Expanding Care for Youth at Risk
A joint initiative between St. Louis Children’s Hospital and WashU Medicine, The SPOT (Supporting Positive Outcomes with Teens) is a medical drop-in center serving ages 13-24 that addresses behavioral health, social support and prevention needs in a youth-positive environment. The program’s ultimate goal is to eliminate common barriers to care access within St. Louis’ most underserved populations.
Current State
The SPOT opened its first Central West End location in 2008 and expanded in 2015 to create the first school-based health center in St. Louis County at Jennings High School. Since its inception, The SPOT has provided comprehensive healthcare resources to more than 20,000 youth throughout the region. Free, confidential services include:
- Behavioral health screenings
- Case management and resource referrals
- Counseling and psychiatry
- HIV and STI screening and treatment
- Medical and reproductive healthcare
- Primary care for youth in foster care
Who we serve
Top 5 Zip Codes Served
The path forward
Together, we will fight health disparities in St. Louis by increasing access to compassionate, equity-oriented care. The hiring of additional behavioral health professionals, staff members and case managers, as well as the expansion of necessary medical services, is only possible through your continued support.
| The SPOT | |
|---|---|
| The SPOT Annual Cost | $1.8 million |
| The SPOT at Jennings Annual Cost | $240,000 |
| Endowment | $15 million |
| TOTAL | $17,40,000 |