Helpful Links
National Council on Seniors Drug & Alcohol Rehab
Our Mission: Let’s not forget our seniors and their families. Lets give them the best support, information, resources and tools to overcome addiction and pursue lifelong recovery. We are here to help you and your loved one every step of the way.
NEED HELP NOW? CALL OUR 24/7 CONFIDENTIAL HOTLINE:877-888-0552
National Council on Seniors Drug & Alcohol Rehab
Centerpointe Hospital
5000 Cedar Plaza Parkway
Saint Louis, MO 63128
314-842-4463
Hyland Behavioral Health System
10018 Kennerly Road
Saint Louis, MO 63128
314-525-4400
Comtrea Community Treatment Inc
21 Municipal Drive
Arnold, MO 63010
636-296-6206
Provident
11222 Tesson Ferry Road
Saint Louis, MO 63123
314-898-0102
Alternative Behavioral Health
255 Spencer Road
Ballwin, MO 63021
636-477-6111
Great Circle
330 North Gore Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63119
314-968-2060
Epworth Children and Family Services
110 North Elm Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63119
314-961-5718
Mercy Hospital Saint Louis
615 South New Ballas Road
Saint Louis, MO 63141
314-251-6000
Young Women’s Health
An award-winning teen girls’ health website featuring health guides, quizzes, chats,&more!
www.youngwomenshealth.org
Children’s Defense Fund
The mission of the Children’s Defense Fund is to Leave No Child Behind and to ensure every child a Healthy Start, a Head Start, a Fair Start, a Safe Start, and a Moral Start in life and successful passage to adulthood with the help of caring families and communities.
www.childrensdefense.org
Docs for Tots
National advocacy organization to assist doctors in their advocacy roles.
www.docsfortots.org/
Every Child Matters
Every Child Matters Education Fund is a national nonprofit organization devoted to improving the lives of children and families by advocating for better public policy during federal and state campaigns.
www.everychildmatters.org
GovBenefits.gov
GovBenefits.gov is a free, easy-to-use website that helps people find government benefits and assistance programs that you might be eligible to receive. Click on this site and select Start Now to begin.
govbenefits.gov
Patient Advocate Foundation
Provides personalized help to patients with specific issues with their insurer, employer, and/or creditor regarding health insurance, job retention, and other matters relative to their diagnosis of life-threatening or debilitating illness. Sponsors the Co-Pay Relief Program – Phone: 1-800-532-5374
www.patientadvocate.org
The Future of Children
The Future of Children seeks to promote effective policies and programs for children by providing policymakers, service providers, and the media with timely, objective information based on the best available research.
www.futureofchildren.org
Vision for Children at Risk
Vision for Children at Risk is a non-profit organization that brings together agencies, people and resources to address the critical needs of the St. Louis area’s children and youth on a regional basis.
www.visionforchildren.org
Zero to Three
ZERO TO THREE’s mission is to promote the healthy development of our Nation’s infants and toddlers by supporting and strengthening families, communities, and those who work on their behalf.
www.zerotothree.org
America’s Promise Alliance
The America’s Promise Alliance is the nation’s largest multi-sector collaborative dedicated to the well-being of children and youth.
www.americaspromise.org
American Academy of Pediatrics
Website for parents and pediatricains to find resources for children’s health and welfare.
www.aap.org
Anne E. Casey Foundation
Since 1948, the Annie E. Casey Foundation (AECF) has worked to build better futures for disadvantaged children and their families in the United States.
www.aecf.org
CHADD (Children and Adults with ADD)
The nation’s leading non-profit organization for children and adults affected by ADD/ADHD.
Phone: 1-800-233-4050
www.chadd.org
Children of Prisoners Library
Very helpful website for parents and providers of children with incarcerated parents.
https://youth.gov/youth-topics/children-of-incarcerated-parents
Do Something
Do something is a teen/young adult website where people learn, listen, speak, vote, volunteer, ask, and take action to make the world a better place. Dozens of volunteer, fundraising, and important national and international issues are featured on this site. Sign up and DO SOMETHING!
www.dosomething.org
First Signs
First Signs, Inc. is a national non-profit organization dedicated to educating parents and pediatric professionals about the early warning signs of autism and other developmental disorders.
www.firstsigns.org
Genetics Home Reference
Website developed by the NIH with up-to-date information on genetic conditions and the basics of genetic science. Under this program, doctors can request free “Information Rx” pads, which will enable them to write “prescriptions,” pointing patients to the Genetics Home Reference site.
www.ghr.nlm.nih.gov/
IRS Earned Income Tax Credit
Click below to see if you are eligible for a federal income tax credit for low-income working individuals and families.
www.irs.gov
KidsHealth
KidsHealth is the largest and most visited site on the Web providing doctor-approved health information about children from before birth through adolescence.
www.kidshealth.org
National Breast Feeding Resource Center
Partnered with La Leche League International, this site offers a free breastfeeding hotline for common breastfeeding questions. Also supplies free information about breastfeeding.
Phone: 1-800-LaLeche (1-800-525-3243)
La Leche League of Greater St. Louis
http://www.lllstl.org/
(314) 424-3900
National Center for Children in Poverty (NCCP)
The mission of NCCP is to identify and promote strategies that prevent child poverty in the United States and that improve the lives of low-income children and families.
www.nccp.org
Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America
Many drugs are available free of charge from the drug companies themselves if your doctor calls the drug manufacturer and writes a note saying that you cannot afford the drugs you need.
www.phrma.org
Reach Out and Read
Reach Out and Read (ROR) is a program that promotes early literacy by bringing new books and advice about the importance of reading aloud into the pediatric exam room.
www.reachoutandread.org
Stay Safe Online.org (Internet Safety website)
Stay safe is an internet resource to help protect children and adults from internet predators and unwanted solicitations. Lots of great information and educational tools.
Voices for Americas Children
The mission of Voices for America’s Children is to improve the lives of children in the United States.
We Can!
We Can! (Ways to Enhance Children’s Activity&Nutrition) is a national program designed as a one-stop resource for parents and caregivers interested in practical tools to help children 8-13 years old stay at a healthy weight.
www.nhlbi.nih.gov
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