Community News & Resources

Senior Advice

Many aging adults are unaware of the available care options and programs that can help them maintain their independence and quality of life. So we created free resources that provides comprehensive information on topics like financial support and in-home care options that are available in their area. You can read more about our work here by clicking on the links below or click on the Senior Advice ads.

Community Information

The Bullet Related Injury Clinic (BRIC) at The T is launching giving campaign called “Get the Lead Out”. We are a grassroots health center that aims to reduce the impact of trauma in St. Louis.
The BRIC provides wound care, holistic pain management, and bullet removals for people who
were shot. The goal of “Get the Lead Out” is to raise money to support this work, so please consider donating today! See how you can “Get the Lead Out”. 

Click the link below, or contact Zarek Burton (zarek@thetstl.com) for more information: 
https://linktr.ee/thebric

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Ameren MO DIY Kits Program

Click on the Ameren program flyer to view.

MO DNR Weatherization Assistance

In 1977, The Missouri Department of Natural Resources responded to the energy crisis of the early 1970s, establishing the Low-Income Weatherization Assistance Program (LIWAP) in the Division of Energy. The program provides cost-effective energy-efficient home improvements to Missouri’s low income households, especially the elderly, children, those with physical disadvantages, and others hit hardest by high utility costs. The program aims to lower utility bills and improve comfort while ensuring health and safety. Today, weatherization is the nation’s largest residential energy efficiency program.

Learn more about MO DNR Weatherization Assistance Program by clicking on this link: https://energy.mo.gov/assistance-programs/liwap

What is Show-Me Hope?

Show-Me Hope is a statewide crisis counseling program (CCP) to address the emotional needs of every Missourian dealing with the impacts of COVID19.  All services are free, confidential, virtual, and follow best practices of pandemic/disaster response. Local CCP staff (or experts they recruit) deliver information and education on:

  stress management and coping techniques

  problem solving skills and connection to community services/resources

•  building resilience now and for the future

Access these Resources Now!

  SHOW-ME HOPE Disaster Distress Helpline

Talk to a counselor now.  Free confidential services available 24/7.  Everyone is eligible to call.

Phone: 800/985-5990 Text: “TalkWithUs” to 66746

  MOShowMeHope.org   

One stop shop for coping and stress management resources, self-care tools and links to our statewide network of Show-Me Hope teams.

•  DMH CARES Show-Me Hope Tuesdays 3:30-4:00 pm.

Self-care seminars free via WebEx; registration required. Open to everyone. The  Registration Link takes you to the State of Missouri WebEx site.  Look for the DMH CARES listings by date and click on the registration link.  Provide the required information and that’s it.

Show-Me Hope is here for you and your family! If you have constituents feel free to contact me to connect with someone who can discuss ways that we can support your efforts. Will you help us get the word out about Show-Me Hope?