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Monthly initiative organized by Sullivan area church congregations to provide free laundry services at local laundry centers.

The program is organized by Grace United Methodist Church, with the support of The Anchor Church, St. John & St. James, and the Episcopal Church in the community.

Check the link below for the GUMC Facebook page or call the church for more details.

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.

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.

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.

The CDC reports that 20% of people aged 55+ experience mental health issues. Access to structured programs can significantly help manage these concerns. We’ve developed a guide discussing mental health conditions in seniors and housing and care options.

This online resource for Seniors 55 and over provides information about mental health concerns for this population.  There are also links to help people find adequate support for their senior loved ones in the Franklin County Community.

If you or someone you care about is experiencing or at risk of homelessness, this group can help connect you to assistance.  While there are currently no brick and mortar shelters in our county, there are several agencies that work together to help secure safe, temporary shelter on a case-by-case basis.

This phone number is not a live hotline, but goes to a voicemail bank that is monitored by several members of the task force.  Please leave a detailed message, including a call back number, and someone will return your call as soon as possible.

Sober living and extended care facility for men.

Free confidential crisis counseling in response to a disaster or critical event.

Call or text to connect with help at no cost.