Honor
Every decision reflects respect owed to those who served.
★★★★★ Honoring Service. Restoring Hope. Building Community.
The Veterans Haven Community Center & Supportive Housing Campus
A dignified supportive housing campus where veterans rebuild their lives through housing, healing, nourishment, fellowship, recovery, and opportunity.
120+Veterans Housed
30+Programs & Services
350+Veterans Served
50+Community Partners
100%Veteran Focused
Our Mission
Honoring their service. Changing their lives.
The Veterans Haven Community Center & Supportive Housing Campus exists to honor the sacrifice of those who served our nation by providing a dignified, stable, and comprehensive living environment where veterans receive housing, nourishment, clothing, case management, and fellowship.
Our mission extends beyond our walls by strengthening the South St. Louis community and transforming an underutilized property into a vibrant center of purpose.
Vision
A St. Louis where every veteran has access to safe housing, consistent nutrition, professional support services, and a community that honors their service through action.
Core Values
Built on honor, dignity, transparency, and accountability.
Dignity
Veterans are treated as valued individuals.
Transparency
Clear operations and open communication.
Accountability
High ethical and operational standards.
Community
Good stewards and good neighbors.
Service
The ethos of service defines us.
Integrity
We do what we say we will do.
Supportive Housing
From crisis to stability, then independence.
Temporary Housing
Safe, structured housing for veterans who need immediate stability.
Transitional Housing
Supportive living with individualized planning toward permanent housing.
Permanent Housing Pathways
Employment stabilization, housing placement, and long-term independence.
Phase 1
Stabilization · 0–30 Days
Intake, orientation, needs assessment, and individualized service planning.
Phase 2
Recovery & Development · 1–6 Months
Counseling, life skills, vocational training, and financial literacy.
Phase 3
Transition & Independence · 6–24 Months
Employment, income stabilization, permanent housing, and reintegration.
Core Services
Comprehensive support for the whole veteran.
PTSD & Mental Health
Trauma-informed counseling, individual and group therapy, crisis support, and resiliency training.
Substance Abuse Counseling
Recovery coaching, relapse prevention, individual and group counseling, and referral support.
AA & NA Support Groups
On-site peer-led recovery meetings, sponsorship opportunities, and sober fellowship.
Eligibility & VA Benefits
VA enrollment assistance, disability claims support, voucher referrals, and documentation services.
Transportation Services
VA appointments, medical visits, counseling, employment interviews, legal obligations, and community events.
Employment & Education
Resume help, job readiness, financial literacy, certifications, and workforce development.
Campus Amenities
Community spaces that support healing and belonging.
Cafeteria Services
Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner with veteran-friendly options and a comfortable dining environment.
Sober Social Lounge
Mocktails, coffee, smoothies, themed evenings, open-mic nights, and substance-free recreation.
Entertainment & Recreation
Live music, guest speakers, comedy nights, movie nights, art workshops, poetry, and veteran appreciation events.
Resident Resources
Resident handbook highlights.
Attend appointments, follow program guidelines and house rules, maintain cleanliness, respect staff and residents, participate in recovery, and use amenities responsibly.
No violence, threats, harassment, illegal drug use, or alcohol on premises. Residents must follow curfews, program requirements, and respectful conduct standards.
Residents have the right to dignity, respect, confidential services, treatment planning, supportive programming, and grievance filing without retaliation.
Speak with staff or your case manager, submit a written complaint, and request a formal review.
Call 911 for immediate emergencies, notify staff immediately, and follow evacuation procedures when directed.
Events & Community
Connection, celebration, and wellness.
Veteran Appreciation Events
Recognition programs, holiday celebrations, and community gatherings.
Workshops
Financial literacy, life skills, job readiness, wellness, and creative workshops.
Open-Mic & Social Nights
Poetry, music, fellowship, themed evenings, and sober recreation.
Apply Now
Housing application request.
Submit this request and a staff member will follow up during office hours.
Donate
Support those who served.
Your gift helps provide safe housing, meals, clothing, transportation, recovery programming, and resident support.
Volunteer
Serve those who served.
Volunteer opportunities include mentoring, event support, food service, workshops, tutoring, resource navigation, and community outreach.
Contact
Visit or contact us.
Address: 6901 S. Broadway, St. Louis, MO 63111
Phone: (314) 971-8299
Email: info@pattysplaceoflove.org
Website: pattysplaceoflove.org
Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
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