Spina Bifida of Greater St. Louis Incorporated
Address
2705 Dougherty Ferry Road
Suite 200B
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 968-2244
Description:
Helps with the prevention of Spina Bifida and other Neural Tube birth defects through scholarships, medical equipment and supplies, parenting materials, camps and information clearinghouses.
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
March 15, 2024
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
2705 Dougherty Ferry Road
Suite 200B
Saint Louis, MO 63122
Contacts
Pam Abbott
Primary Contact
Treasurer
(618) 972-3388
Agency Email
(314) 968-2244
Phone Numbers
Main
(314) 968-2244
Toll Free
(800) 784-0983
Legal Status:
Non-Profit
Services
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Description
Zippered folders contain medical, educational, and inspirational information along with local, regional, state, and national resource contact information are stocked at all St. Louis area hospitals with Spina Bifida Clinics. Packets are provided free to all new parents of children born with Spina Bifida.
Hours
Information is available 24 hours at all area hospitals with Spina Bifida Clinics
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
Parent with a new child born with Spina Bifida
Fees
Free to parents
Intake Procedure
Spina Bifida Clinic Coordinators provide materials upon a child's birth
Languages
English
Service Area
Any patient sent to St. Louis Spina Bifida Clinic living in the following counties: - Franklin, Jefferson, Lincoln, St. Louis City/County, St. Charles and Warren counties in Missouri - Calhoun, Clinton, Greene, Jersey, Macoupin, Madison, Monroe, Randolph and St. Clair counties in Illinois
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Calhoun County
- Clinton County
- Greene County
- Jersey County
- Macoupin County
- Madison County
- Monroe County
- Randolph County
- Saint Clair County
- Calhoun County
- Missouri
- Franklin County
- Jefferson County
- Lincoln County
- Saint Charles County
- Saint Louis County
- Saint Louis City County
- Warren County
- Franklin County
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Description
Grant programs that are intended to help children with Spina Bifida enhance their quality of life and to help those individuals achieve their full potential. Grant Programs support activities and equipment that impacts the overall quality of life for the individual born with Spina Bifida, and for their family, that may otherwise be outside of financial reach.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 12:00pm (Noon) to 3:00pm
Required Documents
- Explanation of program benefit - Doctor's certification of disabililty - Letters of recommendation (depending on size of grant request) - Proof of acceptance at proposed school or program - Detailed construction plans and estimates (where appropriate) - Family financial needs - call for details
Eligibility
Individuals with the birth defect Spina Bifida living in the defined service area
Fees
Call for details
Intake Procedure
Application forms available on the SBSTL website or upon request via mail
Languages
English
Service Area
- Franklin, Jefferson, Lincoln, St. Louis City/County, St. Charles and Warren counties in Missouri - Calhoun, Clinton, Greene, Jersey, Macoupin, Madison, Monroe, Randolph and St. Clair counties in Illinois
Geography Served
None
Description
Parents Support Group for Newborn-to-pre-Kindergarten and K-to-grade-10, provides social and educational information and parent counseling support. YAA Support Group provides social and educational support for any individual age 17 or older, and provides opportunities for social, physical and developmental growth, including information regarding potential employment skills and opportunities.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 12:00pm (Noon) to 3:00pm
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
Any individual or family with Spina Bifida or other Neural Tube birth defect
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Contact Victoria Portell - New Parents Coordinator, Laura Baer- K-to-10 Parents Group Coordinator, Kelly Abbott- YAA Support Group Coordinator
Languages
English
Service Area
- Franklin, Jefferson, Lincoln, St. Louis City/County, St. Charles and Warren counties in Missouri - Calhoun, Clinton, Greene, Jersey, Macoupin, Madison, Monroe, Randolph and St. Clair counties in Illinois
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Madison County
- Saint Clair County
- Madison County
- Missouri
- Saint Charles County
- Saint Louis County
- Saint Louis City County
- Saint Charles County
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Description
Three day family campout at the Missouri Edmund Babler State Park's Outdoor Education Center- an accessible camping facility. Individuals and families attend the SBSTL camp and participate in structured educational and social activities designed to promote personal development.
Hours
Call Mon-Fri - 12:00pm (Noon) to 3:00pm for specific camp hours
Required Documents
Call for details
Eligibility
Any individual or family with Spina Bifida or other Neural Tube birth defect
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
RSVP invitation, or simply show up
Languages
English
Service Area
- Franklin, Jefferson, Lincoln, St. Louis City/County, St. Charles and Warren counties in Missouri - Calhoun, Clinton, Greene, Jersey, Macoupin, Madison, Monroe, Randolph and St. Clair counties in Illinois
Geography Served
None
Description
Post Secondary educational scholarships provided for individuals attending two-year to four-year colleges or universities, diploma oriented trade schools or other degree based educational training programs.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 12:00pm (Noon) to 3:00pm
Required Documents
- Doctor's certification of disability - Letters of recommendation - Proof of acceptance at proposed school - Current school grades and/or proof of graduation - Family financial needs - call for details
Eligibility
Individuals with the birth defect Spina Bifida living in the defined service area
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
- Application forms available on the SBSTL website or upon request via mail - Service Contact Person: Mark Abbott - Scholarship Coordinator
Languages
English
Service Area
- Franklin, Jefferson, Lincoln, St. Louis City/County, St. Charles and Warren counties in Missouri - Calhoun, Clinton, Greene, Jersey, Macoupin, Madison, Monroe, Randolph and St. Clair counties in Illinois
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Calhoun County
- Clinton County
- Greene County
- Jersey County
- Macoupin County
- Madison County
- Monroe County
- Randolph County
- Saint Clair County
- Calhoun County
- Missouri
- Franklin County
- Jefferson County
- Lincoln County
- Saint Charles County
- Saint Louis County
- Saint Louis City County
- Warren County
- Franklin County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Description
Three-Day family campout at the Missouri Edmund Babler State Park's Outdoor Education Center- an accessible camping facility. Individuals and families attend the SBSTL camp and participate in structured educational and social activities designed to promote personal development.
Hours
Call Mon-Fri - 12:00pm (Noon) to 3:00pm for specific camp hours
Required Documents
Call for details
Eligibility
Any individual or family with Spina Bifida or other Neural Tube birth defect
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
RSVP invitation, or simply show up
Languages
English
Service Area
- Franklin, Jefferson, Lincoln, St. Louis City/County, St. Charles and Warren counties in Missouri - Calhoun, Clinton, Greene, Jersey, Macoupin, Madison, Monroe, Randolph and St. Clair counties in Illinois
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Calhoun County
- Clinton County
- Greene County
- Jersey County
- Macoupin County
- Madison County
- Monroe County
- Randolph County
- Saint Clair County
- Calhoun County
- Missouri
- Franklin County
- Jefferson County
- Lincoln County
- Saint Charles County
- Saint Louis County
- Saint Louis City County
- Warren County
- Franklin County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
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