Monica Andrews, Program Manager

CenterPointe’s Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), in the St. Louis area, provides half-day or evening programming during which many patients can continue with daily responsibilities. Patients in this level of care have substantial family and environmental support in working toward continuing improvement and successful management of their disorders. CenterPointe offers intensive outpatient programs for adults and adolescents.

Interview with Meghan Carter, State Executive Director, and Meagan Bowers, Program Specialist

The mission of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is to end drunk driving, help fight drugged driving, support the victims of these violent crimes, and prevent underage drinking.

Interview with Kate Dopuch, Chief Program Officer

Purpose

How We Serve

What We Do

Kids In The Middle

www.kidsinthemiddle.org

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Kids In The Middle opened its doors in 1977, providing group counseling for children whose parents were separated, divorced or remarried. Since that time, our services have expanded to serving the whole family, including parents. Kids In The Middle has an unparalleled base of knowledge and relevant experience offering the most comprehensive, expert counseling in the field.

Kids In The Middle has a passion for helping children. Kids In The Middle knows that children of divorce adjust much better when they are able to share their feelings with other children. Kids In The Middle also know that children cope more effectively when their parents are involved. By working with parents, Kids In The Middle helps them settle themselves emotionally and learn how to help their children. Most importantly, Kids In The Middle help parents reduce conflict, communicate and co-parent to provide their kids with safe, loving homes. Parents need not have been married to utilize our services.

Families come to Kids In The Middle not only during the divorce process. They also find the services helpful even after many years have passed. Kids In The Middle provides a safe, confidential and objective place for children and parents to work through family transition issues.

Interview with Emily Koenig, Executive Director

www.keepingkidsfirst.org

Starting in 2005 and continuing over the next couple of years, many communities across Missouri experienced reduced funding in mental health and substance use treatment services for children and youth due to budget cuts at the state and federal level. Recognizing the needs of children and families in St. Louis County, a coalition of committed local nonprofit agencies and community supporters decided to address the growing problem.

An independent needs assessment was commissioned which provided the data St. Louis County voters needed to support the initiative. Using Missouri State Statutes RSMo 67.1775 and 210.861, which allowed local communities to create a community children’s service fund for ten specific behavioral health service areas through a referendum, the St. Louis County Putting Kids First Campaign was launched in 2008.

Putting Kids First, also known as Proposition 1, passed on November 4, 2008 with a resounding 62% of St. Louis County voters’ approval.

Today, St. Louis County Children’s Service Fund (CSF) is the largest children’s service fund in the state of Missouri, generating approximately $42 million annually through a quarter cent sales tax.

Since the first allocation in 2010, CSF has invested over $300 million in local nonprofits and governmental agencies to provide behavioral health services for children and youth in the county. Through collaboration and partnership, CSF ensures children and youth have the support and resources they need to achieve their potential.

The Children's Service Fund's Mission:

The St. Louis County Circuit Court has recognized the value and need for positive role model interaction with adolescents who are under the Court’s supervision. By becoming a Mentor, you can help a young person make a successful transition into adulthood.

A Mentor is an adult, (21 years of age or older) who is willing to listen, give support, and spend quality time with a youth age 12-16 on a consistent basis. Through demonstration, instruction, and encouragement, a Mentor works with the youth to develop their self-esteem, positive attitudes, and socially appropriate behaviors.

Interview with Marlon Chambers (Mentor Program Specialist), Rod Scott (Mentor) and "Martin" (Mentee).

To volunteer, or for more information about the Court's Mentor Program, call (314)615-4400.

Samantha Stangl, Programs Manager

Founded in 2004, the Clark-Fox Family Foundation supports the growth and prosperity of the St. Louis metropolitan region through research, program development and investments in PK-12, higher education, public health, immigration, social justice and racial equity, community leadership, and entrepreneurship. The Foundation prioritizes programs and investments that empower the end user and leverage each other for broader access and greater impact for our children and community.

LISTENER DISCRETION ADVISED due to language regarding reproductive body part identification and discussions about trauma and abuse.

Giving Children Voices. Helping Families Heal.

Children’s Advocacy Services of Greater St. Louis (CASGSL) is a University-based, multidisciplinary center that provides high-quality trauma-focused services to youth, families, and the community. CASGSL promotes resiliency, physical safety, and emotional stability through comprehensive research, forensic, clinical, educational, and advocacy programming.

CASGSL serves children impacted by all types of traumatic events including childhood sexual abuse, physical abuse, and neglect. CASGSL also serves witnesses of domestic abuse and violent crime and children who have suffered accidents, natural disasters, and traumatic bereavement. CASGSL also have therapies for children with sexual behavior issues and who are difficult to manage at home and school.

CASGSL provides child-sensitive forensic interviews and individual, family and group counseling.

Goodwill strives to enhance the dignity and quality of life of individuals and families by helping people reach their full potential through education, skills training and the power of work. Esther Williams, Assistant Vice President, discusses adolescent programming and Mark Arens, Executive Vice President, discusses programs available to adults.

MERS Goodwill

St. Vincent Home for Children helps youth facing significant life challenges through love, security and therapeutic supports that enable them to improve their lives and the community. St. Vincent provides trauma groups, psycho-education, art therapy, Solution Focused Therapy and residential care services.

Call St. Vincent Home for Children at (314)261-6011