For 36 years, the St. Louis Crisis Nursery (SLCN) has been dedicated to protecting vulnerable children and supporting families before abuse occurs.
The Healing Hearts program provides socio-emotional support through Art and Play Therapy for children ages 0–12 facing early adversity such as homelessness, domestic violence, extreme poverty, parental substance abuse, and mental health challenges.

Many at-risk children lack access to early screening and school-based support, missing a critical window for intervention. Healing Hearts steps in to nurture resilience and prevent more serious issues in adolescence.
Today, SLCN operates five Crisis Nurseries and ten community-based Outreach Centers across the Greater St. Louis, St. Charles, and Jefferson County Region, offering 24/7/365 emergency care to ensure the safety and well-being of children and their families.