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St. Louis, MO 63132
(314) 989-1003
The Center for Immigrant Healthcare Justice is a 501 (c)3 organization committed to public education and advocacy for greater access to the healthcare system for U.S. immigrants. We seek to eliminate all barriers to access for these hard-working members of society. We work in solidarity with immigrants and invite citizens and immigrants to work together for systemic change.
Borderquest will function on university campuses as a grassroots organization that focuses on educating and advocating for justice for immigrants. Immigrants face difficult barriers when they are in need of healthcare. Under the current healthcare system, lawfully residing immigrants in the US must wait five years before becoming eligible to receive aid through federal programs like Medicaid.This leaves those people reliant on community health centers and hospital emergency rooms as their primary source of healthcare. However, this system is not sustainable because emergency medicine is not only more expensive for the individual, but also for the government. Borderquest focuses on three different forms of education and advocacy: A) Campus action: where members will engage with other students in order to share information about immigration issues by means of social media and personal interaction B) The St. Louis conference: where all members of individual Borderquest campus organizations are invited to join members from other schools in order to celebrate their continued efforts and to focus on the opportunities that social media creates - Social Media for Social Justice C) The Borderquest Experience: where selected members of individual Borderquest organizations will travel south to Laredo, TX in order to take part in a six-day learning service program. Participants will engage with immigrants, hear their personal accounts of the journey, and get a first-hand feel for how the immigration system functions on the US/Mexico border.
Heroin use has become a problem of epidemic proportions. Curiosity+Heroin is a campaign aimed at teens, young adults, and parents to raise awareness of the effects and consequences of this real and present danger.
Could you have assumed all the responsibilities of adulthood when you were 18 or even 20 years old? This is what society asks of foster youth. Each year hundreds of young people exit Missouri’s foster care system unprepared to tackle adulthood. More than half become homeless or transient within a few years; joining the ranks of thousands in the St. Louis Area that find themselves without stable homes annually. Community Response provides evidence-based and replicable interventions that reduce homelessness among exiting and former foster youth, ages 17-24, in St. Louis City and County. These efforts are punctuated by a desire to offer peace of mind, focus and support – in that order. In eleven years we have helped over 200 foster youth transition into adulthood. Our independent living program provides up to three years of housing, case management and 24-hour support. In return, participants agree to pursue education and/or employment goals and engage in substantive life skills training and counseling.
This page and the content that it contains is by no means a "cure-all" for everyone. The books, music, and reading suggestions are simply that, suggestions. We realize that each person heals at different times and in different ways and that no one way is sufficient for all. Also, please respect your privacy and do note that anything that is posted on this page can be seen by all. You are not required to disclose information if you are or have been a client. We want Agape Christian Counseling Services and all media outlets associated with the company to be a safe place to express yourself, interact with community, gain support and prayers and to get ideas for living a mentally and spiritually healthier life. We at Agape Christian Counseling Services view our services as a ministry for those who are hurting emotionally. Our comprehensive treatment addresses the spiritual, emotional, and physical effects an issue has upon a person. We provide personalized treatment based upon individual needs while also respecting religious and personal values. The client determines when, how, and if biblical principles enter into therapy. Fees It is our belief and passion that every person deserves quality counseling, regardless of their financial resources or insurance coverage. As a result, we operate on a sliding fee scale. Most insurance plans are accepted. Specialized Training Counselors at Agape Christian Counseling Services seek to provide the best possible care for our clients, and thus are active in pursuing additional specialized education and credentialing. Although specializations vary, our counselors are trained and certified in such areas as Gestalt Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, suicide and crisis, reactive attachment disorder, sexual dysfunction, and substance abuse. Locations We have 10 locations for the convenience of our clients: Olivette (main), South County, West County, Lake St. Louis, St. Charles, Hazelwood, Hillsboro, & Columbia, IL, Alton, IL, & Edwardsville, IL For more information please visit our website: http://www.agapechristiancounselingservices.org/locations/
Get in the spirit this holiday season at the Arthritis Foundation’s Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis®. Be one of the thousands of runners and walkers who hit the nation’s pavements, pathways and parks this winter to fight arthritis, the nation’s most common cause of disability. Jingle Bell Run/Walk® is a fun and festive way to kick off your holidays by helping others! Wear a holiday themed costume. Tie jingle bells to your shoelaces. Participate in our 5K Run/Walk with your team members and celebrate the season by giving.