| Help and Hotlines
AlAnon/Alateen
314.645-1572
12-step meetings for family members affected by drinking/drug use of other family members.
Alcoholics Anonymous
314.647-3677
12-step meetings for recovery from abuse of alcohol.
Catholic Family Services
314.544-3800
Courage
Courage, an apostolate of the Roman Catholic Church, ministers to those with same-sex attractions and their loved ones. Chaplain: Fr. James Knapp, S. J., (314) 792-7993
Encourage
EnCourage is a ministry within Courage offering support and tending to to the spiritual needs of parents, spouses, siblings and other relatives and friends of persons with same sex attraction. Chaplain: Fr. Ralph Houlihan, S. J. (314) 792-7993
KUTO (Kids Under Twenty-One)
314.644.5886
Confidential crisis help-line staffed by teen volunteers.
Life-Crisis-Suicide Hotline
314.647.4357
24-hour suicide prevention hotline staffed by adult volunteers.
Narcotics Anonymous
314.830-3232
12-step meetings for recovery from abuse of drugs.
National Association for Research & Therapy of Homosexuality
National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse
314.962-3456
Central resource for information, assessment, short-term individual and family counseling, and referral to community treatment center for problems related to drugs/alcohol.
St. Louis County Family Mental Health Services
South County 314.615.4072
North County 314.615.7471
Mental health services for children up to age 17 and their families.
ToughLove
314.993-7550
Parents sharing support and experience with other parents troubled by teenage behavior.
"TREND" (Turning Resources & Energy in New Directions)
314.962-3456
TREND is a national student organization that promotes a drug-free lifestyle for teens. Library available.
Women's Support and Community Services
314.531-2003
24-hr. crisis hotline serving women who have been victims of violence. Provides counseling, referral, and educational program.
YES (Youth Emergency Services)
314.727.6294
Emergency housing for teens, 12-17 years old, for up to 30 days. Provides volunteer counselors for teens and adults experiencing trouble with drugs and family situations.
Inclusion or exclusion of any agency, service or educational material in the list does not imply approval or disapproval.
Providers in the Community that have been speakers for Parent Network:
Lt. Joe Laramie, Director of the Missouri Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force - Lt. Laramie works with law enforcement officers throughout the United States to protect children from online criminal activity. Lt. Laramie regularly speaks in the St. Louis area to parents, teens, and grade school children about the appropriate use of the internet. http://www.inobtr.org/parents/joe
Dr. Bob Bergamini, Pediatric Oncologist, St. John's Mercy - Dr. Bergamini specializes in teen sexuality, sexually transmitted infections, and the importance of Chastity. Dr. Bergamini regularly speaks in the St. Louis area to parents and teens about the dangers of sexually transmitted infections and their prevalence in our teen community.
Dr. Robert Furey, PhD., LPC - Dr. Furey is a psychologist, author and staff member of Saint Louis Behavioral Medicine Institute. Dr. Furey specializes in teenage emotional health and well being issues. Click here to read an article by Dr. Furey. robertfurey@sbcglobal.net.
Recommended Reading
Learned Optimisim by Martin E.P. Seligman, PhD
In the Shelter of Our Families by Mary Pipher, PhD
Reviving Ophelia by Mary Pipher, PhD
Real Boys by William Pollack, PhD
Real Boys Voices by William Pollack, PhD
A Fine Young Man by Michale Gurian
Get Out of My Life, But First Will You Take Cheryl and Me to the Mall by Anthony E. Wolf, PhD
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