include financial education and
planning, budgeting, debt-management, life skills, counseling, legal aid, and educational and
career advancement.

Upon graduating from the program, each family will be paired with a mentor family who will
work with the case managers to monitor their progress for the next 12 months and cheer them
on in their continued journey to lasting success.

Qualifications for Life’s River must be a family with minor age children, cannot be on sex
offender list, be willing to complete background check, no active substance abuse or addition,
ready to participate in challenging program focused on self-discipline and personal growth.