City of St. Louis Launches Winter Operations to Support Unhoused Neighbors Through the Winter

On December 1, the City of St. Louis will officially launch winter operations to help support unhoused neighbors during the winter season.

“The Department of Human Services wants to ensure our unhoused neighbors and families facing housing instability are protected during the coldest months of the year,” said DHS Director Dr. Yusef Scoggin. “Collaboration with our neighbors in St. Louis County and agencies region-wide is key as we continue to deploy federal resources to increase our shelter bed count and provide critical wraparound services.”

DHS will continue to collaborate throughout the winter with funded and volunteer outreach organizations to ensure vulnerable residents can access more than 600 shelter beds, including 130 winter overflow beds, with additional beds to become available in the coming weeks.

In addition to increasing shelter beds, the City’s Department of Human Services has ensured that all city-funded shelter providers remain open 24/7 throughout the winter season, as well as provide wraparound services to address other underlying needs. This includes additional data collection support to better assist unhoused residents in transitioning them into permanent housing.

Winter response operations continue through March 31. Anyone seeking shelter or offering support to unhoused neighbors is encouraged to contact United Way 2-1-1 for available beds or visit the City’s website for more information.