We are an independent taxing district in the City of St. Louis that administers public funds for behavioral health and children’s services for City Residents

Saint Louis, Missouri
Joined April 2020
We are still hiring for a strong project manager to coordinate our Gun Violence Response Network. The deadline to apply is Thursday 10/16/25. Interested? See the full description at stlareavpc.org/join-our-team Help us help St. Louis heal from gun violence!
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Substance use prevention is violence prevention.
October is Youth Substance Use Prevention Month. Early use increases lifelong risks, but prevention works—especially with proven strategies. Learn more from SAMHSA’s Prevention Framework: ow.ly/nSb350WmEFc
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Tomorrow, 4 Walls and Beyond will host The Game Pit for North County youth ages 14-18 at @CityofDellwood Rec Center. Register at the QR code on the flyer. This is another safe youth event sponsored by @stlcsf. See more events at stlareavpc.org/funded-events
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Saint Louis MHB retweeted
School Administrators, Counselors and Teachers -- the Missouri Suicide Prevention Network has released their Suicide Prevention and 988 Guide for Missouri Schools! Check out the digital catalog for detailed and helpful tips flipsnack.com/CB895CFF8D6/98…
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Next up in our RefreshED STL raffle prize spotlight is a 65-inch smart TV generously donated by the Bridgeton Walmart! 📺✨ Tag a teacher or school staff member who'd love to level up their home movie-watching experience! Learn more and register at stlcsf.org/refreshed.
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🎉 Join us Sept 20 for the Phase 1 Grand Opening & OVP Kickback at Peace Park! ⏰ 2–5 PM | 📍 E Grand & Strodtman Place Free food, music, activities + community resources. Everyone welcome! 💙 #OVPKickback #PeacePark #SaferTogether
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Saint Louis MHB retweeted
(1/2) Private Non-Profits & Houses of Worship impacted on May 16th can visit with @FEMA & @SBAgov tomorrow, July 9, to answer FEMA Public Assistance application questions. Application Drop-In is from 10a-4p @ Lively Stone Church, 4015 St. Louis Avenue. Deadline to apply: July 9
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Saint Louis MHB retweeted
(2/2) Begin the FEMA PA application form here: sema.dps.mo.gov/programs/doc… For additional information on the Public Assistance process, visit sema.dps.mo.gov/programs/sta… and select DR-4877. Submit application at [email protected] or at tomorrow’s drop-in. #stlrecovers
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Saint Louis MHB retweeted
Fireworks can cause stress reactions for people who have experienced a traumatic event; bright lights, loud noises, and unpredictability can be a trauma reminder. The National Center for PTSD shares ways to help manage symptoms brought on by fireworks ptsd.va.gov/understand/what/…
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Saint Louis MHB retweeted
Residents asked for safer communities—@stlareavpc is delivering 💪 Walk & Talk outreach, youth safe spaces & free gun locks are helping reduce violence. See the impact: ThinkHealthSTL.org #STLHealth #ViolencePrevention #PublicHealth #NPHW @StLCountyDOH @STLCityGov
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Saint Louis MHB retweeted
☮️❤ Preventing Violence, Building Safer Communities ❤☮️Through CHIP, St. Louis City & County Health Depts and partners like the @stlareavpc are tackling root causes of violence & creating safer neighborhoods.➡️ thinkhealthstl.org #ViolencePrevention #NPHW @StLCountyDOH
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🚨BIG NEWS🚨 The City of St. Louis received a $6.99M grant from the Biden-Harris admin to boost our housing supply and lower housing costs We're one of 18 winners selected to help cut red tape, build more homes, and lower the costs of renting and buying a home.
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Saint Louis MHB retweeted
As we prepare for very cold temperatures this week, have you protected your water pipes? To learn about what pipes are most at risk, how to prevent frozen pipes, and how to thaw frozen pipes, check out this resource from the American Red Cross: redcross.org/get-help/how-to…
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🎉 Kick back with us at the OVP Kickback! 🗓️ Dec. 21 | 2–5 PM 📍 LifeWise STL, 1321 S 11th St. Food, fun, games, and community resources await! Youth who pre-register will receive gifts 🎁 (thanks, UMSL)! Visit tinyurl.com/ovp-gifts to register youth for gifts. 💙 #OVPKickback
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Healing from grief is violence prevention. @RankenJordan offers free grief groups for children and families. To sign up: rankenjordan.org/events-and-…
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The Morning J.A.M.M. wellness session led by Creative Healing is back for 2024 RefreshED STL! Create a morning routine involving Journaling, Affirmations, Movement and Meditation to help nourish your mind and body. Reserve your spot at RefreshED STL at stlcsf.org/refreshed!
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Saint Louis MHB retweeted
Black Mental Health Matters! Let's support the mental wellbeing of Black communities by breaking down barriers to #MentalHealth support. #SPM24 Everyone deserves the care they need. 988lifeline.org/help-yoursel… #988Lifeline
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This Saturday (9/14) WeShine Foundation will host a Glow Skate Party for youth as part of our youth events grant sponsored in partnership with @STLCityGov using ARPA dollars. @CityofSTLDOH @stl_ovp For free tickets, visit: events.eventgroove.com/event…
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Upcoming mobile food distribution opportunities. Check @STLFoodbank for updates.
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St. Louis, we need YOU! 📢 Help us understand the mental health needs of our community by taking this survey. You might just win a $50 gift card for your time! surveymonkey.com/r/STLMental… #MentalHealthSTL #CommunitySurvey #GiftCardGiveaway #VoicesOfSTL #HealthySTL
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