If you are in crisis and needing shelter, please call the following numbers for information on resources in the St. Louis and surrounding counties. Please note that Lydia’s House does not offer a 24 hour crisis line.
| ALIVE 24 hour Crisis Line | (314) 993-2777 |
| Franklin Co Crisis Line | (800) 941-9144 or (636) 583-5700 |
| Safe Connections: St. Louis 24 hour Crisis Line | (314) 531-2003 |
| National Domestic Violence Hotline | (800) 799-7233 |
| St. Louis Regional Sexual Assault Hotline | (314) 531-7273 |
| Life Crisis-Suicide/Crisis Hotline | (314) 647-4357 |
| Kids Under Twenty One (KUTO) | (314) 644-5886 |
| Elder Abuse Hotline | (314) 531-2003 |
| Child Abuse Hotline | (800) 392-3738 |
| Domestic Violence and Rape Hotline | (800) 392-0210 |
| National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline | (888) 331-9474 |
| LGBTQ Helpline | (314) 993-7080 |
| United Way Information Line | 211 |
| TTY: | (800) 787-3224 |
Lydia’s House is a transitional housing program, not a shelter.
- Women are referred by shelter advocates when a need for continued safety and support is identified.
- Women are provided with a confidentially located, furnished apartment and access to support services emphasizing healing and goal-directed activities.
- Weekly support groups, community activities, spiritual support, individual meetings with an advocate and on site counseling are also provided.
- Programs range from 6 months to 2 years.
For a comprehensive list of local and online resources, follow the link to Safe Connections.