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Improving the lives of kids and families in St. Louis County, Missouri, by investing in quality mental and behavioral health services.

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On behalf of our amazing Youth Advisory Council, we are thrilled to announce that the application for our inaugural Youth-Led Funding Opportunity is now open!

This one-year grant will fund programs that support youth mental health by offering art, recreation, and/or enrichment opportunities for youth in St. Louis County ages 5-18. Our Board of Directors allocated up to $150,000 for this grant, and organizations may apply for up to $25,000.

This funding opportunity was designed and developed by our Youth Advisory Council, made up of St. Louis County high school students. They determined the priorities and criteria based on their lived experiences and the needs of kids and families in St. Louis County, and with support from our staff and @chcmissouri, they will review and score proposals and make funding recommendations to our Board of Directors.

Learn more about the 2027-2028 Youth-Led Funding Opportunity at stlcsf.org or the link in our bio. Applications are due October 23!

#YouthLedFunding #FundingOpportunity #GrantOpportunity by @stlcsf

Did you know we fund over 80 amazing local organizations that provide mental and behavioral health and substance use prevention and treatment services to kids and families in St. Louis County? We’ve organized them all into a easy-to-use interactive map on our website, so you can see what’s available, where to find it, and how to get in touch. Visit STLCSF.org or the link in our bio. #mentalhealth #stl #stlouis #mentalhealthresources by @stlcsf

We’re excited to share a new Partner Spotlight series on our blog! This series highlights the amazing work of our partner organizations (mental and behavioral health providers) and the people who make them run.

Today, we’re highlighting Jennifer Lunceford, executive director of @hopecreatesstl, which provides free healing arts experiences (painting, drawing, music, percussion, and storytelling) for youth in recovery or at risk for substance use disorder. Read Jennifer’s thoughts on why Hope Creates' Make Your M.A.R.C. program is meaningful for youth, what she finds most rewarding about her work, and why youth mental health is worth investing in on our blog at the link in our bio. by @stlcsf

It's Election Day! Our offices are closed today to allow time for our staff to vote. As an organization created by voters, we encourage you to make your voice heard by casting a ballot. St. Louis County voters can find important election day information at stlouiscountymo.gov. by @stlcsf

Our annual Halloween costume contest did not disappoint! Can you guess who won first prize? 🤔 Wishing you a very happy Halloween! 👻🕷️🎃 by @stlcsf

This year's RefreshED STL event was a getaway like no other! Thank you to everyone who helped make this event possible, including our amazing educators and school staff who joined us for a day of relaxation. We hope you felt celebrated and appreciated because you are! See more photos at stlcsf.org/refreshed.

📸@JonGitchoff by @stlcsf

"Youth know what youth need the most." ✅👏

This is why we created our Youth Advisory Council in partnership with @CHCMissouri, and this is why we're so excited that this talented group of St. Louis County high school students has led us in creating our first Youth-Led Funding Opportunity to support mental health programs for youth in St. Louis County. Applications are due THIS FRIDAY, October 23 at 4 PM CDT. Learn more and apply at stlcsf.org or the link in our bio. by @stlcsf

This is the final week to submit applications for our first-ever Youth-Led Funding Opportunity, which was created by our first-ever Youth Advisory Council! Hear from council members Lamont and Katelyn about the impact they hope this funding has for youth in St. Louis County.

This one-year grant supports programs that support youth mental health by offering art/recreation/enrichment opportunities for youth in St. Louis County between ages 5-18. Applications are due this Friday, October 23, 2026, at 4 PM. Learn more and apply at stlcsf.org or the link in our bio.

In partnership with @chcmissouri. by @stlcsf

Applications for our 2027-2028 Youth-Led Funding Opportunity are due in ONE WEEK! There are so many exciting things about this funding opportunity, including that it was created by and for youth! Hear from Raniah, a member of our Youth Advisory Council, on why she's excited about this funding opportunity that will support mental health programs serving St. Louis County youth.

Applications are due next Friday, October 23! Learn more and apply at stlcsf.org or the link in our bio.
@chcmissouri by @stlcsf

Happy National Boss’s Day to our wonderful executive director: Emily Koenig! Thank you for your guidance, leadership, and steadfast dedication to our mission and our team. We're so grateful for all you do! by @stlcsf

Our 2027-2028 Youth-Led Funding Opportunity (now open for applications!) was created by our incredible Youth Advisory Council. Hear their thoughts on why it's important that youth created and are leading this funding opportunity.

This one-year grant will fund programs that support youth mental health by offering art, recreation, and/or enrichment opportunities for youth in St. Louis County ages 5-18. Applications are due next Friday, October 23! Learn more and apply at https://stlcsf.org/how-we-fund/youth-led-funding/

#youthledfunding #youthleadership by @stlcsf

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