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Places for People is a non-profit healthcare organization serving people with mental illness and substance use disorders in St. Louis, Mo.

Places for People provides an unparalleled toolkit of programs, services, and resources for people with mental illnesses. Many persons served by Places for People experience complex and multilayered challenges: chronic homelessness, substance use disorder, primary health disorders, trauma and more. Our mission statement reflects our commitment to serve the most vulnerable people in our community: “Provide caring, effective services to help those with the greatest challenges recover from mental illness and associated chronic illnesses.”

02/02/2026

Our outreach staff recently attended an event to connect with individuals experiencing homelessness and share information about available supports and services.

This kind of on-the-ground work helps reduce barriers and opens the door to care for people who may not know where to turn. Meeting people where they are helps ensure everyone in our community knows they’re not alone and that support is within reach.

01/30/2026

Every January, communities across the country take part in the Point-in-Time Count to better understand how many of our neighbors are experiencing homelessness.

Being counted matters. It helps shape funding, services, and the resources our region receives, and it depends on people showing up with care, time, and attention to make sure no one is missed.

Thank you to the volunteers and partners who helped ensure this count reflects the real people and real needs in our region.

01/16/2026

Our offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 19, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

If you need immediate support while we’re closed, call or text 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline at any time to connect with someone who can help.

We’ll be open during regular business hours starting Tuesday, Jan. 20.

12/30/2025

As we welcome the new year, please note that our offices will be closed on Thursday, January 1, and will reopen during regular business hours on Friday, January 2.

If you or someone you care about needs support during this time, help is available 24/7. You can call or text 988 to reach the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline, or chat at 988lifeline.org for confidential support.

We wish our clients, teams, and communities a safe and supported start to the year, and we look forward to continuing to serve you in 2026 and beyond.

12/23/2025

Our offices will be closed on Wednesday, December 24th, and Thursday, December 25th, for Christmas. We’ll reopen on Friday, December 26, to support you during our regular business hours.

The holidays can bring joy, connection, and sometimes heavier moments too. Wherever this season finds you, we hope you experience care, calm, and people who help you feel grounded.

If you need support during the holidays, 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline is available anytime for mental health crises, emotional support, or someone to talk to.

📞 Call or text 988 any time, 24/7.

💬 Chat online at 988lifeline.org

12/21/2025

Our staff and clients gathered on December 19th to honor and remember the lives of those who passed away while unhoused in 2025.

Together, we held a moment of silence and memorial in recognition of each life lost.

As December 21 marks the longest night of the year, we pause to reflect, grieve, and remember those we have lost this year.

12/08/2025

Our Presents for People drive pairs community sponsors with local families to make sure every child we serve has a bright holiday morning.

Make a little holiday magic by sponsoring a child’s wishlist or donating funds to our Presents for People gift drive to help make this season brighter for PFP families.

🎁 Sponsor a child’s wishlist:
https://bit.ly/3K7jiDQ

🎁 Donate online: Add “PRESENTS FOR PEOPLE” to the comment box so your gift goes directly to this initiative.
https://bit.ly/4py1X5X

Sponsors deliver their wrapped gifts to Places for People on Dec. 12–13. Matches are happening soon, so don’t wait to sign up!

11/26/2025

Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃

Our Soulard office will be closed tomorrow, November 27th to allow our team to celebrate the holiday. We will reopen at 8:00 AM on Friday, November 28th.

We wish you and your loved ones a safe, warm, and healthy holiday! 🍂 🥧

11/22/2025

International Survivors of Su***de Loss Day honors the strength it takes to grieve, remember, and continue forward. If this time of year feels heavy, reach out in whatever way feels right for you. Healing begins in community.

Please share this post to remind others they're not alone, or take a quiet moment to honor the life you're remembering today, and be gentle with yourself. Grief is heavy, but you don't have to carry it alone.

If you or someone you love is struggling, call or text 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline for free, confidential support anytime. 💜

11/12/2025

The holidays can be a stressful time, especially when resources feel stretched and routines change.

In this Fox2Now interview, Tony Hilkin, CEO of Places for People, shares how we’re helping people across St. Louis access mental health care quickly and without barriers.

If you or someone you know needs support, our walk-in clinic is open on weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. No one is turned away due to a lack of insurance or inability to pay.

This season, you can help bridge the gap for families in need: placesforpeople.org/give

🎥 Watch Tony’s full interview below.

11/11/2025

Today, we honor the veterans in our communities, our families, and on our care teams. We're grateful for your service and your sacrifice. If you need support, we're here for you.

Many who serve carry experiences the rest of us may never fully understand, and the impact extends to the families who stand beside them. Whether you're navigating transition, trauma, grief, or simply need someone to talk to, support is here.

To everyone who has served and the families who've stood beside them, we see you, we thank you, and we are honored to be here when you need us.

Address

1001 Lynch Street
St. Louis, MO
63118

Telephone

+13145355600

Website

http://www.placesforpeople.org/

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