The Covering House
Mental Health CareMissouri, United States11-50 Employees
The Covering House is a mental health care organization based in St. Louis, Missouri, that operates a therapeutic recovery program for youth who have experienced sexual trafficking. Its services encompass residential care, community-based services, and prevention-focused curricula, with the Level III youth residential facility providing around-the-clock care for minors for 12 to 14 months, including individual and group therapies, specialized programs, education, nutrition, recreation, and experiential learning. In addition to residential treatment, the organization offers in-home therapy and case management through Community-Based Services, along with aftercare support for graduates, aiming to stabilize families and reduce ongoing risk. The prevention initiatives, Reducing the Risk and Trafficking 101, educate students, families, and educators about red flags and protective factors related to trafficking. Since 2009, The Covering House has served hundreds of young survivors and educated thousands of at-risk youth on trafficking recognition and self-protection, situating the organization within the broader youth mental health and anti-trafficking landscape in the United States.