What is CompassionSTL?
CompassionSTL is a free, all-in-one directory of community resources in St. Louis and Missouri. We gather verified links and phone numbers so you don't have to search dozens of websites. Whether you need food, housing, medical care, job training, or simply a warm place to stay, our guide puts help at your fingertips.
With CompassionSTL you can:
- Find food pantries, free meals, and SNAP application help
- Locate emergency shelters, rental assistance, and affordable housing
- Connect with medical/dental clinics, mental health crisis lines, and prescription aid
- Explore job centers, career training, apprenticeships, and GED programs
- Consider choices after high school: financial aid, scholarships, trades, ACT, and SAT
- Get help with utilities, transportation, legal aid, and veteran services
- Book a free appointment with a social worker at St. Louis County Library
Our goal is to make finding help as simple and stress-free as possible.
Need Help Right Now? Choose a Category
Emergency & Quick Help
- Catholic Charities of St. Louis – 314-367-5500 | ccstl.org
- Crisis Text Line – Text HOME to 741741 | crisistextline.org
- Find Help (search engine) – findhelp.org
- Mental Health Centers & Crisis Hotlines – StL Region
- Mental Health (Mercy) – Mercy PDF
- Mercy Neighborhood Ministry – Resource Lists
- National Domestic Violence Hotline – 1-800-799-7233 (or text START to 88788) | thehotline.org
- Poison Control – 1-800-222-1222 | poison.org
- St. Vincent de Paul Society – 314-881-6000 | svdpstlouis.org | Need Help?
- Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – Dial 988
- United Way – Dial 2-1-1 (24/7) | How can we help?
- Veterans Crisis Line – Dial 988 then press 1
How to Use This Site
1. Click a category above to jump directly to the services you need.
2. Visit the All Resources page for a complete, categorized list.
3. Contact a Social Worker at St. Louis County Library for free one-on-one help.
4. Planning for college or a new career? Explore the Education & Career Planning section.
Always verify hours and eligibility directly with the organization.
We strive to keep this information accurate. For emergencies, call 911.
More St. Louis Resource Guides
CompassionSTL is a curated, quick-start directory. For the full, searchable lists — or a live person to talk to — these trusted St. Louis guides go even deeper, and we recommend them alongside this site:
- United Way 2-1-1 – Dial 2-1-1 (free, 24/7) or search 211helps.org – a database of 170+ agencies across the St. Louis region.
- Start Here STL – startherestl.org – the St. Louis Area Resource Directory, also available as a printable booklet.
- St. Louis County Library – Community Resources – slcl.libguides.com – librarian-curated guides, plus the free Book a Social Worker service.
- City of St. Louis – Help Resources – stlouis-mo.gov – official city housing, food, and emergency help pages.
- St. Louis County – Human Services – stlouiscountymo.gov – county programs and the community resource directory.
- FindHelp – findhelp.org – search by ZIP code for free and reduced-cost programs near you.
Looking for a different organization?
You're on CompassionSTL (compassionstl.org) — a free community resource directory. A couple of similarly named St. Louis organizations are not affiliated with us:
- Compassionate Nursing Services – compassionstl.com (note the .com) – a home-care company offering personal, companion, dementia, and respite care for older adults in St. Louis.
- Compassionate St. Louis – compassionate-stl.org – a nonprofit promoting compassion and empathy across the St. Louis region through education and community programs.