St. Francis Community Services strives to be a catalyst for change by helping people overcome poverty and work toward a better life. St. Francis provides legal aid, youth programs, bilingual mental health counseling, case management and more.
Mission Statement
Practicing the teachings, compassion and love of Jesus Christ, St. Francis Community Services serves individuals and families in need through community-based, culturally sensitive programs, helping people to recognize their strengths, overcome obstacles and achieve a better tomorrow.
Administrative Office
Contact:
4445 Lindell Boulevard | St. Louis, MO 63108 | ( 314) 932-3300 | www.sfcsstl.org
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Catholic Legal Assistance Ministry
CLAM offers free legal representation for impoverished people who cannot afford to hire an attorney. Its Family Law Initiative protects women and children who are victims of abuse, freeing them from the lethal cycle of domestic violence. CLAM also acts as guardian ad litem for children to ensure their best interests are represented in legal actions. The Immigration Law Initiative guides immigrants in applying for citizenship, keeps families intact by averting deportation, and establishes guardianships for children who arrive in the United States without their parents. Finally, the Veterans Advocacy Project provides legal aid and support for military veterans who are experiencing stress, health issues, family problems and homelessness. CLAM removes barriers that prevent some veterans from receiving VA benefits or finding employment.
Contact:
100 N. Tucker Blvd., Suite 726 | St. Louis, MO 63101 | (No Walk-Ins) (314) 977-3993
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Southside Center
Southside supports and strengthens immigrant and refugee families from throughout the region while also addressing needs in the Bevo neighborhood of south St. Louis city. Bilingual services are offered in a culturally sensitive and linguistically competent environment. In Southside’s mental health department, Spanish-speaking therapists work with Latino children and families to address trauma and heal relationships. Meanwhile, a Youth Services program offers bilingual after-school groups, tutoring and a summer day camp. The “Amigas Latinas” group educates and empowers women. A Vietnamese Health Clinic, conducted with the Institute for Family Medicine, provides chronic disease management and primary health care to Vietnamese elders and their families. A Vietnamese Elders group offers social and educational experiences that reduce isolation among these older adults. Bilingual case management helps all clients navigate challenging systems, overcome barriers to service and attain financial stability. Southside recently moved to the campus of St. John the Baptist Parish and, collaborating with the parish, is expanding services to neighborhood residents, especially in the area of housing counseling, rent/mortgage assistance and financial education.
Contact:
Southside Center | 4222 Delor St. | St. Louis, MO 63116 | (314) 773-6100
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