Youth partnering with community for social justice and health represents the vision for The SPOT. Tru
09/28/2025
Mornings don’t have to be chaotic. Try these simple habits to start your day feeling grounded and clear:
1. Take 3 deep breaths!
Before anything else, ground yourself with intentional breathing.
2. Avoid your phone for 10 minutes. Give yourself attention before you give it to the world.
3. Drink a glass of water.
Your body’s been resting, time to rehydrate.
4. Make your bed!
It’s a small win that sets the tone for the day.
5. Set a mini-goal!!
Ask: “What’s one thing I want to feel or finish today?”
09/27/2025
Find The SPOT !!
We will be at the center of the grassy island east of Center Cross Drive (Orange O-Grass-42) for FREE condoms, dental dams, l**e, and our usual informational booklets!
Plus, grab fun giveaways like bubbles, stickers, pronoun buttons, flag buttons, and leftover fidgets from past years! 🌈✨
Protect yourself, celebrate pride, and take some goodies with you!
09/26/2025
Looking for a safe, welcoming space that has your back?
The SPOT offers free or low-cost services for youth ages 13-24:
✨ Medical Care
🧠 Mental Health Support
🧪 HIV/STI Testing & PrEP
🗂️ Case Management
🆘 Drop-In Help
❤️ Youth Coach Clinic
No insurance? No problem. We will walk you through all the steps of the process. Walk-ins welcome!!
09/25/2025
September may be flying by, but we’re still centering Sexual Health Awareness Month because s*xual health is more than a one-time conversation.
It's about:
- Ongoing education: empowerment through knowledge that grows with you.
- Routine check-ins: with your body, your boundaries, and your health care provider.
- Unlearning shame: replacing it with curiosity, confidence, and care.
09/25/2025
Today is National Women's Fitness and Health Day!
Here’s how we can celebrate today together:
- Try a movement you’ve never done (dance, skate, yoga, strength, or even walking)
- Schedule a health check-up or get screened
- Share your journey, progress, and challenges
- Support a friend or sister in theirs
Remember that health is not a one-day event. It’s a lifelong journey and commitment to yourself!
09/23/2025
Jazz up your Tuesday nights and come hang out at The SPOT!
09/22/2025
Big events like prom and homecoming are often seen as major social milestones, but it's okay if you're feeling overwhelmed or anxious.
You don’t have to love every social marker day, and it doesn't define your worth, your high school or college experience, or your future.
✨ Do what feels right for YOU. Even if that’s showing up in full glam, keeping it low-key, or skipping it altogether.
09/21/2025
Taking care of your mental and physical health is essential to recovery: it’s a chance to prioritize your healing and your well-being.
09/20/2025
Midterm weeks are coming up... and so is the stress 😓
But taking care of your brain during this time is essential. Here are some quick tips to keep you grounded and feeling more in control!
Don’t forget: it’s okay to ask for help. Campus resources, friends, and family all have your back.
09/20/2025
Good news! With most insurance plans, HIV, gonorrhea, and syphilis testing is FREE once a year.
This is a reminder to book your annual screening today– it’s quick, confidential, and covered.
09/18/2025
No act of kindness is too small– sometimes, it’s the listening ear that matters most. If you need, a listening ear is always on the 988 line.
👉 Visit 988lifeline.org for more information.
09/18/2025
For nearly two decades, The SPOT has been a safe haven for St. Louis youth, offering walk-in s*xual health care, HIV prevention, mental health support, and so much more.
Here’s a breakdown of what The SPOT has done over the years:
- Served 20,000+ youth in the community– primarily BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and foster-involved youth.
- Screened thousands for STIs and HIV with high positivity rates, and treated 93% of STI cases within 5 days, reducing transmission.
- Identified HIV-positive youth early and achieved 100% linkage to care, while expanding PrEP access to prevent new infections.
- Addressed broader health inequities by offering free, walk-in, judgment-free care alongside mental health, housing, and resource support.
We are honored to have been part of changing the narrative for St. Louis youth for the better. 17 years behind us, and may we have many more!
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Founded in 2008, the SPOT meets the needs of ALL youth between the ages of 13-24 with a comprehensive set of FREE medical and support services in a safe, youth-friendly environment. Our staff has met the needs of over 19,000 youth seeking medical care, social services, substance abuse assessments and counseling, mental health counseling, a safe place to hang out and much more.
Our philosophy requires that the SPOT be structured around the following guiding principles:
remove barriers that currently impede youth from seeking or obtaining health and prevention services;
create a center separate from a child or adult clinic environment that is youth-specific;
combine needed health and social services into a single setting;
engage youth in all aspects of the program development and allow opportunities for their leadership to be fostered;
successfully link youth into the existing healthcare system by addressing and eliminating specific barriers.
The SPOT is open Monday-Friday and provides the following services:
Drop-in: grab a snack, take a shower, do laundry, work on the computer, watch TV, participate in structured activities, and take home safer s*x kits;
Medical care: FREE medical services available Monday-Friday 1-5PM on a first-come first-serve basis (pregnancy testing, birth control, pap smears, STD testing, strep tests, etc.)
Counseling: talk to a licensed counselor about coping with stress, depression/sadness, anxiety/worries, alcohol/drugs, s*xuality and gender, work, school, trauma/bullying, or any problem or goal;
Testing: walk-in testing every day for HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, and trichomoniasis, plus free treatment for positive results;
Case management: finding a place to stay, applying for public benefits, getting vital documents, job readiness and resume development, assistance with hygiene supplies and clothing, etc.
In the end, it doesn’t matter why you come by. You’ll always feel like you belong at the SPOT.
