Crisis Resources
If you need immediate assistance due to an ongoing emergency, please call 911.
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
- St. Louis Area Resources
- Community Resource Guide
- Food Pantries
- Keeping Kids Safe From Unknown or Dangerous Substances
- Local Crisis Resources and Hotlines
- Mental Health: Managing Anxiety and Stress
- Missouri Courage 2 Report Tipline
- Ritenour Safeline
- Tips for Talking to Students about Violence/Civil Unrest
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
The 988 Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the United States. We're committed to improving crisis services and advancing suicide prevention by empowering individuals, advancing professional best practices, and building awareness.
St. Louis Area Resources
- Food Assistance from Community Helping Ministry
- Missouri Health Application - English
- Missouri Health Application - Spanish
- Resources for Immigrant Families
- Ritenour Community Resource Guide
- Start Here St. Louis - Finding resources in the St. Louis area
- Ritenour Co-Care Food Pantry
- Missouri Connections - Free online career development and planning program
- Missouri Parent Link - Resource for parenting information and support
- Youth in Need - Crisis intervention and resources
- St. Louis County 24 Hour Youth Connection Hotline
- Blueprint 4 Careers - Search credentialing and apprenticeship opportunities in St. Louis
- Webinar - Parents' Rights Under IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act)
- Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): What You Need to Know
- Brain Breaks for Students
- Every Child's Hope
- NCADA (Nat. Council on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse) STL
Community Resource Guide
Food Pantries
Food Pantries in Ritenour/Surrounding Area
The Ritenour Co-Care Food Pantry is offering all district families a “drive through” food service while school is not in session. Food pickup will be available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the pantry. No appointment necessary at this time.
Note from the Co-Care Food Pantry:
Effective Thursday, June 4, 2020, we will be closed every Thursday. We will be open: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Ritenour Co-Care Food Pantry 9303 Midland Blvd. Overland, MO 63114 314-493-6028
For more information, visit https://www.rccfoodpantry.org/
View website in Spanish
Thank you to our partners at the Ritenour CoCare Pantry for continuing to meet the need of Ritenour families
Additional Food Pantries
Download Food Pantries list in Spanish.
63114
NEW LIFE EVANGELISTIC CENTER (NLEC)
2428 Woodson Road
Overland, MO 63114
www.newlifeevangelisticcenter.org
314-421-3020 or 314-690-1304
Call for times.
63132
HARVEY KORNBLUM JEWISH FOOD PANTRY
10601 Baur Blvd. 63132
www.jfcs-stl.org
314-993-1000
Call and ask to be transferred to the food pantry. Doors open at 8:45 a.m.
Appointments: Monday–Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Friday 8:45 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
No appointment needed until 2:30 p.m. on Mondays–Thursdays or until 1:30 p.m. on Fridays.
HUNGER HOTLINE
Operation Food Search
www.operationfoodsearch.org
314-726-5355 ext. 3
This organization provides an automated list of food pantries by zip code. You’ll be directed to put in your zip code, and they’ll give a list of all of the pantries in your area.
Free Food Resources for Children
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Crazy Bowls and Wraps- Free Kids Meals M-F 10:30 - 1:30 p.m.
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Chevys- Free meals kids 12 and under
Keeping Kids Safe From Unknown or Dangerous Substances
Local Crisis Resources and Hotlines
Parenting
- St. Louis Crisis Nursery Helpline 314-768-3201
- Parent Link hotline: 1-800-552-1852 and Parent Link website
Health Insurance
- Connecting Kids to Coverage 314-256-8779 or 314-256-8753
- Husky Health Center
Mental Health
- suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-TALK (8255)
800-SUICIDE: 800-784-2433 - Provident/Life Crisis Suicide Hotline: 314-647-4357
- Behavioral Health Response
24-hour Mental Health Crisis Line: 314-469-6644 or 800-811-4760 - Youth in Need
Domestic Violence
- ALIVE: 314-993-2777, will be offering phone sessions and crisis line is operational and online chat via their website at alivestl.org
- Safe Connections: 314-531-2003
- Women’s Safe House: 314-772-8952
Child Abuse
- To report suspected child abuse in Missouri or Illinois contact:
Missouri Toll-Free: 800-392-3738
Local (toll): 573-751-3448
Illinois Toll-Free: 800-252-2873
Local (toll): 217-785-4020
Missouri Dept. of Social Services:
dss.mo.gov/
Substance Abuse
- Contact Behavioral Health Response (BHR): 314-469-6644 or http://bhrstl.org/
- Mid-Missouri Crisis Line: Text “HAND” to 839863
- The ARCHway Institute: https://
thearchwayinstitute.org/ - National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): 314-962-4670 or https://www.namistl.org/
online-programming/ - We Connect Health Management: https://www.
weconnectrecovery.com/ - Smart Recovery: https://tinyurl.com/
ue9yp5a - In the Rooms: A Global Recovery Community: https://www.
intherooms.com/home/live- meetings/
Frequently Used Resources in all of St. Louis County
Extensive list of resources in all of St. Louis County, listed by topic/need
Mental Health: Managing Anxiety and Stress
Use these resources to manage anxiety and stress in you and your child:
- Annie's Hope: Center for Grieving Kids (Apply Now)
- Free Mental Health Services for Ritenour Families through Preferred Family Healthcare
- Working with Kids through a Crisis
- Mindfulness meditations for adults and children
- Show Me Hope BJC Counseling Program
- DHSS COVID-19 24 hour hotline: 877-435-8411
- Disaster Distress Helpline: Phone 800/985-5990. Text “TalkWithUs” to 66746
- Social Justice crisis information
- MO Show Me Hope Crisis Counseling Program website
Fear and anxiety about a disease or social unrest can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children. Coping with stress will make you, the people you care about, and your community stronger. Everyone reacts differently to stressful situations.
Stress during difficult times can include:
- Fear and worry about yourself and your loved ones
- Changes in sleep or eating patterns
- Difficulty sleeping or concentrating
- Worsening of chronic health problems
- Increased use of alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs
Here are healthy ways to cope with stress:
- Take breaks from watching, reading, or listening to news stories
- Set limits on media and social media consumption
- Stay active
- Eat healthy foods
- Stay hydrated and avoid excessive amounts of caffeine or alcohol
- Connect with others
- Get accurate information from reputable sources
Missouri Courage 2 Report Tipline
Report a concern
Why make a report?
The purpose of Courage2Report is to prevent school violence. IF the situation is not an emergency, AND you want to remain a confidential reporter, Courage2Report will ensure proper authorities are notified.
Reporting school violence is important! It is not snitching or tattling to report someone who is planning to hurt classmates or school staff. You may be saving lives and helping your friend or classmate get the help they need. If you hear or see something that makes you think someone's life is in danger,
- Call 911.
- Talk to someone at your school.
- Talk to your parents.
- If you feel you cannot tell an adult, submit a confidential tip to Courage2ReportMO. You do not need to leave your name.