Parenting Helplines | St. Louis Crisis Nursery Centene Center
1928 Gravois Avenue, Saint Louis, MO 63104
Eligibility
Parents who are faced with emergencies or who are in crisis
Required documents
No Documentation Required
Hours
24 Hours
314-768-3201
Voice·
24-Hour Helpline
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Application process
Call For Service
Fees
No Fees
Service area
- Franklin, Jefferson, Lincoln, St. Louis City/County, St. Charles and Warren Counties in Missouri
- Bond, Calhoun, Clinton, Greene, Jersey, Macoupin, Madison, Monroe, Randolph and St. Clair Counties in Illinois
The Crisis Nursery provides comprehensive, culturally-inclusive services for families with children birth through age 12, including trauma-informed crisis intervention, 24/7 emergency care for children whose families are in crisis, as well as strength-based counseling, parenting education, community outreach, and case management for families. Services include Crisis Nurseries/Child Care, Parenting Helplines, General Crisis Intervention Hotlines, Baby Clothing/Diaper Donation Programs, Children's Clothing Donation Programs, Food Donation Programs and Cleaning Product Donation Programs.
Date of Last Formal Update
02/23/2026
Data provided by
United Way of Greater St Louis 211
What's Here
Providing organization
ST LOUIS CRISIS NURSERY
The Crisis Nursery provides 24-hour culturally-inclusive services, including trauma-informed crisis intervention, therapeutic respite care for children ages birth through 12 years whose families are in crisis, as well as strength-based counseling, parenting education, community outreach, and case management for families. Services include home-based parenting education, parenting skills classes, personal grooming supplies and donations of baby clothing, diapers, formula and hygiene supplies for children.
ALSO KNOWN AS
SAINT LOUIS CRISIS NURSERY