# Homelessness Help Resources - Missouri ## National Resources - **National Coalition for the Homeless:** - **Phone:** 1-202-462-4822 - **Website:** [https://nationalhomeless.org](https://nationalhomeless.org/) - **Services Provided:** Advocacy, information, and connections to local resources for individuals experiencing homelessness. - **United Way 211:** - **Phone:** Dial 211 - **Website:** [https://www.211.org](https://www.211.org/) - **Services Provided:** 24/7 assistance for finding shelters, food banks, and other local services. - **National Runaway Safeline (For Youth):** - **Phone:** 1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929) - **Text:** Text "HELP" to 66008 - **Website:** [https://www.1800runaway.org](https://www.1800runaway.org/) - **Services Provided:** Crisis support, family reunification services, and resources for runaway and homeless youth. ## Statewide Homelessness Support Services - **Missouri Housing Development Commission (MHDC):** - **Phone:** 1-816-759-6600 - **Website:** [https://www.mhdc.com](https://www.mhdc.com/) - **Services Provided:** Rental assistance, affordable housing programs, and resources to prevent homelessness. - **Missouri Association for Social Welfare (MASW):** - **Phone:** 1-573-634-2901 - **Website:** [https://www.masw.org](https://www.masw.org/) - **Services Provided:** Advocacy, assistance, and resources for addressing homelessness and housing insecurity. - **Missouri Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence (For Domestic Violence Victims):** - **Phone:** 1-573-634-4161 - **Website:** [https://www.mocadsv.org](https://www.mocadsv.org/) - **Services Provided:** Shelters, transitional housing, and resources for victims of domestic and sexual violence. ## Regional Homelessness Support Services ### Kansas City Area - **Restart Inc.:** - **Phone:** 1-816-472-5664 - **Website:** [https://www.restartinc.org](https://www.restartinc.org/) - **Office Location:** 918 E. 9th Street, Kansas City, MO 64106 - **Specialized Services:** Emergency shelter, transitional housing, and supportive services for families and youth. - **Hope Faith Homeless Assistance Campus:** - **Phone:** 1-816-471-4673 - **Website:** [https://www.hopefaith.org](https://www.hopefaith.org/) - **Office Location:** 705 Virginia Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64106 - **Specialized Services:** Day center, meals, medical care, and housing assistance. ### St. Louis Area - **St. Patrick Center:** - **Phone:** 1-314-802-0700 - **Website:** [https://www.stpatrickcenter.org](https://www.stpatrickcenter.org/) - **Office Location:** 800 N. Tucker Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63101 - **Specialized Services:** Housing assistance, employment services, and behavioral health support. - **Peter & Paul Community Services:** - **Phone:** 1-314-588-7111 - **Website:** [https://www.ppcsinc.org](https://www.ppcsinc.org/) - **Office Location:** 2612 Wyoming Street, St. Louis, MO 63118 - **Specialized Services:** Shelter, meals, and supportive housing for homeless individuals. ## Online Resources - **Homeless Shelter Directory:** - **Website:** [https://www.homelessshelterdirectory.org](https://www.homelessshelterdirectory.org/) - **Features:** Comprehensive list of shelters and resources by state and city. - **Coalition for the Homeless:** - **Website:** [https://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org](https://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/) - **Features:** Advocacy and support services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. ## Emergency Resources - **National Domestic Violence Hotline (For Domestic Violence Victims Facing Homelessness):** - **Phone:** 1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233) - **Text:** Text "START" to 88788 - **Website:** [https://www.thehotline.org](https://www.thehotline.org/) - **When to Call:** If domestic violence is contributing to homelessness. - **Veterans Crisis Line (For Homeless Veterans):** - **Phone:** 1-800-273-8255 (Press 1) - **Text:** Text 838255 - **Website:** [https://www.veteranscrisisline.net](https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/) - **Services Provided:** Support for veterans facing housing instability. ## Educational Resources - **National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty:** - **Website:** [https://nlchp.org](https://nlchp.org/) - **Description:** Legal resources, policy advocacy, and information about homelessness rights. ## Additional Support - **Community Action Agency of St. Louis County (CAASTLC):** - **Phone:** 1-314-863-0015 - **Website:** [https://www.caastlc.org](https://www.caastlc.org/) - **Services Provided:** Emergency assistance, housing stability resources, and financial literacy programs. --- _Updated as of December 2024. For corrections or additional information, please contact Missouri Housing Development Commission._