Connecting Our Community to Care

GROW-STL bridges the gap between essential resources and the North St. Louis community, ensuring no one has to face the crisis alone.
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The Impact of the Crisis on St. Louis

In 2020, the St. Louis Metropolitan Area accounted for 82% of all fatal overdoses of Black people in the State of Missouri. Drug Overdose #1 leading cause of death among adults age 18-44 in Missouri.

Bridging the Service Gap in Communities

GROW-STL is serving the community of North St. Louis which have been lacking enough available resources.

GROW-STL is working to create an access point between resources, treatment providers, services and community members in need.

While GROW-STL cannot address all elements of areas of SDOH gaps in the Saint Louis area, they do play a key role in improving people’s likelihood of positive health outcomes.

Common questions

What services does GROW STL provide?

GROW STL connects the North St. Louis community to care through community education, wraparound support, provider engagement, capacity building, systems change, harm reduction, direct outreach, and relationship-based community engagement.

Are GROW STL services free?

Yes. Services through GROW are free for participants.

Who does GROW STL serve?

GROW STL serves community members in St. Louis City and St. Louis County, with a focus on neighborhoods that have lacked available resources for substance use and mental health support.