Happy Easter! The existence of St. Louis Center is a witness to the mystery of the death and resurrection of the Lord. Throughout its history and for so many years, St. Louis Center has brought hope to many people and will continue to do so for years to come. This has...
Letter from Fr. Enzo – March 2022 – A Sense of Independence
This article is part of the "Stories the Inspire - Independence" series describing the many ways St. Louis Center is helping residents reach their potential through the cultivation of personal INDEPENDENCE. From Fr. Enzo: Do you remember the first time you cooked a...
SLC Achieves CARF Reaccreditation
CARF accreditation signals a service provider's commitment to continually improving services, encouraging feedback, and serving the community. A benchmark in the field of health and human services is accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation...
Fr. Enzo’s Corner – Winter Spirit 2022 – Moving Forward
We continue to move forward! A Quick Look Back After closing the program for minors, SLC serves adults exclusively. Some of the higher functioning ladies were moved to an independent program where they are able, under staff supervision, to care for themselves and...
Fr. Enzo’s Corner – Letter of Resilience
Dear Friends of St. Louis Center, If there is one thing the events of 2021 have taught us all, it’s that we are all resilient in ways we never knew. Resilience is a quality the residents of St. Louis Center have been cultivating their whole lives. Every day they...
Fr. Enzo’s Corner – Fall Spirit 2021 – Aging Adults with I/DD
At the time of the 50th anniversary celebration, the St. Louis Center administration and some stakeholders had a meeting regarding the future of SLC. All came to the realization that something new had to be planned for a new chapter of SLC’s glorious history. After...
Update on COVID-19 Mitigation at St. Louis Center
All individuals who received the Pfizer, Moderna or J&J vaccines are eligible for a booster injection now, if it has been at least 6 months since their second injection. People who have underlying health conditions, such as diabetes or high blood pressure, are over 65...
Deana Fisher discusses how SLC has adapted in a year of pandemic with WEMU’s David Fair
Listen to Deana Fisher, St. Louis Center's Chief Operating Officer, discuss how the pandemic has affected the Center emotionally and financially during the pandemic, and how the Center has adapted. St. Louis Center operates with the philosophy that there are no...
St. Louis Center Featured in National Seminar
St. Louis Center is a member of a national organization called “Together for Choice,” which is committed to supporting residential choice for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. On Thursday April 8, 2021, St. Louis Center was featured in a...
Residents move into Village Cottage Homes!
The St. Louis Guanella Village While the special blessing ceremonies may have been completed in mid-February, there were still a few finishing touches that needed to happen before ten adult residents were finally able to move into the two Cottage Homes in St. Louis...
Using Montessori Techniques When Caring for Those with Dementia
March was Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, and a perfect time for St. Louis Center to host a Special Needs Seminar entitled “Helpful Tools for those Caring for Someone with Dementia.” This was a “virtual” seminar held on Wednesday March 24, 2021 and was...
COVID-19 Response at St. Louis Center
Updated April 8, 2020 We have been coping with the Coronavirus on a daily basis at St Louis Center. We have eliminated outside visitors, except for medical personnel. We have canceled all outside therapists, and are doing Zoom meetings with foster care workers, CMH...