Crisis Nurseries/Child Care | St. Louis Crisis Nursery Centene Center
1928 Gravois Avenue, Saint Louis, MO 63104
Eligibility
- Children ages-0-12 years
- Families must be experiencing a crisis situation
Required documents
If child is admitted will need:
- Insurance ID/Medicaid Card (if possible)
- Any medications prescribed to the child
- Written Parental Consent
- Child's Background and Medical History
Hours
24 Hours
314-768-3201
Voice·
24-Hour Helpline
To access this service, contact:
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Application process
Call Or Come In Person 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.
Last Assured
02/23/2026
Data provided by
United Way of Greater Kansas City 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