Foundations for Franklin County, Inc.

09/02/2026

Reminder for GRASP!
The September in-person meeting will be Saturday, September 1st @ 1pm.

09/02/2026

For a list of our local mental health partners, check out the Foundations for Franklin County website. You are important and we need you here.

https://foundations4franklincounty.org/

September is Su***de Prevention Awareness Month.

If you're struggling, please reach out for help. The 988 Hotline is always available.

You are too important to lose.

08/31/2026

08/28/2026

If you're having trouble figuring things out, remember that the Foundations website can lead you to people who specialize in physical health, mental health, substance use disorder, recovery, housing, education, food security, senior and youth issues, and parenting needs. Don't be afraid to reach out.

https://foundations4franklincounty.org/

08/26/2026

Opioid Funding saves lives, in more than just one way!

One man's story highlights how the money can change lives.

08/24/2026

Partner Spotlight!
Franklin County Health Department.

The Franklin County Health Department provides official Health Education, assistance with WIC, and Birth Certificates to our county. They also provide services to the uninsured, underinsured and to those with private insurance for a variety of services including immunizations.
Adult ImmunizationsChildhood Immunizations
Blood Pressure Screenings
Hepatitis C Testing
Lead Testing
Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Testing
Tuberculosis (TB) Testing
Home Guide for Proper Disposal of Needles and Lancets
Please call the Health Department for service and pricing information. (636) 583-7300

The mission of the Franklin County Department of Health is to protect the general health of all residents and visitors of Franklin County. Our major objective is to improve the health and well being of our residents as well as prevent and manage the spread of communicable disease. Services offered ...

08/20/2026

You can find these locations and resources for Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder on our website.

https://foundations4franklincounty.org/resource_category/substance-abuse/?s=&post_types=resources

HOPE for Franklin County Coalition strives to make sure that our community is able to access life-saving Naloxone at no cost. There are currently five locations in Franklin County, and we are always looking for new ways and locations to provide this emergency medication. Naloxone saves lives!

There are three large vending machine dispensers at the following locations:

Mercy Medical Building Parking Garage – 24/7
901 Patients First Drive
Washington, MO 63090

Franklin County Family Resource Center – 24/7
500 Clark Avenue
Union, MO 63084

Scenic Regional Library – St. Clair Branch – 24/7
515 E Springfield Road
St. Clair, MO 63077

There are also two smaller Naloxone boxes at the following local partners:

Community Outreach of Gerald, MO – 24/7
17 East 4th
Gerald, MO 63037

Double Time Tattoo – During business hours
120 W. Main St.
Sullivan, MO 63080

08/17/2026

If you've lost a friend or family member to overdose, please join this important discussion. The Family Summit informs our law enforcement community and helps us all take action to prevent this type of loss.

https://form.jotform.com/Kristin_kbengtson/dea-st-louis-field-division-family-

08/14/2026

This weekend is going to be very hot. Please remember that our local libraries serve as cooling shelters, during the day. Please take care of yourselves and others.

You can also find other weather relief stations throughout the St. Louis region at the following link.
https://www.211helps.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Cooling-Sites-with-KC-7.30.2024-1.pdf

08/12/2026

Grief Recovery After Substance Passing (GRASP) was created to offer understanding, compassion, and support for those who have lost someone they love through addiction and overdose.
Join in virtually on Saturday, August 15th at 1 PM.

Information on GRASP and other health related resources can be found at https://foundations4franklincounty.org/